Prescription drug abuse is a serious public health and safety issue that impacts individuals, families and communities across Canada. The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health and the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, are encouraging all Canadians to participate in National Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day on Saturday, May 9, which will be coordinated by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police in communities across Canada.
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Tom Lawson, today released an action plan to address inappropriate sexual behaviour in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) following several recent incidents.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of Employment and Social Development, along with Lawrence Toet, Member of Parliament for Elmwood-Transcona, will address an important issue that has arisen with the delivery of the Universal Child Care Benefit that will affect families in Winnipeg.
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, and the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Anthony Foxx, will announce the next generation of stronger, safer rail tank cars for the transportation of flammable liquids in North America.
On April 21st, 2015, correctional officers in the medium security unit of Archambault Institution, intercepted an inmate who was attempting to bring unauthorized items into the institution.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is pleased to share a sample of March 2015 highlights from the border crossings in southern Saskatchewan. This sampling underscores the CBSA's commitment to protecting Canada's security and prosperity.
| Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
| news releases
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) has allocated a total of $116,645 to two applicants to assist their participation in the federal environmental assessment of the Project 4 - All-Season Road Connecting Berens River to Poplar River First Nation, located in Manitoba.
| Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
| news releases
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency announces today that the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project is now available to the public. The EIS was prepared by the proponent, Port Metro Vancouver, and provides an analysis of the potential environmental effects of the project and measures to mitigate those impacts.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is pleased to share a sample of March 2015 highlights from the border crossings in southern Manitoba. This sampling underscores the CBSA's commitment to protecting Canada's security and prosperity.
