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October 4, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Premier-designate of Manitoba, Wab Kinew, to congratulate him on his election as the next premier and first First Nations premier of Manitoba, and to discuss shared priorities. The Prime Minister and the Premier-designate spoke about the importance of working together on making life more affordable, improving health ...

La cérémonie d’installation de madame Edith Dumont à titre de 30e lieutenante-gouverneure de l’Ontario aura lieu le mardi 14 novembre 2023 dans l’enceinte de l’Assemblée législative à Queen’s Park. De plus amples renseignements sur cette installation seront communiqués ultérieurement. L’honorable Elizabeth Dowdeswell continuera d’exercer ses fonctions de lieutenante-gouverneure jusqu’à l’installation de madame Dumont.

The installation ceremony of Madame Edith Dumont as Ontario’s 30th Lieutenant Governor will take place on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in the Queen’s Park Legislative Chamber. Further and more detailed information about the installation will be released at a later date. The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell continues in office as Lieutenant Governor until the installation of Madame Dumont.

Premier Doug Ford announced changes to his Cabinet yesterday, September 22, 2023: David Piccini becomes Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development; Andrea Khanjin becomes Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; Todd McCarthy becomes Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery; and Vijay Thanigasalam becomes Associate Minister of Transportation. Andrea Khanjin will retain additional responsibilities as Deputy Government ...

September 22, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Prime Minister welcomed the President to Canada and expressed the solidarity of all Canadians with the people of Ukraine as they continue to resist Russia’s brutal and unjustifiable war of aggression. Prime Minister Trudeau reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to stand with Ukraine ...

Le 17 septembre 2023 Ottawa (Ontario) Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de la Semaine de l’égalité des sexes : « Aujourd’hui, les Canadiens marquent le début de la Semaine de l’égalité des sexes, qui se déroule jusqu’au 23 septembre. Cette semaine, nous célébrons le travail accompli pour faire progresser l’égalité des sexes, nous reconnaissons ...

September 17, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Gender Equality Week: “Today, Canadians mark the beginning of Gender Equality Week, which runs until September 23. This week, we celebrate the progress made in advancing gender equality, recognize the significant achievements of women and gender-diverse people, and reaffirm our commitment to building a ...

Bushplane Days, the annual fundraiser for the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, returns this weekend, September 16 and 17. A family-friendly, weekend-long event filled with activity and excitement, Bushplane Days aims to raise $30,000 for the Bushplane Museum. Bushplane Days 2023 features returning favourites such as mini train rides as well as many new entertainers and activities. Two stages feature live ...

September 14, 2023 London, Ontario A strong middle class means a strong Canada. At a time when global inflation has driven up the cost of necessities like groceries, and housing costs are too high for too many, people are worried about their families. The Government of Canada has been working to put more money back in the pockets of middle-class ...

The community of North Caribou Lake First Nation is celebrating its connection to the province’s clean electricity grid after the energization of the First Nation-led Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission Project, ending the community’s reliance on costly diesel generation. Earlier this summer, Bearskin Lake First Nation also celebrated its connection to the provincial grid. “Congratulations to Wataynikaneyap Power and North Caribou Lake ...

Members of the Manitouwadge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual in relation to several break-and-enters in the Manitouwadge area. On September 7, 2023, shortly before 12:00 p.m., members of the Manitouwadge OPP Detachment received a report of a break and enter at two local businesses on Shebandowan Drive in Manitouwadge that occurred earlier ...

The Ontario Provincial Police is investigating a fatal single motor vehicle collision on Highway 144. On September 9, 2023, shortly before 8:00 a.m., the South Porcupine OPP responded to a collision on Highway 144, St-Louis Township, approximately 15 kilometers south of Gogama. The driver of the vehicle was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries and the passenger has ...

9 septembre 2023 Ottawa (Ontario) Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante concernant le décès de l’honorable Monique Bégin : « C’est avec tristesse que j’ai appris aujourd’hui le décès de l’honorable Monique Bégin, enseignante, universitaire, ancienne ministre respectée et pionnière pour les Canadiennes. « Née à Rome, en Italie, Mme Bégin a d’abord été enseignante, puis elle ...

September 9, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Honourable Monique Bégin: “I was saddened today to hear of the passing of the Honourable Monique Bégin, a respected teacher, academic, former Cabinet minister, and trailblazer for Canadian women. “Born in Rome, Italy, Ms. Bégin was a teacher, who became ...

The Ontario government has completed the planning, preliminary design and environmental assessment for the replacement of the Little Current Swing Bridge on Highway 6 in the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands. The project will now proceed with the next steps – property acquisition, right-of-way designation, and detail design. “To keep people and goods moving safely and efficiently, our ...