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National Association of Friendship Centres hosts its second annual Urban Indigenous Summit
OTTAWA, Nov. 27, 2023 — The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is proud to host its second annual Urban Indigenous Summit with this year’s theme of: Action for the Next Generation in Ottawa, Ontario. Over the next 3 days, NAFC member Friendship Centres, urban Indigenous organizations, funding partners, and project partners from every region […]
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Statement by the Prime Minister on the formation of a new government in New Zealand
November 26, 2023 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the formation of a new government in New Zealand: “On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Christopher Luxon on his appointment as Prime Minister and on the formation of a new government in New Zealand. “I look forward to […]
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Federal Cabinet ministers issue statement to urge collective action to end gender-based violence in Canada
From: Women and Gender Equality Canada The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, supported by federal cabinet ministers* issued the following statement today to urge collective, whole-of-society action to end gender-based violence and to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the beginning of the […]
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Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: “Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we reflect on our shared responsibility to stop gender-based violence and renew our commitment to supporting survivors, their families, and the tireless advocacy […]
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Trudeau set to leave a mixed legacy – The Spec
November 24, 2023 Climate change, the economy, Ottawa’s relationship with First Nations and the western provinces all hang over his record, Craig Wallace writes. Within the next two years, a federal election will be held. Current polls indicate, if an election were held today, Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party of Canada would win a […]
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FIRST READING: Federal commission declares Christmas holiday is ‘religious intolerance’ – National Post
Nov 24, 2023 The Canadian Human Rights Commission, which wields broad quasi-judicial powers, argued that a day off on Christmas is ‘discriminatory’ The Canadian Human Rights Commission — an agency with broad judicial powers that is fully funded by the federal government — has declared that the celebration of Christmas is evidence of Canada’s “colonialist” religious […]
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Sarnia UNDRIP summit waiting another year – The Sarnia Observer
Nov 23, 2023 The latest plans were to host a summit, also referred to by the group as a “community conversation,” this fall. A long-pending summit looking at how Sarnia can implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples might happen next year, a city councillor says. But turnover in the city […]
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Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) does not encourage the distribution of cannabis during public events
Nov 23, 2023 An issue arose during the annual Santa Claus Parade, where one cannabis business distributed their products to paradegoers. Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council (SNGREC), nor the organizers knew this was going on until community members had informed them. SNGREC does not encourage the distribution of cannabis products during any […]
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These are the 5 headlines you should read this morning – CTV News
Nov. 24, 2023 A four-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas begins, the federal government confirms there’s no evidence of terrorism in the Rainbow Bridge vehicle blast, and Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole. Here’s what you need to know to start your day. 1. Israel-Hamas war: A four-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began Friday, […]
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Vicky Eatrides to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage
From: Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Ottawa, Ontario November 23, 2023 Vicky Eatrides, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Introduction Good morning and thank you for inviting us to appear before your Committee. Before I begin my remarks, I would like to acknowledge that we are gathered on the traditional […]
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