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Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Thursday, December 14, 2017:   Ottawa, Ontario 4 p.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a live discussion on the G7 Canada Facebook page. 7 p.m. The Prime Minister will...

Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, moved Canada a step closer to using cleaner fuels, with the release of the regulatory framework outlining the proposed design of Canada's Clean Fuel Standard. The framework...

The Government of Canada is working to protect the environment for future generations while growing our economy. Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, announced the federal Cabinet's decision to...

Health Canada is advising Canadians of the potential limitations when using test strips to detect fentanyl in street drugs. A preliminary study undertaken by Health Canada indicated that false negatives could occur when using fentanyl-detection...

The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism, will launch an initiative that...

Testifying today before the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) President and CEO Mark Merritt explained the role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in reducing prescription drug costs for...

Investing in public infrastructure supports efficient, affordable and sustainable transit services that help Canadians and their families get to work, school and essential services on time and back home safely at the end of a long day. The...

Please be advised that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, will sign a Memorandum of Understanding with representatives from the Métis Settlements General Council (MSGC). Those who wish to...

Harnessing the power of data will help us to continue to move toward a clean, low-carbon economy and improve the daily lives of Canadians. Today, the Honourable Jim Carr, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, and the Honourable Navdeep Bains,...

Canadians rely on the integrity and accuracy of the data produced by Statistics Canada to properly manage their affairs and facilitate business and economic growth. Impartial information is valued and is essential for making informed decisions....

As part of Canada 150, the Government of Canada has added the symbols of Nunavut to the Centennial Flame so that every province and territory, from coast to coast to coast, is now represented. Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette,...

A coalition of animal welfare, consumer safety, and worker rights organizations announced today that more than 82,000 concerned members of the public, workers and allies have raised their voices against faster slaughter lines in poultry plants....

Further to a recent Health Canada advisory about an unauthorized health product, "SmartBrain Formulations Serotonin Support," Health Canada is expanding its advisory to warn that all products sold by the company may pose serious health risks. These...

Expanding preclearance will enable faster travel between Canada and the United States, provide access to more American airports, bolster trade, better protect our rights and increase security.   Today, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of...

Ensuring an efficient, secure border is important to Canadians and our economy. Almost $2.5 billion dollars' worth of two-way trade passes between Canada and the United States every day, in addition to more than 400,000 travellers. Today, the Canada...

The Acting Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Stéphane Perrault, has accepted a request for the voluntary deregistration of the National Advancement Party of Canada, effective December 31, 2017. The request was submitted to the Acting Chief Electoral...

The National Gallery of Canada announced today that the artist collective Isuma, led by Zacharias Kunuk and Norman Cohn, will represent Canada at the 58th International Art Exhibition ? La Biennale di Venezia, 2019. Isuma, meaning "to think, or a...

Today, Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims in Canada and around the world celebrate the birthday of their 49th hereditary Imam and spiritual leader, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. An advocate of peace, diversity and pluralism, the Aga Khan is...

Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing a new approach to get critical updates regarding antibiotics and antifungal drugs to health care professionals as part of an overall effort to combat antimicrobial resistance. The agency...

The Government of Canada understands that if we want to build a country that is bold and innovative, we must rely on the breakthroughs of Canadian scientists and their counterparts around the world. It's their discoveries and inventions, along with...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement marking the birthday of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan: "Today, we celebrate the birthday of His Highness the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims ?...

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Wednesday, December 13, 2017:   Ottawa, Ontario 10 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend the National Caucus meeting. 12 p.m. The Prime Minister will attend the Centennial...

The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, will announce the first set of researchers recruited through the Canada 150 Research Chairs competition. The competition was designed to attract top international research talent, including...

Minister of Finance Bill Morneau will announce next steps to simplify the Government's plan to improve the treatment of income sprinkling for owners of Canadian-controlled private corporations, on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Department of Finance...

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Wednesday, December 13, 2017:   Ottawa, Ontario 10 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend the National Caucus meeting. 12 p.m. The Prime Minister will attend the Centennial...

The Minister of Indigenous Services, Jane Philpott, issued the following statement today: "Today marks ten years since the House of Commons passed a motion on Jordan's Principle and committed to ensuring First Nations children can access the...

The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) thanks the Administration for initiating talks with Qatar and the UAE to ensure a level playing field for the American worker. Qatar and the UAE continue to violate our Open Skies agreements with...

For the first time in nearly 30 years, federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) ministers responsible for human rights met to discuss key priorities of FPT governments in relation to Canada's international human rights obligations. The meeting...

Tonight at sundown, millions of Jewish people in Canada and around the world will mark the beginning of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. This joyous eight-day celebration commemorates the Jewish people's struggle for freedom from oppression...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today marking the first day of Hanukkah: "At sunset today, Jewish communities in Canada and around the world will welcome the beginning of Hanukkah ? one of the oldest traditions in...

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Jenny Gerbasi, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) today announced funding for 72 initiatives in communities across Canada through three funding...

In less than a month since Canada and the UK launched the Powering Past Coal Alliance, the partnership has doubled in size, showing impressive momentum for the move away from traditional coal-fired electricity. The new partners include Sweden and...

Environment and Climate Change Canada is monitoring for oiled birds off the coast of Fogo Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, in response to a report of a light oil sheen in the area. Should members of the public come across any oil sheen or oiled...

If you think Santa's list is long, you should check out the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority's (CATSA) What Can I Bring list. It's basically a naughty-or-nice list for airport security ? a searchable database saying what can and cannot pass...

Transforming how our society makes, moves and uses energy will help define Canada's future, while creating good, middle-class jobs and a sustainable environment for coming generations. Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim...

Acquiring the aircraft that Canada's military needs to help ensure the safety and security of Canadians, while ensuring economic benefits for Canada, is a top priority for the Government of Canada. The government is delivering on its promise to hold...

Gateway Rehab's independent correctional division Community Transitions Centers (CTC) announced that it would maintain its operations at Braddock and Erie, Pa., which were previously reported to be closing.  Following recent developments in the...

Canadians have said that they find the cost of cellphone services too high, and the Government of Canada is listening. The Government is focused on the three elements of telecoms service that matter most to middle-class families: quality, coverage...

NASA has established a new advisory group on behalf of the National Space Council that will represent the expertise, interests and perspectives of non-federal aerospace organizations to the National Space Council. The...

Today, Dr. Ivan Zinger, Correctional Investigator of Canada, is pleased to announce that Mr. Richard (Rick) Sauvé has been presented with the 2017 Ed McIsaac Human Rights in Corrections Award. "For more than three decades, Mr. Sauvé has dedicated...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved use of Nucala (mepolizumab) to treat adult patients with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), a rare autoimmune disease that causes vasculitis, an inflammation in the...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the Honourable Richard Wagner as the new Chief Justice of Canada. Justice Wagner was called to the Quebec Bar in 1980 and practiced law until being appointed to the Quebec Superior Court in 2004....

Students from nine school districts in Port Orchard, Washington, will speak with a NASA astronaut living, working and doing research aboard the International Space Station at 12:10 p.m. EST today. The 20-minute, Earth-to-space call will air live on...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today posted a warning letter to the marketers and distributors of Legal Lean Syrup, a drink, and Coco Loko, a "snortable" chocolate powder, for selling unapproved new drugs and misbranded drugs....

The Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Human Rights is being held in Gatineau, Quebec, from December 10-12, 2017.   MEDIA AVAILABILITY Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2017 Time: 1 p.m. (local time)...

Please be advised that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, will provide remarks at the Métis National Council's Special...

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, will appear before the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications, for its hearings on Bill C-49; the Transportation Modernization Act.   Date:     Tuesday, December 12, 2017...

The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, will announce the first set of researchers recruited through the Canada 150 Research Chairs competition. The competition was designed to attract top international research talent, including...

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Tuesday, December 12, 2017:   Ottawa, Ontario 8:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend the Cabinet meeting. Note for media: Ministers will be available to media in the...

Overwhelming bipartisan majorities oppose the plan that the Federal Communications Commission will consider this Thursday, December 14, to repeal the regulations requiring net neutrality. Respondents were given a short briefing and asked to...