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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.
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.
How does the Government of Canada support parents who have lost an infant child?