Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions against 24 individuals and 17 entities in Ukraine as part of the Special Economic Measures (Ukraine) Regulations. These new measures are in direct response to Russia’s attempts to destroy Ukraine’s cultural sites, institutions and identity. In addition to the extensive damage and complete destruction of …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada recognizes the lifesaving impact that organ donation has on those in need of a transplantation. Transplant recipients, including approximately 40,000 in Canada, are at high risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes. This could be due to many factors, including immunosuppression in transplant recipients, reduced vaccine effectiveness, and recipients having multiple chronic conditions. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister …
The investment strengthens Canada’s position as a world leader in artificial intelligence research and innovation Montréal – Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the greatest technological advances of our generation and already has a significant impact on the daily lives of Canadians. The Government of Canada is also fully aware that we need to promote the responsible development and use of …
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton does not allow open-air burning without a burn permit. Due to recent extreme weather and fire conditions, permits are currently not being issued. The Open Fires By-Law 91-94 states: • The City of Brampton does not permit open-air burning on property that is zoned residential. This includes fireplaces, chimineas, and bonfires. Outdoor fires that are …
Creating more outdoor spaces for residents to dine and support local this summer BRAMPTON – Ahead of the summer season, the City of Brampton is reminding restaurants, bars and cafes that they can apply to have temporary seasonal patios and seating areas on municipal or private property until October 31, 2023. The applicant is responsible for removal of the patio …
GATINEAU – The Competition Bureau (Bureau), the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) are joining forces to strengthen information sharing and collaboration on matters that relate to digital markets and platforms. Through the creation of the Canadian Digital Regulators Forum, the three agencies will exchange best practices, conduct research, and …
The Government of Canada invested over $14 million to restore and enhance this site and renew the visitor experience. Saint-Paul-de-l’Île-aux-Noix – The network of historic sites and protected areas administered by Parks Canada is a gateway to nature, history, and 450 000 km² of stories from coast to coast to coast. Parks Canada celebrated the reopening of Fort Lennox National …
Ottawa – Researchers at the University of Waterloo, Canada, have developed a new wound dressing material using cutting-edge polymers to help heal wounds quicker. The novel bandage may speed up the recovery of burn victims and may also be used for the treatment of cancer and for cosmetic purposes. Dr Boxin Zhao, a professor at the university’s Department of Chemical …
LA – English singer Liam Payne, 29 and Kate Cassidy were seen recently holding hands as they came out of Annabel’s 60th-anniversary party. Leaving the highly exclusive club, Payne was seen with his hand on Kate’s back as the duo moved out of the party. The couple was living at Payne place in London before Cassidy went back to her …
Ottawa – Through an open call for proposals in January 2022, the Supporting Indigenous Women’s and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations program provides contribution funding for projects within Indigenous women’s and 2SLGBTQI+ organizations that will support meaningful systemic change in Canada and advance grassroots voices and the priorities of Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQI+ people at all levels of government. In January 2022, the …
