Kirsty Duncan

Prime Minister creates committee on COVID-19

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020

While Canada has not experienced the impacts that other countries are experiencing right now, we must be prepared for all scenarios and closely follow best practices around the world.The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the creation of a new Cabinet committee on COVID-19.

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  • While Canada has not experienced the impacts that other countries are experiencing right now, we must be prepared for all scenarios and closely follow best practices around the world.The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the creation of a new Cabinet committee on COVID-19.
  • The Cabinet Committee on the federal response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will complement the work being done by the Incident Response Group.
  • It will meet regularly to ensure whole-of-government leadership, coordination, and preparedness for a response to the health and economic impacts of the virus.
  • The members of the Cabinet Committee are:
    The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, will also be a core participant of the meetings.

Canadian science is now stronger and more inclusive

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019

The Government also created the Deputy Minister Science Committee , convening an annual meeting of deputy ministers from 13 federal science-based departments and agencies.

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  • The Government also created the Deputy Minister Science Committee , convening an annual meeting of deputy ministers from 13 federal science-based departments and agencies.
  • Today, Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, addressed this year's retreatthe fourth annual and called on the deputy ministers to embrace the culture change they have helped build in science and research in Canada.
  • The Deputy Minister Science Committee was recently made an official deputy ministers' committee, with a focus on delivering a whole-of-government approach to science policy.
  • Beyond investments, we are bringing wholesale culture change to Canadian science and research while incorporating the Canadian values of equity, diversity and inclusion so that all Canadians benefit from federal science.

Minister Duncan Announces Support for Sport Organizations to Address Harassment, Abuse, Discrimination and Maltreatment in Sport

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019

The Government of Canada announces funding to National Sport Organizations (NSOs), National Multisport Service Organizations (MSOs), and Canadian Sport Centres and Institutes to provide mandatory training on harassment, abuse, discrimination and maltreatment.

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  • The Government of Canada announces funding to National Sport Organizations (NSOs), National Multisport Service Organizations (MSOs), and Canadian Sport Centres and Institutes to provide mandatory training on harassment, abuse, discrimination and maltreatment.
  • Today, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, announced $5 million in funding over three years to federally-funded sport organizations.
  • This will enable Canadian sport organizations to advance safe, accessible, ethical and equitable sport.
  • Today's announcement follows a series of steps taken by Minister Duncan in recent months to make sport safer and improve gender equity in sport.

Minister Duncan celebrates Science Literacy Week by talking science and space with high school students

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Tuesday, September 18, 2018

That was the message shared today by the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, at a Let's Talk Science event marking Science Literacy Week , a week-long celebration of science and space in Canada.

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  • That was the message shared today by the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, at a Let's Talk Science event marking Science Literacy Week , a week-long celebration of science and space in Canada.
  • Science Literacy Week is presented by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada in partnership with the Canadian Space Agency .
  • The Minister took part in hands-on science and space activities with students from Lisgar Collegiate Institute and Opeongo High School.
  • The students I met today during Science Literacy Week are curious and creative and have great potential to solve some of the world's greatest challenges.

Investing in research creates jobs for Canadians in the Niagara Region

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Thursday, August 16, 2018

That's why the Government of Canada included more funding for research than ever before in our country's history in Budget 2018.

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  • That's why the Government of Canada included more funding for research than ever before in our country's history in Budget 2018.
  • That was the message delivered today in Ontario's Niagara Region by the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport.
  • Minister Duncan spoke with members of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce , highlighting the government's commitment to strengthening science, innovation and Canada's bottom line.
  • The money comes back to Canadians in the form of higher wages, new jobs and sales.

Calling all citizen scientists - Science Minister participates in Google Hangout to encourage youth to get involved in the everyday science around them

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Friday, June 15, 2018

The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, carried that message to an audience of young students during her first citizen science Google Hangout today.

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  • The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, carried that message to an audience of young students during her first citizen science Google Hangout today.
  • Young Canadians who engage in citizen science today will become the highly skilled workersengineers, scientists, mathematicians, technology experts and entrepreneursof tomorrow.
  • "The Toronto Zoo is proud to participate in and encourage citizen science programs, such as FrogWatch, within the community.
  • The Government of Canada's Citizen Science Portal is a one-stop shop for science in the community.

Minister Duncan opens new inclusive and accessible playground in Ottawa

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Thursday, May 31, 2018

Today, to help achieve a more accessible Canada, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, visited a school in Ottawa to see first-hand how Government of Canada funding is changing lives by reducing accessibility barriers.

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  • Today, to help achieve a more accessible Canada, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, visited a school in Ottawa to see first-hand how Government of Canada funding is changing lives by reducing accessibility barriers.
  • Thomas D'Arcy McGee School received $50,000 through the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) to build an inclusive playground structure.
  • During her visit, Minister Duncan took the opportunity to invite businesses, community organizations and other eligible recipients to apply for funding for small projects through the 2018 EAF call for proposals.
  • "Creating a safe and inclusive environment where children of all abilities can play without worrying about barriers brings us one step closer to a more accessible Canada.

Minister Duncan launches National AccessAbility Week 2018

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Sunday, May 27, 2018

GATINEAU, QC, May 27, 2018 /CNW/ - The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, today issued the following statement:

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  • GATINEAU, QC, May 27, 2018 /CNW/ - The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, today issued the following statement:
    "I am proud to launch the second annual National AccessAbility Week, which is taking place from May 27 to June2, 2018.
  • The week provides a great opportunity to celebrate, highlight and promote inclusion and accessibility in communities and workplaces across the country.
  • I invite you to visit the National AccessAbility Week website for more information.
  • During National AccessAbility Week 2018, let's take time to highlight the valuable contributions that Canadians with visible and invisible disabilities make to our great country.