Category: Canada

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

Efforts will target Canadians who face barriers to electoral participation GATINEAU – Elections Canada will launch its pre-election Voter Information Campaign on June 25th. As an independent, non-partisan agent of Parliament, Elections Canada’s mandate includes making sure all eligible electors have the information they need to register and vote. The campaign will include several components including a website, messages delivered through... Read More

Ottawa – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Refugee Day: “Today, on World Refugee Day, we stand with people around the world who have been forced to flee their homes. We recognize their resiliency and courage, and come together as an international community to support refugees and displaced people. “This year marks a somber milestone. Recent UN... Read More

Homeless Veterans will wait even longer for overdue support Note: In the afternoon of June 13, the motion was re-introduced and unanimously passed. The Legion is pleased to see this commitment to creating a plan to end Veteran homelessness in Canada. OTTAWA, ON, 13 June, 2019 – The Royal Canadian Legion is left shocked and dismayed at the delay of... Read More

Ottawa – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will travel to Washington, D.C., on June 20, to meet with United States President Donald J. Trump: Canada and the United States share one of the largest and most comprehensive economic partnerships in the world. This partnership supports millions of good, middle class jobs on both sides of the border.... Read More

Ottawa – Gender equality plays a critical role in creating lasting solutions to the challenges we face around the world – from building economies that work for everyone to advancing peace and security. To build a more just, peaceful, and secure world, we must make sure women and girls can participate freely and fully in our societies. The Prime Minister, Justin... Read More