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San Gabriel Valley Water and Power's (SGVWP) Tres Hermanos Sustainability Project takes a great stride toward answering Governor Newsom and Mayor Garcetti's call for renewable energy and storage projects. This project speaks to what our leaders and...

In the context of the work of the Advisory Board on the Implementation of a National Pharmacare Program, several Québec labour and civil society organizations are urging the federal government to implement a real public, universal drug insurance...

Canadians value a safe and clean environment. Environment and Climate Change Canada's enforcement officers work hard each day to enforce the laws that protect Canada's wildlife, air, water, and natural environment. On February 20, 2019, Fraser River...

National Nurses United (NNU) announced its strong support for the new Medicare for All Act of 2019, introduced today by Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), with backing from more than 100 members of Congress. "As the largest union of registered...

Ecopetrol S.A. ("Ecopetrol" or the "Company") informs the 2018 earnings distribution proposal, approved by a majority of the members of its  Board of Directors, which will be submitted for the consideration of the Shareholders Meeting (Asamblea de...

On January 11, 2019, Mr. Justice Robert J. Smith of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice found Mr. Robert Barra and Mr. Shailesh Govindia guilty of s. 3(1) of the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act. It was alleged that Mr. Barra and Mr....

Note: All times local   Ottawa, Ontario   10:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend the National Caucus meeting.     Room 225A West Block Parliament Hill 2:00 p.m. The Prime Minister will attend Question Period. 3:45 p.m. The Prime Minister,...

Note: All times local   Ottawa, Ontario   10:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend the National Caucus meeting.     Room 225A West Block Parliament Hill 2:00 p.m. The Prime Minister will attend Question Period. 3:45 p.m. The Prime Minister and...

A bipartisan group of senior national security experts today made an urgent appeal for the adoption of a new approach to preventing the rise and spread of extremism in the Sahel, Horn of Africa and the Near East. This new approach is set out in the...

December 2017 saw the first ever enforcement of the Dallas Cite and Release program. Southern Bail Bonds Dallas (https://southernbailbonds.com) has received many inquiries about the program and this communiqué is meant to explain the Cite and Release...

American voters support Congress passing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement by a nearly four-to-one margin, according to a poll released today by the Pass USMCA Coalition. The national survey, conducted by Morning Consult, surveyed 1,995...

Thomas J. Harvey, Member of Parliament for Tobique?Mactaquac, will highlight how the Government of Canada is moving forward on its commitment to work in partnership with provinces and territories, communities and other stakeholders from the private...

Thomas J. Harvey, Member of Parliament for Tobique?Mactaquac, will highlight how the Government of Canada is moving forward on its commitment to work in partnership with provinces and territories, communities and other stakeholders from the private...

Making strategic investments in infrastructure projects that meet the specific needs of rural and northern communities is key to building stronger, more inclusive communities where everyone can succeed. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne,...

American consumers expect a diverse, robust and fresh food supply that's affordable and safe all year round. Since not all food products can be produced solely by domestic facilities, to help meet these demands, the U.S. imports about 15 percent of...

WHO: Sudanese American Physicians Association (SAPA)   sapa-usa.com WHAT: Calling for swift action against Sudan regime WHEN: February 25, 2019 WHY: For the ninth week in a row, Sudanese citizens have taken to the streets to peacefully protest the...

Media representatives are advised that Environment and Climate Change Canada's senior climatologist, David Phillips, is presenting "Weather and Climate: Not What Our Grandparents Knew," using his more than 50 years of experience covering Canada's...

Valid, the leading provider of technology solutions for mobile, identity, data and payments, announced its client, The Government of Guam, Department of Revenue and Taxation (DRT), received formal approval of Real ID Compliance from the Department of...

The One Union announces its Strike a Better Bargain Tour.  The American worker has endured the longest wage stagnation in the history of our country. We formed The One Union to take our stolen prosperity back. The tour launched on February 13, 2019...

Caregivers will soon have access to 2 new 5-year caregiver immigration pilots that will replace expiring and ineffective pilot programs. The new pilots will allow caregivers to come to Canada together with their family and provide a pathway to...

Canadians have the right to be free to practise their faith and culture without fear. That's why the Government of Canada helps communities implement measures to protect against hate-motivated crimes through the Security Infrastructure Program (SIP)....

Canada's tourism sector provides visitors with unparalleled experiences and showcases regional flavours while contributing significantly to local economies. Attractions like the world-famous Traversées de la Gaspésie?a week-long, all-inclusive sport...

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and Rob Oliphant, Member of Parliament for Don Valley West, will be available to media to provide an update on the Caregiver Program.  Date: Saturday, February 23, 2019...

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, welcomed a magistrate judge's decision in Alexandria, Virginia earlier today ordering the federal government to fully disclose how...

Today, the Trump-Pence administration released its dangerous "gag rule," despite widespread public outcry from medical professionals, advocates, and lawmakers. This attack on Title X, the nation's only federal family planning program, is scheduled to...

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Natural Resources, today issued the following statement in response to the release of the National Energy Board's (NEB) Reconsideration Report on the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion (TMX) project: "The...

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and Rob Oliphant, Member of Parliament for Don Valley West, will be available to media to provide an update on the Caregiver Program.  Date: Saturday, February 23, 2019...

Canadians are feeling the impacts and costs of climate change first hand. By working together, we can take action on climate change in a way that benefits all Canadians. That's why the Government of Canada is working with businesses, cities and...

Media representatives are advised that Environment and Climate Change Canada's senior climatologist, David Phillips, is presenting "Weather and Climate: Not What Our Grandparents Knew," using his more than 50 years of experience covering Canada's...

Making our oceans and coasts safer, cleaner and healthier for all Canadians is a top priority for the Government of Canada. Today, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced the Agence...

Earlier today, the Board of Directors at Ligado Networks met to review the company's operational plans to deploy 40 MHz of mid-band spectrum to accelerate our nation's goal for rapid deployment of 5G. The Board also reconfirmed its commitment to...

The Canada Health Act provides the critical foundation for the Canadian health care system?a system that is a source of pride for Canadians. The Canada Health Act helps ensure that Canadians have access to medically necessary hospital and physician...

Florida Chapters of National Action Network (NAN) is calling on Florida voters to reject placing a misleading initiative that alters electricity services in Florida on the 2020 ballot.  This initiative would raise costs, decrease reliability and take...

Due to the historic government shutdown, February SNAP (food stamp) benefits were deposited in January, with no additional benefits scheduled until March in most states. According to Propel's data, over a third of February's benefits had been spent...

Public Services and Procurement Canada is committed to maintaining the integrity of its infrastructure to ensure the safety of Canadians. Today, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, announced...

The Commissioner of Canada Elections has entered into a compliance agreement with Beina Zhu who served as the official agent for Mohammad Zamir, Conservative Party of Canada candidate in the electoral district of LaSalle?Émard?Verdun, for the...

Traffic is a common sight heading to and from Burnside, Nova Scotia, especially at rush hour. To ease traffic and cut down on congestion, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced an investment of up to $86.5 million to build the...

Today, the "Pass USMCA Coalition," an alliance advocating for the swift passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, welcomed 10-term former Congressman Joe Crowley as an honorary co-chairman. Crowley, a New Yorker who served as Chair of the...

WPP's global Government & Public Sector Practice announced the launch of a new hub in Canada as it published new research into the effectiveness of global government communications. Aiming to drive excellence in communications and research for public...

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Federal Minister of Health, accompanied by the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction will deliver remarks at the National Indigenous Cannabis and Hemp Policy...

The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, and the Coaching Association of Canada will announce two new initiatives on Thursday to help eliminate abuse, discrimination and harassment in sport. The details are as follows:...

Mortgage Professionals Canada is focused on helping grow the middle class by helping those working hard to join it. New mortgage stress tests have exacerbated the current rising interest rate challenges and together have stopped the dreams of...

Ensuring a modernized firearms regime helps to keep Canadians safe and promotes responsible ownership of firearms. Today's Canadian Firearms Advisory Committee (CFAC) meeting offered an exchange on a range of related issues. In addition, today the...

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on Congress to investigate why the federal government has given more than 1,400 private companies access to the...

The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, and the Coaching Association of Canada will announce two new initiatives on Thursday to help eliminate abuse, discrimination and harassment in sport. The details are as follows:...

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Federal Minister of Health, accompanied by the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction will deliver remarks at the National Indigenous Cannabis and Hemp Policy...

Good government involves difficult choices and effective change management; the leaders who rise to the challenge go on to make history.  Today, the Professional Development Institute of the University of Ottawa and the Canada School of Public...

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) understands the importance of the health and wellbeing of animals to Canadians and the Canadian economy. Today marks an important achievement with the publication of amendments to the Health of Animals...

The Government of Canada has a plan in place to build a new culture of innovation?one that will support Canadian ideas to find solutions to today's challenges, drive productivity and position Canada as an innovation leader in the world. Today, the...

In a report published today, the CRTC found evidence of misleading or aggressive sales practices by certain telecommunications services providers and concluded that more needs to be done to protect consumers. The CRTC's report is an important step in...