During the North American Leaders’ Summit (NALS) on January 9-10, 2023, President Joe Biden, President Andres Miguel López Obrador, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau directed the formation of a senior-level Trilateral Fentanyl Committee to guide priority actions to address the illicit fentanyl threat facing North America.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada
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Today the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, was in Hamilton, Ontario to meet with staff of the Hamilton Regional Indian Centre to highlight Budget 2023 investments that advance reconciliation. She also met with staff at the Aeon Studio Group to highlight supports for businesses.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, visited Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre in Whitehorse, Yukon, to highlight Budget 2023’s investments in to advance reconciliation.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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Today, the Honourable François‑Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Guy Parmelin, Swiss Federal Councillor for Economic Affairs, Education and Research, committed to increasing science, technology and innovation research partnerships between the two countries.
| Public Services and Procurement Canada
| media advisories
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise users that there will be a boardwalk reduction on the Alexandra Bridge to accommodate an inspection.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada
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On April 14, 2023, Environment and Climate Change Canada published Canada’s 2023 National Inventory Report. This year’s edition covers greenhouse gas emissions from the Canadian economy from January 1, 1990, to December 31, 2021.
To help support the response to the overdose crisis and address harms related to substance use and the toxic illegal drug supply, the Government of Canada has announced over $37 million in funding for 42 innovative community-led projects across Canada.
Today, at Western University, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, highlighted Budget 2023’s proposed investment of $359 million to support a renewed Canadian Drugs and Substances Strategy, which will continue to guide the government's work to address the overdose crisis and broader substance use related harms.
Canada strongly condemns North Korea’s launch yesterday of an intercontinental ballistic missile. These continued advancements in their missile program and reckless provocations violate United Nations Security Council resolutions, undermine the region’s peace and security and are putting civilian lives at risk.