Indigenous self-government in Canada

Building a safe sport system for Canada

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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To ensure greater independence, the Government of Canada will begin to transition the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner and the Abuse-Free Sport Program out of the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada.

Key Points: 
  • To ensure greater independence, the Government of Canada will begin to transition the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner and the Abuse-Free Sport Program out of the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada.
  • The Future of Sport in Canada Commission will review the sport system in Canada and make recommendations for improvements on safe sport and the Canadian sport system.
  • It will develop recommendations for the Government of Canada to improve safety in sport and the sport system in Canada.
  • Given that safe sport permeates every aspect of the Canadian sport ecosystem, the Commission will review the Canadian sport system and make recommendations on concrete and effective actions with respect to:
    improving safe sport in Canada, including trauma-informed approaches to support sport participants in the disclosure of and healing from maltreatment; and
    improving sport in Canada, including but not limited to policy, funding structures, governance, reporting, accountability, conflicts of interest, systems alignment, culture and legal considerations.

New Federal Call for Proposals for National Energy Systems Modelling

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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While navigating a rapidly evolving energy landscape, modelling existing and emerging energy technologies will help to manage uncertainty by mapping out and optimizing the potential pathways to achieve net zero.

Key Points: 
  • While navigating a rapidly evolving energy landscape, modelling existing and emerging energy technologies will help to manage uncertainty by mapping out and optimizing the potential pathways to achieve net zero.
  • Energy systems modelling is a valuable tool to inform and guide the development of national strategies to reduce emissions and fight climate change by analyzing the most cost-effective ways to achieve net zero.
  • Today, the Government of Canada launched a call for proposals for national energy systems modelling projects.
  • This call will provide support for energy modellers as they address these challenges and develop new insights on energy technologies and systems that can help Canada reach net zero.

The Government of Canada launches the renewed Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP) was launched as part of the Government of Canada's work on supporting diversity through inclusivity.

Key Points: 
  • The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP) was launched as part of the Government of Canada's work on supporting diversity through inclusivity.
  • The renewed program—a consolidation of the Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program and the Anti-Racism Action Program—aims to enhance efficiency and support more effectively communities and organizations throughout Canada.
  • The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program is replacing the Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program and the Anti-Racism Action Program.
  • The current Call for Proposals is for the Organizational Capacity Building component of the program.

At COP28, momentum increases for the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge

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Sunday, December 10, 2023
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Ahead of COP28, Canada welcomed Sweden and the European Union as new Partners of the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge.

Key Points: 
  • Ahead of COP28, Canada welcomed Sweden and the European Union as new Partners of the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge.
  • Launched by Canada at COP26, the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge calls for a partnership of carbon pricing Champions from around the world to expand the use of carbon pricing by strengthening existing systems and supporting emerging ones, with a collective goal of covering 60 percent of global emissions by 2030.
  • Partners of the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge are implementing, or scheduled to implement, carbon pricing, and are committed to the goal of increasing coverage of carbon pricing to 60 percent of global emissions by 2030.
  • The Secretariat is guided by the Chair of the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge Advisory Committee and is responsible for advancing all aspects of the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge, including facilitating technical exchanges and support for the expansion of carbon pricing in the Global South, coordination among stakeholders, fostering high-level dialogue among Partners, and supporting Friends of the Challenge with technical expertise on carbon pricing.

Applicants Wanted: The Fighting and Managing Wildfire in a Changing Climate Program - Training Fund

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Sunday, December 10, 2023
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On December 8th, 2023, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced the launch of the Fighting and Managing Wildfire in a Changing Climate Program — Training Fund (FMWCC) call for applications.

Key Points: 
  • On December 8th, 2023, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced the launch of the Fighting and Managing Wildfire in a Changing Climate Program — Training Fund (FMWCC) call for applications.
  • A two-year pilot phase, starting in 2022–23, has informed the design of this 2023 Wildfire Training Fund Call for Applications to support projects through the end of the program in 2027.
  • The Call prioritizes Indigenous applicants and projects that demonstrate the benefit to Indigenous communities, which face disproportionate climate impacts relating to wildfires.
  • The FMWCC program — Training Fund was launched in 2022 as a two-year pilot phase to inform the full launch of a responsive, inclusive and holistic Wildfire Training Fund.

First Progress Report on the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan shows Canada bending the curve on greenhouse gas emissions

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Today, the Government of Canada published the first Progress Report on the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan (2030 ERP) .

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Government of Canada published the first Progress Report on the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan (2030 ERP) .
  • In March 2022, Canada released the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan: Canada's Next Steps for Clean Air and a Strong Economy, the most comprehensive emissions reduction plan in Canada's history.
  • The 2023 Progress Report provides an update on progress toward the 2030 target, based on Canada's most recent inventory of historical emissions and recently updated emissions projections.
  • The 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan is an evergreen plan that will evolve as Canada moves toward its 2030 and 2050 targets.

Co-Creating the Right to Adequate Housing in Canada

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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The National Housing Council Releases New Report: Co-Creating the Right to Adequate Housing in Canada

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  • The National Housing Council Releases New Report: Co-Creating the Right to Adequate Housing in Canada
    The report was submitted to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and underscores that a healthier and more inclusive housing system in Canada starts with delivering programs, policies and legislation centered on the right to adequate housing and the needs of people in Canada.
  • The report focuses on advancing the progressive realization of the right to adequate housing - a fundamental human right recognized by the United Nations and the Government of Canada.
  • Establish clear federal accountability and governance structures to oversee and prioritize the progressive realization of the right to adequate housing in Canada.
  • To read the full report, Co-Creating the Right to Adequate Housing in Canada, and learn more about the National Housing Council, visit https://nhc-cnl.ca/publications/post/co-creating-the-right-to-adequate-h... .

Government of Canada Invests in New Tool for Educators to Prevent Gender-Based Violence

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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The training will help educators across Canada to develop their awareness, knowledge, confidence, and capacity to recognize, prevent, and respond to gender-based violence.

Key Points: 
  • The training will help educators across Canada to develop their awareness, knowledge, confidence, and capacity to recognize, prevent, and respond to gender-based violence.
  • "We are working across government to support the safety and mental health of everyone living in Canada, especially children and youth.
  • By supporting Queen's University as they develop gender-based violence prevention training models, we can ensure educators across Canada have the training and tools necessary to help prevent and address violence in schools.
  • Through the federal Gender-Based Violence Strategy , the Government of Canada has invested over $800 million, with $44 million per year ongoing.

One year since COP15: Protecting nature and strengthening communities in partnership with Indigenous Peoples

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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"Protecting nature and walking forward on the shared path of reconciliation can and must go together.

Key Points: 
  • "Protecting nature and walking forward on the shared path of reconciliation can and must go together.
  • "Our Nations have proven that Indigenous-led conservation, backed by durable finance, delivers real returns for nature, for the economy, and for communities.
  • These Indigenous-led PFP projects bring together Indigenous organizations, governments, and the philanthropic community to identify shared goals for protecting nature and ultimately halting biodiversity loss while advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
  • The Government of Canada has made historic investments in Indigenous-led conservation initiatives, including through initiatives like the Indigenous Guardians program .

COP28: Canada Daily Highlights - December 6, 2023

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Achieving the Pledge targets would cut emissions by approximately 78 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions between 2022 and 2050.

Key Points: 
  • Achieving the Pledge targets would cut emissions by approximately 78 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions between 2022 and 2050.
  • At the International Emissions Trading Association Pavilion, Ambassador Catherine Stewart spoke about the value and opportunities of carbon pricing to tackle climate change and drive decarbonization.
  • They will play a key role in providing resilient and sustainable infrastructure and safely housing communities around our planet.
  • This is the decade to deliver, and we are delighted to work with the Cement Breakthrough Initiative and the Government of Canada to accelerate the transition."