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New stamp honours First Nations Elder and Knowledge Keeper Bruce Starlight

A gathering was held in Tsúut’ínà Nation near Calgary, Alberta, as Canada Post celebrated the stamp featuring Bruce Starlight. Known as Dit’óní Didlishí (Spotted Eagle), Starlight is an Elder and Knowledge Keeper who has spent more than five decades advocating to save his language and culture from extinction. This stamp is one of three Indigenous Leaders stamps that will be ...

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Kananaskis Wildfire Charter

June 17, 2025 Kananaskis, Alberta We, the Leaders of the G7, are deeply concerned that the world has experienced record-breaking wildfires across every forested continent over the past decade, often overwhelming available national resources and requiring governments to request assistance from other countries. These increasingly extreme wildfires are endangering lives, affecting human health, destroying homes and ecosystems, and costing governments ...

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New stamp commemorates Métis Elder and Michif Language Keeper Sophie McDougall

Canada Post hosted an event in Prince Albert today to celebrate an upcoming stamp commemorating Métis Elder and Michif Language Keeper, Sophie McDougall. A devoted educator and leader, McDougall (1928-2023) is remembered for sharing extensive knowledge of her culture and language with generations of students and community members over her long life. This stamp is one of three Indigenous Leaders ...

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New stamp pays tribute to Inuit drum dance teacher Julia Haogak Ogina

At a celebration in Ulukhaktok today, Canada Post unveiled an upcoming stamp honouring Indigenous leader, Julia Haogak Ogina. The accomplished Inuit drum dance teacher has devoted her life to maintaining the culture and language of her ancestors. Ogina is known for her efforts to retrieve and preserve drum dance songs and the creation of a regional language framework and programs promoting oral learning ...

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Pierre Poilievre on the Anniversary of the Apology to Former Students of Residential Schools

June 11, 2025 The Hon. Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, released the following statement on the anniversary of the apology to former students of Residential Schools: “Today, we remember an important step on our nation’s path to reconciliation. Seventeen years ago, Prime Minister Stephen Harper stood before the House of Commons to deliver a long-awaited apology ...

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Pierre Poilievre à l’occasion de l’anniversaire de la Présentation d’excuses aux anciens élèves des pensionnats

June 11, 2025 L’honorable Pierre Poilievre, chef du Parti conservateur du Canada, a fait la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de l’anniversaire de la Présentation d’excuses aux anciens élèves des pensionnats : « Aujourd’hui, nous nous souvenons d’une étape importante sur la voie de la réconciliation de notre pays. Il y a dix-sept ans, le premier ministre Stephen Harper s’est présenté ...

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PM Carney convenes Incident Response Group to address 2025 Wildfire Situation

June 8, 2025 Ottawa, Ontario Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, convened the Incident Response Group with ministers and senior officials to address the ongoing 2025 wildfire situation affecting many parts of the country. The group was briefed on efforts to respond to the fires and support evacuations. This includes the mobilization of Canadian Armed Forces personnel to assist with ...

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PM Déclaration concernant le décès de l’honorable Marc Garneau

Le 4 juin 2025 Ottawa (Ontario) « Aujourd’hui, je me joins aux Canadiens et aux Canadiennes pour pleurer la perte de l’honorable Marc Garneau, officier de marine, astronaute et serviteur de la population canadienne de grande distinction. « Marc est entré dans l’histoire en tant que premier Canadien à aller dans l’espace, inspirant toute une génération par son courage et ...

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PM Statement on the passing of the Honourable Marc Garneau

June 4, 2025 Ottawa, Ontario “Today, I join Canadians in mourning the passing of the Honourable Marc Garneau – Canadian naval officer, astronaut, and public servant of exceptional distinction. “Marc made history as the first Canadian in space, inspiring a generation with his courage and intellect. Marc was named a Companion of the Order of Canada – our highest civilian honour. After a decorated career ...

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Pierre Poilievre sur les feux de forêt à travers le Canada

2 juin 2025 Pierre Poilievre, chef du Parti conservateur du Canada, et Dane Lloyd, ministre du Cabinet fantôme du Parti conservateur responsable de la Protection civile et de la Résilience communautaire, ont fait la déclaration suivante : « Aujourd’hui, nous nous joignons aux Canadiens qui pensent aux milliers de personnes qui ont été forcées d’évacuer en raison des feux de ...

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Pierre Poilievre on Wildfires Across Canada

June 2, 2025 Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, and Dane Lloyd, Conservative Shadow Minister for Emergency Preparedness and Community Resilience, released the following statement: “Today, we join with Canadians who are thinking of the thousands who have been forced to evacuate as devastating wildfires spread across our county, worst of all in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and ...

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Statement by Prime Minister Carney on National Indigenous History Month

June 1, 2025 Ottawa, Ontario “Indigenous Peoples have been stewards of Canada’s lands and waters for time immemorial. National Indigenous History Month is a time to celebrate the histories, cultures, languages, knowledge, and traditions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. “Indigenous leadership and perspectives will be foundational to how this government delivers its mandate. We will address past harms, take a ...

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Déclaration du premier ministre Carney à l’occasion du Mois national de l’histoire autochtone

Le 1 juin 2025 Ottawa (Ontario) « Les peuples autochtones sont les gardiens des terres et des eaux du Canada depuis des temps immémoriaux. Le Mois national de l’histoire autochtone nous donne l’occasion de célébrer les histoires, les cultures, les langues, le savoir et les traditions des peuples des Premières Nations, des Inuits et des Métis. « Le leadership et les perspectives autochtones ...

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Déclaration du premier ministre Carney à l’occasion de la Journée des Forces armées canadiennes

Le 1 juin 2025 Ottawa (Ontario) « Depuis des générations, les membres des Forces armées canadiennes répondent à l’appel pour servir leur pays et défendre notre souveraineté avec une détermination inébranlable. En cette Journée des Forces armées canadiennes, nous rendons hommage aux sacrifices qu’ils ont consentis et aux services qu’ils ont rendus à notre grande nation. « Dans un monde ...

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Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Canadian Armed Forces Day

June 1, 2025 Ottawa, Ontario “For generations, the Canadian Armed Forces have answered the call to serve – upholding our sovereignty with unwavering resolve. On Canadian Armed Forces Day, we honour their sacrifice and service to our great nation. “In an increasingly dangerous and divided world, the new government will rebuild, rearm, and reinvest in the Canadian Armed Forces. We ...

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