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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...

As America's leading advocacy and watchdog group promoting immigration reforms that serve the broad national interest, the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) notes that the 100th day of the Trump administration is an occasion for...

As Congress prepares to vote on Federally Mandated Concealed Carry and other bills making it easier for more people to carry guns in public spaces, national grassroots gun violence prevention organization, States United to Prevent Gun Violence...

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....

The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, along with Hélène David, Quebec Minister of Higher Education, today announced a historic...

As a self-employed person, you and your spouse or common-law partner have until midnight on Thursday, June 15, 2017, to file your 2016 income tax and benefit returns. The legislated date for paying an income tax balance owing is April 30. Since...

The US manufacturing industry will see moderate growth over the next four years, as President Donald Trump shifts away from the previous administration's trade policies towards policies oriented at boosting local manufacturing. These policies are...

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has released a new resource that documents for policymakers, patients, and the media the discrepancy between what pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) say and the actual effect they have in driving up...

The Community Media Advocacy Centre wrote to the Governor General of Canada, the Prime Minister of Canada, and the Minister of Canadian Heritage, concerning issues related to racism at the CRTC. The letter sheds light on the behaviour of the...

The fight against ISIS has entered a new theater with the recent rise in attacks from commercially purchased drones. As part of a layered approach to combat this evolving threat, the U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Lab in partnership with Defense...

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) will join a news conference at Queen's Park today to demand that the province release the final report on of the Changing Workplaces Review, which was supposed to be available last fall. "We've...

When Army veteran James Myers first connected with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) three years ago in Hawaii, meeting the president of the United States was not something he expected to happen as a result. James recently joined 53 other wounded...

As a result of an election by co-optation, Council member Christina M. Smith was elected Mayor of Westmount and sworn into office on April 24, 2017. Ms. Smith's election comes after long-time Mayor Peter F. Trent...

Family Research Council (FRC) announced today it will score in favor of the American Health Care Act of 2017 (AHCA) which may come up for a vote as soon as this week in the House of Representatives.  This is the first time FRC has announced a plan to...

The Immigration Reform Law Institute (IRLI) has filed a friend-of-the-court brief in an appeal of a federal lawsuit challenging President Trump's March 6th Executive Order (EO) temporarily freezing the issuance of visas to certain previously...

Lloyd Claycomb, who is among President Trump's top donors, has announced his ongoing support for the Trump administration. The CEO of Colorado-based United Builders Service, Inc., was appointed to President Trump's Transition Finance Committee and...

Serious challenges to the stability and sustainability of the individual health insurance market for 2018 need immediate attention from federal policymakers, the Health Practice Council of the American Academy of Actuaries warns in an issue brief...

US executives see increasing M&A opportunities as economic prospects take a positive turn, but they consider domestic policy uncertainty a top disruptor to their businesses. According to EY's semiannual Global Capital Confidence Barometer, now in its...

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) praised Canada today for providing solutions to the plight of a record 46,700 refugees through their resettlement to Canada in 2016. This is the largest amount of refugees...

America's economy can return to the days of 3 percent and higher annual growth rates if Washington embraces pro-growth economic policies, concludes the latest installment of Pacific Research Institute's Beyond the New Normal series released today....

Janice Kephart, former 9/11 Commission border counsel and partner with Identity Strategy Partners, LLP (IdSP), today issues the following statement: "With or without President Trump's March 6, 2017 Executive Order: Protecting the Nation from...

Adapt Pharma Canada, the makers of NARCANtm (naloxone) Nasal Spray 4mg, applauds the Canadian government for removing barriers to accessing life-saving naloxone, used to treat opioid overdoses. Health Canada has updated medical coverage under the...

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 and the Honourable Labi Kousoulis, Minister of the Public Service...

Veterans, like other Canadians, can experience feelings of sadness, anger, frustration and low self-esteem. When these feelings impact a Veteran's ability to function, accessing timely professional help is essential. This is why Veterans Affairs...

The Government of Canada is committed to making treatment options available to patients who require them in emergency situations, including the current the opioid crisis. The Government is taking action in a number of areas to address the impacts of...

The Government of Canada is providing over $4.1 million to support innovation and international trade in Saskatchewan's agricultural equipment manufacturing sector in an investment announced today by the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public...

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 and the Honourable Labi Kousoulis, Minister of the Public Service...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Environmental protection and economic growth go hand in hand. Now that communities are building on innovation to diversify themselves strategically and develop lasting regional competitive...

Celebrations and protests are healthy and lively, but as with all things, moderation is key. Promoting responsible consumption is a key point in the government's plan to legalize cannabis, and at NICHE we want to see the Canadian public respect this...

Abila, the leading provider of software and services to associations, nonprofits, and government entities, honored nine organizations with its annual Abila Excellence Award at its Abila User and Developer Conference (AUDC) in Nashville, Tennessee,...

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, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and...

Canada is committed to meeting its obligations under the Paris Agreement, and it recognizes the significant contribution to climate action by subnational governments such as states, provinces, or cities, and other groups. That's why, today, the...

The first in a series of quarterly "report cards" grading the state of the five First Amendment freedoms was released today by the Newseum Institute's First Amendment Center. The report card, titled "The First Amendment in the Age of Trump," aims to...

Modern and efficient highways are crucial to growing our economy, encouraging trade, and creating good-paying, middle class jobs. The governments of Canada and Alberta are investing in well-planned infrastructure that will make it easier to move...

The Centre de recherche industrielle du Québec (CRIQ) is proud to announce the opening of Canada's first-ever cyber-physical laboratory in the Montreal borough of Saint-Laurent. This investment will allow Québec-based manufacturers access to a real...

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, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and...

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced $65,000 in funding to Orford Music for the presentation of its summer program, including the Orford Music Festival. The funding, made available through the Canada Arts...

The Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) meets today's announcement by Premier Wynne with concern and disappointment.  While FRPO shares the government's interest in protecting Ontario's renters, today's decision to make changes...

In its investigation report (A15A0054) released today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) found that ineffective crew resource management and an unstable approach led to the August 2015 hard landing of a Beechcraft King Air A100 in...

WHEN:  Thursday, April 20, 2017 WHERE: WebEx and Teleconference TIME:  3:30 p.m.   OTTAWA-GATINEAU ? The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) will hold a technical briefing via WebEx and...

The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will deliver a keynote address at the Public Policy Forum's Growth Summit II. The speech will focus on why, in a global and digital economy, Canadian businesses...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Key local stakeholders have long been asking for concrete, sustainable measures to improve community and recreational infrastructure. As part of...

In wide-ranging remarks delivered today at the 2017 Bretton Woods Committee Annual Meeting held at the International Monetary Fund Headquarters in Washington DC, Paul A. Volcker encouraged policymakers globally to renew their commitment to a shared...

The Government of Canada recognizes the scope and seriousness of the mental health issues that are facing First Nations communities and is committed to supporting these communities overcome the difficulties they are facing. Today, the Honourable...

Goodman Acker P.C. has launched a new website to crowdfund a lawsuit from Michigan voters who want to put an end to gerrymandering of the state's legislative and congressional districts. The website, www.endmigerrymandering.com, provides information...

The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will deliver a keynote address at the Public Policy Forum's Growth Summit II. The speech will focus on why, in a global and digital economy, Canadian businesses...

Albertans will be first in line for available jobs under a new federal-provincial pilot project that will help employers hire locally. The Honourable Christina Gray, Alberta's Minister of Labour, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Canada's Minister of...

In its newly released 2016 Annual Report to Parliament, Canada's human rights watchdog is shining a light on how too many children in Canada are being left behind when it comes to their basic rights of dignity, safety, education and family....

Date: April 20, 2017Time: 10:00 amLocation: National Press Theatre150 Wellington StreetOttawa, Ontario Senior officials from the Competition Bureau, Public Services and Procurement Canada, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, will deliver remarks,...