| Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
| news releases
Today, Canada's Financial Literacy Leader Jane Rooney consulted on the development of a national strategy to strengthen the financial literacy of Canadians.
The City of Armstrong has now completed a major component of its Water Conservation Plan with the installation of nearly 1,800 residential water meters in the community.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development, will deliver remarks at the Building Meaning Project national roundtable event hosted by Cardus and its partners: the Christian Labour Association of Canada, Canada's Building Trades Unions, the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada and the National Construction Labour Relations Alliance.
Canada's food safety system was ranked the best in the world, in a report released today by the Conference Board of Canada in collaboration with the University of Guelph's Food Institute. Canada's food safety system tied for first place with Ireland in a comparison of 17 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries.
Sharon and I profoundly believe that there is nothing in this world more precious than children. Their happiness is vital to that of society as a whole, and it is important that they be given their rightful place among us. As adults, it is our duty to offer them the love, resources and support they need to grow, thrive and reach their full potential. When we care for our youth, they in turn will grow into smart and caring citizens.
In North America, Black Friday is increasingly becoming one of the busiest holiday shopping days of the year. This year, Black Friday is November 28 and Canada, the United States and Mexico are working cooperatively to remind consumers about the importance of toy safety.
British Columbia's (BC's) forestry industry is booming, boasting 11 per cent export growth this year. A new forecast by Export Development Canada (EDC) sees the revival of the US economy extending that trend with 12 per cent growth in 2015.
| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
| media advisories
Members of the media are invited to join John Williamson, Member of Parliament for New Brunswick Southwest, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), for an announcement for the Huntsman Marine Science Centre on November 21, 2014
| Canadian Human Rights Commission
| news releases
Despite decades of progress, women in Canada still do not enjoy the same quality of life as men, according to a report released by the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) today.