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May 14, 2021

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 2020 to replace Canada’s CC-150 Polaris fleet — the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) Project.

Notes:

  • All questions related to capability gap, security, interoperability requirements and costs should be answered by the Minister of National Defence
  • All questions related to the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy and the assessment of bidders’ impact on Canada’s economic interests should be answered by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED)

Organization: Public Services and Procurement Canada
Minister by name: Anand, Anita (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Public Services and Procurement

May 13, 2021

Canadian Armed Forces is nowhere near its 25% target, what is being done to increase the number of women in its ranks?

Organization: National Defence
Minister by name: Sajjan, Harjit S. (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of National Defence

May 12, 2021

What is the Government of Canada doing to help families affected by the loss of their loved ones, as a result of the Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 air disaster in Iran?

Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Minister by name: Mendicino, Marco (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

May 12, 2021

Implementation and status update of virtual citizenship ceremonies.

Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Minister by name: Mendicino, Marco (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

May 12, 2021

What is the Government of Canada doing to encourage diversity in Canada’s economy?

Organization: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Minister by name: Champagne, François-Philippe (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry

May 11, 2021

Organization: Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Minister by name: Jordan, Bernadette (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard

May 10, 2021

Organization: Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Minister by name: Jordan, Bernadette (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard

May 10, 2021

Retrofitting existing homes – such as improving the building envelope of a home by adding insulation or replacing windows and doors – is one of the most effective ways to reduce GHG emissions and save homeowners money on energy costs, while also creating good, middle-class jobs in communities and supporting growth of the green supply chain.

Organization: Natural Resources Canada
Minister by name: O'Regan, Seamus (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Natural Resources

May 10, 2021

On May 9, 2021, ICI Alberta reported that seizures of fentanyl by the RCMP have doubled between 2019 and 2020 at the national level.

Organization: Public Safety Canada
Minister by name: Blair, Bill (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness

May 10, 2021

Last spring the Government of Canada awarded a procurement-related contract to Tango Communications for KN95 respirators. Upon delivery, it was determined that a significant percentage of the 11 million masks did not meet the quality assurance test standards.

Organization: Public Services and Procurement Canada
Minister by name: Anand, Anita (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Public Services and Procurement