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Minister Lametti to make a funding announcement

The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice, Arif Varani, accompanied by representatives for Ryerson University and Maliganik Tukisiniarvik, will make a funding announcement. Following the address to recipients, Minister Lametti and the recipients will be available to media.

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The Government of Canada announces the Environmental Assessment Decision for the Contrecoeur Port Terminal Expansion Project

Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced that the proposed Contrecoeur Port Terminal Expansion Project can proceed.

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Conclusion of Black History Month 2021

During Black History Month 2021, the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, engaged virtually with hundreds of members of Black communities from coast to coast to coast

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Death of an inmate from Mission Institution

On February 27, 2021, Dale Jones, an inmate from Mission Institution died while in our custody.

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Government of Canada announces coming into force of Divorce Act amendments

Ensuring that the family justice system can effectively respond to the needs of families during divorce or separation is critical. That is why the Government of Canada took action by changing Canada’s federal family laws to promote the best interests of the child, address family violence, help reduce child poverty, and make the family justice system more accessible and efficient.

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Building a more secure future: Minister of Transport provides update on the Safer Skies Initiative at ICAO Council meeting

On January 8, 2020, Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was shot down near Tehran by Iranian surface-to-air missiles, killing 176 people, including 138 with ties to Canada. The Government of Canada continues to work with its international partners to improve global aviation safety and prevent tragedies like Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 from ever happening again.

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Speaking notes for The Honourable Omar Alghabra Minister of Transport remarks for intervention in the ICAO Council: Fifth meeting of the 222nd session of the Council ICAO headquarters, Montreal, Canada (Via Zoom)

Thank you to ICAO’s distinguished Council for this opportunity to participate virtually in your 222nd Council Session.

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Educating youth on agriculture: kicking off Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month with $1.6 million in support of Agriculture in the Classroom

The Government of Canada is committed to increasing awareness and promoting interest in agriculture across the country. Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) starts these conversations early, teaching Canadian youth the importance of farming and the agri-food sector while promoting interest for future careers in agriculture and food.

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Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on March 1, 2021

On March 1st, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

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Minister Murray to Make a Forestry Related Announcement

The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Digital Government, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, will make a forestry related announcement in downtown Vancouver.

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The Town of Petawawa is converting food waste into clean energy with support from the Government of Canada

Today, the Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Neil R. Ellis, on behalf of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced an investment of approximately $2.7 million from the Low Carbon Economy Fund to support a project that converts food waste into renewable energy in Petawawa, Ontario.

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Government of Canada to make an announcement in support of the MySafe Society safer supply project in Canada

Parliamentary Secretary, Darren Fisher, on behalf of Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, will announce federal funding towards the expansion of the MySafe Society safer supply project in Canada.

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Minister Jim Carr to announce Emergency Processing Fund projects

Minister Jim Carr will make an announcement virtually of support through the Emergency Processing Fund to meat processing companies across the Prairies, which is supporting their efforts to keep employees safe and our food system strong.

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Minister Ng to discuss opportunities for women entrepreneurs at the Canada-Sweden Ideas Roundtable

Leading up to the International Women’s Day, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will co-host a Canada-Sweden Ideas Roundtable on women entrepreneurship

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Breaking a Court-Ordered prohibition against fishing leads to additional fines and penalties for BC interior recreational fisher

On December 21, 2020, Frederick Stanley Kent was found guilty in Salmon Arm Provincial Court for fishing while prohibited by a Court Order. The Honourable Justice Leven also found Mr. Kent guilty of unlawful possession of fish. He was ordered to pay a $1,500 fine, forfeit his fishing equipment, and issued a further 5-year fishing prohibition.

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Canada and British Columbia invest in improved BC Transit bus shelters in communities throughout the province

British Columbians need safe, accessible and reliable public transit to get to work and home, to attend appointments, shop for essentials, and conduct business. Strategic investments in public transportation infrastructure play a key role in delivering this service.

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Investing in Cultural Infrastructure in Milton

The Government of Canada supports upgrades to the Halton County Radial Railway Museum

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Economic recovery will be green in Gaspésie region

Government of Canada grants $1,478,839 to assist Nergica to go green and helps maintain four jobs.

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The Town of Banff is converting wood waste into energy with support from the Government of Canada

Today, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced an investment of approximately $530,000 from the Low Carbon Economy Fund to support a project that converts municipal waste into biomass energy in Banff, Alberta.

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Government of Canada investments to create jobs for local youth while fostering green technology and business growth

Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, and Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, today announced Government of Canada investments totalling $63,000 to support jobs, growth and innovation in the Sudbury and Nickel Belt region. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor.

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Residents of Oliver Paipoonge to benefit from improved recreational infrastructure

Canadians everywhere are feeling the impact of COVID-19, on their families, their livelihoods and their way of life. Together, Canada and Ontario are working to reduce the impact of the pandemic, ensure health and safety, rebuild businesses, and promote job creation, growth and investment.

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Backgrounder: Residents of Oliver Paipoonge to benefit from improved recreational infrastructure

Joint federal, provincial, and municipal funding through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support improvements to four community and recreation infrastructure projects in the Municipality of Oliver Paipoonge, Ontario.

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Ten British Columbia communities receive support for stronger asset management practices

As we continue to adapt to the new physical, social and economic realities presented by COVID-19, all orders of government are working together to ensure the safety and well-being of Canadians. This includes providing local communities with tools and support for evidence-based decision-making that will help them plan a healthier, safer and more prosperous future for everyone.

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Federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers meet to discuss important workplace issues

Federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers met virtually today to discuss important workplace issues. The meeting was chaired by the federal Minister of Labour, Filomena Tassi, to discuss the challenges posed by the pandemic, Canada’s possible ratification of the International Labour Organization’s Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019, as well as the harmonization of occupational health and safety standards.

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Canada announces new funding in continued response to humanitarian crisis in Yemen

The human cost of the ongoing conflict in Yemen is dire. That is why Canada is committed to ensuring that emergency relief quickly reaches those most affected by the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.