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 …
