For immediate release HAMILTON, Ontario, September 21, 2016 – Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise all users of closures on the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge from September 27 to 29, 2016. The bridge is scheduled to be closed overnight to vehicular and pedestrian traffic during the following periods: from Tuesday, September 27, at 8 pm to Wednesday,…

For immediate release OTTAWA, Ontario, September 21, 2016 – Members of the media are invited to an update on the steps taken to address issues with the Phoenix pay system. Date: September 21, 2016Time: 1:15 p.m. (EDT)Location: National Press Theatre150 Wellington StreetOttawa, Ontario Senior officials from Public Services and Procurement Canada and from the Treasury Board Secretariat…

United Nations/New York City, September 19, 2016 – The Government of Canada, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and the Open Society Foundations have agreed to launch a joint initiative aimed at increasing private sponsorship of refugees around the world. Research demonstrates that privately sponsored refugees tend to have relatively early, positive integration and…

For immediate release GATINEAU, Quebec, September 19, 2016 – Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists, pedestrians and cyclists of lane closures on the Alexandra Bridge from Tuesday, September 20 to Friday, September 30, 2016. These lane closures will affect the Ottawa- and Gatineau-bound lanes, as well as the Boardwalk. The Ottawa-bound lane will…

For Immediate Release September 16, 2016 – Ottawa, Ont. – Public Services and Procurement Canada Canadians from coast to coast to coast provided their input and ideas to the Government of Canada to find a new public use for 100 Wellington, an important heritage building facing Parliament Hill. The Honourable Judy M. Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement thanks…