Government of Canada

/R E P E A T -- Statement - Celebrating Five Years of Legal Protections for Gender Identity and Gender Expression/

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Saturday, June 18, 2022
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On June 19, 2017, the Governor General signed Bill C-16 into law, amending the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code.

Key Points: 
  • On June 19, 2017, the Governor General signed Bill C-16 into law, amending the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code.
  • The amendments established the legal authority needed to counter discrimination based on gender identity and gender expression.
  • This anniversary reminds us that for generations, trans and gender-diverse people in Canada have faced discrimination, violence, and harassment.
  • Since the enactment of Bill C-16, the Canadian Human Rights Act has explicitly prohibited discrimination based on gender identity and gender expression.

Prime Minister supports climate action initiatives at Major Economies Forum

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Friday, June 17, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, June 17, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today participated in the Major Economies Forum (MEF) on Energy and Climate, chaired by the U.S., to advance collective action on climate change.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, June 17, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today participated in the Major Economies Forum (MEF) on Energy and Climate, chaired by the U.S., to advance collective action on climate change.
  • During the meeting, Canada endorsed new initiatives to cut pollution, while creating jobs and growing the economy, and called on major economies to strengthen or adopt pollution pricing.
  • In addition to these initiatives, Prime Minister Trudeau called all countries to implement pollution pricing, which in Canada is reducing emissions while making life more affordable for families.
  • Today, the Prime Minister signaled Canada's full support for the Global Methane Pledge Energy Pathway to catalyze methane emissions reductions in the oil and gas sector, advancing both climate progress and energy security.

Bombardier Provides Dividend Basis and Notice of Conversion Privilege of its Series 2 and Series 3 Preferred Shares

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Friday, June 17, 2022
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Company announces share conversion privilege of Series 2 and Series 3 Preferred Shares and dividend rate reset of Series 3 Preferred Shares, which occur every five years

Key Points: 
  • Company announces share conversion privilege of Series 2 and Series 3 Preferred Shares and dividend rate reset of Series 3 Preferred Shares, which occur every five years
    MONTRAL, June 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In connection with the conversion privilege for holders of its Series 2 and Series 3 Preferred Shares, Bombardier Inc. (TSX: BBD.B) (TSX: BBD.PR.B) (TSX:BBD.PR.D) (Bombardier) today announced the basis for resetting the dividend rate on its Series 3 Preferred Shares in accordance with the terms applicable to those shares.
  • Holders of Bombardier Series 2 Preferred Shares have the right to convert all or part of their shares, effective on August 1, 2022, on a one for one basis into Series 3 Preferred Shares.
  • Holders of Bombardier Series 3 Preferred Shares have the right to convert all or part of their shares, effective on August 1, 2022, on a one for one basis into Series 2 Preferred Shares.
  • Holders who do not convert their shares will retain their Series 2 Preferred Shares or Series 3 Preferred Shares, as the case may be, unless automatically converted in accordance with the terms of the Series 2 or Series 3 Preferred Shares, as described below.

Statement - Celebrating Five Years of Legal Protections for Gender Identity and Gender Expression

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Friday, June 17, 2022
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On June 19, 2017, the Governor General signed Bill C-16 into law, amending the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code.

Key Points: 
  • On June 19, 2017, the Governor General signed Bill C-16 into law, amending the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code.
  • The amendments established the legal authority needed to counter discrimination based on gender identity and gender expression.
  • Since the enactment of Bill C-16, the Canadian Human Rights Act has explicitly prohibited discrimination based on gender identity and gender expression.
  • The Bill also added the phrase "gender identity or expression" to the sections of the Criminal Code related to hate propaganda and sentencing (sections 318 and 718.2, respectively).

MAKING HOMES MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT TO REDUCE ENERGY BILLS AND CREATE JOBS

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Friday, June 17, 2022
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The Canada Greener Homes Loan is part of the Canada Greener Homes Initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • The Canada Greener Homes Loan is part of the Canada Greener Homes Initiatives.
  • Since its launch in May 2021, the Canada Greener Homes Grant has helped homeowners across the country retrofit their homes while creating good jobs for Canadians.
  • We are driving economic activity and creating jobs by helping Canadians improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
  • The Canada Greener Homes Initiatives are good for your wallet, good for the economy, and good for the planet."

Xplornet's Fibre Network Now Available in Sundre, Alberta

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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This is the first phase of a project to connect more than 1,300 homes and businesses in Sundre, Alberta to a next-generation fibre network.

Key Points: 
  • This is the first phase of a project to connect more than 1,300 homes and businesses in Sundre, Alberta to a next-generation fibre network.
  • Xplore Fibre will become available to more premises over the course of 2022.
  • In addition to this network expansion in Alberta, Xplornet has fibre-to-the-premise projects in Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
  • Today, Xplornet offers voice and data communication services through its unique fibre, wireless and satellite network that connects Canadians to what matters.

New laws to strengthen Canadians' privacy protection and trust in the digital economy

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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As such, the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022 will include three proposed acts: the Consumer Privacy Protection Act, the Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal Act, and the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act.

Key Points: 
  • As such, the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022 will include three proposed acts: the Consumer Privacy Protection Act, the Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal Act, and the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act.
  • The proposed Consumer Privacy Protection Act will address the needs of Canadians who rely on digital technology and respond to feedback received on previous proposed legislation.
  • The proposed Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal Act will enable the creation of a new tribunal to facilitate the enforcement of the Consumer Privacy Protection Act.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to bringing Canada's privacy and data protection laws in line with international partners.

Minister Wilkinson Positions Canada as a Global Leader in Sustainable Mineral Development and Green Mining Innovation

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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"Critical minerals offer an enormous economic opportunity for Canada as the world transitions to a green and digital economy.

Key Points: 
  • "Critical minerals offer an enormous economic opportunity for Canada as the world transitions to a green and digital economy.
  • Our government is committed to making Canada a world leader in critical minerals, from exploration to recycling."
  • In Budget 2022, Canada committed $3.8 billion over eight years for a Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy to support the development of and attract investment in Canada's critical minerals.
  • Canada is a leading global producer of many critical minerals including those used in advanced battery technologies, such as copper, graphite and nickel.

Minister Rodriguez announces conclusion of expert advisory group on online safety

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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The Minister shared that the discussion of the Citizens' Assembly will build upon the excellent and rigorous work of the expert advisory group on online safety that was launched on March 30 and concluded its weekly meetings on Friday, June 10.

Key Points: 
  • The Minister shared that the discussion of the Citizens' Assembly will build upon the excellent and rigorous work of the expert advisory group on online safety that was launched on March 30 and concluded its weekly meetings on Friday, June 10.
  • The Minister encouraged the participants at the Citizens' Assembly to reflect on the outcome of the expert advisory group discussions on online safety in Canada as they are undertaking their own deliberations.
  • "I would like to thank the expert advisory group for their work in studying online harms.
  • The expert advisory group was mandated to provide advice on a legislative and regulatory framework that best addresses harmful content online.

Government of Canada and airport and airline partners making progress on reducing traveller wait times at Canada's major airports

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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We continue to work with airports, airlines, baggage handlers, and other partners to implement solutions to reduce delays as we approach the summer peak season.

Key Points: 
  • We continue to work with airports, airlines, baggage handlers, and other partners to implement solutions to reduce delays as we approach the summer peak season.
  • Current traveller wait times for pre-board passenger screening at Canadian airports continue to decrease.
  • "Actions currently underway by the Government of Canada and the air industry include:
    Hiring of CATSA screening officers continues.
  • CBSA and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority are making available additional kiosks at Toronto Pearson International Airport customs hall areas.