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Minister Valdez announces key findings of the State of Women Entrepreneurship annual report and reaffirms support for women entrepreneurs across Canada

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, announced key findings of the annual report on the State of Women's Entrepreneurship in Canada, with Dr. Wendy Cukier, Founder and Academic Director of the Diversity Institute and the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, announced key findings of the annual report on the State of Women's Entrepreneurship in Canada, with Dr. Wendy Cukier, Founder and Academic Director of the Diversity Institute and the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub.
  • The report is produced by the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub with support from the Government of Canada.
  • The State of Women's Entrepreneurship (SOWE) annual report provides the most complete picture of research on women's entrepreneurship in Canada.
  • Women entrepreneurs still earn less: 37.1% of women entrepreneurs earn less than $50,000 annually, compared to 31.7% of men entrepreneurs.

Child poverty is on the rise in Canada, putting over 1 million kids at risk of life-long negative effects

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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At first glance, Canada ranks among the top third of countries for its work in addressing child poverty.

Key Points: 
  • At first glance, Canada ranks among the top third of countries for its work in addressing child poverty.
  • Based on current rates of and overall progress in reducing child poverty, the latest UNICEF report card ranks Canada 11th out of 39 of the world’s wealthiest countries.
  • Initially, it seems Canada is doing well; between 2012 and 2021, child poverty fell by 23 per cent.
  • Canada is presently experiencing rising inflation and interest rates, both driving the cost of living crisis and the increase in child poverty rates.

Building a solid foundation for the future

  • Child poverty is a pernicious childhood adversity that has detrimental long-term impacts on children’s health, development and well-being throughout life.
  • Children living in poverty have lower academic outcomes, including school readiness and academic achievement, than financially better-off children.
  • Poverty reduction has the potential to initiate a beneficial cascade that would improve the lives of children and youth.

Balancing today’s needs with tomorrow’s

  • In 2016, the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) was introduced as a monthly tax-free supplement for eligible families to support the cost of raising children.
  • The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) program provided additional temporary relief for eligible individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Furthermore, the CERB, provided during the pandemic, has now been discontinued, increasing the hardship among Canadian families.

Long-term payoffs of addressing child poverty

  • Addressing child poverty has long-term payoffs.
  • This is why addressing child poverty needs to remain a priority for all Canadians.

Some are more at risk than others

  • In its report card, UNICEF identified single-parent families, families living in Indigenous communities, and families with racialized or disabled children as being at higher risk of poverty.
  • As we saw before the pandemic, it is possible to reduce child poverty in Canada.
  • Nicole Racine receives funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, the University of Ottawa, and holds a Chair in Child and Youth Mental Health at the Children's Hospital of Easter Ontario Research Institute.
  • Shainur Premji receives funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, and the National Institute for Health and Care Research.

Strengthening the middle class and building a strong future

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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MONTRÉAL, Jan. 23, 2024 /CNW/ - We are focused on supporting the middle class and building an economy that works for everyone.

Key Points: 
  • MONTRÉAL, Jan. 23, 2024 /CNW/ - We are focused on supporting the middle class and building an economy that works for everyone.
  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and members of Cabinet today concluded their retreat in Montréal, Quebec, where they discussed the progress already made and the work still ahead to continue strengthening the middle class.
  • "Our government's focus – first, last, and always – is to grow a strong middle class and make life better for Canadians.
  • We'll continue working for Canadians to create good jobs, a strong middle class, and a better, more prosperous future for everyone."

Eligible Canadian residents to receive their first pollution pricing rebate of the year

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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Residents of small and rural communities receive an extra 10 percent supplement beyond the base rebate amount.

Key Points: 
  • Residents of small and rural communities receive an extra 10 percent supplement beyond the base rebate amount.
  • Estimates show that pollution pricing will contribute about a third of the total reductions in emissions that will occur between now and 2030.
  • – The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
    In provinces where the federal pollution price applies, 90 percent of pollution pricing proceeds is returned directly to households through pollution price rebate payments.
  • Residents of Canada don't need to apply to receive the pollution pricing rebate.

Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security Hosts Annual Food Security Symposium

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security ("the Centre") gathered over 160 people yesterday from government, the private sector and civil society at its annual Symposium to learn from new research, public policy and program experts, and people with lived experience about approaches to structurally reduce food insecurity and improve food access and health outcomes for vulnerable Canadians.

Key Points: 
  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security ("the Centre") gathered over 160 people yesterday from government, the private sector and civil society at its annual Symposium to learn from new research, public policy and program experts, and people with lived experience about approaches to structurally reduce food insecurity and improve food access and health outcomes for vulnerable Canadians.
  • Food bank usage in Toronto has increased over 50% in the past year, with one in ten people now relying on food banks.
  • "We need governments, the private sector and civil society to elevate this crisis as a priority," said Michael McCain, Honorary Chair, Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security.
  • "We need to work in unison towards a clear and attainable target to reduce food insecurity by 50% by 2030 and strive to eliminate severe food insecurity.

Minister Valdez kicks off Small Business Week and announces nearly $3 million in funding to support women entrepreneurs across Canada

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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That's why it's so important to support Canada's entrepreneurs and small businesses, especially women entrepreneurs, because an inclusive economy is a strong economy.

Key Points: 
  • That's why it's so important to support Canada's entrepreneurs and small businesses, especially women entrepreneurs, because an inclusive economy is a strong economy.
  • Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, kicked off Small Business Week 2023 by announcing that the École des entrepreneurs du Québec (EEQ) [French page] is receiving $2.7 million to help women entrepreneurs start a business and put their plans for growth into action.
  • As we enter another Small Business Week, Minister Valdez also highlighted how the Government of Canada is supporting small businesses as they adapt to current challenges like high interest rates and inflation.
  • "I'm happy to kick off Small Business Week 2023 by making such a fitting announcement to support women entrepeneurs alongside the EEQ.

Fighting for the middle class

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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LONDON, ON, Sept. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - A strong middle class means a strong Canada.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, ON, Sept. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - A strong middle class means a strong Canada.
  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced a suite of new measures to support the middle class and people working hard to join it.
  • "We made a commitment to stand up for the middle class, and we will not stop fighting until everyone has a real and fair chance to succeed.
  • "Our priority since 2015 has been to build a strong middle class so everyone can succeed, but there is more work left to do.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the passing of the Honourable Monique Bégin

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Sunday, September 10, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 9, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Honourable Monique Bégin:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 9, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Honourable Monique Bégin:
    "I was saddened today to hear of the passing of the Honourable Monique Bégin, a respected teacher, academic, former Cabinet minister, and trailblazer for Canadian women.
  • She was appointed Minister of National Revenue and then Minister of Health and Welfare.
  • "After more than 10 years in politics, Ms. Bégin returned to her teaching roots and entered academia.
  • On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my deepest condolences to her family and loved ones."

Prime Minister announces changes to the Ministry

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, July 26, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced changes to the Ministry.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, July 26, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced changes to the Ministry.
  • To deliver a better future for everyone, the team will also continue to fight climate change and walk the shared path of reconciliation.
  • The changes to the Ministry are as follows:
    Randy Boissonnault becomes Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages
    Sean Fraser becomes Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
    Kamal Khera becomes Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities
    Dominic LeBlanc becomes Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs
    Diane Lebouthillier becomes Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
    Marc Miller becomes Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
    Mary Ng becomes Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development
    The Prime Minister also welcomed the following new members to the Ministry:
    Jenna Sudds becomes Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
    These new ministers will work with all members of Cabinet to deliver real, positive change for Canadians from coast to coast to coast.
  • With the changes announced today, the Ministry retains a total of 38 ministers, in addition to the Prime Minister.

Government of Canada celebrates the seven-year anniversary of the Canada Child Benefit

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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GATINEAU, QC, July 20, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is proud to celebrate the seventh anniversary of the Canada Child Benefit (CCB).

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, July 20, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is proud to celebrate the seventh anniversary of the Canada Child Benefit (CCB).
  • By investing in programs like the CCB, the Government is making a real difference in the lives of children in Canada.
  • Today, on its seventh anniversary, minister Gould is proud to announce that the maximum annual Canada Child Benefit will increase to help keep pace with the rising cost of living.
  • "The Canada Child Benefit is one of the most important programs that our government has introduced.