The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), today issued the following statement on the creation of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency by the Government of Canada 35 years ago
Through the challenges of this past year, both at home and abroad, the efforts of our Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel have been tireless. Throughout everything that they do in service of our country, they have exhibited their commitment to Canadian values and service.
“Tomorrow will mark the end of National Tourism Week in Canada. This week has been about acknowledging the resilience and determination of our tourism sector over the past two years As we celebrate all the places, people and experiences that make Atlantic Canada a world-class tourism destination, I want to thank the many businesses and close to 120,000 workers who so passionately lift this industry."
Following the release of the Independent External Comprehensive Review conducted by Madame Justice Louise Arbour, I would like to provide a brief update on our current efforts to transfer or refer sexual assaults alleged to have been committed by a CAF member.
As the Minister of Public Safety, I am pleased to respond to the Report of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security (SECU) regarding Systemic Racism in Policing in Canada, on behalf of the Government of Canada.