Category: Canada

Ottawa – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Remembrance Day: “Today, we come together to honour the brave Canadians in uniform who have served our country throughout our history. They’ve built peace. They’ve defended democracy. And they’ve enabled countless people to live in freedom – at home and around the world. “Remembrance Day was first held in... Read More

GATINEAU – Electors will be able to vote on campus in the upcoming election:  Elections Canada is opening Vote on Campus offices on 119 university and college campuses across Canada. Electors can visit any of these offices to register and vote in the federal election between Saturday, October 5 and Wednesday, October 9. See the full list of campus voting locations.... Read More

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