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Processing and facilitation measures for temporary workers
Budget 2019 provided funding for the replacement of the Alexandra Bridge, and the rehabilitation and ongoing maintenance of the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge and the Chaudière Crossing. It also provided direction for refreshing technical studies on a potential additional interprovincial crossing in the National Capital Region and developing a Long-Term Integrated Interprovincial Crossings Plan.
The post-pandemic environment represents an opportunity to incorporate new workplace arrangements and ensure more efficient use of the office portfolio while also increasing accessibility and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Studies conducted prior to the pandemic indicated that 40% of Public Services and Procurement Canada’s space was underutilized.
Timely processing of temporary resident visa applications and applications in the inventory.
On November 9, 2023 the Toronto Star published an article on child poverty titled “The Kids Aren’t All Right”/
The UN Human Rights Committee has expressed the view that removal of a person to a country severely impacted by climate change may be, under certain circumstances, a violation of their right to life. Some media articles have claimed that this opens the door to climate change-related asylum claims. In November 2021, the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) drew more attention to the issues of environmental migration and displacement.
To inform on the wildfire situation in Quebec.
To inform on the wildfire situation in Quebec.
Media reports have focused on the year-over-year increase in general outsourcing by federal departments. A Globe and Mail article recently reported the federal government hired KMPG consultants to provide managing consulting advice.