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American Jewish Committee (AJC) welcomes the Florida state bill on combating anti-Semitism in schools, passed unanimously by Florida's House and Senate, and signed into law today by Governor Ron DeSantis. The bill sends a strong signal that Florida...

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced the filing of a Motion for a Permanent Injunction to end the federal government's practice of interrogating select...

The Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance and acting Minister responsible for intergovernmental affairs and internal trade, issued the following statement after meeting provincial and territorial ministers at the Committee on Internal Trade...

The Government of Canada's defence and major Coast Guard purchases result in billions of dollars of work for Canadian companies and support thousands of jobs annually. Going forward, they will also contribute to the development of a highly skilled...

The American Jewish Congress is launching a one-of-a-kind Jewish Guide to U.S. Politics (www.jewishpoliticalguide.com) - a platform which summarizes the positions and voting records of the 2020 Presidential candidates and all U.S. Senators, on...

Ms. Sherra Profit, Taxpayers' Ombudsman, today issued the following statement: May 26 through to June 1 is National AccessAbility Week. During this time, we recognize the barriers that prevent persons with disabilities from having an equal...

The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, will announce how the Government of Canada is helping to create opportunities for participation in community activities, programs and services for persons...

The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, will announce how the Government of Canada is helping to create opportunities for participation in community activities, programs and services for persons...

Commissioner of Official Languages Raymond Théberge will appear before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Official Languages at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2019, to talk about his 2018?2019 annual report and his recommendations for...

In 2018, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) approved funding for specific diagnostic tests associated with genomic profiling, both for predictive usages and for analysis for cancer patients with recurrent, relapsed, refractory,...

In response to Premier Legault's May 17 announcement of the creation of a Special Parliamentary Committee on Youth Protection chaired by Régine Laurent, the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) reiterates the importance of including...

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today introduced Bill C-99, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act, to change Canada's Oath of Citizenship to include clear reference to the rights of Indigenous peoples....

On Thursday, May 24, 2019, we were informed that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) had released a notice, withdrawing a 2016 notice of proposed rulemaking establishing a minimum train crew size for most rail freight operations in the United...

The Government knows the importance of implementing evidence based policies relating to aquaculture. With this in mind, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will create an external...

The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, will be joined by the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, at a special...

The Government of Canada recognizes that social media platforms play a meaningful role in promoting a healthy and resilient democracy. However, Canada is not immune from malicious actors who may seek to spread disinformation in an attempt to...

Canada's national parks and national historic sites belong to all Canadians and tell the stories of who we are, including the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. Historically, the rugged Columbia Mountains ? home to Glacier...

Illegal trade in wildlife is estimated to be worth up to $20 billion USD per year and threatens many of the world's most treasured wildlife species. Canada does not tolerate the exploitation of threatened species for profit. Environment and Climate...

Canada's voice of mortgage professionals returns to Ottawa this week, seeking changes in federal mortgage eligibility and financing laws which unnecessarily impact Canadians and the economy. Mortgage brokers, lenders, and insurers from across Canada...

Canadians expect to live in a society where the criminal justice system is fair and impartial and supports the needs of victims. This is especially important when those victims or witnesses of abuse and violence are children and youth. Today, the...

A safe, efficient and reliable rail system is key for transporting passengers across Canada's broad landscape and for moving Canadian goods to market. The Government of Canada is taking key steps to improve railway safety and reduce the likelihood of...

Every Canadian deserves a real and fair chance to succeed. That is why, since 2015, the Government of Canada has made changes and investments that support middle class Canadians, while helping to create more jobs. Today the Honourable Jean-Yves...

Canada's population is living longer than ever before, with people over the age of 65 now outnumbering those under 15 years of age, and women making up the majority of Canadians over the age of 65. The Government of Canada is committed to addressing...

Air travel is essential to Canada's economic growth and prosperity. Canadians, tourists and businesses all benefit from a safe, efficient and more transparent air industry. Buying tickets for air travel can be a big expense for Canadian families....

Now more than ever, communities need help adapting to the frequent and intensifying weather events caused by climate change. Reducing the impact of natural disasters such as flooding is critical to keeping Canadian families safe, protecting local...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, is welcoming citizens, governments, civil society organizations and thought leaders from around the world to the 2019 Canada Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit. The Prime Minister will be joined by...

Clean growth is essential for Canada's transportation system ? to meet our emission reduction targets, grow our economy, and build resilience to a changing climate. The Government of Canada is committed to protecting air quality and ensuring...

In March 2018, the Fort McKay Métis made national headlines by announcing that they had taken the unprecedented step of buying the land on which they live. This was a huge step towards self-determination. Today, the McKay Métis are celebrating an...

Flooding is Canada's costliest and most frequent natural disaster. Communities are looking for solutions to mitigate the costs and damages caused by flooding to businesses and residences. Today, Matt DeCourcey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister...

Canada's changing economy and investments in infrastructure make skills training critical to our future. The skilled trades offer good, well-paying, middle-class jobs, and the Government of Canada is committed to helping key groups, such as women,...

On Sunday, June 2, 2019, Temple Israel of Hollywood (TIOH) will continue its 93 year tradition of dedication to social justice, through both thought and deed, by presenting its inaugural Rabbi John L. Rosove Justice Award to the Hon. Eric H. Holder,...

Confronting our past and acknowledging our mistakes are at the heart of our journey of reconciliation. We have to share and understand Canada's history before we can take meaningful steps to build a new relationship with Indigenous peoples for the...

Women's organizations provide vital services in our communities, supporting women and girls to be financially secure, free from violence, and able to fully participate in all aspects of our economy and society. Yet for far too long they have been...

Éduc'alcool is very disappointed with health minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor's announcement today that Health Canada will be implementing a regulation on sugary alcoholic beverages?a regulation that the alcohol education and prevention organization...

"Today, the U.S. House Appropriations Committee approved legislation providing $167.5 million to fund the National Endowment for the Arts. The bill now goes to the full House of Representatives for consideration. Ovation TV is encouraged to see the...

The "Rebuild Illinois" capital plan recently released by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker proposed a 6% tax on daily and hourly garage parking, as well as a whopping 9% tax on monthly and annual garage parking be added on top of Chicago and Cook...

Canada's changing economy and investments in infrastructure make skills training critical to our future. The Government recognizes the importance of building a diverse workforce and supporting women so they can launch careers in high-demand...

Seniors make significant and valuable contributions to their families, communities, and workplaces. That is why the Government of Canada remains committed to providing older Canadians with greater security and a better quality of life. Today, the...

Alaina Lockhart, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, will be in Halifax as part of a tour of the Atlantic provinces to highlight Creating Middle Class Jobs: A Federal Tourism Growth Strategy....

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will be in Sherbrooke to highlight the importance of agritourism and talk about Creating Middle Class Jobs: A Federal Tourism Growth Strategy. Following her remarks, Minister...

The Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum met today to discuss key priorities and meaningful ways to support current and future generations of Canadian seniors. The meeting was co-chaired by the Honourable...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Hamrforge Inc., Agrimetal Inc., Beaulieu Canada Company Ltd. and MR Industries Inc. will be better able to continue growing by receiving repayable contributions totalling $1,540,000 from Canada...

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will be in Sherbrooke to highlight the importance of agritourism and talk about Creating Middle Class Jobs: A Federal Tourism Growth Strategy. Following her remarks, Minister...

Canada's continued prosperity depends on young Canadians launching meaningful careers. By helping them gain the skills and experience they need for a fair chance at success, the Government of Canada is investing in its greatest asset?its people....

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Kenneth G. Nielsen, a judge of the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta, as an Associate Chief Justice of the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta. Justice Nielsen has...

The Government of Canada understands that for a democracy to function properly, it needs to have solid, independent news media. It also recognizes that Canadians now consume information differently. Readers are changing their habits and are getting...

Alaina Lockhart, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, will be in Halifax as part of a tour of the Atlantic provinces to highlight Creating Middle Class Jobs: A Federal Tourism Growth Strategy....

Parents and educators are teaming up at child care centres across Ontario for a Day of Action to leaflet and collect petitions against the Ford government's child care cuts, including in Premier Doug Ford's riding of Etobicoke North....

Today, Fetzer Vineyards joins more than 75 businesses including General Mills, Unilever, Levi Strauss & Co., Microsoft, PepsiCo, Exelon and Tesla to meet with a bipartisan group of federal lawmakers to call on Congress to pass meaningful climate...

The Association of American Educators Foundation, a 501(c)(3) educational foundation supporting the mission of the Association of American Educators (AAE), a national non-union professional association, has sent a letter signed by more than...