Category: Canada

GATINEAU –  The 43rd federal general election is currently underway. Electors have many options to vote, including at their assigned polling station on election day (Monday, October 21) or during advance polling days (Friday, October 11 to Monday, October 14). They can also vote at any Elections Canada office across Canada or by mail (deadlines apply). Find out more here. Elections Canada offices... Read More

Ottawa – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service: Simon Kennedy, currently Deputy Minister of Health, becomes Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, effective September 3, 2019. Stephen Lucas, currently Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change, becomes Deputy Minister of Health, effective September 3, 2019. Christine Hogan,... Read More

GATINEAU — The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Stéphane Perrault, announced Wednesday, that registered parties’ second quarter financial returns for 2019 are now available on Elections Canada’s website. A registered political party must submit a quarterly financial return if its candidates for the most recent general election received: at least 2 percent of the total valid votes cast in all... Read More

Ottawa – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Canadian Multiculturalism Day: “Today, on Canadian Multiculturalism Day, we celebrate the values which set Canada apart and make our country one of the best places in the world to live. “Respect, openness, courage, and compassion – these values have stitched together the Canadian tapestry for generations and generations. Today, the... Read More

Ottawa – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Geoffrey B. Morawetz, a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, as Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, effective July 1, 2019. He replaces the Honourable Heather J. Smith, who will retire on June 30, 2019, after more than 36 years... Read More

Ottawa – The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of his breach of statutory release. Kirk NICHOL is described as a Caucasian male, 61 years of age, 6’2″ (191 cm), 200 lbs (91 kgs) with brown hair (balding) and hazel eyes. He has... Read More

Ottawa – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Government of Canada has approved the Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) and that every dollar the federal government earns from this project will be invested in Canada’s clean energy transition. The environment and the economy go hand-in-hand. When we create prosperity today, we can invest in the clean jobs, technologies, and... Read More