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The Charles Bronfman Prize announced its 2018 recipient: Amy Bach, Founder, Executive Director and President of Measures for Justice (MFJ), the first organization to publicly measure how the entire criminal justice system is performing in all...

After Sir John Franklin and his crew went missing while searching for a Northwest Passage in the 1840s, Inuit shared stories and knowledge that helped the world better understand the Arctic and the fate of the Franklin ships and their crews. That...

Attorney Zulu Ali of the Law Offices of Zulu Ali in Riverside, California has been named Top 10 Criminal Defense Lawyer and Immigration Lawyer in the state of California by Attorney and Practice Magazine.  Specializing in providing attorneys and...

Canada's hemp sector is growing, with seeded crop area reaching over 138,000 acres in 2017. Hemp is increasingly used across a variety of products, including environmentally friendly clothing and building materials. It is also becoming widely...

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) is conducting a federal environmental assessment of the proposed Route 389 Improvement Project between Fire Lake and Fermont, located in Quebec. The Agency invites the public and Indigenous...

Bloomberg Government today issued the fall edition of Hill Watch, a semi-annual, in-depth look at the 2018 Capitol Hill agenda. Hill Watch delivers analysis of and the outlook for legislative initiatives in both chambers of Congress with coverage of...

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event with Colin Fraser, Member of Parliament for West Nova, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable...

Bridging the gap between Indigenous knowledge and Arctic research will help the government better understand the unique challenges faced by the people who live in the Canadian Arctic. Climate change is one of many such challenges. Combining research...

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, issued the following statement recognizing Labour Day in Canada. "I am honoured to celebrate with you the many accomplishments of Canadian workers and...

Bridging the gap between Indigenous knowledge and Arctic research will help the government better understand the unique challenges faced by the people who live in the Canadian Arctic. Climate change is one of many such challenges. Combining research...

Bridging the gap between Indigenous knowledge and Arctic research will help the government better understand the unique challenges faced by the people who live in the Canadian Arctic. Climate change is one of many such challenges. Combining research...

The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the new judicial application process announced on October 20, 2016. The new process emphasizes transparency,...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced changes to the parliamentary secretaries. The parliamentary secretaries included in today's announcement are either newly appointed, taking on new responsibilities, or staying in their current...

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event with Colin Fraser, Member of Parliament for West Nova, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable...

When We All Vote?a new national, nonpartisan not-for-profit is partnering with the Voices Project, a national addiction advocacy organization led by author and activist Ryan Hampton. Together, the organizations are launching the new platform Recovery...

Mayors across the country applaud yesterday afternoon's ruling by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals that enables U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) members to receive Byrne JAG public safety grants without having to adhere to unconstitutional and...

The language on the wrapping paper is carefully worded to sound compassionate. Words such as "safe," "healthy" and "community" surround Ohio Ballot Issue One. The funders are almost all from out of state, from Silicon Valley and beyond. They are the...

The Canadian Coast Guard is nearing the mid-way point of its 2018 Arctic operational season, which runs into November. All seven scheduled vessels have been deployed to the Arctic, the last being the CCGS Terry Fox, which departed Montreal on August...

Giving every Canadian a fair chance at success means helping them get the skills and training they need to succeed in a changing economy. The skilled trades are good, well-paying, middle-class jobs, and the Government of Canada is committed to...

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will be in Canada's Arctic from August 30 to September 1, 2018, where she will visit the Hamlet of Pangnirtung, in Nunavut, before boarding the Canadian research...

Working in partnership with First Nation communities to invest in on-reserve water and wastewater infrastructure is a priority for Indigenous Services Canada and the federal government.  Today, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous...

A primary goal of the Cannabis Act is to displace the illegal cannabis market and keep profits out of the hands of criminals and organized crime. One means of achieving this goal is to track closely the movement of cannabis from where it is grown, to...

The Government of Canada is protecting air quality so that Canadians have healthy communities in which to live, work and raise their families, while investing in innovation that will create Canada's transportation system of tomorrow. The Honourable...

The global economy is shifting toward clean growth and renewable energy. By investing in environmental and clean-technology jobs for today's youth, the Government of Canada is helping tackle climate change, protecting the environment, and creating...

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable Peter Dutton, Australia's Minister for Home Affairs, today announced an agreement to expand the age range in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...

Allstate issued the following statement today in response to Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner's amendatory veto of Illinois Senate Bill 2641, the Renter's Financial Responsibility and Protection Act. The governor's action makes significant changes to...

Today, Statistics Canada released data from the Digital Economy Survey, the first of its kind in Canada. The survey was conducted in June and July 2018. The data collected is being used to fill important data gaps about Canadians' activities and...

The Honorable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will visit the Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex to discuss how the Government of Canada is improving the Canada Child Benefit to better help middle class families...

"Today the U.S. Department of Labor issued an opinion letter on living organ donation which protects the job security of living donors who are covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).  This important clarification ensures that eligible...

The Government of Canada is committed to the advancement of self-determination with Indigenous peoples, in a manner that reflects a recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership. To that end, the Government of Canada, the Government of...

The Honorable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will visit the Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex to discuss how the Government of Canada is improving the Canada Child Benefit to better help middle class families...

Nevada Recovery PAC will launch a platform for candidates and recovery supporters on Wednesday August 29, 2018. For the first time, recovery supporters and candidates will meet in person to discuss addiction in Nevada. According to the National...

In Phase I of the current Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) audits of I-9 verification of employment forms in early 2018, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) served 2,540 Notice of Inspections (NOI) and made 61 arrests. During Phase II in...

The U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Columbia, Ketanji Brown Jackson has delivered a significant victory to the Teamsters and several other unions that filed suit challenging three Executive Orders issued by the president on May 25,...

With Creative Canada, the Government of Canada has a plan to help Canada's creative industries open up opportunities in new markets around the world. This will not only improve their competitiveness and ensure their long-term success, but also...

The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that all Canadians, regardless of where they live, have access to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) services. Today, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, announced that the...

The Government of Canada is investing in infrastructure projects that support the priorities, needs, and health and safety of First Nation communities. Today, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, offered her...

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Mill Woods, on behalf of the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, will make an important funding announcement for projects that will improve...

As part of a trip to the Lower Mainland, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, will meet with arts professionals and host an event about Canada's Creative Export Strategy on Friday. Please note that all...

Note: All times local Ottawa, Ontario Private meetings. This document is also available at http://pm.gc.ca   SOURCE Prime Minister's Office

Note: All times local Ottawa, Ontario Private meetings. This document is also available at http://pm.gc.ca   SOURCE Prime Minister's Office

As part of a trip to the Lower Mainland, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, will meet with arts professionals and host an event about Canada's Creative Export Strategy on Friday. Please note that all...

Quebecor's media properties ? Le Journal de Montréal, Le Journal de Québec, 24 heures and TVA Group ? today filed a motion in Québec Superior Court seeking an injunction and damages to prevent the Québec Press Council from making decisions about...

The Honourable Larry Bagnell, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, will make a funding announcement regarding women's access to the legal system in Yukon. Date:   August 22, 2018...

The Government of Canada stands with the people of British Columbia and will make every effort to support Canadians who are dealing with the devastating effects of wildfires in the province. In addition to support provided by the Canadian Armed...

Seniorlink, Inc., a leading tech-enabled health services company, is pleased to announce that Lois Simon, Executive Vice President of Policy and Programs, is on a panel in Baltimore, Maryland at the National Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)...

According to the Secretary of State for International Trade, Liam Fox, who released the UK's export strategy yesterday, exports in goods and services rose by 4.4% last year, and the value of exports has doubled since 1997. Deborah Collier, digital...

Note: All times local   Nanaimo, British Columbia 8:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend the Cabinet Retreat. Vancouver Island Conference Centre Note for media: Coverage of the Cabinet Retreat is open to...

Stéphane Lauzon, Parliamentary Secretary for Sport and Persons with Disabilities, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will make an announcement related to the Government of Canada's...

Seniors make significant and valuable contributions to their families, communities and society. That is why the Government of Canada remains committed to empowering all Canadians, including seniors, to contribute to and share in the prosperity of the...