CRTC adds Natyf TV to basic TV package in Quebec

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Gatineau – Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Today, the CRTC approved NATYF’s application to add its television service, Natyf TV, to Quebec’s basic TV package, serving Francophone racialized communities who currently do not have access to this service on basic TV. The channel offers programming reflecting interests of French-speaking communities, while providing a platform for new content creators from …

Additional research funding given to help people in Canada sleep well

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Ottawa – Sleep is a crucial part of overall health, playing an important role in physical and mental health. Not getting enough sleep can contribute to health issues, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, infection or sepsis, cancer, poor mental health, and premature death. While half of all adults in Canada have trouble sleeping, research shows that racial discrimination can make …

Canoe Kayak Canada is national recipient of Community Sport for All Initiative

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GATINEAU – The Government of Canada is committed to building stronger and healthier communities across the country. Sport plays an important role in building self-esteem and leadership skills, while allowing Canadians to thrive physically, emotionally and socially. Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announced today that …

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act in BC

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Vancouver – Canada is facing an unprecedented and deadly overdose crisis and increasingly toxic illegal drug supply. This crisis has, and continues to be heartbreaking for families, friends, and communities across the country. Collectively, we must recognize that substance use is a public health issue that is shaped by complex and interrelated factors, many of which can be beyond an …

Canada funds 26 orgs to scale up social innovation 

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Toronto – Social purpose organizations (SPOs), such as social enterprises, non-profits, charities and co‑operatives, are at the forefront of tackling Canada’s persistent social challenges and climate crisis. They are key contributors to the Canadian economy. However, many SPOs need support to expand their capacity and secure new funding. That is why the Government of Canada is investing in them—to overcome …

Minister Hussen on core principles on Multiculturalism Day

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Ottawa – On Canadian Multiculturalism Day, we celebrate one of the core principles that unite us as a country. Canada is what it is because of its people and we are fortunate to live in a society that celebrates everyone’s unique background and culture. As the first country in the world to adopt multiculturalism as an official policy, Canada is …

Canadian Minister of Health on World Health Day

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Ottawa – On World Health Day, and in line with this year’s theme “Our planet, our health”, we encourage everyone to reflect on the drivers of the climate crisis and their impact on our health. Climate change is the biggest health threat facing humanity. Extreme weather events such as heat waves, wildfires, and floods are increasing in frequency and intensity …