Indigenous self-government in Canada

Indigenous and northern climate leaders make international impact at Adaptation Futures Conference

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Today, more than 100 Indigenous and northern climate leaders from across Canada joined the international climate change adaptation community in Montreal for the 7th edition of the Adaptation Futures Conference.

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  • Today, more than 100 Indigenous and northern climate leaders from across Canada joined the international climate change adaptation community in Montreal for the 7th edition of the Adaptation Futures Conference.
  • It will seek to better recognize Indigenous Peoples' leadership in advancing climate change adaptation.
  • The Government of Canada will continue to work in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to advance Indigenous climate leadership and support Indigenous and northern communities as they work toward their climate goals.
  • The Adaptation Futures conference series is the premier international conference dedicated entirely to climate change adaptation.

Canadian Seal Products — Good for you. Good for the environment.

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231003555063/en/
    Canadian Seal Products launches this September a new campaign, “Good for you.
  • Good for the environment.”, to inform Canadians on the benefits of buying Canadian seal products.
  • Featuring products such as seal oil and seal oil for pets, seal fur outerwear and accessories, the campaign includes digital ads, videos, and social media content and drives users to canadiansealproducts.com.
  • Seal meat – Considered a Canadian ‘superfood’, seal meat is one of the most nutritious meats on the planet.

Successful Indigenous Guardians initiatives now in over a quarter of First Nations across Canada

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Friday, September 29, 2023

This investment will support 41 new and 49 existing First Nations Indigenous Guardians initiatives to protect and conserve lands, waters, and culture while providing meaningful employment opportunities.

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  • This investment will support 41 new and 49 existing First Nations Indigenous Guardians initiatives to protect and conserve lands, waters, and culture while providing meaningful employment opportunities.
  • With these new initiatives, over a quarter of all First Nation communities will now have active Guardians programs from coast to coast to coast.
  • Expanding the Guardians model across the country will help build a better, shared future for First Nations and Canada."
  • The federal government expanded its support for Indigenous Guardians in 2021, committing up to $100 million to support new and existing Indigenous Guardians initiatives.

Minister MacAulay launches new program to support the Canadian dairy sector

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Friday, September 29, 2023

Through the Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund, Canadian dairy processors will have access to support for medium to large-scale projects that will help the sector better manage the surplus of SNF in Canada.

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  • Through the Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund, Canadian dairy processors will have access to support for medium to large-scale projects that will help the sector better manage the surplus of SNF in Canada.
  • This Fund will help the sector manage the growing surplus of solids non-fat, create more opportunities for dairy processors and farmers, and build a more sustainable dairy sector."
  • The new Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund, originally announced in Budget 2023, will provide Canadian dairy processors with non-repayable contributions to help the dairy sector better manage the structural surplus of solids non-fat in Canada.
  • The Canadian Dairy Commission will deliver the Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund on behalf of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Wolseley Canada Indigenous Student Bursary Reaches $150,000 Milestone

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Friday, September 29, 2023

BURLINGTON, Ontario, Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolseley Canada’s Indigenous Student Bursary reaches $150,000 milestone in its third year providing support for Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary education.

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  • BURLINGTON, Ontario, Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolseley Canada’s Indigenous Student Bursary reaches $150,000 milestone in its third year providing support for Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary education.
  • Launched in 2021 in partnership with Indspire as part of Wolseley Canada’s recognition of Truth and Reconciliation Day, the Indigenous Student Bursary is part of the Building Brighter Futures program.
  • “It is important to Wolseley Canada that we give back to the communities where we work and live,” says Kim Forgues, Vice President of Human Resources at Wolseley Canada.
  • For more information about the Wolseley Canada Indigenous Student Bursary or to apply, visit indspirefunding.ca .

Health Canada Launches National Call for Proposals for the Substance Use and Addictions Program

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Friday, September 29, 2023

That's why we are leveraging all the tools at our disposal to work towards an end to this national public health crisis—including prevention, harm reduction, treatment and enforcement.

Key Points: 
  • That's why we are leveraging all the tools at our disposal to work towards an end to this national public health crisis—including prevention, harm reduction, treatment and enforcement.
  • Today, the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced the launch of the 2023 national call for proposals for Health Canada's Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP).
  • Since 2017, over $500 million has been committed through Health Canada's Substance Use and Addiction Program for more than 380 projects.
  • This includes $144 million to the Substance Use and Addictions Program to fund community-based supports, and other evidence-based health interventions.

Optimizing Return to Work through Successful Early Intervention

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Individuals and employers supported through this initiative can expect compassionate and professional assistance in identifying concrete options designed to successfully maintain employment for the disabled individual whenever possible.

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  • Individuals and employers supported through this initiative can expect compassionate and professional assistance in identifying concrete options designed to successfully maintain employment for the disabled individual whenever possible.
  • Individuals and employers supported through this initiative can expect compassionate and professional assistance in identifying concrete options designed to successfully maintain employment for the disabled individual whenever possible.
  • This could include the provision of direct health care support such as occupational therapy or physiotherapy services, etc., as well as assistive technology or ergonomic solutions amongst other options.
  • For additional details as they become available, please monitor the NIDMAR website as follows: www.nidmar.ca

Government of Canada makes transformative investments to clean up and protect the Bay of Quinte and other areas of the Great Lakes

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Funding from the Freshwater Action Plan is already at work in the Bay of Quinte Area of Concern.

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  • Funding from the Freshwater Action Plan is already at work in the Bay of Quinte Area of Concern.
  • Great Lakes priorities under the Freshwater Action Plan support the delivery of Canada's commitments under the Canada–United States Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement and the Canada–Ontario Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health.
  • "The Government of Canada is making transformative investments to clean up the Great Lakes, targeting key areas of concern like the Bay of Quinte.
  • The Government of Canada is planning to introduce legislation that will fully establish the Canada Water Agency as a standalone entity.

The Government of Canada reaches a tentative agreement for the Applied Science and Patent Examination (SP) group

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 27, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Government of Canada announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), for the Applied Science and Patent Examination (SP) group.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 27, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Government of Canada announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), for the Applied Science and Patent Examination (SP) group.
  • This tentative agreement is in line with the pattern set by other settlements reached with various groups during this round of negotiations.
  • In May 2023, bargaining teams for PIPSC and the Government of Canada also reached a tentative settlement at the PIPSC Central Table on key items common to all 6 bargaining units.
  • On Friday, September 22, 2023, a tentative agreement was reached for this group.

Access, skills and culture key to reversing Canada’s slide in global digital rankings

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

The EGDI is regarded as the most comprehensive and consistent global assessment of government digital maturity.

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  • The EGDI is regarded as the most comprehensive and consistent global assessment of government digital maturity.
  • The report, Byte-Sized Progress: Assessing Digital Transformation in the Government of Canada from the Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University and Shift Insights , delves into three critical perspectives, digital culture, digital skills, and digital access, to provide a comprehensive analysis and assessment of digital transformation efforts within the federal government.
  • Despite clear strategies, new digital service organizations, and the efforts of many civil servants, only 23 per cent of federal government services are available online end-to-end.
  • This report was sponsored by Interac Corp.
    For more information please contact Nina Rafeek Dow, communications and marketing specialist, the Dais [email protected].