Backgrounder The Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador signed an amendment to the Aging with Dignity Agreement, providing Newfoundland and Labrador access to more than $25 million in new funding to support Personal Support Workers (PSWs) and related professions. This funding is being provided over five years (2024-25 to 2028-29), extending…
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Agreements will increase wages for home support workers, and improve access to and affordability of drugs for rare diseases November 15, 2024 | St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador | Health Canada Canadians deserve a health care system that provides timely access to quality health services and medications, regardless of where they live or their ability…
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Canada-Quebec Agreement on Addictions and Substance Use November 14, 2024 | Sherbrooke, Quebec | Health Canada Toxic illegal drugs and overdoses are causing increasing harm across Canada, including here in the Eastern Townships. Concerned about this major issue, Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Parliamentary Secretary to…
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Ottawa, Ontario — Members of the media are invited to an important housing announcement with the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. Members of the media are asked to register with CIRNAC Media Relations at RCAANC.media.CIRNAC@sac-isc.gc.ca. Date: Friday, November 15, 2024…
Read moreMedia advisory The Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Canada’s Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Rural Economic Development, along with the Honourable John Hogan, K.C., Newfoundland and Labrador’s Minister of Health and Community Services, will make an announcement on improving health care for people in…
Read moreNovember 14, 2024 Jasper National Park, Alberta Parks Canada The Government of Canada is committed to Jasper’s recovery and has put dedicated teams and resources in place to ensure Canadians can enjoy Jasper National Park next summer. Parks Canada is now preparing to welcome adventurers, nature lovers and families in…
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