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Department of Canadian Heritage The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced the publication of the report What We Heard Across Canada: Canadian Culture in a Digital World by Ipsos Public Affairs. The report is...

Parliament must favour whistle blowing and remove the barriers in the way of whistle blowers, said PIPSC President Debi Daviau at a parliamentary hearing on whistle blower protection. "Whistle blowing is a service to the public," said Daviau....

A federal by-election will be held on Monday, April 3, 2017, in the electoral district of Ottawa-Vanier (Ontario) to fill a vacancy in the House of Commons. The Elections Canada office in Ottawa-Vanier...

Today officials from Outdoor Retailer, Outdoor Industry Association, Patagonia, The North Face and REI met via teleconference with Utah Governor Herbert. In light of the outcome of the call today, Outdoor Retailer will not include the state of Utah...

Organizations looking for financial support for renovations and retrofits of social housing now have funding to complete their work. More than 1,000 social housing units for seniors and low-income families and individuals will be repaired and...

Brenda Shanahan, Member of Parliament (Châteauguay-Lacolle), today announced that the Société du Musée du Grand Châteauguay will receive funding of $20,000 for its community project Fête du maïs: Célébrons notre pays, nos couleurs [Corn festival:...

Chris Bittle, Member of Parliament (St. Catharines), will speak at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts - Canadian Women's Curling Championship on Saturday. Mr. Bittle will appear on behalf of the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and...

Department of Canadian Heritage The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced that the City of Ottawa is receiving $5,250,000 to fund the expansion of the Ottawa Art Gallery and the redevelopment of the Arts...

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) commends Alexander Acosta on his nomination as Secretary of Labor. Having served in three presidentially-appointed and Senate confirmed positions; Acosta holds a long track record of public...

Department of Canadian Heritage The third and final weekend of the 39th Winterlude is already here. Put on your snow pants and your boots or skates to enjoy, one last time, the many activities being offered from February 17 to 20....

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will speak at the celebrations for National Flag of Canada Day on Wednesday. Minister Joly will be joined by the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of Democratic Institutions; Joan...

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will speak at the celebrations for National Flag of Canada Day on Wednesday. Minister Joly will be joined by the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of Democratic Institutions; Joan...

Modern public infrastructure is key to supporting the unique needs of northern communities. The governments of Canada and Nunavut are investing in green infrastructure that will improve community services and increase future investment and growth...

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Canadian aerospace manufacturers that are investing in innovation, which generates benefits for local communities...

The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) congratulates Dr. David Shulkin on his confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs and looks forward to working closely with him and the Trump Administration to ensure that the...

Western Economic Diversification Canada A popular fitness centre in Hope, British Columbia will receive a much-needed upgrade with a Government of Canada CIP 150 investment of $100,000. With this funding, the Fraser Valley Regional...

A tentative agreement has been reached between the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 4155, representing 250 education workers, and their employer, the Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l'Est ontarien (CSDCEO). The...

Department of Canadian Heritage The Honourable Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament (Vancouver Centre), today announced $2 million in funding for the Vancouver Public Library (VPL) through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund. Ms. Fry made this...

Department of Canadian Heritage The Honourable Denis Paradis, Member of Parliament (Brome-Missisquoi), today announced that Theatre Lac-Brome will receive $280,000 in funding for building renovations. Mr. Paradis made this announcement on...

Two projects in Western Canada will receive a combined investment of over $555,000 through the Government of Canada's Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.  John Aldag, Member of Parliament for Cloverdale - Langley City, on behalf of...

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will make an announcement about cultural infrastructure funding on Friday. Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local. The details are as...

Members from Local 32 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 32) voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying a new collective agreement with the City of Cambridge, ending their strike after one week. The deal was reached late last night...

- The Acting Chief Electoral Officer, Stéphane Perrault, received on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, the warrant from the Speaker of the House of Commons indicating that the seat for Saint-Laurent (Quebec) is vacant. - At least 11 days...

Members of the media are invited to attend an important event with John Aldag, Member of Parliament for Cloverdale-Langley City, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister...

Department of Canadian Heritage The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced that the Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto Canada (MOCA) is receiving $5,100,000 to fund the renovation of its new home in the iconic...

The Acting Chief Electoral Officer, Stéphane Perrault, received on Monday, February 6, 2017, the warrant from the Speaker of the House of Commons indicating that the seat for Markham-Thornhill (Ontario) is vacant. At least 11 days and no...

The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan, along with Warman Mennonite Special Care Home Inc., celebrated the official opening of a new affordable rental housing project for seniors today. Located at 201 Centennial Boulevard in Warman, North View...

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will host a reception at the Canadian Museum of History to celebrate the launch of the Black History Month campaign, on Monday. Minister Joly will deliver a speech to mark the occasion....

Hospital and long-term care staff from Ottawa, Kingston, Cornwall, New Liskeard, Sudbury, North Bay, Toronto and many communities in between, will be in Hamilton for a noon rally on Monday (February 6, 2017), to demand higher provincial funding for...

Western Economic Diversification Canada Twelve recreational and cultural facilities in rural Manitoba will undergo improvements thanks to an investment of $992,888, under the Government of Canada's Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program....

Government of Canada The Government of Canada is committed to providing the women and men of the military with the equipment they need to fulfill their important role. Following an open and transparent competition, the Honourable...

The Commissioner of Canada Elections, Mr. Yves Côté, has announced that a charge has been laid under the Canada Elections Act, as requested by the Director of Public Prosecutions. Mr. Cameron Hastings is charged with circumventing...

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and several municipal governments announced today that they will be providing $19.5 million in funding to create a...

Department of Canadian Heritage The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament (Ottawa Centre), on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, officially...

Office of the Taxpayers' Ombudsman The Taxpayers' Ombudsman, Sherra Profit, is continuing a national outreach tour that is taking her to the Pacific region during the week of February 6, 2017. This tour is an opportunity to raise awareness...

In the news release, "Media Advisory: Minister Joly to Address Prime Time in Ottawa Conference," issued on February 1st 2017 at 2:59 p.m., please be advised that the time of the event has been changed from 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Complete corrected...

The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, invites media to attend the launch of the 39th edition of Winterlude on Friday. She will be joined...

Western Economic Diversification Canada The Oliver Community Centre has received a much-needed renovation with a Government of Canada CIP 150 investment of $72,178. The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and...

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will share her first impressions of the consultations on Canadian content in a digital world at the Prime Time in Ottawa conference on Thursday. Please note that all details are...

The recent decision by the United States to bar entry to the United States by refugees and by nationals of seven Muslim-majority countries, as stated in the U.S. Presidential Executive Order "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into...

On the heels of a global mobilization for women's rights, dozens of women's, human rights and labour organizations are calling on the Government of Canada to develop and implement a National Gender Equality Plan. A National Gender...

The Premier and Ministers of Finance and Energy have finally responded to the misfeasance suit, filed against them at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice for wrong doing in the sale of shares in Hydro One, with an attempt to avoid a public trial,...

Canadians are mourning the tragic loss of life of six innocent people gunned down because of their religion in a mosque in Quebec City. The Labour Council joins with many others in expressing our deepest condolences to the families of the victims,...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Businesses need to be able to rely on adequate resources to create and commercialize their new products. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting innovative Canadian enterprises....

The Associate Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Stéphane Perrault, announced today that the registered parties' fourth quarter financial returns for 2016 are now available on the Elections Canada website. A registered political party must...

The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are committed to investing in local infrastructure that ensures Canadians and their families have access to modern, reliable wastewater services. These investments safeguard the well-being of residents,...

The Department of Canadian Heritage is inviting members of the media to a photo opportunity in Confederation Park on Wednesday. Media representatives will have the opportunity for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the park prior to its opening....

The U.S. Conference of Mayors top officers issued the following statement today in response to President Trump's Executive Order issued late Friday halting the admission of refugees or other immigrants into the United States:"At our June 2016 annual...

Department of Canadian Heritage I condemn last night's attack on the Centre culturel islamique de Québec in Québec City. This was a deplorable attack on a place of refuge and worship, and I am saddened to see such a violent act against...

A group of Toronto parents and educators are calling on City Council and Mayor John Tory to have a heart and protect child care in schools by halting cuts to Childcare Occupancy Grants in the City Budget. All City Councillors are...