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October 26, 2024

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Foreign ministers’ statement on legislation against United Nations Relief and Works Agency

From: Global Affairs Canada Statement October 26, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada “We, the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Republic of Korea and the United Kingdom, express our grave concern over legislation currently under consideration by the Israeli Knesset, aimed at revoking the privileges and immunities of the United Nations […]

October 22, 2024

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Creating Stouffville’s Cultural Hub

Creating Stouffville’s Cultural Hub on Facebook Share Creating Stouffville’s Cultural Hub Stouffville is excited to announce the development of its new Cultural Hub in the heart of downtown, supported by a $188,000 grant from the My Main Street Community Activator program. This project will bring vibrant art installations, public events, and beautification efforts to Main Street […]

October 16, 2024

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Statement by ministers Joly and Hussen on recent events in Middle East

From: Global Affairs Canada Statement October 16, 2024 – Ottawa (Ontario) – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development today issued the following statement following recent events in the Middle East:  “Canada is deeply disturbed by the recent events in the Middle East. The […]

September 26, 2024

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Situation between Lebanon and Israel: joint statement

Joint statement by Australia, Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, the UK, USA, and Qatar. Joint statement: The situation between Lebanon and Israel since 8 October 2023 is intolerable and presents an unacceptable risk of a broader regional escalation. This is in nobody’s interest, neither of the people […]

September 16, 2024

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Government announces boldest mortgage reforms in decades to unlock homeownership for more Canadians

From: Department of Finance Canada News release September 16, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada Canadians work hard to be able to afford a home. However, the high cost of mortgage payments is a barrier to homeownership, especially for Millennials and Gen Z. To help more Canadians, particularly younger generations, buy a first […]

July 16, 2024

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Government of Canada expanding Markham District Energy’s affordable, low-carbon energy network

News release Breaking ground on the world’s largest wastewater-to-energy project July 16, 2024 – Markham, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, visited Markham District Energy—the city’s public energy utility and Canada’s fastest growing energy utility—to highlight how federal investments are expanding Markham’s affordable, low-carbon […]

June 6, 2024

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The Government of Canada introduces the Connected Care for Canadians Act 

From: Health Canada News release Improving patients’ safety and access to their health information June 6, 2024 | Ottawa, Ontario | Health Canada Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, introduced Bill C-72 the Connected Care for Canadians Act. This Act is about enabling Canadians to securely access their own health data, which will empower patient’s decision-making […]

April 16, 2024

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Budget 2024

From: Department of Finance Canada News release April 16, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, released Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation. It is a plan to build a Canada that works better for every generation, where younger generations can get ahead, […]

March 8, 2024

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Canada announces continued assistance for people in Gaza

From: Global Affairs Canada News release March 8, 2024 – Mississauga, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada Canada is deeply concerned by the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza that is worsening by the hour. Help must reach civilians as quickly as possible. Canada is working to overcome challenges related to humanitarian access and the delivery of life-saving […]

February 23, 2024

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The Government of Canada and Ontario Reach Agreement to Improve Health Services for Canadians

From: Health Canada News release February 23, 2023 | Ottawa, Ontario | Health Canada Canada’s universal, accessible and publicly funded healthcare is a point of pride for Canadians. However, health workers across Canada are under enormous strain to deliver the care that Canadian patients deserve. Immediate, collaborative, action is needed to deliver better health care for […]