October 16, 2024         Winnipeg        Canadian Grain Commission Since the Canadian Grain Commission reduced its official inspection and weighing fees in 2021, the organization has inspected and weighed lower-than-expected grain volumes, leading to a gap between revenue and costs. Instead of changing its fee formula to increase fees, the Canadian Grain Commission will use its accumulated surplus…

QUÉBEC – The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Quebec Lieutenant and Member of Parliament (Québec), will announce financial support on Thursday, which will help a cultural organization in Québec acquire and renovate creative spaces as well as produce and distribute its work. He will make the announcement on behalf of the…

OTTAWA, October 16, 2024 Tonight at sunset is the beginning of Sukkot, or the Feast of Tabernacles. Celebrated by Jewish communities in Canada and around the world, this holiday traditionally marked the time of harvest in their ancestral homeland. Today, it is also considered a celebration of hospitality. For seven days, Jewish families will build a…

OTTAWA, October 12, 2024 Today, we join Hindu communities in Canada and around the world in celebrating the beginning of Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami! This important and historic 10-day celebration commemorates the victorious journey of Lord Rama over the demon Ravana, which symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. For Hindus, this is a time…

GATINEAU, October 11, 2024 Team Canada’s athletes inspire us on the world stage, showing us what hard work and determination can achieve. Today, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, detailed how Budget 2024 is stepping up support for Canada’s high-performance athletes, ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed. Through…

OTTAWA, October 11, 2024 Today, beginning at sunset, Jewish communities in Canada and around the world will observe Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Yom Kippur marks the end of a 10-day period of repentance, during which Jewish people are called on to reflect on their past year. Many…