London – Updated results from the HIMALAYA Phase III trial showed AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi (durvalumab) plus Imjudo (tremelimumab) demonstrated a sustained, clinically meaningful overall survival (OS) benefit at four years for patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who had not received prior systemic therapy and were not eligible for localised treatment. These results from HIMALAYA will be presented today at the 2023 European Society for …
Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The impacts of the rise of geopolitical tensions, threats to democracy, attacks on human rights and the existential threat of climate change can be felt by all Canadians and all global citizens. To build durable and sustainable solutions, Canada is working to deepen its existing friendships and build new partnerships. In this context, Minister …
SIPEKNE’KATIK FIRST NATION – Sport has the remarkable power to bring people together. It rallies and unites us behind our athletes and teams, fosters greater inclusion, and helps build strong communities. It also teaches our youth skills and habits that will serve them for life. The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) embodies these benefits for Indigenous youth. Today, Jaime Battiste, …
Ottawa – Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, today confirmed that the Government of Canada has delivered to provinces and territories an additional $2 billion Canada Health Transfer top-up. This top-up will support provincial and territorial governments in reducing backlogs and responding to urgent pressures in emergency rooms, operating rooms, and pediatric hospitals, and is part of …
Ottawa – Electric vehicles (EVs) help keep our air clean and save drivers money. They also represent a major opportunity for Canadian workers and Canada’s economy as we build and power these vehicles right here at home. To help drivers feel confident in making the switch to an EV, the Government of Canada is building a coast-to-coast network of charging stations …
Saskatoon – Parliamentary Secretary Francis Drouin, on behalf of federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced a funding agreement with Ag-West Bio provided under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. Ag-West Bio will receive $9.5 million over the next 5 years to advance their work in the province’s agriculture biotechnology …
Fredericton – Canadians are calling for action to fight climate change in a way that will build a strong economy, keep life affordable, and ensure clean air for our communities. Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, New Brunswick, on behalf of Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced a federal investment of up to $62.7 million from Canada’s …
Toronto – The City of Toronto will start a five-month construction project on Broadview Avenue between Gerrard Street East and Danforth Avenue to replace TTC streetcar tracks. This $6.5 million project is coordinated with the TTC and bundles multiple construction needs into one project to save time and money. To help complete this work as quickly as possible, construction will …
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton in partnership with Metrolinx, announced the naming rights agreement for Brampton GO Station, to be renamed Brampton Innovation District GO. Aptly renamed due to its location, Brampton Innovation District GO is in the heart of downtown Brampton and the City’s growing Innovation District. The new station name is part of a 10-year agreement with …
Brampton – The City of Brampton is offering civil marriage ceremonies this summer on three Saturdays only! Back by popular demand, exchange vows and get married by a City marriage officiant in the beautiful Gage Park gazebo in Downtown Brampton, during the Farmers’ Market, for $350 (plus HST). There are limited spaces available: • Book in-person by July 7 to …
