News by subject: POLITICS

On March 21, people in Canada and around the world mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The day was declared by the United Nations in 1966 in memory of the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre, in which South African police...

Custom-made election systems for individual First Nation bands -- instead of Indian Act rules -- may produce more accountable and transparent government but may also lead to abuse of power and discrimination, finds a new study released today by the...

U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran issued the following statement today on the Report from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Declined Detainers: "The U.S. Conference of Mayors has serious concerns with the...

Services & Advocacy for LGBT Elders (SAGE) announced today that it is launching a nationwide effort to oppose the Trump Administration's proposed erasure of LGBT elders from the National Survey of Older Americans Act Participants (NSOAAP)....

Today-the first day of spring-marks the beginning of Nowruz, the Persian New Year. The holiday, observed by Canadians in Persian, Central Asian, Kurdish and Ismaili communities, celebrates new beginnings and the rebirth of nature. It is also...

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) today reaffirmed its position urging the Senate to use authority granted under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Methane and Waste Prevention Rule....

Debi Daviau, President of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) will be available on March 22, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. onwards in Room 253-D, Railway Committee Room, Centre Block to provide comment on the 2017 federal budget....

Canada Revenue Agency The Government of Canada is committed to improving its service model and making it more client-focused to ensure tax fairness for the middle class. Canadians who interact with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) must be treated...

The Government of Canada is pleased to announce that Skate Canada will receive funding of $250,000 for its community project Canada 150 Skating Day. This special day is set to take place in communities across Canada on December 10, 2017. Rogers...

Today, 110 Canadian athletes and 38 coaches and mission staff, from all 12 provincial and territorial Special Olympics chapters, will walk proudly into the opening ceremonies of the Austria 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Graz and...

Canada Revenue Agency The Government of Canada is committed to improving its service model and making it more client-focused to ensure tax fairness for the middle class. Canadians who interact with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) must be treated...

Canadian Heritage The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced that a project for a Francophone heritage, culture and tourism corridor has been approved to mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation. Canadian...

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Canada is celebrating the global drive towards open and transparent government today with the announcement that it has been elected to a seat on the Steering Committee of the Open Government Partnership...

Debi Daviau, President of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) will be available on March 22, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. onwards in Room 253-D, Railway Committee Room, Centre Block to provide comment on the 2017 federal budget....

Government of Canada The Government of Canada is investing $717,000 in a project that will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation by bringing Canadians together to support reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous...

Today, people of Irish descent in Canada and around the world celebrate their culture by marking the Feast of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The Irish have played an important role in the history of Canada. From their early...

The New York County Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department heard oral arguments today in the Nonhuman Rights Project's appeal of a lower court's denial of petitions for writs of habeas corpus on behalf of two captive...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Organizations and businesses need to be able to rely on adequate resources to develop innovative products and scientific and technological projects. The Government of Canada is committed to...

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council The Government of Canada is committed to renewing the nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous peoples based on recognition of rights, respect, co-operation and partnership. An important...

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event regarding the Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex with Ron McKinnon, Member of Parliament for Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of...

Elections Canada has mailed a reminder brochure to each household in Calgary Heritage (Alberta), Calgary Midnapore (Alberta), Markham-Thornhill (Ontario), Ottawa-Vanier (Ontario) and Saint-Laurent (Quebec). The...

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) The Government of Canada is committed to creating innovative opportunities for Canadians. A $14.8 million investment will help twelve British Columbia companies move their new and...

Canadian Heritage The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced today that Canada has become a member of Eurimages, the Council of Europe's common film coproduction fund. Films coproduced by Canadians and...

From visiting friends and relatives to getting goods to market, we rely on our roads, bridges and highways to support a vibrant economy and a great quality of life. Investing in modern transportation infrastructure helps create jobs and grow the...

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business and Tourism and Member of Parliament for Waterloo, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister...

Government of Canada  A modern fighter jet fleet is essential for defending Canada and Canadian sovereignty, especially in our northern skies. Canada has been exploring the potential acquisition of new Super Hornet aircraft to...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Key local stakeholders have long been asking for concrete, sustainable measures to improve community and recreational infrastructure. The Government of Canada is proud to invest in projects...

This document corrects and replaces the media advisory that was sent today at 11:37 ET. A teleconference number for participants to call in was added. Senior Government of Canada officials will hold a technical briefing to provide an update...

Department of Canadian Heritage René Arseneault, Member of Parliament (Madawaska-Restigouche), today announced funding of $75,000 for modernization of the performance space at the Alma Community Centre in Atholville. He made this...

Senior Government of Canada officials will hold a technical briefing to provide an update on an Internet security vulnerability affecting certain government websites. DATE...

Today, on Commonwealth Day, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will mark the start of the Queen's Baton Relay. The Relay will travel to every nation and territory of the Commonwealth, enroute to the Opening Ceremony of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth...

The governments of Canada and British Columbia are making investments to create jobs and grow the middle class now while building a foundation for a strong, sustainable economic future. Infrastructure investments are vital to creating opportunities,...

The governments of Canada and British Columbia are committed to investing in modern and efficient wastewater infrastructure to meet the growing needs of communities, create well-paying middle class jobs, and protect our waterways and fresh and...

David de Burgh Graham, Member of Parliament (Laurentides-Labelle), will be in Mont-Tremblant on Monday to make an announcement about Canada 150 and a weekend of Indigenous cultures at the Domaine Saint-Bernard. Mr. Graham will make the announcement...

René Arseneault, Member of Parliament (Madawaska-Restigouche), will announce funding for the performance space at the Alma Community Centre in Atholville on Monday. He will make this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of...

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will present an award at the Canadian Screen Awards on Sunday. Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local. The details are as follows:...

Canada's fish and seafood sector is an integral part of the economic and social fabric of so many coastal communities across the country, especially in Atlantic Canada-that's why the Government of Canada is today investing $325 million in this...

The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) released a statement this week detailing the focus of the organization on supporting the nation's medically underserved and working to enhance the accessibility, affordability and...

Registered electors in Calgary Heritage, Calgary Midnapore, Markham-Thornhill, Ottawa-Vanier and Saint-Laurent should receive their card by Wednesday, March 15 - Elections Canada is mailing a personalized voter information card to...

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Open government results in policies, programs and services that better reflect the values and expectations of Canadians. Today, the President of the Treasury Board, the Honourable Scott Brison,...

Department of Canadian Heritage Steven MacKinnon, Member of Parliament (Gatineau), today announced that the Ville de Gatineau will receive $401,725 in funding to renovate Odyssée Hall in the Maison de la culture de Gatineau. He made this...

Last week, Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) Executive Director Gary Davis was on Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers and staff on key committees. Davis discussed the growing financial services industry and why federal law and...

"The Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Processors Association (OFVPA) believes that the actions taken by the Ontario government will help restore confidence in the Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers (OPVG) and lead to a better outcome that rescues the 2017...

Echoing the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) disagrees with the new Executive Order on refugees, noting that while every Administration has an obligation to protect its citizens, the United States need not halt...

The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) today issued the following statement in response to the draft GOP's measure to replace the current healthcare law:"Upon review of the recently released GOP Affordable Care Act repeal and replacement plan, we are...

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will be in Ottawa on Wednesday to attend the Equal Voice Daughters of the Vote Initiative Leadership Summit and take part in a symbolic march to Parliament Hill. Please note that...

The Government of Canada is committed to offering electronic services to Canadians so that they can quickly and easily access their information and complete their online transactions. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Families, Children and Social...

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) congratulates Jennifer S. Korn on her appointment as Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Director for Office of Public Liaison. We were heartened to learn of Jenny's appointment this...

Steven MacKinnon, Member of Parliament (Gatineau), on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will make an announcement on Wednesday about the Maison de la culture de Gatineau. Please note that all details are...

On Tuesday, March 7, 2017, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, M.P., Minister of National Revenue, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, P.C., M.P., Minister of Family, Children and Social Development, will announce how the Government of Canada is...