Montreal – School food programs prevent food insecurity, provide healthy meals to kids throughout the school year and foster academic success. Federal government has announced an agreement between the Governments of Canada and Quebec under the National School Food Program, while respecting Quebec’s exclusive jurisdiction in education. Through this agreement, the Government of Canada will provide approximately $65.2 million over the …
Nova Scotia – School food programs make life easier. They provide healthy meals to kids throughout the school year. They also save working families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills. Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Darren Fisher, Minister of Veteran Affairs Canada and Brendan Maguire, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development announced an …
London – Ensuring every child has all the help they can get to pursue their education helps strengthen Canada’s economy and its competitiveness on the global stage. The Government of Canada offers parents different ways to make post-secondary education more affordable and attainable for their children. For the past 20 years, the Canada Learning Bond has helped students from low-income …
Yukon – Canadians deserve to age with dignity. That comes down to choice, affordability, inclusion, and community. The New Horizons for Seniors Program creates those opportunities for seniors to be more connected, supported and active members of their communities. Brendan Hanley, MP for the Yukon, on behalf of Canada’s Minister for Seniors, Joanne Thompson, announced an investment of $315,467 for …
Gatineau – The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program plays an important part in supporting Canada’s economy, by allowing employers to hire foreign workers temporarily when they cannot find qualified Canadians to fill jobs. Although most follow the rules, there are employers in Canada who misuse or abuse the TFW Program. Not only does this misuse impact the health and safety …
Ottawa – It is a priority for the Government of Canada to help Canadians deal with major life events. Navigating a death and knowing what to do when someone dies can be one of the hardest things we’ll ever experience. Employment and Social Development Canada introduced a new portal to help Canadians deal with the difficult circumstances surrounding death. Instead …
Ottawa – Wildfire activity throughout the province of British Columbia has returned to an extreme level during the last week. Communities across the province have experienced a very challenging wildfire season, resulting in evacuations, loss of personal property, and damage to critical infrastructure. On August 19, Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of …
Ottawa – Extreme flooding in Nova Scotia has resulted in evacuations, damaged properties and critical infrastructure, and most tragically, loss of life. On Sunday, July 23rd, Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, approved a Request for Federal Assistance from the Province of Nova Scotia to assist with their response to this …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Canadians as all orders of government work together during the 2023 wildfire season. Across Canada, several provinces and territories are experiencing a severe wildfire season, and the effects are already widespread. The Government Operations Centre is working to coordinate the federal response to the wildfire situation across the country. Officials …
Ottawa – Budget 2023 proposes new investments to ensure Canadians can count on fast and effective services from the federal government, and receive the benefits they are entitled to in a timely manner. Protecting Passenger Rights In Budget 2023, the federal government is proposing new steps to strengthen the Canadian Transportation Agency, make airlines more accountable, and ensure that passengers …
