The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada–U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, and His Excellency Marcelo Ebrard, Secretary of Economy of Mexico, welcomed the successful conclusion of Mexico’s Trade Mission to Canada as a further demonstration of the strength, depth and forward-looking nature of the Canada–Mexico partnership.
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Since its creation in 2016, Pilimmaksaivik has worked with partners to support the Whole-of-Government implementation of Article 23 in the Nunavut Agreement to increase and maintain Inuit representation in the federal public service in Nunavut
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The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, issued the following statement to mark World Migratory Bird Day on May 9:
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Officials from the governments of Canada, Finland and the United States met in Helsinki from May 6 to 7 under the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE Pact), continuing to advance work to build the icebreakers required for a secure and economically strong Arctic.
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Today, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty; Minister of Indigenous Services Mandy Gull-Masty; Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Rebecca Chartrand; and Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism) Rechie Valdez issued the following statement:
Mental health matters —now more than ever. During Mental Health Week, I encourage everyone to take the time to check in with family, friends, peers, colleagues and members of your community. Asking for help is not always easy – especially when you are struggling – but reaching out and staying connected can make a meaningful and lasting difference.
The Government of Canada welcomes the Auditor General’s report on the New Fiscal Relationship with First Nations and is taking action on its recommendations.
The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, released the following statement today to mark the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Atlantic:
