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Measures and programs in response to the COVID-19 in Quebec
Labour shortage in Quebec
Achievements in terms of economic development in Quebec
Concussion is a serious and significant public health issue that affects the sport, recreation, health and education sectors. In collaboration with stakeholders, the Department of Canadian Heritage (Sport Canada) continues to focus on advancing the areas of concussion prevention and surveillance to protect Canadians. In direct response to the Federal-Provincial/Territorial Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Ministers’ January 2021 recommendation of establishing an annual Concussion Awareness Week, September 26 to October 2, 2021, marked the first annual Concussion Awareness Week.
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.
Hamilton100, a community based bid group, has been working with Commonwealth Sport Canada (CSC) to explore the possibility of hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Hamilton, Ontario. The Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees (COC and CPC) are also exploring a bid to host a 2030 Winter Games in British Columbia. No financial support has yet been requested from the Government of Canada for either project.
What is the government doing to address poverty for persons with disabilities? Is the Canada Disability Benefit still a priority for this Government? Is Bill C-35 expected to return to the House of Commons?
What is the Government doing to advance the inclusion of persons with disabilities? How is it ensuring that Canadians with disabilities are included in Canada’s post-pandemic recover?
On September 14, 2021, the Canada Employment Insurance Commission set the EI premium rate for 2022 at $1.58 per $100 of insurable earnings, which is unchanged from the 2020 and 2021 premium rates. The 2022 Actuarial Report on the EI Premium Rate will be tabled in Parliament by December 3, 2021.
Why extend Employment Insurance (EI) Sickness Benefits to 26 weeks instead of 50 weeks?