Canada advances gender equality in northern communities

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Yukon — Women in northern and remote communities face complex challenges that intersect with race, gender, geography, and sexual orientation. Limited access to healthcare, social supports, and safe spaces amplifies the vulnerabilities of racialized and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, particularly those experiencing gender-based violence. Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth and Brendan Hanley, MP for Yukon, announced up …

Minister Ferrada attends 1st ever G7 Ministerial Meeting on Tourism in Florence

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Florence – As a vast and diverse industry, tourism is an important economic driver and a means for people across the globe to make connections. The tourism ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) met to highlight the sector’s economic, social and cultural importance. The delegates gathered in Florence, Italy, to explore collaborative approaches to shape the future of the …

Investing in sustainable products for agri, food sectors

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Federal investment of $5 million to help reduce plastic waste and create 54 jobs Orillia – Ontario manufacturers are leading the charge in the growing market for green products. Their efforts to remove plastic waste are directly in line with Canada’s priorities for a cleaner, healthier environment. Our government stands behind them with smart investments that will help them find …