Halifax – Renewing the Canadian Coast Guard’s fleet ensures our personnel can continue carrying out critical work with modern and safe equipment, while creating good skilled jobs in our shipbuilding and marine industries across the country. Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard was joined by Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure …
Ottawa – Having access to quality dental care is an important part of our overall health, yet we know that many Canadians go without necessary dental care due to the high costs. That’s why last year, the Government of Canada launched the Canada Dental Benefit. The benefit provides support to families who need it most by helping cover dental care expenses for …
Port-Daniel-Gascons – The Government of Canada is committed to keeping Canadians safe and building a green economy while creating good middle-class jobs. This is why we are improving rail safety, particularly in the face of climate change. Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, and the Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Diane Lebouthillier, announced a multi-year …
Ottawa – Starting July 4, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) are giving Ontario businesses a new option to pay their WSIB premiums. Ontario businesses with a business number can now report their insurable earnings and make WSIB account payments through their CRA My Business Account. Businesses can now take advantage of this …
Ottawa – Every Canadian deserves good oral health care, yet one-third of Canadians are unable to visit an oral health professional because they do not have dental insurance. Last December, as the first step to help improve access to dental care, the Government of Canada launched the Canada Dental Benefit that allows eligible families to receive the financial support they need …
Grande-Whether it’s the Canada Child Benefit, the Canada Workers Benefit, the GST/HST Credit, the Climate Action Incentive or the new grocery rebate, benefits and credits continue to play a crucial role in helping Canadians with the cost of living. To access these benefits and credits, volunteers from community organizations across Canada help hundreds of thousands of eligible people complete their …
Ottawa – Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, issued the following statement in response to the Office of the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson Report on Fairness of the Audit Process for Charities in Canada: “The Government of Canada stands with and supports Muslim communities across Canada and reaffirms its commitment to take action to denounce and tackle Islamophobia, hate-fuelled violence, and systemic …
Gaspe – The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are announcing over $2.5 million in funding for 15 projects in the Gaspé Region and the Magdalen Islands that will help improve the efficiency, quality and sustainability of Quebec’s fish and seafood sector. The Government of Canada’s contribution to these 15 projects is $1,941,554. The five-year Quebec Fisheries Fund (QFF) …
Gaspésie-Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine – As part of the collaborative work with provinces and territories to meet the health and mental health needs of Canadians, the Government of Canada is also working to develop national mental health and substance use service standards to ensure all Canadians can access the support they need, when they need it. Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health …
Ottawa – On December 1, the Government of Canada began accepting applications for the new, interim Canada Dental Benefit. We are pleased to announce that yesterday, the Canada Dental Benefit reached an important milestone: we have now helped approximately 100,000 children get brighter smiles and healthier teeth. This benefit provides parents and guardians of eligible children under the age of 12—who …
