Waterloo – Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to significantly improve government operations and services for Canadians. The safe, ethical and responsible use of AI is a priority for the federal government. Ginette Petitpas Taylor, President of the Treasury Board, launched Canada’s first AI Strategy for the federal public service at the University of Waterloo, a hub for emerging technology …
Shediac – Our National School Food Program provides healthy meals to kids and sets them up for success. It’s also saving families hundreds of dollars a year in grocery bills. Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Susan Holt, Premier of New Brunswick and Claire Johnson, New Brunswick’s Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, announced an agreement …
Gatineau – The Government of Canada is committed to supporting employees and resolving outstanding pay issues for federal public servants while working to improve their overall human resources (HR) and pay experience. It is unacceptable that some employees continue to face pay issues and it is our top priority to resolve them. The government provided an update on the integrated …
ALBERTA – Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, along with the Government of Alberta, announced the ratification of the Canada-Alberta Agreement on French-Language Services from 2023–24 to 2027–28. This agreement provides a federal financial contribution totalling more than $11,200,000 to the province over five years. By supporting …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Trudeau has reshuffled his cabinet. Liberal MPs who will be joining cabinet are: Quebec MP Rachel Bendayan, becoming Canada’s official languages minister and associate minister of public safety. Quebec MP Élisabeth Brière, becoming the minister of national revenue, taking over for Marie-Claude Bibeau who isn’t running again. Manitoba MP Terry Duguid, who becomes minister of sport and …
Ottawa – Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, announced the composition of Canada’s inaugural Women Veterans Council. The Council will consist of twelve women from diverse ranks, backgrounds, perspectives and lived experiences. Their experiences will ensure that a wide-range of voices are represented on the Council to inform the work of …
Ottawa – The federal government is partnering with Ottawa Innercity Ministries and Veterans’ House Canada to support Veterans experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness in Ottawa. Veterans’ House Canada is receiving over $2.6 million over four years and Ottawa Innercity Ministries is receiving over $1.1 million over four years through the Veteran Homelessness Program (VHP). This funding was announced by Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, MP Marie-France Lalonde, …
Ottawa – The peacekeeping operation in Cyprus, known as Operation Snowgoose, began in 1964 and continues today. It is one of Canada’s longest and best-known overseas military commitments, with approximately 28,000 serving there over the years. A Canadian contingent served on the island from 1964 to 1993, with 28 Canadian serving members giving their lives in service to the mission. …
Ottawa – Veterans have served our country with pride. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting them. As we approach Veterans’ Week, from November 5-11, communities across the country come together to recognize, remember and honour Canada’s Veterans, their families, and their service to our country. In Moncton, Minister Petitpas Taylor was joined by Veterans, serving members and their families …
Ottawa – The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre (SMSRC) is committed to improving access to support services for individuals affected by sexual misconduct within the Defence community. The SMSRC launched its 2024-25 call for applications for the Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program. This initiative aims to broaden the availability of support services and strengthen collaboration between community-based organizations …
