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World eyes trade tension as Trudeau arrives at high drama G20 summit – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Nov 29, 2018 BUENOS AIRES, Argentina _ Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives in Buenos Aires this morning for a high-stakes G20 summit set to begin on Friday and draw global attention over trade tensions between China and the United States. The Canadian government is also looking to sign the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement on […]
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Read MoreStatement by the Prime Minister on the Sustainable Blue Economy Conference
November 28, 2018 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to congratulate Kenya on a successful Sustainable Blue Economy Conference: “This week, Canada, led by the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Jonathan Wilkinson, is proud to have co-hosted the first-ever Sustainable Blue Economy Conference with Kenya and Japan. […]
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Read MoreLoss of office means northern kids lose their voice: Ontario’s child advocate – Daily Miner and News
November 28, 2018 The past week and a half has been “incredibly difficult” for Irwin Elman. And it’s unlikely to get any better — Elman is Ontario’s child advocate, and on Nov. 16 in legislation tabled in the province’s fall fiscal update, his office got the axe. The legislation led to widespread condemnation from child’s […]
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Read MoreFederal action to enhance economic competitiveness and improve trade between provinces and territories
Toronto, Ontario (November 28, 2018) – Enhancing trade across Canada helps businesses to grow and compete in new markets, which means more jobs for Canadians and greater choices for consumers across the country. Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade, and the Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury […]
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Read MoreCanadian MPs among global lawmakers grilling Facebook executive in UK Parliament – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Nov 27, 2018 LONDON _ Canadian MPs joined lawmakers from nine countries Tuesday who accused Facebook, during a rare international hearing, of undermining democratic institutions. The lawmakers were also critical of Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg for failing to show up to answer questions in Britain’s parliament about disinformation and “fake news” […]
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Read MoreAnniversary of the apology to LGBTQ2 Canadians
Ottawa, November 28, 2018 – The special advisor to the Prime Minister on LGBTQ2 issues, Randy Boissonnault, today issued the following statement on the anniversary of the Prime Minister’s apology to LGBTQ2 Canadians. “It has been one year since the Prime Minister delivered his historic apology to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and two-spirit people in […]
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Read MoreMost diverse council in the history of the city’ sworn in – ThePeterboroughExaminer.com
Peterborough Mayor Diane Therrien praised the other 10 members of the new city council at their swearing-in on Monday evening, saying they represent the “best of the city.” “This new council is simply outstanding. It is the most diverse council in the history of the city of Peterborough in many ways,” Therrien said in her […]
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Read MoreOttawa blowing deadlines on First Nations historical claims, says report – CBC
Estimates place Ottawa’s liabilities related to historical claims to be in the billions of dollars Nov 26, 2018 Ottawa is consistently missing its legislated deadline for responding to historical claims filed by First Nations, according to a recently released report. The report, compiled by the B.C. Specific Claims Working Group, says Ottawa had blown its […]
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Read MoreOntario Pledges Commitment to Improve Care in the Child Protection System
November 26, 2018 TORONTO – Ontario’s Government for the People is committed to improving outcomes in Ontario’s child protection system through the creation of three new roundtables dedicated to sharing ideas for improvement. Overseen by three Chairs appointed by and reporting directly to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, the three new roundtables […]
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Read MoreHousing watchdog at risk as Liberals worry about too much bureaucracy – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Nov 26, 2018 By Jordan Press THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA _ Worried that they’d create too much new bureaucracy by hiring a new watchdog and setting up an adjudication system to enforce a right to housing they’ve promised, the federal Liberals appear ready to back off both. The Liberals’ decade-long housing strategy, released […]
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