Julie Roy appointed Executive Director of Telefilm Canada

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GATINEAU – Minister of Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez announced the appointment of Julie Roy as Executive Director of Telefilm Canada for a five-year term, effective April 3, 2023. Julie Roy has almost 30 years of experience in the Canadian film industry, including senior leadership positions at the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). She has produced 50 animated works that …

Taking action on gun crime in Halton Region 

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Oakville – People in Halton Region and communities across Canada deserve to feel safe in their communities. That’s why the Government of Canada is taking action with a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and puts more resources into our communities. An important element of this work is stopping violence before it starts, which is why the government …

Minister Taylor promotes Atlantic Canada’s fish and seafood sector at Sena

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Moncton – Atlantic Canada’s fish and seafood sector is a vital part of the region’s economy and character. It’s an engine for economic growth and trade, supports food security, and is a key employer in rural communities across the region. As global demand is on the rise, the Government of Canada is committed to working with entrepreneurs and innovators to …

Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada

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Ottawa – Veteran Affairs Canada has released the results of a full and thorough investigative process into allegations of inappropriate conversations with Veterans about MAiD in a report delivered to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs. The report provides an overview on what the Department’s investigative process found and the steps taken to ensure this situation does not happen again. …

TikTok application: Toronto monitors cyber security risks 

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Toronto – The City of Toronto actively monitors privacy and cyber security risks on a continuous basis. In response to recent concerns regarding the TikTok application, and as a precautionary measure, the City will be removing the TikTok app from the approximately 350 City-issued devices where it has been downloaded and will block the app from being downloaded on all …