Financial abuse is a common form of elder abuse in Canada, but it can be hard to recognize and often goes unreported.
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Government of Canada makes major investment in Canadian science, research and engineering
Today, at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced investments of more than $635 million in science, research and engineering to support more than 4,800 lead researchers and their teams.
COVID-19 Update (June 15, 2021) – Ministers and Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by the Ministers and Government of Canada officials at June 15, 2021 news conference.
Press Conference on the Modernization and Strengthening of the Official Languages Act
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, will provide information on the modernization and strengthening of the Official Languages Act
Member of Parliament René Arseneault to Announce Funding for the Town of Saint-Léonard
René Arseneault, Member of Parliament (Madawaska–Restigouche), will announce funding for the creation of an outdoor community space in Saint-Léonard, New Brunswick
$31.66 million to bring high-speed Internet access to 5,460 households in the Estrie and Montérégie regions by September 2022
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, responsible for the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), today announced the appointment of Tania Clark and Vivek Jain to the BDC’s Board of Directors, effective June 11, 2021.
Government of Canada welcomes second official accreditor of electronic logging devices
The Government of Canada is committed to improving road safety in Canada by taking measures to reduce commercial driver fatigue. That is why it has mandated the use of electronic logging devices. They are intended to ensure that commercial drivers stay within their daily driving limit and accurately log their working hours.
Tribunal Issues Determination of Reasonable Indication of Injury—Certain Small Power Transformers from Austria, Chinese Taipei and South Korea
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today determined that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping of certain small power transformers from the Republic of Austria, the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei), and the Republic of Korea has caused injury or is threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry.
Parliamentary Secretary Terry Duguid to announce an investment to help Manitoba producers manage extreme weather events in the future
Parliamentary Secretary Terry Duguid will announce federal investment to help Manitoba producers better understand and manage
Parks Canada announces the inauguration of the upstream wharf at the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal National Historic Site
Parks Canada announces the inauguration of the upstream wharf at the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal National Historic Site
Media Advisory - Toronto, Ontario
Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with John McKay, Member of Parliament for Scarborough—Guildwood, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Vijay Thanigasalam, Parliamentary Assistant to Ontario’s Minister of Transportation and Member of Provincial Parliament for Scarborough-Rouge Park, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and His Worship John Tory, Mayor of the City of Toronto.
The government of Canada and the government of Quebec announced the new ministerial initiative on agri-food action/prevention
The federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, and the Quebec Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, André Lamontagne, announced the creation of the Ministerial Initiative on Agri-Food Action/Prevention (MIAAP) for the management of health and food risks, which will remain in effect until March 1, 2023.
New equipment will help Moncton manufacturer boost productivity and capacity
Precision Countertops using automation to create export opportunities
Minister Schulte to make an announcement on senior abuse
Minister Schulte to make an announcement on senior abuse
Government of Canada invests over 1.3 million to bring high-speed Internet to 329 more homes in Zimmerman and areas north of Burlington
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how much we rely on our connections. Now more than ever, Canadians across the country need access to reliable high-speed Internet as many of us are working, learning, and staying in touch with friends and family from home.
The First Commissioner and Directors of Indigenous Languages are Appointed
The Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages will support Indigenous peoples in revitalizing their languages
Media Advisory - Kingston, Ontario
Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Communities and Infrastructure; Stephen Crawford, Parliamentary Assistant to Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure and Member of Provincial Parliament for Oakville, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and His Worship Bryan Paterson, Mayor of the City of Kingston.
Backgrounder – Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages: Appointees
The Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages will support Indigenous peoples in revitalizing their languages
How you can move from the U.S. to Canada
The U.S. is one of the top source countries of foreign nationals who move to Canada. Each year, including over the past year during the coronavirus pandemic, tens of thousands of U.S. residents and citizens move to Canada to immigrate, work, and study. If you are among those in the United States looking to move north, […]
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Minister Champagne to announce major funding for Canadian science and research
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce significant funding in support of science and research in Canada. The Minister will highlight the Government of Canada’s unwavering support of big ideas that are helping advance Canada’s position as a global innovation powerhouse.
Multiple criminal charges laid in online business directories case
A Competition Bureau investigation led to multiple criminal charges against Mr. Terry Croteau of Ontario alleging the use of deceptive telemarketing and false or misleading statements to get Canadian businesses to sign up for listings in online directories.
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on June 14, 2021
On June 14, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
Canada and Ontario invest $5 million in new clubhouse for BGC Ottawa
Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Member of Parliament for Ottawa South; Jeremy Roberts, Ontario’s Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services and Member of Provincial Parliament for Ottawa West–Nepean, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa; Diane Deans, City of Ottawa Councillor for Gloucester-Southgate Ward; and Adam Joiner, Chief Executive Officer of the BGC Ottawa, announced joint funding for a new clubhouse for the BGC Ottawa at the project’s ground breaking event.
Minister Chagger to Make an Electric Vehicle Announcement
The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth and Member of Parliament for Waterloo, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, will make a virtual announcement to support electric vehicle infrastructure.
Government of Canada invests in Hamilton-based clean automotive and aerospace hub
The integration of advanced technology across the automotive and aerospace sectors is transforming the way we travel and transport goods, while offering substantial environmental benefits by reducing emissions and moving us closer to a zero emissions future. Manufacturers integrating new technology are growing in number and SMEs will be required to quickly pivot their operations and seize new supply chain opportunities as the automotive and aerospace sectors embrace greater electrification.