Canada condemns in the strongest possible terms the ongoing conflict in Sudan, and is gravely concerned by its widespread impact on civilians. There is an alarming escalation of violence in regions such as Darfur and Gezira, including horrific conflict-related sexual violence. We are appalled by reports of shelling near the Zamzam displacement camp in North Darfur.
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Minister of Citizens’ Services, Terry Beech, today issued the following statement regarding the audit of the Digital Validation of Identity to Access Services by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) as part of the overall performance audits of Government Services and Programs:
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Following the tabling of the 2024 Fall Report of the Auditor General of Canada, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement.
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Today, Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Seniors, issued the following statement regarding the audit of Programs to Assist Seniors by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) as part of the overall performance audits of Government Services and Programs:
Earlier today, the Office of the Auditor General of Canada tabled its fall report, one section of which examines the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA).
The Government of Canada welcomes the decision by the Federal Court in the national class action lawsuit regarding the importation of honey bee packages from the United States.
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Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, welcomed the Auditor General’s report on the Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy.
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The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement at the conclusion of the Fifth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-5) in Busan, Republic of Korea, which took place from November 25 to December 1, 2024.