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The Canadian Armed Forces’ cost of living allowance is frozen at 2008 rates. Why is the Government neglecting CAF members, particularly when inflation is making life more unaffordable for them?
Electronic Logging Devices
Outlining Shared Services Canada’s (SSC) role in the delivery of the Benefits Delivery Modernization (BDM) program at Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
There may be some concerns that information technology infrastructure will not function effectively to support employees as they return to the worksite in larger numbers and continue with hybrid work.
What is the status of the legislative review of the Canada Infrastructure Bank Act?
What federal investments are being made to support the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Workforce?
As part of the Government of Canada’s reaffirmed commitment to invest in Canada’s military, as announced in the 2017 Defence Policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, the Government launched an open and transparent competition in December 2017 to permanently replace Canada’s fighter fleet with 88 advanced jets—the Future Fighter Capability Project.
On January 9, 2023, the Government of Canada announced that following an open, fair and transparent competition, Canada had finalized an agreement with the United States (US) government and Lockheed Martin with Pratt & Whitney for the acquisition of F-35 fighter jets for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).
Notes:
- All questions related to capability and requirements should be answered by the Minister of National Defence
- All questions related to the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy and Canadian Industry’s participation on the Joint Strike Fighter program should be answered by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
- All questions related to trade issues should be answered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Government of Canada is taking steps to ensure appropriate accountability with Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton following allegations of maltreatment at various levels in the organization.
Concussion is a serious and significant public health issue that affects the sport, recreation, health, and education sectors. On August 6, 2022, the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers responsible for sport, physical activity and recreation reiterated that concussions remain a major concern. Building on the 2019 commitments and considering the progressive return to sport post-pandemic, ministers will continue the pan-Canadian efforts on concussion awareness, prevention, detection, and management.
Sport Canada is working with stakeholders in the Canadian sport system to implement measures to prevent discrimination and racism, and promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in sport.