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The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will visit community organizations that work to help meet the needs of people with disabilities, as well as make funding announcements in Victoria...

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure announcement with Stephen Fuhr, Member of Parliament for Kelowna?Lake Country, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities.   Date:...

Today's reintroduction of the Time to Care Act shows that the Ontario NDP are the only party committed to guaranteeing seniors will have legislated minimum care standards they can count on when they need to move into long-term care. And that's the...

Les Producteurs de lait du Québec is concerned about the future of the 5,300 family farms and the 83,000 jobs generated by milk production, as the NAFTA negotiations heat up. "The constant threat of new market concessions ? which looms over our farms...

Canadians are best served when government scientists can speak openly about their work. Today, the Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with...

David Livingston was sentenced today in the Ontario Court of Justice to four months imprisonment followed by twelve months probation and 100 hours of community service for fraudulently and without colour of right, using or causing to be used,...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Media representatives are invited to a press conference at which the Honourable Diane  Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Gaspésie?Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine,...

Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, on behalf of the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, will announce investments in education infrastructure in...

When post-secondary students get the chance to learn in a hands-on work environment, they build the real-word skills and connections that help them get great jobs when they graduate. That's why the Student Work Placements Program is such a critical...

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, issued the following statement regarding Equal Pay Day, an occasion to raise awareness about the gender wage gap: "When Canadian women can count on equal pay for...

The Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre, will announce how the Government of Canada is helping post-secondary students get new student work placements in their field of study. The announcement is...

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, on behalf of the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will be at the University of Alberta to announce funding for...

Last month, the Department of Commerce announced that it would include a question on the 2020 Census asking whether respondents are U.S. citizens. The announcement touched off a firestorm of protest by the mass immigration advocacy network and by...

Building a strong middle class means giving Canada's youth the tools they need to find and keep good jobs. That's why the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, highlighted a local project today that gave...

As American voters look toward the 2018 midterm elections, the Making Every Vote Count Foundation (MEVCF) released a video today showing why the U.S. would be better served if the person who wins the most popular votes nationwide becomes President....

The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia are working together to make long-term infrastructure investments that will create economic growth and jobs for the middle class, build inclusive communities and support a low carbon, green economy?leading to...

Please be advised that the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, will participate in celebrating the sod turning for a new school in Enoch...

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy Devos is on a quest to privatize education and allocate public monies to create elite charter schools in the name of "school choice." Meanwhile, the governor of Florida is offering sales tax breaks to corporations to...

Optimum Publishing International is pleased to announce the release of Chapter Five of Maxime Bernier's upcoming book, Doing Politics Differently: My Vision for Canada. In this chapter, entitled "Live or Die with Supply Management," Bernier tells...

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event with the Honourable Scott Brison, Member of Parliament for Kings?Hants, and President of the Treasury Board, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of...

The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, today announced that the proposed Howse Property Iron Mine Project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects and the project can proceed. The project...

Federal, provincial and territorial Ministers responsible for housing met today to endorse a multilateral Housing Partnership Framework* (Partnership), further advancing the National Housing Strategy (NHS), and setting the foundation for federal,...

The National Press Club, joined by 19 professional journalism organizations, on Monday asked a federal court to order the release of award-winning journalist Emilio Gutiérrez-Soto and his son, Oscar, from an El Paso detention center where Immigration...

The California Museum announced "The Newest Americans," exploring U.S. citizenship and immigration in the era of President Donald J. Trump, is now open. Featuring 28 portraits by Sam Comen and interviews by Michael Estrin capturing the experiences of...

The governments of Canada and Quebec recognize that there are many benefits to investing in public transit, including facilitating the flow of people and access to public services, growing the economy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For this...

In 1986 the right of English-speaking Quebecers to receive Health and Social Services was recognized in law by the government of Quebec. This right has been consistently respected by all governments of Quebec since that time. In 2015, Bill 10 was...

Kinder Morgan has announced it is suspending "non-essential" activities and investments for its Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project. This follows a series of abandoned large infrastructure projects in the country and once again sends the wrong...

The dairy sector contributes $24 billion to the Canadian economy through sales by farmers and food processors, including over $80 million in farm cash receipts from Prince Edward Island. Dairy processors help ensure Canadian families continue to...

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event with the Honourable Scott Brison, Member of Parliament for Kings?Hants, and President of the Treasury Board, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of...

Please be advised that the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, will participate in celebrating the sod turning for a new school in Enoch...

Members of the media are invited to attend an important announcement with the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic...

The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chantal Guay as Chief Executive Officer of the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). Previous to this appointment, Ms....

On Tuesday April 10, 2018, the Lawyers' Committee for 9-11 Inquiry (LC), a nonprofit public interest organization, will file a Petition with the U. S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York demanding that he present to a Grand Jury the...

Members of the media are invited to the inauguration of Habitations communautaires Portage II, a 30 unit project assisting people who have suffered from substance abuse issues and other addictions. The event will take place in the presence Mr. Marc...

As the U.S Department of Education prepares to release the latest findings from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), the American people should understand that the misleading term "proficient" sets a performance benchmark beyond...

"The Government of Canada believes that the Trans Mountain Expansion pipeline is in our national interest, which is why we approved the project and why we continue to stand by our decision. This crucial resource project will expand export markets...

Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr will hold a media availability today to discuss the Trans Mountain Expansion project.     Media availability details Date and Sunday, April 8, 2018 Time: 6:30 p.m. EDT...

Building a strong middle class means ensuring that Canada's youth have the tools they need to find and keep good jobs. That's why the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, highlighted a local project today...

"I had the opportunity to participate in the B7 Business Summit, organized by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, in Québec. Meetings like this one are of paramount importance to discuss with other countries best practices for our communities and to...

The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will be at McMaster University this Saturday for the FIRST Robotics Canada district competition. The competition brings together high school...

Did you know that your marital status can affect your taxes and the amount of benefit and credit payments you are eligible to get?  It is important to tell the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) about any changes in your marital status before you do your...

Les Producteurs de bovins du Québec (PBQ) are henceforth officially members of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA). The announcement was made by PBQ Chairman Claude Viel on April 4th and 5th, in Quebec City, before more than 200 cattle farmers...

Government of Canada supports the development of two businesses and two college centres for technology transfer in the Kamouraska RCM by investing nearly $1 million LA POCATIÈRE, QC, April 6, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Canada Economic Development for...

Canada has long had one of the highest per capita rates of immigration in the world and is an attractive destination for immigrants and visitors. Accurately establishing identity is an important part of immigration decisions and helps keep...

The Government of Quebec has just tabled its 2018-2019 budget, which includes a number of important measures to provide direct assistance to First Nations and Inuit populations and communities. This new funding will involve a multi-pronged investment...

The governments of Canada and Alberta are making long-term infrastructure investments that will create economic growth and middle-class jobs while supporting inclusive communities and a low-carbon green economy?leading to a higher quality of life for...

Members of the media are invited to attend an important announcement with the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic...

Members of the media are invited to the inauguration of Habitations communautaires Portage II, a 30 unit project assisting people who have suffered from substance abuse issues and other addictions. The event will take place in the presence Mr. Marc...

The governments of Canada and Alberta are making long-term infrastructure investments that will create economic growth and middle-class jobs while supporting inclusive communities and a low-carbon green economy?leading to a higher quality of life for...

The governments of Canada and Alberta are making long-term infrastructure investments that will create economic growth and middle-class jobs while supporting inclusive communities and a low-carbon green economy?leading to a higher quality of life for...