Matsqui First Nation Territory – The Government of Canada is working to renew the relationships with Indigenous Peoples in Canada based on the affirmation of rights, respect, co-operation, and partnership. That work includes paying compensation to First Nations through specific claims settlements to address past wrongs committed by the federal government. Alice McKay, Chief of Matsqui First Nation, and Gary …
Ottawa – Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor; Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, Minister responsible for FedNor; Marci Ien, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement: “Today, people in communities across the country will march in memory of those whose lives were …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow celebrated the ground-breaking of the first of two buildings at 25 Sewells Rd. in Scarborough, which will provide 201 affordable rental homes. Once complete, the development will include two buildings with a total of 318 affordable rental homes. This milestone is the culmination of a partnership between the City of Toronto, Government of Canada and …
Ottawa – Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor; Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, Minister responsible for FedNor; and Member of Parliament Jenica Atwin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services issued the following statement: “Today marks the second annual National Ribbon Skirt Day. January 4th provides …
Whitecap Dakota Nation – Chief Darcy Bear of Whitecap Dakota Nation, community members and Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, attended a ceremony to celebrate A Self-Government Treaty Recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate. This Treaty is a major step for Whitecap to move out from under the Indian Act and implement their vision of self-government while also …
Federal investment of $2.6 million enhances visitor experience with renewed facilities and infrastructure Toronto – Nature is central to Canada’s identity. For millions of people living in the Greater Toronto Area, Rouge National Urban Park puts nature within reach. Parks Canada is dedicated to improving access to greenspace for those living in cities while conserving and sharing the country’s natural …
Ottawa – Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious public health issue that has immediate and long-term impacts for victims, survivors, and their families. Victims and survivors of IPV often face physical and mental anguish, humiliation and intimidation that can make pursuing justice difficult. Providing improved and accessible legal resources is critical to ensuring victims and survivors can seek justice …
