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Government of Canada seeks applicants for National Seniors Council

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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Today, the Government of Canada launched an appointment process to fill current and upcoming vacancies on the National Seniors Council.

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  • Today, the Government of Canada launched an appointment process to fill current and upcoming vacancies on the National Seniors Council.
  • The National Seniors Council was established in 2007 to advise the Minister of Seniors and the Minister of Health.
  • The Government is seeking a wide diversity of applicants from across the country to ensure that the National Seniors Council represents the diversity of seniors in Canada and brings together members with varying and complementary experience and expertise.
  • We welcome applications from people across the country with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and expertise, to be considered for the National Seniors Council."

Government of Canada launches call for proposals for community projects to support seniors

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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The Government of Canada remains committed to supporting local organizations that empower seniors, promote engagement within their communities and contribute to their health and well-being.

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  • The Government of Canada remains committed to supporting local organizations that empower seniors, promote engagement within their communities and contribute to their health and well-being.
  • Projects need to reflect national priorities:
    celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion; and
    The call for proposals is open until September 14, 2023.
  • "The New Horizons for Seniors Program is an opportunity to support and serve our seniors while building a strong sense of belonging and community.
  • This fall, a call for concepts for pan-Canadian projects under the New Horizons for Seniors Program will be launched.

Minister O'Regan ratifies C190, the first-ever global treaty on ending violence and harassment in the world of work

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan Jr. ratified International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 190, the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (C190) in Geneva, Switzerland.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan Jr. ratified International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 190, the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (C190) in Geneva, Switzerland.
  • C190 is the first-ever global treaty on ending violence and harassment in the workplace.
  • The treaty provides a clear framework to prohibit, prevent and address workplace violence and harassment.
  • Together, we can build a world of work free of violence and harassment, in all its forms."

Government of Canada announces projects in Cambridge to support seniors

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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As Canada emerges from the pandemic, the Government of Canada will continue to support community organizations that make a difference and create opportunities for seniors to stay active and involved in their communities.

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  • As Canada emerges from the pandemic, the Government of Canada will continue to support community organizations that make a difference and create opportunities for seniors to stay active and involved in their communities.
  • Today, Canada's Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, and Brian May, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, announced an investment of $73,795 to fund four community-based projects to support seniors in Cambridge, Ontario.
  • Amid global uncertainty, the Government of Canada introduced targeted measures in the Fall Economic Statement to help Canadians who need it the most, including seniors.
  • We are honoured to have the support of the Government of Canada through the 2021–22 New Horizons for Seniors Program in making this initiative a reality.

Forests Ontario to plant more than 7 million trees over three years as part of Canada's 2 Billion Trees Commitment

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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"We don't just plant trees, we grow forests, and it is exciting to be contributing to the 2 Billion Trees program as partners with the federal government.

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  • "We don't just plant trees, we grow forests, and it is exciting to be contributing to the 2 Billion Trees program as partners with the federal government.
  • The 2 Billion Trees program will benefit communities across our country for generations to come."
  • "Today's announcement in Ontario represents a major step towards our goal of planting two billion trees to deliver cleaner air, enhanced biodiversity, and climate action across Canada.
  • Forests Ontario is the province's leading charity dedicated to the creation, preservation, and maintenance of forest and grassland habitats.

On International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Minister of Labour visits Trucking HR Canada for an update on their Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund project

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Friday, November 25, 2022
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These resources were developed as part of a Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund project, which received close to $2.7 million in funding.

Key Points: 
  • These resources were developed as part of a Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund project, which received close to $2.7 million in funding.
  • I want to thank Trucking HR Canada for taking concrete steps to end harassment and gender-based violence within the industry.
  • The Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund aims to guide culture change around harassment and violence in federally regulated workplaces.
  • Through the Workplace Opportunities: Removing Barriers to Equity program, Trucking HR Canada received funding to launch two projects, both entitled Trucking Workplace Opportunities.

Davie Delivers Icebreaker Vincent Massey to Canadian Coast Guard

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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LVIS, Qubec, Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Davie Shipbuilding announced today that CCGS Vincent Massey, a medium icebreaker (MIB), was delivered to the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG).

Key Points: 
  • LVIS, Qubec, Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Davie Shipbuilding announced today that CCGS Vincent Massey, a medium icebreaker (MIB), was delivered to the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG).
  • The CCGS Vincent Massey will join its two sister vessels, CCGS Captain Molly Kool and CCGS Jean Goodwill which are already providing vital icebreaking services in Canada.
  • The delivery of the CCGS Vincent Massey occurs in time and to the budget negotiated with the Canadian Coast Guard.
  • As Davie is set to enter the National Shipbuilding Strategy, the delivery of the CCGS Vincent Massey is yet another strong demonstration of Davies ability to deliver the ships needed by the Government of Canada while providing value to Canadian taxpayers.

The week ahead at YVR and July performance

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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To put this in perspective, YVR welcomed an average of 29,139 passengers daily this time last year (2021) and 81,270 pre-pandemic (2019).

Key Points: 
  • To put this in perspective, YVR welcomed an average of 29,139 passengers daily this time last year (2021) and 81,270 pre-pandemic (2019).
  • Looking back on the full month of July, 2,060,126 passengers travelled through YVR; 1,018,469 of which were departing and 1,041,657 arriving.
  • YVR's full data set for the week ahead and month of July is outlined in The week ahead at YVR section below.
  • Please arrive at the airport earlytwo hours ahead of scheduled domestic flights and three hours ahead for U.S. and international flights.

Increase in the Old Age Security pension for seniors aged 75 and older begins next week

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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Today, the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Seniors, and the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant, announced that the Old Age Security (OAS) pension has permanently increased by 10% for seniors aged 75 and over.

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  • Today, the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Seniors, and the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant, announced that the Old Age Security (OAS) pension has permanently increased by 10% for seniors aged 75 and over.
  • This will be the first permanent increase to the OAS pension since 1973, other than adjustments due to inflation.
  • "The permanent increase to the OAS pension will help provide older seniors with greater financial security now and in the future.
  • In 2020, among OAS pensioners aged 75 and over, 57% were women, compared to 52% among those aged 65 to 74.

Workplace sexual harassment in Northwest Territories a priority for the Government of Canada

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, accompanied by Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, announced the Government of Canada's support to the Status of Women Council of the Northwest Territories for their project Public Education & Information on Workplace Sexual Harassment.

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  • Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, accompanied by Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, announced the Government of Canada's support to the Status of Women Council of the Northwest Territories for their project Public Education & Information on Workplace Sexual Harassment.
  • The "Public Education & Information on Workplace Sexual Harassment" project will address workplace sexual harassment across Northwest Territories by increasing awareness through education and information resources.
  • I am pleased to support the Public Education & Information on Workplace Sexual Harassment project, which will provide public awareness and training about workplace sexual harassment across the Northwest Territories.
  • "This funding will help support the great work the Status of Women Council of the Northwest Territories is doing regarding workplace sexual harassment.