At a news conference in Winnipeg, Tim Hodgson, the federal minister of energy and natural resources, makes an announcement related to energy affordability. Also speaking are Julie Dabrusin, the federal minister of environment and climate change, and Mike Moyes, her Manitoba counterpart.
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Edmonton – For many years, New Democrats have called for legislation to amend the military justice system and address sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. These were crucial recommendations from Justice Louise Arbour’s Independent External Comprehensive Review. Without making necessary changes, victims of sexual assault in the military will continue to face a confusing…
Provincial and territorial ministers responsible for mental health and addiction hold a news conference at the conclusion of their meeting in Banff, Alta. Speaking with reporters are Alberta Health Minister Rick Wilson, who chaired the meeting, and counterparts from across the country. source
Le bois d’œuvre canadien est de nouveau visé par de nouveaux tarifs américains. On parle cette fois de droits additionnels de 10 % sur les importations de bois d’œuvre canadien, ainsi que de 25 % sur les armoires de cuisine, les meubles-lavabos et d’autres produits rembourrés en bois. Une nouvelle mal accueillie par Martin Bouchard,…
Ottawa, ON – Today, Jeff Kibble, Conservative Member of Parliament for Cowichan—Malahat—Langford, introduced his Private Member’s Bill C-235, to extend parole ineligibility for individuals convicted of abduction, sexual assault and murder. Bill C-235 aims to amend the Criminal Code to empower judges, following jury input, to extend the parole ineligibility period for a person convicted…
Ottawa, ON – Dan Albas, Conservative Shadow Minister for Transport, released the following statement on the Liberals’ “Made in Canada” Ferries Summit: “Canadian steelworkers and shipbuilders don’t need a summit to tell them that ferries should be built here. Unions already told the government that they ‘have the experience, skills and capacity to build ferries…
Tim Hodgson, the minister of energy and natural resources, announces federal funding for carbon management technologies in British Columbia. source