The Government of Canada is committed to establishing a modern labour relations regime for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and is pleased to have reached a tentative agreement with the National Police Federation (NPF) to establish a first collective agreement for RCMP members and reservists.

Today, Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Kelly Regan, Nova Scotia Minister of Community Services, on behalf of the Honourable Suzanne Lohnes-Croft, Nova Scotia Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage; and Nadine Lamontagne, Club Commodore, announced funding for the expansion of the Cheema Aquatic Club Frank Garner Boat House.

As summer begins, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) would like to remind Canadians what they can do to protect plant health. Preventing introduction and spread of invasive insects, plants, molluscs and diseases is important to maintaining Canada's precious plant resources.

More than 80 per cent of Canadian permanent residents apply for citizenship when they become eligible. So, what are the factors that make Canadian citizenship so desirable? Every person’s situation will vary. There are external factors to consider, such as other countries’ laws about dual citizenship and taxes. But, there are several important reasons why […]

The post What are the benefits of Canadian citizenship? first appeared on CIC News.

The Commission announced today it will renew the uranium mine licence held by Cameco Corporation (Cameco) for its Cigar Lake Operation in northern Saskatchewan. This decision follows a public hearing held virtually on April 28 and 29, 2021. The renewed licence allows Cameco to continue operating the Cigar Lake mine.

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) task force deployed in Latvia officially opened their new headquarters building today at a ceremony near the Latvian National Armed Forces’ Joint Headquarters in Riga, Latvia.

This will allow the Montreal organization to continue to provide start-up and financing support to innovative entrepreneurs.

International collaboration is key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuring a strong, resilient, sustainable and inclusive economic recovery guided by a rules-based and diversified international trading system.

On June 23, 2021, due to the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized as a result of a suspected drone drop at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security facility.

On June 28, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

Today brings us to the end of our three day ICPEN Conference, and also brings us very close to the end of our tenure as the ICPEN President.

Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Keith Irving, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and MLA for Kings South, on behalf of Energy and Mines Minister Chuck Porter; and Her Worship Sandra Snow, Mayor of Kentville, announced funding to create a network of safe and user-friendly active transportation routes around the town.

Unveiled in 1924 to commemorate the Dominion of Newfoundland’s contributions to the First World War, the Newfoundland National War Memorial is an imposing monument and an early example of modern war memorials featuring both allegorical and realistic bronze sculptures.

Today the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Natural Resource and Member of Parliament for St. John's South - Mount Pearl, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, participated in a ceremony to unveil a plaque recognizing the importance of the Newfoundland National War Memorial as a place of national historic significance.

Today, Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Keith Colwell, Nova Scotia Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture and Minister of Agriculture, on behalf of the Honourable Suzanne Lohnes-Croft, Nova Scotia Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage; Councillor David Hendsbee; and Shelley Leverman-Peddle, Club Commodore, announced funding for the second phase of the expansion and renovation of the Orena Canoe Club.

The Government of Canada invests in the recovery and safe reopening of the arts, culture, heritage and sport sectors

Backgrounder - The Government of Canada invests in the recovery and safe reopening of the arts, culture, heritage and sport sectors

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will make an announcement to help Canada’s aluminum industry become a leader in the global low-carbon economy and to support good jobs throughout the supply chain.

Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, June 28, 2021—Public transit is at the heart of an inclusive recovery, and we must prioritize measures that will build the public transit systems Canada needs now, and in the future. Investing in public transit supports Canadians through the pandemic, positions Canada for recovery by creating good jobs and supporting Canadian companies, and transforms our society for a cleaner, better future.

The Communications Security Establishment (CSE) today released its unclassified, public Annual Report.

Digital technology is changing our economy and our society—the way we work, access information and connect with each other—and the COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated these trends.

Members of the media are invited to join an important virtual event regarding an infrastructure announcement in the Metro Vancouver Region.

The Government of Canada supports Indigenous broadcasting and sport in the Northwest Territories

Today, the Honourable François-Phillipe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the opening of the 2021 Indigenous Intellectual Property Program grants application process to provide greater opportunities for Indigenous peoples, including community organizations and Indigenous businesses, to build their intellectual property (IP) awareness and capacity, encourage use and participate in the development and implementation of related policies and programs in Canada and abroad.

Members of the media are invited to join an important virtual event regarding an infrastructure announcement for Surrey and the Fraser Valley Region.