Ottawa – Everyone will experience pain at some point in their lives, but for one in five Canadians, pain is a part of daily life. This week is National Pain Awareness Week in Canada. A time to raise awareness, show compassion towards people living with pain, and address stigma related to this chronic health condition. Since chronic pain remains largely …
Supporting training of IT workers in Govt of Canada
Ontario – The Government of Canada is committed to building its digital talent to deliver best-in-class digital programs and services for all Canadians. Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, announced the first annual investment of $4.725 million to support the IT Community Training and Development Fund. The fund aims to support the professional development of …
CRTC launches consultation on temporary fund to support local radio news
Gatineau—The CRTC is taking another step forward in the implementation of the Online Streaming Act (formerly Bill C-11). The Online Streaming Act, which amended the Broadcasting Act, requires the CRTC to modernize Canada’s broadcasting framework and ensure that online streaming services make meaningful contributions to Canadian and Indigenous content. In June 2024, the CRTC announced that new funding from online streaming services would be …
Canada invests in well-being of Veterans and their families
Ottawa – Veterans have served our country with pride. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting them. As we approach Veterans’ Week, from November 5-11, communities across the country come together to recognize, remember and honour Canada’s Veterans, their families, and their service to our country. In Moncton, Minister Petitpas Taylor was joined by Veterans, serving members and their families …
Minister Joly and Minister Blair meet with Korean counterparts
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, met today in Ottawa with their Republic of Korea counterparts, Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul and Minister of National Defence Kim Yong-hyun for the inaugural Canada-ROK Foreign and Defence Ministerial Meeting. Through new announcements and initiatives, Canada and the Republic of Korea will deepen …
Canada Invests in World’s 1st Carbon Capture Tech Demonstration in Pulp & Paper Industries
Trois-Rivières, Quebec Natural Resources Canada Clean technologies and low-carbon solutions are a critical part for improving efficiency in Canada’s forest sector and lowering emissions while growing Canada’s economy. Developing and deploying these technologies and solutions not only helps to fight climate change but also creates new, sustainable jobs. Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and …