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On August 4, 2020, two explosions took place at the Port of Beirut, resulting in more than 175 fatalities, 6,500 hospitalized and many more injured, 40 persons missing and another 300,000 who have suffered damage to their homes. On August 13, 2020, the Government of Canada set up a task force to provide assistance to support the delivery of consular services, and to ensure that questions related to immigration can be quickly addressed.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has been procuring medical supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE), and is working to increase the participation of Indigenous businesses in federal procurement.
On August 21, 2020, Canada Post reported a $378 million loss before tax for its second quarter. On July 30, 2020, Canada Post announced a new Acting Chair of the Board of Directors.
The mandate letter to the Minister of Canadian Heritage included a directive to work with the National Museums to increase Canadian’s awareness of climate change.
The national museums and the National Battlefields Commission rely heavily on their earned revenues to supplement parliamentary appropriations. Social distancing measures continue to have an adverse affect on visitation to these cultural institutions. On June 18, 2020, the Minister of Canadian Heritage announced an emergency investment for the six national museums and the National Battlefields Commission of $25.7 million to help offset impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The Memorial to the Victims of Communism—Canada, a Land of Refuge is in its construction and fabrication phase. Work on site is expected to be completed in 2021, at which time the monument will be unveiled.
The Government of Canada continues to assume a leadership role to ensure that sport and cultural industries are free from harassment, abuse and discrimination.
Canadian women and girls have a rich history of participation and leadership in sport; however, they continue to face barriers to full participation and representation in the Canadian sport system, at all levels and in all capacities.
The Canadian sport system has been under the spotlight to address this public health issue. The Standing Committee on Health’s (HESA) 24th Report on the Subcommittee on Sports-Related Concussions in Canada’s study, entitled “Tackling the Problem Head-on: Sports-Related Concussions in Canada” was initially tabled on June 3, 2019, in the House of Commons and could soon be re-submitted. The report contains 13 recommendations to support ongoing actions by the Federal government in this area.