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This briefing package was prepared for the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada who appeared before the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics on November 27, 2020. The Commissioner appeared before the committee pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(iv) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, November 16, 2020, in regards to a study of the committee into issues of conflict of interest and the the Lobbying Act in relation to pandemic spending.

This briefing package was prepared for the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada who appeared before the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics on May 19, 2022. The Commissioner appeared before the committee pursuant to Standing Order 79(3) in regards to the Main Estimates 2022-2023.

This briefing package was prepared for the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada who appeared before the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics on March 9, 2020. The Commissioner appeared before the committee pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(iv) and the motion adopted by the committee on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, to discuss the mandate and operations of the Office.

This Fact Sheet provides general information about getting a divorce in Canada under the federal Divorce Act. This Act applies when at least one spouse has resided in a Canadian province or territory for at least one year before they apply for a divorce.

This Fact Sheet provides general information about child support under the Divorce Act.

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is caused by a bacteria.

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), in collaboration with other governmental and non-governmental organizations, conducts national surveillance of cancer to support the planning and evaluation of cancer-related policies, programs, and services. For this fact sheet, data from the Canadian Cancer Registry, the Canadian Vital Statistics – Death Database, and the Canadian Community Health Survey were used to provide current statistics on the burden of cancer in Canada.

The number of syphilis cases is increasing dramatically. Outbreaks have been reported in 8 provinces and territories as well as some Indigenous communities.

Opioids are medications that are usually prescribed to treat pain. When taken properly, prescription opioids can help patients experiencing pain manage their conditions, allowing them to lead full and productive lives. However, as with all medications, opioids can come with risks and potentially dangerous side effects.

The flu and a cold can have similar symptoms. The difference is how intense they feel and how common they are. In general, symptoms of the flu appear quickly, while symptoms of a cold happen slowly.