| National Defence | statements
The Honourable Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand, issued the following statement today regarding the External Monitor’s first status report on the implementation of the recommendations of the Independent External Comprehensive Review (IECR)
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | statements
Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued a statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
“Never before has the global landscape for 2SLGBTQI+ persons been so fluid and rapidly changing. Several countries have made meaningful progress in decriminalizing same-sex relations, prohibiting discrimination, penalizing hate crimes and recognizing transgender persons. However, legislative and policy setbacks have occurred in all regions of the world, and hatred and violence against 2SLGBTQI+ people occur far too often. Worldwide, 11 countries have jurisdictions in which the death penalty can be imposed for same-sex relations, and almost 70 countries criminalize people for their sexual orientation or gender identity.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
“Canada has formally joined the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents, otherwise known as the Apostille Convention.
| Public Safety Canada | statements
Today, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, issued the following statement to recognize the start of National Police Week
| Department of Finance Canada | statements
In the face of multiple and complex global challenges, we renewed our commitment to upholding the free, fair and rules-based multilateral system and elevated our engagement with international partners to new heights through an extensive dialogue to advance international cooperation and deliver prosperity for all. We highly valued the productive dialogue with Brazil, Comoros, India, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, and Singapore. G7 members and Finance Ministers of these countries exchanged views on recent global economic developments and major challenges to foster robust and sustainable growth, and committed to jointly tackle a range of global economic challenges, fight poverty, and achieve strong, sustainable, balanced, and inclusive global growth.
| National Defence | statements
The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Anita Anand, issued the following statement today to recognize the 65th anniversary of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD):
| National Defence | statements
The Military Police (MP) continue to diligently refer criminal sexual offence cases to civilian police in a victim-centric and trauma-informed manner, a process which has been ongoing since December 2021.
| Public Services and Procurement Canada | statements
On April 28, 2023, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) awarded a $93.1 million contract to Pomerleau Inc. for construction services related to the modernization of the Daniel J. MacDonald Building in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | statements
The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement to mark World Migratory Bird Day on May 13.
