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Labour Day is a time to honor those who have built this country and continue to strengthen it every day. Achievements like better wages, collective bargaining rights, and safer working environments would not have been possible without the relentless efforts of Canadian workers and the labour movement. Today, we acknowledge the generations of Canadians who…
Media Advisory As students return to school, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will be in Edmonton to announce the extension of enhanced financial supports aimed at improving access to and affordability of post-secondary education. A photo opportunity and media availability will follow the announcement. Please note that all details…
The federal government has allocated more than $132 million to Alberta under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the initial payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This funding will assist communities across the province in advancing their local infrastructure projects. This payment marks the first of two installments for Alberta during this fiscal year, with…
On the International Day for People of African Descent, we honor and celebrate the significant contributions of people of African descent, both within Canada and globally. For generations, individuals of African descent have been integral to various sectors in Canada, including science, sports, politics, business, research, education, and the arts. Their impact has been instrumental…
Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, we pause to acknowledge the profound and tragic effects of the toxic drug and overdose crisis. We remember the lives of our loved ones—friends, family, and neighbors—whose lives have been cut short by overdose. This year’s theme, “Together We Can,” underscores the collective power of our community to prevent…
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, have issued the following statement regarding the US Trade Representative’s request for consultations on Canada’s digital services tax under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA): “Canada is committed to ending the…