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The Government of Canada is committed to fulfilling the sport-related Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
An October 19, 2020 article in the Globe and Mail details the history of Mr. Raj Shoan’s legal proceedings against the Government of Canada following his 2017 dismissal by the Governor in Council as the Ontario Commissioner of the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), including his assertion that he was subject to “bigotry, discrimination and differential treatment” in his time at the CRTC.
With the CERB coming to an end, how is the Government helping Canadians who still can’t resume work, and who are not eligible for EI?
ISSUE: Tabling of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s
2019-20 Annual Report on the Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Acts.
Budget 2019 provided funding for the replacement of the Alexandra Bridge, the rehabilitation and ongoing maintenance of the MacDonald-Cartier Bridge, and the Chaudière Crossing. It also provided direction for the refresh of technical studies on a potential 6th interprovincial crossing in the National Capital Region (NCR) and for the development of a Long-term Integrated Interprovincial Crossings Plan.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is publicly disclosing, to the fullest extent possible, information on contracting related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.