News by subject: POL

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) advises travellers that it anticipates higher volumes at its ports of entry over the Canada Day Weekend. The CBSA shares the following tips to facilitate your border crossing: For returning residents: Know...

The Government of Canada is working to ensure a tax system that is fair for all Canadians. Building on that commitment, today the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, announced the release of the fourth study of the tax gap...

Members of the media are invited to join Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, on behalf of the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, as he makes an announcement regarding the...

Construction is completed on the upgraded Centre Norman-Béthune at the Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur-de-Montréal. The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, was at the hospital today on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of...

Today, Astronaut John "Danny" Olivas, announces the "Between Land and Sea ? Borders from Space" Campaign, in support of Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc (DMRS), the largest provider of free and low cost immigration legal services in West...

The passing of Bill C-45 (Legalization of Cannabis) and Bill C-46 (Impaired Driving) highlights a critical safety risk in Canada ? the expected increased use of cannabis in the workplace. To guard against this, a coalition of employers and employer...

The Inuit Crown Partnership Committee is a bilateral mechanism for advancing work on shared priority areas between Inuit and the federal government. Yesterday's meeting provided an opportunity for Inuit leaders and federal Ministers to review...

By investing directly in Canada's greatest asset?its resilient, hardworking people?the Government of Canada is helping to ensure that the economic growth we create is the kind of growth that works for everyone. Today, Michael Mcleod, Member of...

The Catholic Church has supported workers' rights from Pope Leo XIII's 1891 encyclical Rerum Novarum to the present day when it comes to defending worker safety and human dignity. Catholic social teaching has never said that people may be forced to...

In Canada, more than 840,000 young people are unemployed, or not receiving the education and training they need to build a future for themselves. By working closely with Canadian businesses, the Government of Canada is making sure that more young...

Collaboration across federal departments and agencies is key to achieving the Government of Canada's priorities of strengthening science- and evidence-based decision making and of nurturing a culture of curiosity and innovation. Science and...

Transport Canada has announced that repairs began on the Romaine wharf on June 22 and are progressing well. Container traffic on the wharf has resumed. The wharf will remain operational throughout the work, but access will be restricted to ensure...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service: Shelly Bruce, currently Associate Chief of the Communications Security Establishment, becomes Chief of the Communications Security...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) The governments of Canada and Quebec are confirming the award of a total of $3.3M in financial assistance to CGP Expal to support its expansion with the acquisition of new equipment for its...

Members of the media are invited to join Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, on behalf of the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, as he makes an announcement regarding the...

By investing directly in Canada's greatest asset?its resilient, hardworking people?the Government of Canada is helping to ensure that the economic growth Canada creates is the kind of growth that works for everyone. Today, the Honourable Minister...

National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) Nina E. Olson today released her mid-year report to Congress that presents a review of the 2018 Filing Season, identifies issues the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) will address during the upcoming fiscal year, and...

The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI), a nonprofit trade association representing the entire knife community, announced that the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation passed S. 1092, the Interstate Transport Act...

The Government of Canada supports infrastructure projects that create quality middle-class jobs and boost economic growth. Enhancing the northern transportation system supports and promotes economic growth and social development, offers job...

Following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn 40 years of constitutional law that ensured public-sector workers benefited from the collective voice of union representation, the head of the largest union representing federal workers says...

Do you dream of being your own boss and setting your own hours? Are you trying to find the perfect side-gig that will increase your bank balance? A multi-level marketing plan is one option that you may come across. Contrary to popular belief, they...

United Steelworkers (USW) President Leo W. Gerard issued the following statement in response to the June 27, 2018, U.S. Supreme Court decision on the case of Janus v. AFSCME Council 31. "The United Steelworkers (USW)...

Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Columbia (SC) Mayor Steve Benjamin on the Supreme Court's decision to uphold President Trump's travel ban: "The U.S. Conference of Mayors is disappointed in the Supreme Court's decision...

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of modifications to the lane reductions planned on the Des Allumettes Bridge for the week of June 25. The lane reductions will now be in effect during the following periods:...

The following statement was issued by Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) regarding the Supreme Court decision upholding the Trump Administration's ban on travel from certain countries that posed serious...

The federal government is on course to add trillions of dollars to its debt over the next decade even as many national priorities are neglected. Beyond that, The Concord Coalition says, the 30-year projections released today by the Congressional...

The Government of Canada is making investments that will help create good middle-class jobs, promote trade and productivity, and grow the economy. The Gordie Howe International Bridge will support economic growth by improving connections between...

The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) said today's 5-4 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the constitutionality of President Trump's travel ban represents a "tremendous victory in ongoing efforts to defend and protect America."...

Today the U.S. Supreme Court issued its 5-4 decision in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra, ruling in favor of pro-life pregnancy care centers and their First Amendment right to free speech....

The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, Carolyn Bennett, issued the following statement today: "In October of last year, our government announced that we had reached an Agreement-in-Principle to end years of contentious...

Political hyper-partisanship, deepening income inequality, and a failure to invest in critical priorities from physical infrastructure to technology innovation threaten to push America to a less desirable future when it marks its 250th anniversary on...

Canada's provincial and territorial Finance Ministers must break away from the federal government's example in order to support small business, urges the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The new passive investment tax rules...

In honor of refugees worldwide on Wednesday, June 20, World Relief celebrated World Refugee Day with national and local activities to highlight refugees' stories and equip Americans to welcome and resettle those newly arrived in their communities....

Huntington issued the following statement after The Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight Reform Act of 2018 (H.R. 4743) was signed into law by the President, promoting and protecting small businesses with the most significant modernization of the...

Over 50+ key Members from over 20 Hispanic tristate chambers are meeting with New York State Gubernatorial Candidate Cynthia Nixon on Monday, June 25th to discuss various issues that are facing the Latino community. A few of the topics on the...

The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will be in Vancouver on Monday for events that connect Canadian science to growing the economy and creating jobs. The day will begin with the...

Radiation oncologists from across the United States will visit Capitol Hill tomorrow to urge Congress to support policies that safeguard cancer patients' access to high-quality, high-value health care. The doctors will meet with Congressional leaders...

Please be advised that MP Serré, on behalf of the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services will announce funding for the City of Greater Sudbury's research project "Strengthening Education and Improving Academic Success" which will...

Please be advised that MP Serré, on behalf of the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services will announce funding for the City of Greater Sudbury's research project "Strengthening Education and Improving Academic Success" which will...

Canada's greatest potential can only be realized when all people, including women, are welcomed into the lab, the classroom and the field. That is why the Government of Canada is taking action to improve equity, diversity and inclusion in the...

The Canadian Cancer Society is commending the new national regulations for tobacco plain packaging as the most effective in the world. The regulations were released today by Minister of Health Ginette Petitpas Taylor. "We strongly support the...

UAE Ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaiba visited Cleveland yesterday for a series of community events, including a visit to the Glenville Community Soccer Field, which the UAE Embassy worked with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and local partners to...

Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector is an economic engine, spurring job creation and prosperity across the country. The agriculture system generates over $110 billion of our gross domestic product and $64.6 billion of our exports, while...

The Second Amendment Foundation and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms today raised serious new concerns about the validity of Initiative 1639, the gun control measure now gathering signatures, because petitions do not appear to...

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced the following appointments and reappointments in the transportation sector. The appointees come from diverse backgrounds, with experience in a number of fields, and are active...

DNA Diagnostics Center® (DDC® or the Company), the world's largest immigration DNA testing company, is ready to assist in reuniting families by providing expedited, legally-binding AABB (DEFINE AABB)-accredited immigration DNA tests, including...

The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will be in Vancouver on Monday to underline the role that Canadian science plays in growing the economy and creating jobs. The Minister will be...

Compassion & Choices praised the Senate Appropriations Committee for approving a government funding bill on Thursday afternoon without a policy rider approved by the House Appropriations Committee last week that would repeal the D.C. Death with...

Through its infrastructure investments, the Government of Canada is committed to creating long-term economic growth and supporting local employment by providing more inclusive opportunities to under-represented groups. Today, the Honourable Amarjeet...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week ending family separations at the border. As the policy debate continues, New York City's YMCA is affirming New York City as a beacon of hope for all by honoring Immigrant Heritage Month, a...