CPC MOURNS LOSS OF PARALYMPIC CHAMPION GARY CORMACK

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Ottawa – Gary Cormack, a member of the Canadian team that played in the first Paralympic Games wheelchair curling competition at Torino 2006, passed away November 4 at Memorial Hospital in Surrey, B.C. He was 74. With teammates skip Chris Daw, vice-skip Gerry Austgarden, lead Sonja Gaudet, alternate Karen Blachford and coach Joe Rea, Cormack claimed gold after Canada defeated …

New Online Tool Available to Help Estimate EI Benefits

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Ottawa – Service Canada is transforming service delivery and offering solutions to respond to the evolving expectations of Canadians accessing Government of Canada programs and services. Improvements to the processing of Employment Insurance (EI) means easier access to benefits and a seamless experience for clients of all backgrounds and abilities, including vulnerable populations. To better help Canadians access benefits and …

Canada launches Canadian AI Safety Institute

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Montréal – Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have underscored both the promise and the risks associated with this transformative technology. Ensuring the safety and the responsible use of AI systems is a top priority for the Government of Canada, with experts highlighting evolving risks, including the potential for their misuse in disinformation campaigns, cybersecurity breaches and election interference. The …

On road to greener public transit in Burlington

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Burlington — Burlington’s transit fleet will be greener following a combined investment of nearly $17 million from the federal and provincial governments, along with the City of Burlington. These investments will support the purchase of 15 conventional, hybrid, and electric buses that will replace aging infrastructure and expand the capacity of the local public transit system. It will also support the addition of …