October is Autism Awareness Month, representing a time to reflect on a continuum of complex conditions that can affect individuals from all walks of life. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) develops differently from person to person, and the effects can range from relatively mild to debilitating.
On this International Day of Rural Women, Canada reiterates its commitment to improving the lives and well-being of rural women around the world. Rural women play a key role in agricultural development, food security, economic growth and poverty reduction, while making essential contributions to their communities and their families. However, rural women represent a disproportionate number of the world's poor and food insecure.
The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, today met with Jitendra Singh, India's Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Science and Technology, and launched a call for proposals for joint research and development projects under the Canada-India Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement.
Representatives from the federal and municipal governments gathered today to celebrate the completion of the Kirkland Lake Wastewater Improvement Project. The upgraded wastewater infrastructure will better protect the environment and ensure the health and safety of local residents.
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The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), announced today New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) funding worth more than $23,000 to Family Service PEI for its Elder Financial Abuse Resource Tool Project.