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New Canada-Quebec Agreement: together to save lives

Over $86M to reduce substance-use harms and prevent overdoses Canada is facing one of the most serious public health crises in its history – the toxic illegal drug and overdose crisis. That’s why the governments of Quebec and Canada are joining forces to tackle this public health crisis, notably through prevention, harm reduction, treatment and…

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Minister Anandasangaree and Anishinabek Nation strengthen Indigenous-led education

North Bay, Ontario — Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with Lise Kwekkeboom, Vice Chair of the Kinoomaadziwin Education Body Board, will make an announcement regarding self-governing, Anishinabek Nation-led education. The event will begin at 1 p.m. (ET) with an opening prayer, followed by remarks by Anishinabek Nation Grand…

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Government of Canada to make an important announcement on substance use and addictions

Media advisory The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and Quebec’s Minister Responsible for Social Services, Mr. Lionel Carmant, will hold a news conference on substance use and addictions. October 24, 2024, Montreal, QC — The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate…

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NICHI announces Atlantic recipients of funding to advance critical Indigenous housing projects in urban, rural and northern areas and address urgent and unmet needs

October 24, 2024 — Halifax Regional Municipality, Traditional Unceded Mi’kmaw Territory, Nova Scotia — Indigenous Services Canada Today, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) Chief Executive Officer John Gordon and Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, Patty Hajdu, announced the recipients of NICHI’s expression of need process to address the critical need…

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First Nations access greater flexibility and increased self-determination through the New Fiscal Relationship Grant

October 24, 2024 — Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario — Indigenous Services Canada The Government of Canada is working with First Nations to establish a new fiscal relationship that moves toward predictable, flexible and sufficient funding for First Nations communities that will support self-determination and increase their ability to plan for the future. Today, Harold…

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NICHI announces Manitoba recipients of funding to advance critical Indigenous housing projects in urban, rural and northern areas and address urgent and unmet needs

October 23, 2024 — Winnipeg, Treaty 1 Territory, Manitoba – Indigenous Services Canada Today, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) Chief Executive Officer John Gordon and Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, Patty Hajdu, announced the recipients of NICHI’s expression of need process to address the critical need for safe and affordable…

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