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In support of the Government of Canada's goal to create a better and fairer immigration detention system, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, today announced the signing of a contract between the Canada...

NICHE commends the province of New Brunswick and its working group for focusing on the importance of Corporate Responsibility. "The New Brunswick government is moving forward efficiently but thoughtfully," said Barinder...

The Concord Coalition warned today that the latest attacks on the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) threaten to destroy its ability to provide policymakers and the public with nonpartisan, impartial analysis. After months of denigrating CBO, some...

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde responded today to the Supreme Court of Canada decisions today in the Chippewas of the Thames and Clyde River cases dealing with Indigenous peoples right to consultation and...

Our government remains committed to using all levers at our disposal and to working with all partners across the country to combat the current overdose epidemic. Today, Health Canada granted an exemption to the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre in...

With new threats appearing almost at random, no one can predict the global future, but we can suggest future possibilities if current trends, such as nationalism and domestic insecurity, play out or combine in particular ways. Our latest white paper...

Hear My Voice, a civic engagement platform and mobile app, modernizes communication between elected officials and their constituents by highlighting local issues. The app encourages civic participation by inviting local officials to create profiles...

While ice cream is likely the coldest thing on your mind right now, it's a great time to start thinking about your snow removal contract for the coming season. Make hay while the sun shines! By reviewing these helpful...

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) today issued a statement, saying that now that the U.S. Senate is debating a health care replacement bill, it must include provisions to protect emergency patients, or else shut down the bill down,...

American Humane, the country's first national humane organization, which has been working to support the U.S. military, veterans, and military animals for more than 100 years, applauds the introduction of H.R. 3335, the "Pups for Patriots Act of...

The Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare ? a coalition of home health providers dedicated to developing innovative reforms to improve the program integrity, quality, and efficiency of home healthcare for our nation's seniors ? urged the Centers...

Ontario's community pharmacies have become the collection point of choice for those who need to dispose of their used needles, syringes, lancets and alike, says the Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) which oversees the Ontario Sharps...

The U.S. Impact Investing Alliance ("Alliance") today announced the launch of its expanded network of impact investing leaders dedicated to advancing this growing market. The Alliance was founded last year by representatives from philanthropy,...

With the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) slated to come up for debate in the U.S. Senate, Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) is reiterating its call for U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R - Colo.) to carry an amendment to the bill to...

In response to today's Senate vote on the motion to proceed to consider a health care bill that would cut Medicare and Medicaid and impose an Age Tax on older Americans, AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond released the following statement:  ...

Today, at the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Annual General Meeting, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, announced that $2.2 million over 5 years has been made available under the National Crime...

Canada Post understands the concerns raised regarding safety and bike lanes in Toronto. As a result, we are instructing our employees to not park in bike lanes in the City of Toronto. For pickups or deliveries, they are expected to find a safe...

"Today's vote is very disappointing. The well-being of millions of Americans is at stake, and we had hoped to see the Senate move toward a more thoughtful, transparent and bipartisan process. As our elected officials continue debating the future of...

Since Donald Trump took the oath of office six months ago, his administration and congressional allies have undermined the vital role science plays in policy decisions, according to a new report by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). The...

As First Nations leaders, Elders, women and youth from across Canada gathered in Regina, SK today for the opening of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Annual General Assembly, AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde and federal Minister of Indigenous...

The Second Amendment Foundation today won a significant court victory against "good reason" requirements for concealed carry when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued a permanent injunction against enforcement of such a...

Livestock traceability protects Canada's livestock industry and the public's well-being by strengthening the ability to respond quickly to disease outbreaks, food safety issues and natural disasters. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the Canadian...

Despite highly touted efforts to curb the suicide rate among active-duty service members and veterans, suicides remain high and the mental health watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) says the Armed Forces and Veterans...

First Nation leaders, Elders, Women, youth and citizens from across the country are set to gather next week for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) 38th Annual General Assembly (AGA), to be held at the Evraz Place from July 25-27.  Chiefs and...

Today, Defenshield Inc. is announcing the Award of National Stock Numbers (NSNs) for its line of rifle rated ballistic shields.  These shields are capable of stopping rounds from some of the most sophisticated and long-range sniper and assault...

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event with the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business and Tourism and Member of Parliament for Waterloo, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of...

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Tuesday, July 25, 2017:   Ottawa, Ontario 10:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Premier of British Columbia, John Horgan. Prime Minister's OfficeCentre...

Aerial firefighters continue to battle the huge Detwiler Fire, burning across much of Mariposa County, near California's iconic Yosemite National Park.  To date, the fire has burned over 119 square miles, destroyed some 130 structures, and resulted...

Modern and up-to-date community infrastructure helps connect people to jobs and provides access to better community services, attracts new businesses and creates economic growth. This month, the Government of Canada delivered the first of two annual...

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Tuesday, July 25, 2017:   Ottawa, Ontario 10:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Premier of British Columbia, John Horgan. Prime Minister's OfficeCentre...

The Disciplinary Council of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec rendered its decision on guilt and penalty in the case of Yves Théberge, who will be struck from the roll for a period of 42 months. In its decisions, the Disciplinary Council also...

On July 25th 2017, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard will deliver the keynote address at the annual Canadian Independent Fish Harvesters' Federation meeting. Note: There will be a media...

....Aerial firefighting companies are combating a huge swath of wildland fires, which have exploded across the Western United States within the past few weeks. "Our crews are working around the clock to keep our aircraft available for the needs of...

Hamilton Crawford: Bilateral talks held in Washington D.C. between U.S. and Chinese trade delegates have concluded without reaching an agreement. Both sides failed to issue a joint statement or a plan of action for future talks and a scheduled joint...

First Nation leaders, Elders, Women, youth and citizens from across the country are set to gather next week for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) 38th Annual General Assembly (AGA), to be held at the Evraz Place from July 25-27.  Chiefs and...

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event with the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business and Tourism and Member of Parliament for Waterloo, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of...

First Nation leaders, Elders, Women, youth and citizens from across the country are set to gather next week for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) 38th Annual General Assembly (AGA), to be held at the Evraz Place from July 25-27.  Chiefs and...

With 600,000 pending cases, the backlog in the immigration court system has become a matter of some urgency. A new report by the Center for Immigration Studies examines the reasons for its rapid growth and possible solutions....

The Center for American Entrepreneurship (CAE), a nonpartisan policy and advocacy organization, announces its establishment and launch today.  CAE's mission is to engage policymakers in Washington, and at the state and local level across the nation,...

The National Defense Industrial Association applauded Friday President Donald Trump's intent to sign an executive order for a wide "whole of government" review of the defense industrial base, saying the action is a long time in coming and offering...

AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond sent a letter to all 100 Senators voicing AARP's strong opposition to the repeal and delay amendment to H.R. 1628 which would repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) without a replacement. AARP reiterated its...

First Nation leaders, Elders, Women, youth and citizens from across the country are set to gather next week for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) 38th Annual General Assembly (AGA), to be held at the Evraz Place from July 25-27.  Chiefs and...

VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) wishes to inform its passengers that its train service between London and Sarnia will be resuming today. An incident with a freight train on July 19th in Strathroy forced VIA Rail to cancel trains operating between Toronto...

The agriculture and agri-food sector is a key growth industry in Canada, contributing over $100 billion annually to the economy and employing 2.3 million Canadians. Ministers of Agriculture reached agreement today on the key elements of a new...

Canada's Vape Expo is returning to Toronto, July 22nd - 23rd at the International Centre and is trending to be the biggest event of its kind in Canada! Established in 2015 by founding partners Dashvapes.com and...

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Member of Parliament for Quebec City, on behalf of the Honourable...

Today the Trump Administration rolled out the Unified Agenda, a regulatory scorecard/roadmap of the status of an administration's agencies' regulatory actions. The Unified Agenda moved the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rule on...

Today, Canada's largest and most experienced shipbuilder unveiled the Asterix, the first large naval ship to be built in Canada in over 20 years. Davie's 1,369 staff together with over 900 Canadian suppliers spent just under 2 years delivering the...

The National Women's Political Caucus of New York City (NWPC-NYC), a leading multi-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to increasing women's participation in the political process, launches SHEROES OF NY. This campaign aligns with the...

This week, Conservative Leaders for Education (CL4E) released a new series of white papers and videos that shed light on some of the bold, new visions shaping education policy in states across the country. At the heart of all these cases, are CL4E...