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The leading Michigan multi-client lobbying firm Kelley Cawthorne announced today that it has hired Lansing legislative and public affairs veteran Jim Kirsch as a lobbyist. Kirsch, who has served as Vice-President of Government Affairs for AT&T...

The industry experts at Retiree Income know that tax changes, like President Trump's newly proposed tax policy, can be frightening for Americans in or approaching retirement. They employed their innovative retirement income planning software to help...

More than 100 radiation oncologists from across the United States are on Capitol Hill urging Congress to grow its investment in cancer research and to protect patients' access to high quality cancer care. The doctors are in Washington to meet with...

A new report by the Center for Immigration Studies assesses the Trump administration's immigration track record after its first one hundred days. The report breaks the review of immigration action and inaction into the following areas: Illegal...

In response to the Minister of Education's recent comments concerning the practice of altering grades for failing students, QPAT has reiterated its position against results-based management. "Ever since the Ministry implemented results-based...

The governments of Canada and Quebec recognize the importance of having good recreational infrastructure that encourages healthy lifestyles and makes communities vibrant, inclusive places to live. Thanks to joint government funding, the Municipality...

The Canadian Propane Association (CPA) welcomes the government's commitment in the 2017 Ontario Budget to energy affordability. The CPA calls on the government to work with the propane industry to harness low-emission propane as an affordable energy...

The Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada (Neighbourhood Pharmacies) welcomes the opportunity to work with the Ontario government on implementing the universal drug coverage for Ontario's children and youth, 24 years of age and under,...

Jean Rioux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Saint-Jean?on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development?along with Hélène David, Quebec...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Communities need to build on innovation to diversify themselves strategically and develop lasting regional competitive advantages. As such, support for community transition and diversification is...

The governments of Canada and Quebec are safeguarding public health and helping protect the province's waterways by investing in projects to ensure that water and wastewater systems in the province are up to date and efficient and meet communities'...

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) today called on Congress to guarantee health insurance coverage for emergency patients in the proposed American Health Care Act (AHCA) legislation, saying ACEP cannot support any legislation that...

To uphold its commitment to family reunification and to support gender equality, the Government of Canada has removed the condition that applied to some sponsored spouses or partners of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to live with their...

The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, today announced funding of $1 million for activities to be held along the Trans Canada Trail on August 26, 2017. Minister McKenna made the announcement on behalf of...

The Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) is encouraged by the government of Ontario's investments in home and community-based care, including $85 million over three years to support expanded home care and respite services, $18 million in new funding for...

Today API President and CEO Jack Gerard welcomed the Trump administration's executive action to advance domestic energy production.  "We are pleased to see this administration prioritizing responsible U.S. energy...

Stéphane Lauzon, Parliamentary Secretary for Sport and Persons with Disabilities and Member of Parliament for Argenteuil?La Petite-Nation, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, along with...

The Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers responsible for Justice will be held in Gatineau, Quebec, on April 28, 2017.   PHOTO OPPORTUNITY Date: Friday, April 28, 2017 Time: 8:30 a.m. (local time) Location:...

Once again, the Ontario provincial budget missed an opportunity to introduce the most effective measures to address Ontario's booming contraband tobacco trade. 2017 marks the 5th year since Ontario announced that it was "actively" looking into...

Mortgage Professionals Canada, the national mortgage association, notes with caution the government's plans to transfer regulatory authority for syndicated mortgage activity from the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) to the Ontario...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) joined other veterans service organizations to support an executive order that will strengthen the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). President Donald Trump signed the order to allow VA to hold employees accountable....

Modern and efficient roadways are crucial to encouraging and supporting economic activity, facilitating trade, and creating good paying, middle class jobs. The governments of Canada and Manitoba recognize this, and continue to make investments in...

At an event in Denver this afternoon, Governor Hickenlooper and the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) unveiled the Colorado Child Maltreatment Prevention Framework for Action ? the state's first and most comprehensive child maltreatment...

IssueHealth Canada is advising Canadians that the unauthorized health product "Rhino Blitz Gold" may pose serious health risks, after testing confirmed it contains an undeclared prescription drug (sildenafil). The product, promoted for sexual...

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) this May are holding a series of nine open houses across the Bay Area and invite residents to share their ideas on the Draft Plan Bay Area 2040, the...

Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, thanked the Government of Saskatchewan, the Town of Tisdale and all participants for taking part in the Tackling Poverty Together (TPT) Project in the...

The Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers responsible for Justice will be held in Gatineau, Quebec, on April 28, 2017.   PHOTO OPPORTUNITY Date: Friday, April 28, 2017 Time: 8:30 a.m. (local time) Location:...

On behalf of Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Denis Paradis, Member of Parliament for Brome?Missisquoi, will announce a major financial contribution from the Government of Canada to support the market development efforts of...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Most of the course for the next Raid international Gaspésie (RIG) is in the magnificent Parc national de la Gaspésie. Further to an agreement with the Société des établissements de plein air du...

The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, joined Manitoba Education and Training Minister Ian Wishart and Paul Vogt, President and CEO...

Abila, the leading provider of software and services to nonprofits, associations, and government entities, today revealed new product performance enhancements to its award-winning solutions, MIP Fund Accountingtm and  MIP Advancetm. With these latest...

Thales, a leader in critical information systems, cybersecurity and data security, announces the results of its 2017 Thales Data Threat Report, Federal Edition, issued in conjunction with analyst firm 451 Research. When it comes to data breaches, 34...

The Honourable Jane Philpott, Federal Minister of Health, will be a keynote speaker at Mohawk College's seventh annual Apps for Health Conference. DateApril 27, 2017 TimeMinister's speech: 10:00 a.m.Media availability: 11:15 a.m. LocationMohawk...

Eye physicians and surgeons representing the American Academy of Ophthalmology are engaging Congress in Washington, D.C., today on behalf of millions of patients across the United States who require medical and surgical eye care. During meetings with...

Vaccination is one of the most important advances in public health and has, over the past 50 years, led to the elimination, containment and control of diseases that were once very common in Canada. Vaccinations protect families, communities and...

Edison Electric Institute President Tom Kuhn today issued the following statement on President Trump's proposed tax plan. "President Trump's support for comprehensive tax reform is positive for EEI's member companies and...

"President Trump's latest reckless attack on our independent judiciary should frighten all Americans that believe, especially with this administration, that our system of checks and balances is a pillar of our democracy. Denigrating Judges and...

Today, Councilmember Jermaine Reed, Kansas City, Missouri, and Judge/Executive Gary Moore, Boone County, Kentucky, testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Affairs on unfunded mandates...

The Honourable Jane Philpott, Federal Minister of Health, will be a keynote speaker at Mohawk College's seventh annual Apps for Health Conference. DateApril 27, 2017 TimeMinister's speech: 10:00 a.m.Media availability: 11:15 a.m. LocationMohawk...

The Government of Canada is unwavering in its commitment to ensuring that survivors of sexual assault and gender-based violence are treated with the utmost respect and dignity. The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable...

Active lifestyles support good physical and mental health. Dance has been shown to have many positive health impacts­ ? including improved aerobic power, muscular endurance, strength, flexibility and balance ? contributing to a lower risk of illness...

Through the $1.5-billion Oceans Protection Plan (OPP), the Government of Canada is helping Canada become a world leader in marine safety. Today the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, announced...

A new analysis of Medicare home health beneficiaries completed by The Moran Company illustrates the vulnerability of the Medicare home health patient population, particularly seniors residing in rural communities who are in poorer health and who have...

As the U.S. Senate looks to confirm Scott Gottlieb, M.D., to run the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a new report identifies five policy priorities for the new commissioner that would promote greater prescription drug competition....

Community Brands, a family of purpose-driven, cause-focused, market-leading technology solution companies for associations and nonprofits, today announced NimbleUser as the latest addition to the family. The addition of NimbleUser and its solutions...

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Wednesday, April 26, 2017: Ottawa, Ontario  Private meetings.   SOURCE Prime Minister's Office

On behalf of the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women and Member of Parliament for Peterborough-Kawartha, will announce funding to Canada's National Ballet School's Sharing Dance...

The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, will address the membership of Universities Canada about the recommendations set out in Canada's Fundamental Science Review report.   Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 Time: 12:30 p.m....

MONTREAL, April 25, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Jean Charest declares the following: « I take note of the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions' declaration stating that no file has been transmitted to them. I will make no other comments, if only to...

Today, U.S. District Court Judge William H. Orrick granted the County of Santa Clara's request to temporarily enjoin President Trump and his administration from enforcing an Executive Order provision that would withdraw all federal funding from the...