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The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) praised passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, more popularly known as the 2018 Farm Bill. The final vote was 213-211. The...

In response to the passage of H.R. 2 (the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, otherwise known as the Farm Bill), Abby J. Leibman, President & CEO of MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, issued the following statement: "By the slimmest of margins,...

Teamsters Canada is proud to support the Eagle Spirit Energy Corridor Project, a $12 billion First Nations-led pipeline and energy corridor between Fort McMurray, Alberta and Grassy Point, BC. The venture, which is endorsed by every one of the...

Real Estate Roundtable President and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey DeBoer released the following statement on today's Supreme Court decision (5-4) in South Dakota v. Wayfair expanding States' authority to collect sales and use taxes on Internet...

American Federation of Government Employees National President J. David Cox Sr. today issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration's government reorganization plan: "This administration has...

The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), an organization comprised of the nation's top 1,650 matrimonial attorneys, announced that it has approved a resolution strongly opposing the ongoing policies and actions of the U.S. Department of...

Later today, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will hold a news conference outside a Virginia facility housing immigrant infants and children who were separated from...

The release of information on medical assistance in dying helps Canadians understand how the legislation is being implemented across the country. The federal government recognizes that public reporting in this area is critical to ensuring...

The nation's mayors have unanimously approved a resolution sponsored by Henderson Mayor Debra March calling for sweeping improvements to how private businesses and governments protect data from cyber attacks, physical attacks, severe weather events,...

With the proposed merger between AT&T and Time-Warner cleared last week by a federal judge, the Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) warned the pending CVS-Aetna merger is emblematic of the swift consolidation of insurance companies, pharmacy...

The Alcohol Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County (ADAMH), along with business, civic and community partners, announced today the formation of the Ohio Opioid Education Alliance and unveiled a multimillion dollar media campaign designed to...

On the first National Indigenous Peoples Day, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde urged all members of Parliament and the Senate to pass Bill C-262, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act...

Please be advised that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, will participate in the following events on June 21 to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day: Pipe Ceremony at the University of...

Media is invited to attend a public ceremony on June 21st to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. The event will begin with a traditional ceremony led by First Nations, Métis and Inuit elders and followed by live entertainment by Indigenous...

Under the leadership of U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Columbia (SC) Mayor Steve Benjamin, a bipartisan delegation of mayors from across the country will travel to Tornillo, TX on Thursday, June 21, 2018 to respond to President Trump's...

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), in partnership with more than 70 health care organizations representing NPs, nurses, physicians, hospitals, insurers, drug and device manufacturers, distributors, pharmacies, employers and...

Please be advised that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, will participate in the following events on June 21 to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day: Pipe Ceremony at the University of...

The American Board of Trial Advocates condemns the forcible separation of children from their parents at the U.S. border and the detainment of these children in locked facilities. These actions are an offense to human decency, violate the tenets of...

Canadians are proud of our publicly funded health care system, which is based on need and not on ability to pay. However, prescription drugs are not covered in a consistent way across the country, and too many Canadians cannot afford the medicines...

Regarding the separation of families at the border, Telemundo issued the following statement: "Telemundo is appalled at the current situation at the U.S. border and urges our Government to prevent the authorities from...

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Today, the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, announced the reappointment of Anil Arora as Chief Statistician of Canada. The appointment is for a term of five years, effective immediately. It was...

Media is invited to attend a public ceremony on June 21st to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. The event will begin with a traditional ceremony led by First Nations, Métis and Inuit elders and followed by live entertainment by Indigenous...

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship; the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs; and the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development, today issued this statement...

There are no words to describe and acknowledge this historic moment in Canada.  We would like to commend the fearless advocates who spent years building momentum for change.  The patients and researchers who drove awareness of the power of the...

AJC condemns the unconscionable separation of nearly 2,000 children from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border in recent weeks and urges immediate congressional action to change the administration's policy. In a letter to Attorney General Jeff...

More members of Congress are speaking out against the White House's attempts to undermine the U.S. Constitution and laws providing checks and balances in the federal government. Following letters sent to the White House...

The American Nurses Association Board of Directors issued the following statement today: The American Nurses Association (ANA) adamantly opposes the Administration's policy and practices toward migrants and asylum...

Michael Fraser, chief executive officer of ASTHO, issued the following statement today in response to the current federal actions to separate children from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border. "Our nation's health...

All Canadians deserve to participate and compete in a sport environment, free from harassment, abuse or discrimination, regardless of gender, race, religion, language, age and ability. The Government of Canada recognizes the presence of...

The opioid crisis continues to devastate Canadians from coast to coast to coast. Today, the Public Health Agency of Canada, on behalf of the federal, provincial and territorial Special Advisory Committee on the Epidemic of Opioid Overdoses, released...

The Government of Canada is committed to preventing and reducing crime, especially gun and gang violence. A new federal initiative of $327.6 million over five years to tackle the increase of gun related violence and gang activities in Canada, along...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the nomination of Yves Giroux as the new Parliamentary Budget Officer.  Mr. Giroux has served at the executive level for more than 15 years and has experience in fiscal, financial, and social...

Recognizing the need to collectively tackle growing racial disparities, organizations from the public, private and philanthropic sectors today announced the Racial Equity Here commitment to dismantle structural racism in America. These leading...

Beacon Capital, a venture and philanthropy arm of Beacon Pharmaceutical, is building a "Right-To-Try" platform. Right-To-Try legislation allows terminally ill patients access to investigational therapies ? including medical devices, and biologics...

The city of Portsmouth's Department of Planning has scheduled a public forum Thursday, June 21, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. at the Portsmouth Department of Social Services, 1701 High Street, to discuss poverty in Portsmouth. The city hired consultant Thomas...

The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms agrees with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy that the aftermath of Sunday's shooting incident in Trenton is a great time to "talk about gun policy," especially how it has disastrously failed to...

American physicians and patients need to be informing elected officials of serious problems with access to competent, ethical, affordable medical care. They cannot rely on the American Medical Association (AMA), which claims to speak for all...

Helping hard-working families provide the best start in life for their children is a top priority for the Government of Canada. That's why two years ago, the government launched the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) to help families with the high cost of...

Note: All times local   Ottawa, Ontario 2:00 p.m. The Prime Minister will attend Question Period.   This document is also available at http://pm.gc.ca   SOURCE Prime Minister's Office

Note: All times local   Ottawa, Ontario 2:00 p.m. The Prime Minister will attend Question Period.   This document is also available at http://pm.gc.ca   SOURCE Prime Minister's Office

Congressman Tom Reed (R-NY) joined Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien on Sunday to voice his opposition of the Justice Department's decision to not defend the Obamacare individual mandate. Reed expressed his support for not blowing the healthcare...

Galvanized following an upbeat two-day meeting, members of the Quebec Community Groups Network emerged energized and ready to defend Quebec's English-speaking community on both the federal and provincial fronts. On the federal front, the hot topic...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today met with the President of the Métis National Council (MNC), Clément Chartier, and the Presidents of the MNC Governing Members at the annual Crown-Métis Nation Summit. Together, they reviewed progress made...

Adverse reactions to drugs and incidents involving medical devices account for many hospital admissions and emergency room visits in Canada every year. These serious adverse drug reactions and medical device incidents are significantly underreported...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) The Government of Canada is committed to developing a strong regional economy by investing in job creation and in diversification strategies that build on innovation to develop lasting regional...

Citizens for Cal 3 (cal3.com) today announced their ballot initiative was approved for inclusion on the statewide election this November. This qualification by the California State Office of Elections gives Californians an unprecedented opportunity...

The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the new judicial application process announced on October 20, 2016. The new process emphasizes transparency,...

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise cyclists and pedestrians that the boardwalk on the Alexandra Bridge will be reduced for tests and inspections during the following period: Sunday, June 17, from 9 am to 3 pm During this...

Through the Build in Canada Innovation Program, the Government of Canada is connecting Canadian innovators with their vital first customer and helping generate sustainable economic growth in communities across the country. Today, Paul Lefebvre,...