Gatineau – The Government of Canada remains committed to resolving outstanding pay issues for public servants while moving toward modernizing processes and systems to improve the overall human resources (HR) and pay experience for employees. Pay issues that employees continue to face are not acceptable and it is our responsibility to fix them. As part of Budget 2024, the Government …
Quebec – The Government of Canada is creating generational fairness by creating opportunities for young Canadians to develop their skills and to bolster their experience so they can not only enter, but thrive within the workforce. Jean-Yves Duclos, on behalf of Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, highlighted the impact of the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) …
Budget 2024 is seizing the opportunities of today to build a Canada that works better for every generation. Ottawa – First, the government is delivering fairness for every generation with a housing plan that includes nearly 4 million new homes, transformative expansions to Canada’s social safety net to make life cost less and ensure Canadians get the care they need, …
Montréal – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, welcomed an important Boeing investment in Quebec’s new aerospace innovation zone in the Montréal region. Part of Boeing’s Industrial and Technological Benefits commitment to Canada for selecting the company’s P-8A Poseidon as its future maritime patrol aircraft, this $240 million investment includes funding for a state-of-the-art aerospace development centre and …
Washington – Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, concluded a successful visit to Washington, D.C. As both Canada and the United States depend on strong trade relationships and shared security objectives, this visit aimed at reinforcing the cooperation between the 2 countries and the importance of building and maintaining resilient supply chains, especially in the Canadian defence sector. …
Ottawa – Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada, made the following statement: “We share the concerns of Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) members posted abroad who have faced long wait times to reach an agent at the MSH International contact centre and who are continuing to face delays …
Ottawa, ON | Government of Canada To date more than 1.7 million Canadian residents have been approved to receive oral health care services through the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). We thank the more than 5,000 oral health providers who have already agreed to help CDCP clients get the care they need, and the many more who continue to join …
Quebec City — Le Pignon Bleu will welcome more children for meals served on site, as well as provide other services to underprivileged children and families in Quebec City, thanks to an investment of over $2.3 million by the federal government. Announced by Jean-Yves Duclos, on behalf of Sean Fraser, this project will enable Le Pignon Bleu to carry out …
Laval – In June 2022, the Government of Canada established a long-term agreement with Moderna for the domestic production of messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines in Canada. The negotiations began in 2021, during the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the country faced intense global competition to secure vaccines. This global supply chain vulnerability showcased the need to ensure domestic capacity …
Ottawa – Regular visits to an oral health professional have proven to reduce the risk of tooth decay, gum disease and other serious health problems, such as cardiovascular disease and stroke. However, we know that in 2022 one in four Canadians reported avoiding visiting an oral health professional because of the cost and that a third of the people living …
