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The Criminal Code list of terrorist entities.
On June 6, 2018, the Prime Minister committed to modernizing the Official Languages Act. Consultations were held and a review is underway towards modernizing the Official Languages Act.
In order to support intergovernmental cooperation on minority-language services, the Government of Canada reaches agreements with provincial and territorial governments. Federal-provincial service agreements for the 2018-2023 period have been reached with most provinces. Agreements with Quebec and Alberta are for a shorter period and must be renewed shortly. The service agreements that are in place with each of the territories will expire at the end of March 2020.
In May 2018, the Federal Court of Canada delivered its decision in the case opposing the Fédération des Francophones de Colombie-Britannique (FFCB) and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). The Court concluded that there was no breach under Part VII of the Official Languages Act, as the federal department had taken positive measures to support the Francophone community of British Columbia. According to the Court, the absence of Regulations for Part VII of the Official Languages Act makes it impossible to determine whether additional positive measures could have been taken. The Gascon ruling is now being appealed before the Federal Court of Appeals.
The Commonwealth Games Foundation of Canada launched its public funding campaign at the end of 2018 with the dramatic slogan: ‘Don’t let the 2022 Commonwealth Games be our last – Be part of the legacy’. Canadian parties are currently considering pursuing a bid to host the Commonwealth Games in Canada in 2026 or 2030.
What is the status of the Accessible Canada Act?
What is the Government of Canada doing to ensure that children from low-income families gain access to the Canada Learning Bond?
Making post-secondary education more affordable for students from low- and middle-income families.
Can the Minister explain how the Government of Canada supports Canada Student Loans borrowers who are unable to afford their student loan payments?
New technology, artificial intelligence, and global competitiveness are changing the way Canadians work, and many of the skills needed for good quality jobs are expected to change in the years to come. A Canadian workforce that incorporates new technology and adapts is key to Canada’s long-term economic growth.