Keeping Canadians safe on the road is a top priority for the Government of Canada. Transport Canada’s Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program works towards tackling persistent safety challenges related to dangerous driving habits and rapidly evolving technologies, and school bus safety.
With the arrival of colder winter weather, many Canadians are planning their escape to warmer destinations. The Government of Canada is taking this opportunity to remind Canadians of the information and advice available to them on Travel.gc.ca to help them plan a safe and successful trip, including the following:
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
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Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and Scott Pearce, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced a federal investment of more than $230,000 to help 6 communities in New Brunswick implement innovative strategies to manage their municipal infrastructure.
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Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax, and David Trueman from Vélo Canada Bikes.
Today, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health announced close to $950,000 for the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) to undertake a comprehensive scientific assessment on FASD. The assessment will include a review of the relevant data, literature, policies, programs and practices, and engagement with key partners to identify challenges as well as opportunities to strengthen Canada’s approach to addressing FASD and inform future priorities for action. It is anticipated that the assessment report will be finalized in 2024.
On December 10, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Springhill Institution, a medium-security federal institution.