Gatineau – Canadians are living longer and healthier lives than previous generations and many want to live independently, in their homes they built, in the communities that support them, for as long as possible. Helping Canadians age closer to home and family by supporting access to home care is a priority for our government. Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera and …
Regina – Gudie Hutchings, federal Minister of Rural Economic Development, on behalf of Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and David Marit, Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture, announced $485 million for strategic agricultural initiatives in Saskatchewan under the new five-year Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). The Sustainable CAP is a five-year $3.5-billion investment by federal, provincial and territorial …
WASHINGTON-Wyoming has become the first US state that has outlawed the use of abortion pills. Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon appealed to legislators to propose a total ban on abortion, and that it should be added to the state constitution. He also asked them to put it before voters for approval. His statement came after he signed the ban on abortion …
Montréal – Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, gathered together for the first time, on March 13, 2023, the ministerial advisory committee on the environmental transition. This is a key step in CED’s action plan to promote the environmental shift and long-term competitiveness of Quebec’s businesses and regions. This advisory committee has a mandate to provide …
Mississauga —As part of Canada’s response to the situation in Türkiye and Syria, the Government of Canada has been processing temporary and permanent residence applications from people affected by the devastating earthquakes on a priority basis, including applications for refugee resettlement. Now, we are also taking steps to make it easier for Turkish and Syrian nationals already in Canada to …
Montreal – The National Film Board of Canada is returning to the Festival Cinéma du monde de Sherbrooke with a strong, diverse lineup of seven productions and co-productions, including the brand-new film Au-delà du papier (Beyond Paper), in which director Oana Suteu Khintirian seeks to understand the future of human memory in the age of the digital revolution. Film lovers in the Sherbrooke area will soon …
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg – Biigtigong Nishnaabeg hosted celebrations for the signing of the Community Benefits Agreement related to the Marathon Palladium Project, a proposed palladium mine located 10 kilometres from Marathon, Ontario and 9.3 km upstream from Biigtigong Nishnaabeg territory along the banks of the culturally important Biigtigig Zibi. The agreement is a partnership between the First Nation and the proponent …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, recently held a bilateral discussion with Eli Cohen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel. Minister Joly and Minister Cohen discussed Canada and Israel’s strong, multidimensional and enduring friendship, driven by close people-to-people ties as Canada is home to the world’s third largest Jewish diaspora. Minister Joly congratulated Israel on its upcoming 75th …
Over $80.5 million in federal funding for an Edmonton-based initiative will enable early-stage companies to bring new pharmaceutical products to market and develop talent in Alberta’s life sciences sector Edmonton – Canada is home to leading-edge research and expertise in the health and life sciences sector. The federal government is collaborating with all orders of government, industry, academic institutions, and …
Businesses and people who take advantage of vulnerable workers could face millions in fines TORONTO — The Ontario government is introducing the Working for Workers Act, 2023, which would, if passed, continue to lead the country in providing ground-breaking protections for workers. Announced today as part of the legislation are changes that would strengthen protections for vulnerable and migrant workers by establishing …
