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Minister St-Onge announces the appointment of Stéphanie Paquette as Regional Commissioner for Quebec at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the appointment of Stéphanie Paquette as Regional Commissioner for Quebec at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for a five-year term, effective November 23, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the appointment of Stéphanie Paquette as Regional Commissioner for Quebec at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for a five-year term, effective November 23, 2023.
  • This appointment is the result of the Government of Canada's open, transparent and merit-based selection process for Governor in Council appointments.
  • Stéphanie Paquette's appointment as the CRTC's Quebec Regional Commissioner will ensure the Commission has all the different expertise and perspectives it needs at the table.
  • As they become available, all appointment opportunities within the 16 organizations in the Canadian Heritage Portfolio are posted on the Governor in Council appointments website.

Terms of Reference for Mass Casualty Commission's Progress Monitoring Committee Released

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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Today, the federal Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Nova Scotia Attorney General and Minister of Justice, the Honourable Brad Johns, and Linda Lee Oland, Founding Chair of the Progress Monitoring Committee (PMC) released the Committee's Terms of Reference .

Key Points: 
  • Today, the federal Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Nova Scotia Attorney General and Minister of Justice, the Honourable Brad Johns, and Linda Lee Oland, Founding Chair of the Progress Monitoring Committee (PMC) released the Committee's Terms of Reference .
  • "The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia are continuing to make progress on the commitment to address the recommendations outlined in the final report of the Mass Casualty Commission.
  • - The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs
    "This is an important milestone as we continue our work to implement the Mass Casualty Commission's recommendations.
  • Most significantly, these proposed amendments align with recommendations put forward by the Mass Casualty Commission.

Founding Chair of the Mass Casualty Commission's Progress Monitoring Committee appointed

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Today, the federal Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, and Nova Scotia Attorney General and Minister of Justice, the Honourable Brad Johns, announced the appointment of Linda Lee Oland as Founding Chair of the Progress Monitoring Committee (PMC).

Key Points: 
  • Today, the federal Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, and Nova Scotia Attorney General and Minister of Justice, the Honourable Brad Johns, announced the appointment of Linda Lee Oland as Founding Chair of the Progress Monitoring Committee (PMC).
  • Recognizing the devastating impact the mass casualty event has had on families and communities, the Founding Chair will ensure the work of the PMC are guided by trauma informed and victim centric principles.
  • In appointing Justice Oland, we continue to act upon the recommendations put forward by the Mass Casualty Commission.
  • The Mass Casualty Commission was officially established after the Government of Canada and province of Nova Scotia each issued an Order in Council on October 21, 2020.

Government announces strengthened measures to prevent gun violence and ban new assault-style firearms

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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These new proposed measures will help keep assault-style firearms out of our communities, while respecting hunters and other law-abiding gun owners.

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  • These new proposed measures will help keep assault-style firearms out of our communities, while respecting hunters and other law-abiding gun owners.
  • The proposed legislative measures would:
    Establish a new technical definition which contains the characteristics of an assault-style firearms, illegal in Canada.
  • "This government has done more than any in Canadian history to toughen our laws and protect communities from gun violence.
  • Today's suite of measures will improve Bill C-21 and bolster Canada's ban on assault-style firearms, while respecting hunters and law-abiding gun owners.

Statement - Government of Canada seeks to modernize the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and enshrine a right to a healthy environment for all Canadians: Statement from the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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"That's why, last February, the Government of Canada proposed to modernize CEPA when it introduced Bill S-5 in Parliament.

Key Points: 
  • "That's why, last February, the Government of Canada proposed to modernize CEPA when it introduced Bill S-5 in Parliament.
  • It also proposes, for the first time in a federal statute in Canada, to recognize that every individual in Canada has a right to a healthy environment as provided under CEPA.
  • "The Bill would also require decision makers to take the right to a healthy environment into account when decisions are made under CEPA.
  • "We're working collaboratively with Parliamentarians and Canadians across the country to better protect human health and the environment and ensure that all Canadians are protected through CEPA.

Minister Rodriguez announces the appointment of Bram Abramson as Regional Commissioner for Ontario at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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GATINEAU, QC, Jan. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Today the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the appointment of Bram Abramson as Regional Commissioner for Ontario at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for a five-year term, effective February 15.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, Jan. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Today the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the appointment of Bram Abramson as Regional Commissioner for Ontario at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for a five-year term, effective February 15.
  • This appointment is the result of the Government of Canada's open, transparent, and merit-based selection process for Governor in Council appointments.
  • Mr. Abramson has over 20 years of experience in the regulated communications and technology sectors, advising on a wide range of matters.
  • "Bram Abramson's extensive experience in law and telecommunications will be a great asset in his role as CRTC Ontario Regional Commissioner.

Joint Statement by Minister Lametti and Minister Ien on legislation to criminalize conversion therapy receiving Royal Assent

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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Bill C-4, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (conversion therapy) received Royal Assent on December 8, 2021, and will come into force on January 7, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Bill C-4, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (conversion therapy) received Royal Assent on December 8, 2021, and will come into force on January 7, 2022.
  • "The consensus demonstrated by Parliamentarians in Canada is a part of an emerging global consensus surrounding the real and life-long harms for conversion therapy victims and survivors.
  • In fact, with these changes to the Criminal Code, Canada's criminal laws on conversion therapy are among the most comprehensive in the world.
  • Ontario, Nova Scotia, PEI, Yukon and Qubec have enacted legislation addressing different aspects of conversion therapy in their jurisdiction.

Government of Canada announces Expert Panel on Medical Assistance in Dying and Mental Illness

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Friday, August 13, 2021
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The Expert Panel will present recommendations to the Minister of Health and Minister of Justice by March 2022 on protocols, guidance and safeguards for MAID by persons who have a mental illness.

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  • The Expert Panel will present recommendations to the Minister of Health and Minister of Justice by March 2022 on protocols, guidance and safeguards for MAID by persons who have a mental illness.
  • The 12 members of the Expert Panel on MAID and Mental Illness reflect a range of disciplines and perspectives, including clinical psychiatry, MAID assessment and provision, law, ethics, health professional training and regulation, mental health care services, in addition to people who have lived experience with mental illness.
  • "Protecting the vulnerable, including those suffering from mental illness or in crisis, is a priority for the Government of Canada.
  • I look forward to following the work of the Expert Panel on MAID and Mental Illness and to reading the Panel's conclusions.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the death of MP Mark Warawa

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Thursday, June 20, 2019
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OTTAWA, June 20, 2019 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Mark Warawa, Member of Parliament for LangleyAldergrove:

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  • OTTAWA, June 20, 2019 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Mark Warawa, Member of Parliament for LangleyAldergrove:
    "Today, I join all Parliamentarians and Canadians to mourn the passing of MarkWarawa, Member of Parliament for the British Columbia riding of LangleyAldergrove, after a brave battle with cancer.
  • "A long-time resident of Langley, B.C., Mark served his constituents proudly since 2004, building on his work as a city councilor and businessman.
  • He was a man of deep faith and principle who lived his life in service to others.
  • "Mark was a strong voice for people in his community, and worked tirelessly on behalf of all Canadians.