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Ontario Helping Communities Build More Homes, Attract More Jobs
Province Updates Land Use Planning Rules February 28, 2020 QUINTE WEST — Ontario is reducing red tape to help communities across the province build more homes for families and create a more competitive business environment. We are taking these steps to help fix the affordable housing crisis left by the previous government. Today, Steve Clark, […]
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Ontario Investing in Indigenous Economic Development Across the Province
Funding will support businesses, job creation and skills training Ontario’s government is supporting Indigenous communities by investing in Indigenous entrepreneurs, businesses, communities and organizations. Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, announced the first recipients of this year’s Indigenous Economic Development Fund (IEDF), which will provide up to $8.2 million in funding in 2019-20. The […]
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Yellowhead Special Report: Canada’s Emerging Indigenous Rights Framework: A Critical Analysis
An Overview Justin Trudeau ran on an election platform of changing the relationship between the Crown and Indigenous peoples in Canada. Trudeau promised a new nation-to-nation relationship based on the recognition of Indigenous rights, respect, cooperation, and partnership. Over halfway into his mandate as Prime Minister, some clarity is emerging on the scope of that […]
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Statement by the Prime Minister on the results of the provincial election in Manitoba
September 10, 2019 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the results of the provincial election in Manitoba: “Manitobans have chosen to re-elect a majority government led by the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba. “On behalf of the Government of Canada, I offer my sincere congratulations to Brian Pallister […]
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First Nations Children Most Impoverished in Canada: Report
First Nations Children Most Impoverished in Canada: Report (Ottawa, ON) – While premiers and territorial leaders meet in Saskatchewan today to discuss the well-being of Indigenous children, youth and families, a new report released today co-authored by the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) says First Nations children experience the highest levels of poverty in Canada. […]
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Assembly of First Nations National Chief to Meet with Premiers and Territorial Leaders on Implementation of New Legislation Supporting First Nations Children and Families
Assembly of First Nations National Chief to Meet with Premiers and Territorial Leaders on Implementation of New Legislation Supporting First Nations Children and Families (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde will attend a meeting tomorrow with Premiers, territorial leaders and Indigenous representatives in Big River First Nation, Saskatchewan. This […]
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Media advisory: Last opportunity for media accreditation for 75th anniversary of D-Day and Battle of Normandy commemorations in Normandy, France
From: Veterans Affairs Canada Ottawa – An official Government of Canada delegation will participate in events in Normandy, France from June 3-8, 2019, to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. The delegation will include D-Day and Normandy Campaign Veterans, representatives from Veterans and Indigenous organizations, parliamentarians and youth. A contingent […]
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INAN Report 17: The Challenges of Delivering Continuing Care in First Nations Communities
THE CHALLENGES OF DELIVERING CONTINUING CARE IN FIRST NATION COMMUNITIES Report of the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs Honorable MaryAnn Mihychuk, Chair Indigenous health outcomes tend to be poorer than the Canadian average. The underlying factors are complex and include historical and intergenerational trauma attributed to colonialism and discriminatory policies, as well as social determinants of […]
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CFIA – Responding to Today, Building for the Future Progress Report 2018: Looking Back, Looking Forward
A message from the President and Executive Vice President In 2017, we launched the “Responding to Today, Building for the Future” (RTBF) framework that set out our strategic priorities for the next few years. At that time, we promised to keep our staff, as well as our partners, engaged and informed of the changes and […]
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2018 Excellence in Governance Awards Shortlisted Announcement
August 21, 2018 Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) announced the shortlist for the 2018 Excellence in Governance Awards/Prix d’excellence en gouvernance (EGAs) at its 20th annual conference in Victoria, British Columbia. The winners will be announced at the EG Awards gala dinner on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at the Carlu in Toronto. Lynn Beauregard, President, […]
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