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Senate Majority Leader Carmelo Rios and Senate Minority Leader Eduardo Bhatia, from Puerto Rico, along with Senator Janette Millin-Young, from the US Virgin Islands, are all members of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL), which...

Today, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, made the following statement on the 2016-17 Annual Report of the Security Intelligence Review Committee (SIRC): "The SIRC Annual Report is a crucial document...

Please be advised that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, is making an announcement. A brief media availability will take place following the announcement. Date: October 6, 2017 Time: 9:30...

The Autorité des marchés financiers (the "AMF") is pleased to host the 16th Annual General Meeting and Annual Conference of the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI), which will be held from October 8 to 13, 2017 in Québec City....

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), hosted a National Housing Strategy Expert Roundtable in Ottawa today....

Apparently fearing a devastating loss that could crush arbitrary concealed carry laws in a handful of states, the District of Columbia has declined to appeal its loss of a concealed carry case that struck down its "needs based" permit requirement,...

­New research published by the Volcker Alliance provides a new level of clarity about the size and composition of the federal government workforce. In two papers released at a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC this...

Elections Canada has mailed a reminder brochure to each household in Lac-Saint-Jean (Quebec) and Sturgeon River?Parkland (Alberta), electoral districts where by-elections are taking place. The reminder brochure tells electors that if they have not...

The securities regulatory authorities in Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Québec, Saskatchewan and Yukon (the participating jurisdictions) today published CSA...

All Canadians have the right to a healthy and productive workplace. The RCMP External Review Committee (ERC) provides an important service to Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) members ? and the RCMP itself ? by carrying out impartial civilian...

The failure of the Energy East Pipeline Project could not come at a worse time for those people who make a living in the construction and maintenance industries in Canada particularly those in the West and in New Brunswick. This is deeply...

This October, the Government of Canada joins organizations across the country to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month. During this important month, employers are encouraged to think about how they can make their business practices...

The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Teachers' Day: "Today, we join the international community to celebrate teachers. On World Teachers' Day, we honour the work teachers and educators do to...

With less than 7 months until the new EU legislation, GDPR, comes into force, many businesses are still unsure about what they need know and how they need to prepare. To help small businesses understand the implications of the changes, Really Simple...

Renovate America, the nation's largest PACE provider, today hailed Governor Jerry Brown's signing into law of two bills that provide a landmark regulatory and consumer protection framework for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing....

One of the most successful energy-efficiency financing programs in history just got markedly better today as Governor Jerry Brown signed two new bills into law that create a comprehensive consumer protection, underwriting and regulatory framework for...

On Tuesday, October 3, 2017, the Acting Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Stéphane Perrault, received official notice from the Speaker of the House of Commons that the seats for Battlefords?Lloydminster (Saskatchewan), Bonavista?Burin?Trinity...

The Concord Coalition announced today that it is honoring two governors known for their success in meeting difficult fiscal challenges -- John R. Kasich of Ohio and Gina M. Raimondo of Rhode Island -- with the 2017 Paul E. Tsongas Economic Patriot...

In 2003, Susan Snelling and Barb Erskine packed their belongings and left fast-paced Toronto for the idyllic serenity of Manitoulin Island. The move north was prompted by an employment offer that Barb, a psychologist, received from a First Nations...

The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa in response to the House Education and Workforce Committee's approval today of a measure that would roll back the 2015 National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) "joint employer"...

Canada needs more boardrooms and businesses that reflect our diversity. A more inclusive workforce is paramount to ensuring that Canada can meet the challenges and seize the opportunities of the modern and global economy. Diversity is our strength,...

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise users of the annual closure of the St. Andrews Lock and Dam for the season . GATINEAU, QC, Oct. 4, 2017 As of Saturday, October 14,  at midnight, the St. Andrews Lock and...

B Corps are innovators; they create companies whose purpose is to benefit society, and they incorporate this purpose into their business model and activities. That was the message delivered by the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation,...

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Wednesday, October 4, 2017:   Ottawa, Ontario   10:00 a.m.      The Prime Minister will attend the National Caucus meeting. 12:00 p.m.      The Prime Minister will...

AJC expressed disappointment with the Trump Administration's decision to reduce dramatically the maximum number of refugees allowed into the U.S. to 45,000 for Fiscal Year 2018. "We respectfully urge President Trump to reconsider this decision and...

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today called for a First Ministers meeting in 2018 to address First Nations priority issues, saying full participation of First Nations in the labour force and the economy requires...

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Wednesday, October 4, 2017:   Ottawa, Ontario   10:00 a.m.      The Prime Minister will attend the National Caucus meeting. 12:00 p.m.      The Prime Minister will...

The National Military Spouse Network (NMSN) is gearing up for its seventh annual Military Spouse Career Summit October 13-14 in Springfield, VA, to discuss and examine a wide range of hot-button issues, including the high rate ? nearly 26% ? of...

A small but steadily growing number of Americans account for an increasingly significant amount of the nation's overall prescription drug bill, according to new research released today by Express Scripts . The latest edition of the company's...

Starting and running a business in the City of Sarnia just became easier thanks to BizPaL, an online business permit and licence service that saves time spent on paperwork and helps entrepreneurs start up faster. The Honourable Bardish Chagger,...

By investing in women's economic security, the Government of Canada is honouring their immeasurable contributions throughout our country. That's why the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, kicked off Women's History Month by...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Businesses need to be able to rely on adequate resources to create and commercialize innovative products. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting innovative Canadian enterprises. As a...

Traditionally, PhD students receive extensive methodological training and complete a substantive multi-year thesis while working with a supervisor in what is regarded as an apprenticeship-type model. This training is designed to prepare students for...

During the eighth BioMarine Business Convention, being held this year in Rimouski, Minister for Maritime Affairs Jean D'Amour presented two key strategic thrusts of the Québec government's vision of the marine biotechnology industry, i.e. create a...

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is deploying a team of investigators following an helicopter accident yesterday near Campbell River. The TSB will gather information and assess the occurrence. The TSB is an independent agency that...

Canadian communities are not doing enough to make sure people feel like they belong, says a new national report by Community Foundations of Canada. The publication, called Vital Signs, looks at the many ways that community-level systems affect...

Express Scripts today introduced a new Express Scripts Medicare® Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) for 2018 called the Saver plan, a low-premium Part D plan that provides affordable access to nearly 3,000 commonly used medications and a preferred...

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Sunday, October 1, 2017: Ottawa, Ontario Personal   SOURCE Prime Minister's Office

According to a new study by American Families United, a national grass roots organization, at least 350,000 American citizens are married to foreign-born spouses with significant problems with US immigration law. But the number could easily exceed...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Blue Sea and Vallée-de-la-Gatineau families will enjoy safer facilities in Mont Morissette regional park thanks to $39,500 in financial assistance granted by the Government of Canada. The...

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Saturday, September 30, 2017: Ottawa, Ontario Personal   SOURCE Prime Minister's Office

Today in the Court of Quebec, Ismael Habib, 29, was sentenced to eight years' imprisonment for attempting to leave Canada to commit an act of terrorism, contrary to section 83.181 of the Criminal Code.   He was also sentenced to one year in prison...

The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia are committed to supporting infrastructure projects that ensure Canadians and their families have access to modern, reliable water and wastewater services that meet their needs. Investing in these projects...

The Office de consultation publique de Montréal makes public today the consultation report on the future of the Pierrefonds-Ouest sector, in the borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro. The consultation aimed to present to citizens a vision for the future...

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event with Karen Ludwig, Member of Parliament for New Brunswick Southwest, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable...

Canadian Heritage is inviting media representatives to obtain accreditation and attend a media briefing on the Installation of the 29th Governor General of Canada. This briefing is not for attribution, and no cameras will be permitted.  Media...

The Office de consultation publique de Montréal makes public today the consultation report on the future of the Pierrefonds-Ouest sector, in the borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro. The consultation aimed to present to citizens a vision for the future...

On July 18, Minister of Finance Bill Morneau announced proposed tax reform measures affecting private corporations. The measures deal with income splitting, capital gains deductions, and passive income. As specialists in integrated financial planning...

Quebecor today expressed reservations about the new Canadian cultural policy unveiled by Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly. Quebecor is disappointed that the federal government's vision relies on US-based giants to promote the development and...

The U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has turned down a request from the city for an en banc hearing on the concealed carry case of Wrenn v. District of Columbia, amounting to a strategic win for the Second Amendment...