Today, Global Affairs Canada issued the following statement on actions taken by the People’s Republic of China against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea:
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The Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, made the following statement today: “On June 20, 2023, Bill C-13, an Act to amend the Official Languages Act (OLA) received royal assent. The modernization of the OLA is a historic milestone and a major step in strengthening the bilingual identity of our country."
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Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, made the following statement
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The Minister of Labour and Seniors, Seamus O’Regan Jr., and the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, Ya’ara Saks, issued the following statement on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
“As States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), we uphold that the Court, its officials and staff shall carry out their professional duties as international civil servants without intimidation. In line with the May 17, 2024, press release of the President of the Assembly of States Parties and the May 3, 2024, statement by the Office of the Prosecutor, we reconfirm our unwavering support for the Court as an independent and impartial judicial institution.
June marks Stroke Awareness Month in Canada, which is an opportunity for everyone to learn the signs and symptoms of a stroke and understand how we can reduce our risk of having a stroke.
National Blood Donor Week and World Blood Donor Day on June 14, is an important time to raise awareness about blood, plasma and blood products donation and recognize the donors who help save lives with their contributions.
We, the governments of Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, are united in confronting Russia’s aggression and subversion against democratic societies. We continue to support Ukraine as it defends its freedom and independence from Russia’s illegal and unjustified full-scale invasion. We also stand firmly against persistent Kremlin attempts to use disinformation, criminal and covert activities, and corruption to undermine sovereignty and democratic processes.