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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...

La Coop fédérée welcomes the Quebec government's new bio-food policy, announced today by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Laurent Lessard. "With regards to vision and strategic objectives, the bio-food policy demonstrates a...

The California Bail Agents Association: 'The issue of Bail Reform in California rages on, other states like Florida and Utah have flatly rejected bail reform bills. According to the Harvard Law Review, bail reform has been disrupted with fears of...

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...

The NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. (LDF) and the law firm of Outten & Golden LLP have reached a settlement with Target Corporation to resolve allegations that its overly broad and outdated criminal background check policy discriminated...

Investing in cultural infrastructure helps Canada preserve the experiences of its people and places, and inspires visitors to explore and understand the world around them. Today, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and...

DETROIT, April 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Recently, the EPA announced it will begin easing vehicle-emissions standards. SAE International's WCX World Congress Experience will feature a full lineup of technical presentations and discussions about...

A group representing tribal leaders and the United Mine Workers of America today asked the Central Arizona Project (CAP) Board of Directors to take an active role supporting a smooth transition to new ownership for the Navajo Generating Station (NGS)...

Through Canada's Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, the governments of Alberta and Canada are working together to reduce carbon pollution; create new economic opportunities; and help homeowners, communities, companies, and...

To support economic diversification and foster sustainable growth, communities benefit from setting conditions that enable businesses and organisations to respond to the unique challenges of the North, to create jobs for residents and to thrive....

The governments of Canada and Alberta recognize that investing in recreational infrastructure is key to creating dynamic and healthy communities where neighbours can come together, families can participate in sports and hobbies, and residents can...

Co-operatives are a valuable way for Canadians to share ownership in a business, while delivering goods and services to communities. They're also important to growth and innovation within the Canadian economy. That's why the Government of Canada has...

All times local. Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Thursday, April 5, 2018:   Québec City, Quebec 8 a.m. The Prime Minister will deliver remarks at the Business 7 Summit. Château Frontenac     1 Rue des...

Bloomberg Philanthropies today released the results of its 2018 American Mayors Survey, the largest and most comprehensive survey of mayors to date. The survey reveals that America's mayors increasingly feel on the hook for addressing major policy...

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Thursday, April 5, 2018:   Québec City, Quebec 8 a.m. The Prime Minister will deliver remarks at the Business 7 Summit. Château Frontenac     1 Rue des Carrières...

The following statement is attributed to Dan Stein, president, Federation for American Immigration Reform: "The deployment of the National Guard and other military resources to the southern border, announced by the Trump...

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) is conducting a federal environmental assessment for the proposed Nexen Energy ULC Flemish Pass Exploration Drilling Project, located 400 kilometres east of St. John's, Newfoundland and...

Canada and Ontario are working together to take action on climate change and find clean solutions to help homeowners and families save money, reduce energy waste, create jobs and support healthy communities. Today, the...

Canada and Ontario are working together to take action on climate change and find clean solutions to help homeowners and families save money, reduce energy waste, create jobs and support healthy communities. Today, the Minister of Environment and...

The federal government will be making an announcement related to housing in Canada. Media are invited to join.the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister...

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event with Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie?Bathurst, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Serge...

Today, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, issued the following statement: "I would like to congratulate the Huron-Wendat Nation Council on inaugurating the Wendake sports complex on March 30. The Government of Canada is...

Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne and Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) staff joined community partners, county leaders and advocates today to kick off National Child Abuse Prevention Month at the State Capitol. The occasion reinforced the importance...

It is a typical scenario. Your neighbor refers you to a tax preparer who helped him get a big tax refund. You go to the tax preparer. He asks you questions. You tell him things like you made donations to a charity, but you're not sure how much. You...

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event with Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie?Bathurst, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Serge...

The governments of Canada and Alberta are working together to make long-term infrastructure investments that will create economic growth, sustain well-paying jobs, build inclusive communities and support a low carbon, green economy?leading to a...

The Internal Revenue Service seeks civic-minded volunteers to serve on the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP), a federal advisory committee that listens to taxpayers, identifies major taxpayer concerns and makes recommendations for improving IRS service...

Indigenous businesses and skills development programs in Manitoba will have support to grow their operations and create jobs thanks to funding from the Government of Canada. Today, the Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources, on behalf of...

Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste Marie, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will make a funding announcement regarding the Sea Lamprey Control Program and the Great...

The most common justification for sanctuary policies that bar nearly all cooperation between local police and federal immigration authorities is that such policies are necessary to foster trust with immigrant communities. A new analysis by the...

Former Clinton and Bush White House National Drug Policy Spokesman Robert Weiner will speak at the "SAM" (Smart Approaches to Marijuana) Summit at the RX and Heroin Drug Abuse Summit in Atlanta Thursday, April 5 at Noon-12:30 and will "challenge the...

On Tuesday, April 3, the Honourable Bob Rae, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Special Envoy to Myanmar, will release his final report on the humanitarian and security crisis in Myanmar. An embargoed reading will precede the press conference.  ...

Thomas J. Gibson, president and CEO of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), today issued the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency announcement to revisit federal greenhouse gas standards for 2022?2025 model...

Better Medicare Alliance (BMA) President and CEO Allyson Y. Schwartz released the following statement in response to the CY2019 Medicare Advantage (MA) Final Rate Notice and Call Letter released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)...

The governments of Canada and British Columbia are working together to make long-term infrastructure investments that will create economic growth, sustain well-paying jobs, build inclusive communities and support a low-carbon, green economy?leading...

On Tuesday, April 3, the Honourable Bob Rae, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Special Envoy to Myanmar, will release his final report on the humanitarian and security crisis in Myanmar. An embargoed reading will precede the press conference.  ...

Orange County, California, supervisors voted this week to join the federal lawsuit against California's sanctuary state legislation that prohibits law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement officers. Other communities have...

A delegation of tourism leaders representing Skal International--USA joined with other travel industry advocates to promote key issues facing the growth and health of one of America's economic engines at Destination Capitol Hill, organized by the U....

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced the filing of an amicus (friend of the court) brief on behalf of six individuals challenging the lawfulness of...

California Brain Tumor Association announces the National Toxicology Program Review Panel has concluded that there is CLEAR EVIDENCE of a rare heart cancer being caused by cell phone radiation in a $25 million National Institute of Environmental...

The sexual exploitation of children is a vile and despicable crime. Today, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, reiterated the Government of Canada's commitment to combatting this horrible crime....

The dairy sector is an important contributor to Canada's economy, contributing $24 billion through sales by farmers and food processors, including over $7 billion in Quebec. The Government of Canada knows the importance of supporting a strong and...

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published amendments to National Instrument 45-102 Resale of Securities (NI 45-102) and changes to Companion Policy 45-102CP to National Instrument 45-102 Resale of Securities (45-102CP). "We...

The Government of Canada is committed to empowering women and respecting their rights, including reproductive health rights. In the federal public service, that means we need to put the health of women first. Women should have their choice of...

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Thursday, March 29, 2018:   Ottawa, Ontario 8:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee Leaders Meeting. Room 2005, 2nd Floor...

Innovation Canada's decision to go ahead with its proposal to set aside 43% of available licences for smaller players in the upcoming 600-MHz auction will not bring the intended benefits to consumers, says a telecom policy analyst at the MEI. Touted...

CJFE has partnered with publisher Surprise Attack Games to send 443 license keys for the video game Orwell: Ignorance is Strength to Canadian Members of Parliament and Senators. We are doing this as part of an educational initiative to familiarize...

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Thursday, March 29, 2018:   Ottawa, Ontario 8:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee Leaders Meeting. Room 2005, 2nd Floor...

The governments of Canada and Nunavut are working together to make long-term infrastructure investments to create economic growth, build inclusive communities and support a low carbon, green economy?leading to a higher quality of life for Northern...

In a new video series, workers and leaders from iconic American chocolate and candy companies highlight the ways the outdated U.S. sugar program is hurting their small businesses and impeding economic growth. These vignettes explore what the sugar...