We are seeing an alarming number of youth vaping in Canada. As public health advocates we find this trend very troubling, especially as many of them are non-smokers.
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Canada and affects more than 26,000 Canadians a year. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
The Department of National Defence (DND) welcomes the Parliamentary Budget Officer’s Fiscal Analysis of the Interim F-18 Aircraft; we have a good relationship with this office, and value their work.
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Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility Carla Qualtrough on the appointment of a new President and Chief Executive Officer of Canada Post Corporation
March is Nutrition Month—a great time to discover how making healthy food choices contributes to overall health and well-being. This year’s theme is Unlock the Potential of Food. The campaign, led by Dietitians of Canada, highlights how food nourishes and fuels active lives, helps heal, prevents chronic diseases, and brings people together.
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Minister Hussen marks the 15th annual Fraud Prevention Month campaignOttawa, March 1, 2019 – The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement:Each year, hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world choose to make Canada their home – whether temporarily or permanently. Unfortunately, there are people who try to take advantage of individuals going through the immigration or citizenship application process.
“Canada is gravely concerned about rising tensions between India and Pakistan. We urge both sides to exercise maximum restraint and avoid any further military escalation.”
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“Today, Statistics Canada released results from the 2017 Canadian Income Survey. This is the first release of such data since the Government of Canada launched Opportunity for All – Canada’s First Poverty Reduction Strategy, which targets a 20 percent reduction in poverty by 2020, and a 50 percent reduction by 2030, relative to 2015 levels.