Information and Communications Archive
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Ministerial Statement Vision Health Month May 2016
Posted on 16.05.2017 | No CommentsVision Health Month May 2016 -
A cooperative and innovative hackathon event to address homelessness issues in Ottawa
Posted on 18.11.2016 | No CommentsThe Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, joined developers, designers, communications specialists, subject matter experts, and general enthusiasts, today to launch the first Government of Canada hackathon ... -
The Government of Canada Invests in Laurier House National Historic Site
Posted on 17.11.2016 | No CommentsThe Government of Canada is investing more than $500,000 in Laurier House National Historic Site. At an event today celebrating the legacy of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Andrew Leslie, Member of Parliament for Orleans and Chief Government Whip, made the annou... -
The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will host the National Youth Forum on accessibility
Posted on 31.10.2016 | No CommentsThe Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will host the National Youth Forum on accessibility. This event, an important part of the Government's national consultation process, will inform the development of the p... -
Address by Minister Duclos – Opening Plenary – Habitat III Global Summit
Posted on 24.10.2016 | No CommentsMadame President of the Conference, heads of delegations and delegates, distinguished guests On behalf of Canada, thank you for the opportunity to participate at the Habitat III Summit. -
On World Food Day, Minister Bennett to deliver keynote address at Resetting the Table, Food Secure Canada’s 9th Assembly
Posted on 14.10.2016 | No CommentsPlease be advised that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, will deliver a keynote address on Indigenous and Northern food at the occasion of the Food Secure Canada's 9th Assembly, Resetting the Table. -
Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers work together to prepare Canadians for the jobs of today and tomorrow
Posted on 14.10.2016 | No CommentsCanada's Labour Market Ministers met today to discuss strategic priorities and enable progress on shared interests such as: renewed collaboration on labour market transfer agreements, improving labour market information, strengthening apprenticeship, l... -
Statement by the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development on National Seniors Day
Posted on 01.10.2016 | No CommentsToday, October 1, is National Seniors Day. It is an excellent opportunity for us to pay tribute to Canada's seniors for the many contributions they have made and continue to make in strengthening our families, our workplaces, our communities, our count... -
Canadians have their say on an Accessible Canada in Whitehorse, Iqaluit and Yellowknife
Posted on 27.09.2016 | No CommentsThis past week, the Government of Canada held public sessions in Whitehorse, Iqaluit and Yellowknife as part of the consultation process to inform planned accessibility legislation. The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Di... -
Seniors in Weymouth will benefit from much-needed renovations in support of projects and events in their community
Posted on 24.09.2016 | No CommentsSeniors in Weymouth have received financial support to conduct facility renovations in support of their projects and events, today announced Colin Fraser, Member of Parliament for West Nova, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Fam... -
Technical briefing on Phoenix pay system
Posted on 21.09.2016 | No CommentsMembers of the media are invited to an update on the steps taken to address issues with the Phoenix pay system. -
Federal, Provincial, Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors continue to collaborate to support the well-being of Canadian seniors
Posted on 13.09.2016 | No CommentsFederal, Provincial and Territorial (F/P/T) Ministers Responsible for Seniors met today in Vancouver to discuss key issues related to seniors that matter to all Canadians such as caregiver readiness and social inclusion. The meeting was co-chaired by t...
