Up to 250 Electric Vehicle Chargers Coming to Nova Scotia

Modernizing Policy for Radioactive Waste and Decommissioning 

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Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to the safe, effective and environmentally sound management of radioactive waste. Protecting the health and safety of Canadians and the environment is the government’s top priority when it comes to nuclear energy and radioactive waste. Canada already has a robust framework in place; however, we must keep pace with evolving views and …

Minister Lebouthillier reacts on Audit Process for Charities in Canada report

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Ottawa – Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, issued the following statement in response to the Office of the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson Report on Fairness of the Audit Process for Charities in Canada: “The Government of Canada stands with and supports Muslim communities across Canada and reaffirms its commitment to take action to denounce and tackle Islamophobia, hate-fuelled violence, and systemic …

Canada announces funding for sustainable transport infrastructure in Ukraine

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Ottawa – The Government of Canada condemns the Russian regime’s senseless war of aggression and will continue to take action to stand with Ukraine. That’s why, the Government is committed in doing whatever it can to support the people of Ukraine as they rebuild their country and their transportation system. Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, announced an investment of $300,000 …

Allowable Catch in Newfoundland & Labrador Shrimp Fishing Areas 

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Ottawa – Healthy ecosystems are essential for the long-term success and sustainability of Canada’s fisheries, which continue to play an important role in the economy. As the demand for high-quality and sustainably-sourced seafood grows around the world, the Government of Canada is committed to taking management measures that support our harvesters while protecting the health of the ocean ecosystem. Minister …

Bringing food banks to Indigenous communities in Ontario

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Ottawa – Everyone should have access to nutritious and affordable food, no matter where they live. Factors such as long travel distances and socioeconomic challenges make Northerners more vulnerable to food insecurity than those living in southern Canada. Recognizing the challenges that northern and isolated communities face are complex, the Government of Canada continues to work with partners to build …

Alternating lane closures on LaSalle Causeway

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Kingston — Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of alternating lane closures on the LaSalle Causeway for emergency repair work during the following periods, Wednesday, April 5, from 9:30am to 3pm, and 6pm to 11pm During these periods, 1 lane will be closed and 1 lane will remain open for alternating traffic, and 2 flagpersons will …

Overdose Crisis and how to tackle it with medication, support

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Ottawa – The national data release on opioid- and stimulant-related harms is another tragic reminder that the toxic drug and overdose crisis is one of the most serious and unprecedented public health threats in Canada’s history. Our hearts go out to all those who have lost loved ones to this crisis. Tragically, more than 5,360 Canadians died of an overdose from …

Federal Budget 2023 focuses on stronger middle class, affordable economy

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Federal budget will support a stronger middle class, an affordable economy, and a healthy future for Canadians March 28, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, released Budget 2023—A Made-in-Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy, Healthy Future. Canada has made a remarkable recovery from the COVID …

Fencers protest against Russian athletes

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BERLIN – Over  300 fencers have written a letter to International Olympic Committee urging it to not allow Russian fencers to compete. The International Fencing Federation said earlier it will allow fencers from Russia and Belarus to compete in next year’s Olympics in Paris as neutral athletes and not carry their national symbols or flags.

Investing in Ranovus to further advance Canada’s semiconductor industry

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This project will support the expansion of one of Canada’s most promising homegrown companies Ottawa – Semiconductors, often called chips or microchips, are critical to Canada’s national security, economy and technological interests and, more importantly, to Canadians’ daily lives, as they are essential to the functioning of phones, computers, cars and appliances. That is why the Government of Canada is …