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The Official Residences of Canada: Asset Portfolio Condition Report, identified a requirement for a one-time injection of $83 million over 10 years to address the deferred maintenance deficit for all 6 official residences and ensure that the official residences meet universal accessibility and sustainability requirements.
Note: the numbers in the asset condition report represent recommended and projected investments based on 2017 asset values, not actual expenditures/commitments/planned spending by the National Capital Commission (NCC). The NCC is working to have this report refreshed to reflect 2020 values.
On November 3, 2020, the Government tabled a bill to modernize the Broadcasting Act to support the creation of Canadian audio and audiovisual content for the digital age. The Bill will clarify that online broadcasting services fall under the Act and it will ensure that the CRTC has the proper tools to put in place a modern and flexible regulatory framework for broadcasting. These tools include the ability to make rules, gather information, and levy penalties for non-compliance. Additionally, the Bill will support greater diversity and inclusion in the broadcasting sector, ensuring the promotion of a broad range of Canadian views and talent. Recent articles have reported the need to support French-language production across Canada.
• When will the government eliminate the blood donor deferral for gay men?
Increasing Francophone Immigration to reach a target of 4.4% of French-speaking immigrants outside Quebec by 2023
On November 24, 2020, the Bloc member for Beauport — Limoilou introduced Bill C 254, An Act to amend the Canada Labor Code, the Official Languages Act and the Canada Business Corporations Act. The bill is awaiting debate at second reading, which could take place in the spring of 2021.
Implementation and status update on online citizenship tests.
Measures to protect individuals from unscrupulous consultants who prey on their lack of knowledge of Canadian laws and regulations.