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 …
MONCTON – Our two official languages are at the heart of our identity. Post-secondary institutions play a crucial role in the life of Francophone minority communities, contributing to their vitality and ongoing development. Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, announced more than $2.7 million in funding over two years for the Université de …
Riverview – To grow and thrive, communities must actively reduce their energy costs and engage in sustainable initiatives to contribute to decarbonization efforts. That is why the Government of Canada is investing to help establish net-zero communities in Atlantic Canada. A cleaner, more prosperous Atlantic economy Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, announced …
Moncton – Forests and trees capturing and storing carbon, offer habitats for wildlife, mitigate hot weather in cities and towns, ensure clean water and soil, and deliver essential spiritual, cultural and recreational benefits to Canadians from coast to coast. By planting two billion trees over a decade, the Government of Canada is taking a significant step forward in our country’s …
Charlottetown – Making the switch from home heating oil to a heat pump will save Canadians thousands of dollars each year on their energy bills. By driving down both energy bills and harmful pollution, the benefits of switching to a heat pump are clear, and the Government of Canada has been bringing these benefits to Canadians through the Oil to …
DIEPPE 0 Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, announced funding for the Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB). She made this announcement on behalf of Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, accompanied by Greg Turner, New Brunswick Minister of Post-secondary Education, Training and Labour. The governments of Canada and New …
Service after Service: The National Veterans Employment Strategy aims to improve employment opportunities for Veterans Ottawa – Veterans have served our country with pride and dedication. In the course of their service, they acquired skills and knowledge that make them valuable assets to any team. To facilitate a successful transition for members of the Canadian Armed Forces, the Government of …
Ottawa – Increasing access to support services across Canada for members of the wider Defence community who have been affected by sexual misconduct is a priority for the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre (SMSRC) announced that its Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program recently began …
Ottawa – Memorials in Canada and around the world are silent but powerful reminders of the eternal debt of gratitude we owe to the selfless dedication of our service members. More than 12,000 people from Newfoundland and Labrador served in various military branches and services during the First World War. Approximately 1,700 of them died, and more than 800 have …
Brussels – Canada and Belgium have enjoyed long-standing bilateral relations for many years based on friendship and trust, as well as shared values of freedom, democracy, human rights, openness and tolerance. Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs Canada and Associate Minister of National Defence, met with Ludivine Dedonder, Belgium’s Minister of Defence, during her visit to Brussels. The ministers …
