Every year, on May 31, the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners mark World No Tobacco Day, highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.
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The Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of Employment and Social Development, recognized the accomplishments of young people in skilled trades at the closing ceremonies of the annual Skills Canada National Competition today. Minister Poilievre also announced a three-year investment to help Skills Canada increase awareness of and promote careers in the skilled trades and technologies among Canadian youth.
Representatives from all levels of government gathered in Watson Lake today to celebrate the completion of several water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades and to mark the beginning of construction of a new water treatment plant.
The Honourable Erin O'Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs, issued the following statement to mark the 113th anniversary of the end of the South African War
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The Honourable Ed Fast, Member of Parliament for Abbotsford, on behalf of the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State for Social Development, alongside Henry Braun, Mayor for the City of Abbotsford, today announced at The Reach Gallery Museum that the City of Abbotsford is receiving $400,989 in funding from the Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS). The funds are to support a Coordinated Intake and Referral System for those who find themselves homeless.
This is the fifth time I've had the privilege of presenting the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards to some of Canada's greatest artistic talents.