The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, today issued the following statement:
Today’s national data release on opioid-related deaths and harms is a stark reminder that the overdose crisis, and the increasingly toxic drug supply, continue to devastate families and communities across Canada.
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Five years ago this month, the Government of Canada and Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada signed a Partnership Agreement to address issues of common concern that directly affect the well-being and safety of Inuit women, children and gender-diverse people across Canada.
The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, issued this statement today on new regulations by the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) to ensure Canadians’ interests are protected when they travel by air:
The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), made the following statement about National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21:
Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we honour the heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. This day is also an opportunity to recognize the historic leadership and contributions of Indigenous Peoples across the country.