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Universitas 21 (U21) is the leading global network of research intensive universities Seventh annual U21 Ranking reveals world's top countries for higher education Top Five Countries Overall: USA, Switzerland, UK, Sweden and Denmark The...

President Trump signed The Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act into law yesterday affirming the White House's support for U.S. monitoring of progress in European countries to fulfill their pledges of restitution to Holocaust...

San Diego Asian Americans for Equality has endorsed Dr. James Veltmeyer in his race for the 52nd congressional district in California.  Prospective candidates were subject to intense interview sessions before a decision was made. "I am humbled that...

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) reported today that some 400 delegates from 28 states met on Monday and Tuesday with more than 250 elected officials and congressional staffers during the record-breaking fourth annual "National Muslim...

The Government of Canada is working to protect the environment for future generations while growing our economy. Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the proposed BURNCO Aggregate Mine...

In a special report tabled in Parliament today, Commissioner Théberge called on parliamentarians to ensure that the government's review of the Official Languages (Communications with and Services to the Public) Regulations reflects current realities....

More than two thousand rental units of housing, including over 1,000 affordable units and 400 shelter-rate units, will be created in Victoria's Capital Regional District with the goal to finally put an end to chronic homelessness. A mixed-market...

The International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH.org) is pleased to announce and recognize the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) clarification of the statutory intent of "Prescription Drug Benefits" section...

Note: All times local Lac-Mégantic, Quebec 9 a.m. The Prime Minister and the Premier of Quebec, Philippe Couillard, will make an announcement. A joint media availability will follow. In front of the train station5490, rue de la Gare...

The Quebec ministry of forests, wildlife and parks recently announced a regulatory change that will require all salmon sport-fishermen in zones 23 and 24 to use the services of an outfitter. This decision is consistent with section 24.8 of the James...

The Conference Board of Canada's Canadian Alliance for Sustainable Health Care (CASHC) is launching the National Pharmacare Initiative (NPI). The goal of the NPI is to inform and support current public discussion and debate about potential approaches...

Library and Archives Canada invites the media to the announcement of the recipients in the Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP). DATE: Thursday, May 10, 2018 TIME:11:00 a.m. PLACE:McCord Museum690 Sherbrooke Street WestMontréal, Quebec...

Leading lawmakers and policy experts gather today for the Peter G. Peterson Foundation's 2018 Fiscal Summit: Debt Matters. Following recent tax and spending legislation that add significantly to our national debt, the Fiscal Summit will examine the...

WIRES is submitting comments today in response to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proceeding on Grid Resilience, asserting that a robust transmission grid offers resource diversity and operational flexibility that is critically...

A majority of U.S. moms with young children agree that Mother's Day should be about supporting moms, not just about gifts, according to the results of a new national survey from March of Dimes. The survey, conducted online by The Harris Poll among...

The Peter G. Peterson Foundation will convene the 2018 Fiscal Summit: Debt Matters on Thursday, May 10, at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. As campaigns for the 2018 midterm elections get underway within a rapidly changing policy...

A Greater Des Moines (DSM) delegation of 200 business and community leaders is chartering a flight to Washington, D.C. as part of one of the country's largest Chamber of Commerce fly-ins from Wednesday, May 9 through Friday, May 11. Organized by...

Canadians are strongly opposed to the new abortion requirement in the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Program and two-thirds would also limit abortion to ? at most ? the first trimester of a woman's pregnancy, according to a new Knights of Columbus survey...

TopConsumerReviews.com recently gave a best-in-class 5 star rating to SimpleCitizen, a digital immigration, green card, and visa solution leader. For those people who weren't born in the United States, or to a parent who is a citizen of the U.S.,...

US President Donald Trump's plan to leave the Iran nuclear deal and reimpose sanctions could have major impacts for global oil, natural gas, metals and petrochemical markets, according to a FACTBOX and infographic just released by S&P Global Platts. ...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the nomination of Stéphane Perrault as the new Chief Electoral Officer of Canada.  Born and raised in Montréal, Mr. Perrault's distinguished career with the Government of Canada spans more than...

Library and Archives Canada invites the media to the announcement of the recipients in the Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP). DATE: Thursday, May 10, 2018 TIME:11:00 a.m. PLACE:McCord Museum690 Sherbrooke Street WestMontréal, Quebec...

The Committee for Education Funding (CEF), the nation's oldest and largest education coalition, launched its #HearOurEdStories campaign to urge Congress to increase federal education investments. Campaign participants will use social media to share...

The Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC) and the Helicopter Association of Canada (HAC) are asking Minister Garneau to review his proposed changes in Flight and Duty Time regulations to consider aviation sector differences. "We are inviting...

Today, over two hundred eagles and supporters of national service rallied at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC to tell Congress to "Let National Service Soar." It was the largest rally ever for national service. Advocates dressed in large inflatable...

The Peter G. Peterson Foundation will convene the 2018 Fiscal Summit: Debt Matters on Thursday, May 10, at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. As campaigns for the 2018 midterm elections get underway within a rapidly changing policy...

Many Canadians with life-threatening illnesses wish to remain independent and receive the care they need in the setting of their choice. Improving access to palliative care in a variety of settings, including at home, is critical to making this...

Following their testimony at the House of Commons' Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and the RCMP Commissioner, Brenda Lucki, invite members...

More than 10,000 people have signed a petition addressed to Speaker Paul Ryan to restore science and technology advice to Congress. The petition was started following the Facebook hearings on Capitol Hill focused on data privacy and has garnered...

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport will be available to media to...

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport will be available to media to...

Today, the Connecticut Senate, in a bipartisan manner, passed the National Popular Vote bill. This bipartisan vote followed House authorization of the bill ? which occurred on the same day President Trump said, "I would rather have a popular...

Today, negotiators for the Government of Canada, the Government of British Columbia, and the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation initialled the Lheidli T'enneh Treaty in Prince George. This event is a necessary step before the Lheidli T'enneh ratification...

With its talented workers, world-class companies, and innovative technologies, Canada's auto sector is well positioned to design and build cars that meet the needs of people today and tomorrow. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced a...

The governments of Canada and Alberta recognize how important investing in modern reliable wastewater services is to building healthy sustainable communities for Albertans. Today, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and...

Yesterday, Texas Senator Ted Cruz appeared on Washington Watch with Tony Perkins, a national radio show which airs on more than 240 stations across the country. On the show, Sen. Cruz discussed a myriad of topics including Israeli Prime Minister...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) and Réseau Trans-Al (website in French only) The development of sectoral and regional expertise in aluminum processing plays a major role in growing this industry, which provides thousands of...

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event with the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Brian Mason, Alberta Minister of Transportation; Grant Creasey, Mayor of...

Internet access is more than just a convenience; communities, businesses and institutions need it to find information, offer services and create opportunities. That's why the Government of Canada is investing over $17 million through the Connect to...

The Government of Canada is committed to resolving public service pay issues as quickly as possible and supporting affected employees. Today, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, announced the introduction of...

For the sixth consecutive year, 26 cyclists will ride approximately 400 miles in four days to honor the 20 first-grade children and six educators killed at the Sandy Hook School and all victims of gun violence, to raise awareness of the public health...

The Society for the Celebration of Montréal's 375th Anniversary invites you to the press conference for the release of its official report. The press conference is being held at Espace 360 in the Pointe-à-Callière Museum, located at 165 place...

The Hopi Tribe and United Mine Workers of America today demanded that the Central Arizona Project (CAP) Board begin negotiations on a power agreement with investors that are evaluating an ownership position in the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) to...

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event with the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Brian Mason, Alberta Minister of Transportation; Grant Creasey, Mayor of...

On May 3, 2018, Paul-André Harvey, an inmate from the Federal Training Centre died while in our custody of apparent natural causes following an illness. At the time of his death, Mr. Paul-André Harvey, 81 years old, had been serving a sentence of...

Canadians value clean water and a sustainable environment. Environment and Climate Change Canada's enforcement officers work to protect our environment through the enforcement of federal environmental laws. On April 20, 2018, Distributions...

Maternal Mortality rates in the U.S. surpass those of any other industrialized nation with women of color dying at four times the rate of white women. One in every three Americans is born through major surgery?twice as many as are medically...

T. Brian Callister, M.D. of Reno, Nevada, will testify this morning before a New York State Assembly health committee in New York City regarding his opposition to physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia. Callister is an internationally recognized...

PALCUS plans Inaugural National Conference with the Embassy of Portugal to discuss the Portuguese-American national agenda to take place on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Washington, D.C. The Portuguese-American Leadership Council of the United States...

The Midland Painted Turtle, a familiar sight along Ontario lakeshores and ponds, is now in trouble. The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) added this turtle to a growing list of species found to be at risk in the...