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Minister Anandasangaree to announce Agricultural Benefits specific claims settlements with nine First Nations under Treaties 5, 6, and 10

Enoch, Alberta — Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Grand Chief Cody Thomas of the Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations and Chief of Enoch Cree Nation, Frog Lake First Nation Chief Greg Desjarlais, and Kehewin…

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Government of Canada announces new appointment to the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board

October 17, 2024 | Ottawa, Ontario | Health Canada Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced a new appointment to the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB). Following a merit-based selection process, Sharon Blady is appointed to the Board for a five-year term. The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly-qualified candidates to…

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Backgrounder – Strengthening 2SLGBTQI+ communities to advance equality in Alberta and Manitoba

Nine organizations based in Alberta and Manitoba will implement projects to advance equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities and address the rise in hate by bringing people together. 2Spirit Manitoba Inc. Winnipeg, Manitoba Project name: Being a Good Relative: Tools for 2Spirits and the Communities that Support Them Project description: This project will address barriers in cultural…

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Strengthening 2SLGBTQI+ communities to advance equality in Alberta and Manitoba

Gender equality depends on all people having the opportunity to participate fully in Canada’s economic, social and political life. Removing systemic barriers with respect to sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and ensuring the inclusion of 2SLGBTQI+ communities will create a better future for all Canadians.  Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and…

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New school funding to provide successful career pathways for Piikani Nation youth

October 17, 2024 – Calgary, Treaty 7 Territory, Alberta – Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) Schools are often the cornerstone of First Nations communities, providing students with a safe place to learn and grow and acting as a gathering place for community events and cultural activities. Chief Troy Knowlton, Piikani Nation leadership, along with Indigenous Services…

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Government of Canada recognizes Peter Henderson Bryce as a person of national historic significance

Peter Henderson Bryce played a leading role in the development of standards and codes for public health practices across Canada. October 17, 2024                                  Gatineau, QC                              Parks Canada Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and…

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