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The Translation Bureau (TB) continues to work with the House Administration and all partners to support Parliament’s virtual sittings while ensuring the health and safety of its interpreters.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is delivering on Government commitments to modernize and simplify procurement.
From 2019 to 2023, the West Memorial Building (WMB) will undergo rehabilitation in order to meet the standards of the National Building Code of Canada.
Once rehabilitation is complete, the WMB will temporarily accommodate occupants of the Supreme Court of Canada Building (SCCB) from 2023 to 2028, as the SCCB undergoes its own rehabilitation.
The Prime Minister announced on June 21, 2017—National Indigenous Peoples Day—that 100 Wellington Street would become a national space for Indigenous Peoples. The project also includes the re-development of the former CIBC building located at 119 Sparks Street and an infill space between the 2 buildings.
Cancelled Maine referendum would have terminated Hydro Quebec's transmission project to bring hydropower to Massachusetts (with some to Maine). Hydro Quebec is accused of meddling in the election.
How does the Government of Canada support parents who have lost an infant child?
On April 17, 2020, the Prime Minister announced a $500M investment in the creation of the COVID-19 Emergency Fund to support organizations responsible for culture, heritage and sport. The fund is an additional and temporary aid measure. Funds re-allocated through Supplementary Estimates will bring further assistance to organizations supported by PCH.
On 10/08/20, the Globe & Mail published an article titled “Ottawa's $1.5-billion foreign aid initiative has spent only $120,000 so far” criticizing Canada's Innovative Finance Programs.
In his annual report tabled on October 8, 2020, the Privacy Commissioner has recommended that the Privacy Act be extended to apply to Ministers’ Offices.
The 16th Actuarial Report on the Old Age Security (OAS) program as at December 31, 2018 has been recently tabled in Parliament. The Report’s key findings show that the number of OAS pension beneficiaries is projected to rise significantly over the next fifteen years. How confident is your Government that the OAS program will be there for Canadians in the future?