Gatineau – All Canadians deserve to have access to health care, no matter where they live. Improving access to health care in rural and remote communities is crucial to ensure Canadians across the country get the quality care they need. The Government of Canada has pre-published proposed changes to the Canada Student Financial Assistance Regulations and Canada Student Loans Regulations in the Canada Gazette, …
Amendments to Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations announced
Ottawa – The safety and security of Canada’s marine transportation system is one of the Government of Canada’s highest priorities. Taking the views of Canadians into account plays a critical part of a transparent, modern, and streamlined regulatory regime. Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced amendments to the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations to incorporate requests received in fall 2021. In total, …
Canada Labour Code to ensure access to menstrual products at work from Dec 15
Gatineau – Menstrual products like pads and tampons are as necessary as toilet paper and soap, but they are not treated that way in most workplaces. That is why, in 2021, the Government of Canada committed to making changes to the Canada Labour Code to ensure access to menstrual products in all federally regulated workplaces. Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan Jr. announced …