Personal Support Worker Amendment – Newfoundland and Labrador Agreement November 15, 2024 The Personal Support Worker (PSW) Amendment has been agreed upon by the Newfoundland and Labrador government and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). This amendment will provide PSWs with a much-needed pay increase and improved working conditions. The PSW Amendment will see … Read more
Drugs for Rare Diseases – Newfoundland and Labrador Agreement St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador – November 15, 2024 The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has announced a new agreement with the federal government that will provide access to new and innovative drugs for people with rare diseases. The agreement will provide $30 million over five … Read more
Government of Canada signs bilateral agreements with Newfoundland and Labrador, providing $25 million to Home Support Workers November 15, 2024 Today, the Government of Canada announced the signing of two bilateral agreements with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. These agreements will provide $25 million in funding over the next three years to support home … Read more
Minister Petitpas Taylor to make housing announcement in Moncton November 15, 2024 The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion and Member of Parliament for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, on behalf of the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, will make a housing announcement in Moncton. The announcement will be … Read more
Government of Canada aids Windsor religious organizations in safeguarding against hate-motivated crimes November 15, 2024, 13:57 PST Windsor, Ontario – The Government of Canada today announced funding to support religious organizations in Windsor in protecting themselves against hate-motivated crimes. The funding, which totals $250,000, will be provided through the Security Infrastructure Program (SIP). The SIP … Read more
Statement by Minister LeBlanc on the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions Ottawa, Ontario – November 15, 2024 – The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, issued the following statement regarding the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions: “Today, … Read more
Canada and Quebec to Boost Supply Chain Resilience November 15, 2024 The Governments of Canada and Quebec are set to announce a joint initiative aimed at enhancing the resilience of Canada’s supply and logistics chains. The announcement is expected to take place in Montreal on November 15, 2024. Addressing Supply Chain Challenges The COVID-19 pandemic … Read more
Federal Government Invests in New Wheelchair-Accessible Bus for the Town of Clarenville and Surrounding Areas Clarenville, NL – November 15, 2024 – The Government of Canada is investing in a new wheelchair-accessible bus for the Town of Clarenville and surrounding areas. The Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister of Newfoundland and Labrador, … Read more
Government of Canada Invests $5 Million to Protect Habitats in the Montérégie Region of Quebec November 15, 2024 – The Government of Canada is investing $5 million to protect critical habitats in the Montérégie region of Quebec. This investment will support the conservation and restoration of over 2,000 hectares of land, including wetlands, forests, and … Read more
Eighth Meeting of the North American Drug Dialogue Date: November 15, 2024 Location: Virtual Attendees: The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, Canada The Honorable Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, United States Dr. Jorge Alcocer Varela, Secretary of Health, Mexico Purpose: The Eighth Meeting … Read more