Ottawa – Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, issued the following statement: “Wildfires continue to be a danger across Canada, including in northern Manitoba, where wildfires are threatening a number of First Nations communities. In my role as Minister …
Ottawa – Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, issued the following statement: “Wildfires have been extremely active during the past few days in Alberta and the risk to communities continues to be significant due to the number of fires, …
Ottawa – Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, issued the following statement: “The Government of Canada, our Government Operations Centre and public safety officials are closely following the developments in Labrador City, where an out-of-control wildfire is burning very …
Florida – Bobbie Jean Carter died of fatal overdose of fentanyl and methamphetamine at 41. First responders discovered her unresponsive in bathroom of her Tampa, Florida residence on the morning of December 23. Despite efforts to save her, she was pronounced dead upon arrival at a nearby hospital.
Winnipeg — The retrofitting of two buildings will create detox services at Lighthouse Mission, after an investment of more than $2.3 million from the federal government. Announced by MP Ben Carr, this project will help address the shortage of crisis detox beds in Winnipeg. This funding will support Lighthouse Mission expanding the services it provides to people in need in …
Ottawa – Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Thanksgiving: “Today, as we mark Thanksgiving, Canadians across the country will gather with friends and family to celebrate the abundance of harvest season and send our gratitude to the people who helped us when we needed it most this past year. This year, Canadians had each other’s backs, …
Ottawa – Canada is facing unprecedented impacts from forest fires this year, with the increased intensity of this year’s wildfire season being felt by communities across the country. The Government of Canada continues to work with provinces, territories and other partners to assist those who have been forced from their homes or have been impacted by smoke, heat and other …
Ottawa—With the country experiencing an unprecedented wildfire season, the Government of Canada is urgently mobilizing to help support communities and the people who live in them. This includes help for Canadians and for people who are crucial to the rebuilding effort. Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced special measures for people who have been impacted and need …
