Ottawa – Earlier Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Rob Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will travel to Asunción, Paraguay, from June 26 to 29 to participate in the 54th regular session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS). While in Asunción, Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to supporting …
3 local orgs increase production of critical medical technologies
Ottawa’s life sciences ecosystem to expand and strengthen Ottawa – Ottawa’s life sciences sector is home to world-class research institutions, renowned hospitals and a growing tech industry. It is important that businesses and organizations in this critical sector are able to access the support they need to continue to find innovative solutions to better the lives of Canadians. Yasir Naqvi, …
Working with Young Canadians to build better, fairer future
OTTAWA – The annual meeting of the Prime Minister’s Youth Council was held on May 27 and 28 in Ottawa. Young leaders from across Canada came together to share their perspectives and ideas to make Canada more inclusive, more dynamic and fairer for every generation. During the two days, Council members worked directly with government and civil society leaders on …
Funding Tender Fruit Growers to develop climate resilient varieties
Vineland Station – Canadian farmers produce a wide range of fruits, including apples and tender fruit like peaches, pears, and apricots, that contribute steadily to Canada’s economy—with most of Canada’s tender fruit and apples grown in Ontario. To keep the sector strong, competitive, and resilient in the face of more extreme weather events, Vance Badawey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister …
Major upgrades to Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Ottawa – Canadians are calling for ambitious climate action that keeps the air clean while building a strong and clean economy for the future. Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced an investment of up to $1 million from the Low Carbon …
Minister Joly welcomes Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, during his visit to Ottawa. During their meeting, Minister Joly commended Nigeria on its strong leadership in West Africa, including through its chairmanship of the Economic Community of West African States, which is helping to support stability, …
Investing in Toronto’s Keating Channel
Toronto — Spanning the Keating Channel, the accessible Keating Channel pedestrian bridge will link Toronto’s mainland to what is currently known as “Villiers Island.” Parliamentary Secretary Julie Dabrusin announced an investment of $9 million by the federal government toward the design and construction of the bridge. PS Dabrusin was also joined by the project partners, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, and Waterfront Toronto …
Parliamentary Secretary Sidhu advances Canada’s economic priorities at OECD
Paris, France – Maninder Sidhu, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development was in Paris, France, to meet international partners and participate in the 2024 Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Parliamentary Secretary Sidhu highlighted Canada’s approach to inclusive and sustainable economic growth. He also noted that Canada …
Taleeb Noormohamed led creative industries delegation to S. Korea
SEOUL – The Indo-Pacific region is home to some of Canada’s most important creative export markets and holds great growth potential for Canadian creative firms. The South Korean market, in particular, holds enormous promise. Canada’s Creative Export Strategy is helping our creative industries to shine in this market and advance their international business development goals. Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to …
Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant travels to Kosovo
Ottawa – Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has travelled to Pristina, Kosovo, and be there from April 14 to 17. During his trip, Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant will attend the second International Forum for Women, Peace and Security (WPS Forum), where he will participate in various activities and panel discussions aimed at developing new strategies and …