Mr. Banga has the global experience and a commitment to advancing social and economic progress that will serve the World Bank well as it confronts the most pressing challenges facing today’s global economy.
On this World Press Freedom Day, we, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition, pay tribute to journalists and media workers all over the world and the work they do in informing the public, exposing wrongdoing, revealing untold stories, and holding the powerful to account.
Today, The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Public Service Alliance of Canada – Union of Taxation Employees (PSAC-UTE) have resumed in person negotiations with a view to reach a new collective agreement as soon as possible, that is both fair to employees and reasonable for taxpayers.
Today is National Physicians’ Day, a day to recognize the tremendous contributions that physicians and medical residents make every day to support the health and wellbeing of people across Canada.
Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Week, where this year’s theme –“My Story”, is about sharing stories and experiences with each other to benefit our mental health, break down stigma, and help others feel that they are not alone.
Today, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino and Minister of Justice and Attorney General David Lametti hosted Attorney General of the United States Merrick Garland and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas in Ottawa, for the second meeting of the Canada–U.S. Cross-Border Crime Forum (CBCF) since it was reestablished by President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau’s 2021 Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership.