Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today participated in the International Conference on Peace and Security in Iraq, hosted by French President François Hollande and Iraqi President Fouad Massoum. The conference, held in Paris, brought together world leaders intent on working together to combat the heinous actions of the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Today, the Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, released the Government of Canada's Action Plan to Address Family Violence and Violent Crimes Against Aboriginal Women and Girls.
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will meet with Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, at Rideau Hall, on Wednesday, September 17, 2014.
I am delighted to join all of you in marking the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Corrections Exemplary Service Medal. And what better way to celebrate than by honouring deserving individuals who are dedicated to correctional services?
| Canadian Human Rights Commission
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The Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) has published a Special Report to Parliament on the impacts of Bill C-21 - legislation that allowed Aboriginal people in Canada to enjoy full protection under the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA) for the first time.