For immediate release OTTAWA, Ontario, August 5, 2016 – Media are invited to tour the 100 Wellington Building (the former U.S. Embassy) in advance of the launch of public consultations for its future use. The tour will allow media to see the current state and the potential of this building, which has been vacant since 1998. A…

August 4, 2016 – Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of International Trade, today announced that as part of its progressive trade agenda, Canada will provide over $13 million toward projects to help the most vulnerable workers in Southeast Asia become more successful in business. In partnership…

For immediate release HAMILTON, Ontario, July 29, 2016 – Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise users that scheduled restrictions and closures on the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge in July 2016 have been cancelled. The scheduled July daytime pedestrian restrictions on the bridge access trails have been cancelled, and the overnight closures to all road…

OTTAWA, Ontario, July 27, 2016 — Early this morning one of the Government of Canada data centres experienced an automatic emergency shutdown due to its smoke detection sensors being activated. Power was immediately restored and staff have worked through the night to restore services to the data centre. Phoenix Pay System Disruption The Phoenix pay system is working…

For immediate release GATINEAU, Quebec, July 26, 2016 – Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of the following lane reduction on the Des Joachims Bridge: Wednesday, July 27, 2016, from 7 am to 7 pm, and Thursday, July 28, 2016, from 7 am to 7 pm In case of inclement weather, the reduction will…

For immediate release GATINEAU, Quebec, July 22, 2016 — Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of the following alternate lane closures on the Des Allumettes Bridge: The Pembroke- and L’Isle-aux-Allumettes-bound lanes will be closed during the following periods: Monday, July 25, 2016, from 7 am to 7 pm, and Tuesday,…