Statement by Minister Hussen on the Komagata Maru Incident
| Canadian Heritage | statements
Today marks the anniversary of the Komagata Maru incident in 1914.
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Statement from Minister Mendicino on the 150th anniversary of the RCMP
| Public Safety Canada | statements
Today, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, issued the following statement to recognize the 150th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP):
Statement by Minister Hussen on the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
| Canadian Heritage | statements
Today, on the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, we celebrate the rich diversity of our communities.
Statement by Global Affairs Canada on Columbia River Treaty Negotiations
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
Global Affairs Canada today issued the following statement: “On May 16 and 17, 2023, Canada and the United States met in Kelowna, British Columbia, for the 17th round of negotiations to renew the Columbia River Treaty. Ratified by both countries in 1964, the Treaty provides for flood control measures and hydropower production. Negotiations to modernize the Treaty began in May 2018.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency takes action to address forever chemicals in the environment
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | statements
In keeping with its mandate to protect the health and safety of Canadians and the environment, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is initiating the process to implement an interim standard for domestic and imported biosolids contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or forever chemicals sold in Canada as commercial fertilizers.
International Day for Biological Diversity 2023
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | statements
International Day for Biological Diversity 2023
Canada and Kenya conclude successful meeting on immigration
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | statements
“This week, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Sean Fraser, and Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Dr. Alfred Mutua, held a productive bilateral meeting."
Statement from the Minister of National Defence on the First Biannual Report of External Monitor Jocelyne Therrien
| 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)
Statement by Minister Ien on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
| 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.
Statement marking 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.