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Refugee stream for at-risk human rights defenders.
Public Services and Procurement Canada is working to modernize and simplify procurement.
The recent establishment of the Office of Supplier Integrity and Compliance supports the Government of Canada’s ability to identify suppliers of concern, take appropriate action to mitigate the risk they pose, and promote ethical business practices in an evolving marketplace.
There has been media attention on federal government spending on professional services contracts.
On November 28, 2023, Canada entered into a government-to-government agreement with the United States (US) Government for the acquisition of up to 16 P-8A Poseidon aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Fourteen multi-mission aircraft will be procured, with options for up to an additional two. The estimated value of this government-to-government agreement, which also includes associated equipment, training devices and initial sustainment, is $5.9 billion USD including contingency.
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- All questions related to capability and costs should be answered by the Minister of National Defence
- All questions related to industrial and technological benefits should be answered by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
On November 7, 2023, the Government of Canada announced that 6 surplus federal properties will be developed into more than 2,800 new homes in Calgary, Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta and St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador and Ottawa, Ontario.
The 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline went live on November 30, 2023, providing support via voice and text, 24/7/365, in English and French. The Public Health Agency of Canada is providing $156 million over three years to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) to administer the three-digit helpline. CAMH has recruited close to 40 provincial and local crisis and distress lines to participate in the 9-8-8 responder network.
Alcohol is the most commonly used psychoactive substance among people in Canada. Alcohol use is a leading risk factor for a broad range of diseases and conditions including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), heart disease, and cancer. While alcohol use is normalized in Canadian society, it accounts for substantial health and social costs.
Since its coming into force on October 17, 2018, the Cannabis Act has created a strict legal framework for controlling the production, distribution, sale and possession of cannabis across Canada.
The legislation is designed to keep cannabis out of the hands of youth and profits out of the pockets of organized crime by fostering a robust legal and regulated industry.
Federal support to improve access to mental health and substance use services.