The United States and Mexico have made significant progress in discussions to revise key portions of the 24-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement, Minister Wilson made the following statement: “With hundreds of thousands of jobs at stake, it is imperative that our country has a voice at the table and that a deal on NAFTA is reached. The threat of ...
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Ontario Announces Cannabis Retail Model
Following the federal legalization of cannabis on October 17, Ontario will immediately introduce an online retail channel for cannabis, to be followed by a private retail model by April 1, 2019. Minister of Finance Vic Fedeli and Attorney General Caroline Mulroney today shared details about how the province will manage cannabis retail following the federal government’s decision to legalize the ...
Read More »Statement by Minister Wilson on the U.S. s. 232 National Security Investigation
Today, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Jim Wilson issued the following statement: “Later this week, I will be travelling to Washington, D.C. during which time I will be vigorously advocating for the Canadian and American jobs that depend on our historic trading relationship. I will be accompanied by Mr. Dean French, Chief of Staff to the Premier ...
Read More »Joint Ministers’ Statement from Ontario and Saskatchewan on Immigration
The following statements were made today by Ontario and Saskatchewan at the conclusion of the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Immigration: “While Ontario fully supports legal immigration and continues to fund a wide range of services to refugees and newcomers of all backgrounds, we will not be signing on to this communiqué. Instead, the Government of Ontario continues to call ...
Read More »Astronomy stamps showcase Milky Way, Northern Lights
Celestial events like meteor showers, solar and lunar eclipses, comets and asteroids make headlines because they inspire a sense of wonder. Canada Post’s latest stamps are sure to do the same. They showcase the majestic splendour of two spectacular phenomena: the Milky Way and the Northern Lights. The stamps feature stellar photographs from two Canadian night sky photographers who have ...
Read More »Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau – Bonne fête du Canada!
Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de la fête du Canada : « Bonne fête du Canada! « Peu importe où nous sommes, aujourd’hui, en tant que Canadiens, c’est le moment de célébrer le Canada et ceux qui ont bâti ce pays que nous aimons. « Nous sommes 37 millions de citoyens. Nous sommes forts de nos ...
Read More »Prime Minister Trudeau – Happy Canada Day!
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Canada Day: “Happy Canada Day! “No matter where we are, today, as Canadians, we celebrate Canada and the people who have built the country we love. “We’re 37 million – strong in our differences, proud of our diversity, and united by our dreams. From one generation to the next, ...
Read More »Déclaration du premier ministre à l’occasion de la Journée nationale des peuples autochtones
Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de la Journée nationale des peuples autochtones : « Aujourd’hui, en cette Journée nationale des peuples autochtones, nous célébrons l’héritage unique et les cultures diverses des Premières Nations, des Inuits et de la Nation des Métis. Nous soulignons les contributions remarquables qu’ils apportent à notre pays. « Alors que nous ...
Read More »Statement by the Prime Minister on National Indigenous Peoples Day
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day: “Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the unique heritage and diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, and the tremendous contributions they make to this country. “As we celebrate Indigenous cultures and communities, we also acknowledge the oppression and discrimination Indigenous ...
Read More »Déclaration de la ministre Joly à l’occasion de la Journée nationale des peuples autochtones
En ce jour du solstice d’été − la journée la plus longue de l’année, soulignée pour son caractère spécial par de nombreuses communautés autochtones −, nous nous réunissons afin de célébrer la culture, le patrimoine et la contribution des peuples autochtones. C’est aussi La Journée nationale des peuples autochtones, l’occasion pour nous d’en apprendre davantage au sujet des diverses cultures et langues ...
Read More »Statement by Minister Joly on National Indigenous Peoples Day
Today, on the summer solstice—the longest day of the year and a special day marked by many Indigenous communities—we come together to celebrate the culture, heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples. It is also National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time for all of us to learn more about the diverse cultures and languages of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples ...
Read More »Feelings Matter Most – A New Approach to Dementia Care Arrives in Canada
Giving priority and attention to the emotions of people living with dementia is the key to restoring people’s capacity to live a meaningful life and communicate with family and caregivers says Dementia Care Matters, which is owned by The Salvation Army (Australia), an international charity. Dementia Care Matters is set to expand in Canada in the fall, 2018. Leveraging evidence ...
Read More »Déclaration du premier ministre à l’occasion de la Journée mondiale des réfugiés
Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de la Journée mondiale des réfugiés : « En cette Journée mondiale des réfugiés, nous nous joignons à la communauté internationale pour reconnaître les gens à travers le monde qui ont été forcés de fuir leur foyer. Nous rendons hommage à la résilience et à la force des ...
Read More »Statement by the Prime Minister on World Refugee Day
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Refugee Day: “On World Refugee Day, we join the global community to recognize people around the world who have been forced to flee their homes. We honour the resilience and strength of refugees and displaced people, acknowledge the profound hardships they face, and stand with them. “Each year, ...
Read More »Le gouvernement du Canada prend des mesures pour protéger des espèces en péril
Jun 18, 2018 @ 14:02 D’un océan à l’autre, la nature est au cœur même de l’identité nationale du Canada. Nos rivières, nos montagnes, nos lacs et nos océans, de même que les espèces sauvages qui ont besoin de ces milieux pour subvenir à leurs besoins, sont un patrimoine naturel que tous les Canadiens peuvent découvrir, chérir et préserver. Le ...
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