Project will help revolutionize the health care industry and improve patient care Québec – Canadian small and medium-sized businesses play a vital role in driving innovation and contributing to Canada’s vibrant research and development ecosystem. As more and more companies harness the power of artificial intelligence, the Government of Canada is delivering on its commitment to support the growth of …
Garrison – Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and General Wayne Eyre, Chief of the Defence Staff, visited Garrison Petawawa where the first four new Armoured Combat Support Vehicles (ACSVs) were officially accepted by the Canadian Army. Minister Blair and General Eyre toured the newly-arrived armoured vehicles, which represent the first of 360 Armoured Combat Support Vehicles that will be delivered to …
Ottawa – The renewal of Block 2, the city block directly facing Parliament Hill in downtown Ottawa, is a critical component of the Long Term Vision and Plan for the Parliamentary Precinct: a multi-year program to restore and modernize Canada’s Parliament. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, announced the launch of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for construction …
Halifax – Renewing the Canadian Coast Guard’s fleet ensures our personnel can continue carrying out critical work with modern and safe equipment, while creating good skilled jobs in our shipbuilding and marine industries across the country. Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard was joined by Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made major changes to his cabinet since 2015. Here are some of the big changes: Anita Anand becomes Treasury Board president Bill Blair becomes defence minister Dominic LeBlanc becomes public safety, democratic institutions, and intergovernmental affairs minister Sean Fraser becomes minister of housing, infrastructure and communities Pablo Rodriguez becomes transport minister and maintains …
Ottawa – Having access to quality dental care is an important part of our overall health, yet we know that many Canadians go without necessary dental care due to the high costs. That’s why last year, the Government of Canada launched the Canada Dental Benefit. The benefit provides support to families who need it most by helping cover dental care expenses for …
Ottawa – Every senior in Canada deserves to live in dignity, safety, and comfort, regardless of where they live. While a majority of Canadians want to age closer to home and their family, they also expect and deserve long-term care—if it is needed—to be high quality and safe. Budget 2023 outlined the Government’s plan to provide close to $200 billion …
North Bay – Indigenous Peoples face multiple barriers in accessing adequate mental health care, primarily due to systemic racism stemming from colonial practices and policies like residential schooling. The Government of Canada is committed to addressing disparities across our universal healthcare system and ensuring that all Indigenous Peoples have equitable access to compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally-based mental health resources and …
Understanding dementia, overcoming stigma, and reducing risk factors Placentia – About four in ten Canadians indicate that they would feel uncomfortable telling their employer, neighbours, or others within their community, about a dementia diagnosis. This finding highlights the stigma surrounding dementia, which can influence the way others see people living with dementia and how they see themselves. With almost 474,000 …
Another step towards the implementation of a national autism strategy Richmond – BC: Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition. Estimates show that about 1 in 50 children and youth in Canada aged 1 to 17 years has been diagnosed with autism. The Government of Canada is committed to improving the health and well-being of Autistic Canadians of all ages and …
