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Learning Forward Executive Director Stephanie Hirsh issued a statement about the bipartisan conference bill that funds defense, labor, health, human services, and education. "I applaud the bipartisan and bicameral...

The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador and the John Howard Society of Newfoundland celebrated the grand opening of Garrison Place. The new 10-unit facility provides supported housing for vulnerable individuals experiencing, or most...

Our government is supporting economic growth and creating good middle-class jobs in Alberta and across western Canada. As announced in Budget 2018, the Government is committing $208 million over five years to promote the development and...

The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that all Canadians have a safe and affordable place to call home. Building on the positive steps taken in Budget 2016, last fall the Government of Canada announced Canada's first ever National Housing...

As Texas marks the 15th anniversary of voter approval of landmark medical liability reform, the state continues to see dramatic improvement in access to health care. Voters in September 2003 passed Proposition 12 ? the Texas constitutional...

AJC welcomes House passage of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act. H.R. 1911, introduced by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and a bipartisan group of other representatives, will elevate the envoy position to the rank of Ambassador, to...

The Director of Public Prosecutions, Kathleen Roussel, is pleased to announce that the Governor in Council has appointed David Antonyshyn as PPSC's new Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions effective November 1, 2018. David comes from National...

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today announced that it has selected Kx, a division of First Derivatives plc, to build and manage a next-generation market analytics platform designed to identify, assess and investigate potential market...

In an effort to protect the rights of communities nationwide, over 60 local officials from across the country sent a letter to Congress today opposing a farm bill provision that takes away local governments' authority to restrict hazardous...

An efficient and reliable rail system for moving Canadian grain and other commodities to market is key to the continued success of Canada's economy. Today, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay,...

Following a successful two-day national policy forum, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde stated that AFN will press for a reset of a process launched by the Government of Canada on First Nations' rights.  Delegates at the...

Helping hard-working middle-class families provide the best start in life for their children is a top priority for the Government of Canada. That is why two years ago the Government launched the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) to help families with the...

Livestreamed at http:/facebook.com/RealtistNAREB at 2 PM Et WHO:  ? Lisa Rice, President and CEO National Fair Housing Alliance ? James H. Carr, Coleman A. Young Endowed Chair and Professor in Urban Affairs at Wayne State University; Visiting Fellow...

Today, 123 exceptional public servants were presented with the Public Service Award of Excellence in recognition of their work in the federal public service, in a ceremony held at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. Michael Wernick, Clerk of the...

The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) announced new appointments to the Consumer Advisory Board (CAB), which include Manning Field, Chief Operations Officer of Acorns, the country's fastest growing financial wellness system for the...

The CANA Foundation hosted its First Annual Hampton Classic Bipartisan Legislative Panel, which gathered an audience of more than 100 and sought to draw national attention to the humane and sustainable management of wild horses throughout the...

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is convening a national policy forum on Affirming First Nations Rights, Title and Jurisdiction in Gatineau, Quebec September 11 and 12. The purpose of the national policy forum is to encourage dialogue and mutual...

Rural and northern communities have unique infrastructure needs. Investing in modern and efficient infrastructure supports local economic opportunities, which goes hand in hand with improving family income, job opportunities and quality of life for...

Colombia's conflicted Attorney General is on a mission to silence and imprison a U.S. citizen and former head of Colombia's national infrastructure agency, Luis F. Andrade. The Attorney General's office is placing new charges against Andrade for an...

The American Federation of Government Employees is echoing bipartisan calls from members of the U.S. House to overturn President Trump's plan to freeze wages for more than 2 million federal employees next year. In...

One of the most important roles of the Government of Canada is to support vulnerable Canadians, including those who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. The Government of Canada supports communities developing innovative solutions to prevent and...

Historic change is coming to Canada's research community?it is becoming more equitable, diverse and inclusive to all people who want to make a difference in engineering and the natural sciences, health sciences, humanities, and social sciences....

Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, we are reminded that everyone can make a contribution to suicide prevention. The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is taking concrete steps to help individuals and communities across Canada prevent...

Maine is set to become one of America's most outspoken voices on immigration this month as a collaboration between artists and community groups launches a statewide initiative to change the conversation about migration.  Often thought to be one of...

Following today's decision by Justice Belobaba, to strike down key portions of Bill 5, CUPE Ontario's President Fred Hahn praised the thousands of Ontarians who took part in the campaign to protect local democracy. Bill 5...

Members of the media are invited to join Kent Hehr, Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre (Alberta), on behalf of the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, as he makes a crime prevention funding...

The governments of Canada and Nunavut are working together to take action on climate change, helping residents save money while they improve energy efficiency. Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, announced a...

A Cuban actor, a Jewish director, and a Syrian producer walk into a storage room in Portland, Oregon and ask, "Who is America?" The punchline is a powerful, new short film entitled "The Janitor," penned by Los Angeles based writer and producer Rick...

Today, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, issued the following statement on Firefighters' National Memorial Day. "While most people do their best to get out of harm's way when there's a fire,...

The Government of Canada is committed to working with First Nations to build reliable infrastructure that will transform communities and improve the quality of life for members. Today, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services,...

Around the world, people and companies throw away more than $100 billion worth of plastic packaging each year. Plastic waste and marine litter, including microplastics, pose a serious threat to the health of our ecosystems, wildlife and economies....

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will undertake an official visit to Newfoundland and Labrador from September 20-21, 2018. On September 20, Her Excellency will be officially welcomed to the province in...

Members of the media are invited to join Kent Hehr, Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre (Alberta), on behalf of the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, as he makes a crime prevention funding...

The Taxpayers' Ombudsman, Sherra Profit, today issued the following statement regarding the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) release of an update on actions taken to address the recommendations she made in her last three systemic examination reports....

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises. Recognizing that Canada must keep pace with emerging economic opportunities and evolving challenges, the Honourable Scott Brison,...

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, will be at La Cité tomorrow, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, to celebrate the completion of...

The following is a joint statement from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa and Teamsters Canada President François Laporte in response to ongoing North American Trade Agreement (NAFTA) reform discussions taking place in Washington now between U.S....

Today, a bipartisan delegation of mayors, led by U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Columbia (SC) Mayor Steve Benjamin, met with Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin to discuss the importance of timely and effective IRS guidance to implement the...

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the Trump administration's plan to withdraw from a longstanding settlement agreement that prohibits keeping...

The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will deliver the keynote address at the half-day Hamilton Steel Summit. Minister Bains will address the Government of Canada's commitment to the Canadian steel...

A joint statement by the leaders of France, Germany, the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom on the Salisbury attack: "We, the leaders of France, Germany, the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom (UK), reiterate our outrage at the...

The Government of Canada is working in partnership with First Nations to ensure that First Nations children and youth have the tools they need to succeed and maintain a strong connection to their culture and identity. Today, the Honourable Jane...

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, will be at La Cité tomorrow, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, to celebrate the completion of...

The Beer Institute is honoring U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Rob Portman (R-OH), as well as U.S. Representatives Ken Buck (R-CO) and Scott Peters (D-CA), as the Beer Institute's "2018 Beer Champions." They were selected for their leadership...

Please be advised that the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services will be in Winnipeg on Thursday, September 6, 2018, and will participate in two announcements. In the morning, Minister Philpott will attend the grand opening of...

On Wednesday, September 5, 2018, the House Labor and Industry Committee chaired by Representative Rob Kauffman, stacked the deck against the working people of Pennsylvania by excluding workers and their representatives from the Public Hearing on the...

Abby J. Leibman, President & CEO of MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, issued this statement in response to new data released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Economic Research Service: "Today's report from USDA confirming that...

For decades Cape Dorset has been one of the leading art capitals in Canada, with its talented artists the focus of national and international attention and awards. Now the community is getting a new cultural centre and print shop to match its...

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that Henry Childs, II will be the new National Director of the U.S. Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). Mr. Childs will be the 17th National Director of the...

The Astroturfing Institute (http://www.astroturfinginstitute.org) recently announced the formation of the La ClaQue Club to offer paid audiences for events within the capital and surrounding area. Professional applause services are also available for...