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Building on previous research waves in 2011 and 2016, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) launched a third wave of public opinion research to assess Canadians’ perceptions and attitudes towards emerging agricultural technologies and their applications in the sector, and to gather information on public trust regarding these technologies. Having explored some of these issues in past research, this study generated comparative data, allowing AAFC to track Canadians’ attitudes over time. In addition, the results provide insights into Canadians’ knowledge and awareness of new technologies that did not exist or were emerging at the time of previous research. This research will …
Payments issued to contractors for construction contracts
over $100,000 managed by PSPC.
This report details Global Affairs Canada’s implementation of the Avoiding Complicity in Mistreatment by Foreign Entities Act (ACMFEA) in 2022. The report was shared with the Minister of Foreign Affairs in February 2022, as required by section 7(1) of the act.
Pursuant to section 2 of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, I preside over the Department, and have its management and direction in Canada and abroad. I hereby issue this Ministerial Direction.
The Government of Canada is committed to addressing threats to national security and protecting rights and freedoms. The purpose of this Direction is to clearly state Canadian values and principles against torture and mistreatment and commitment to the rule of law.
This Direction prohibits:
the disclosure of information that would result in a substantial risk of mistreatment of any individual by a foreign entity;
the …
Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, pursuant to paragraph 3(2)(c) of the Avoiding Complicity in Mistreatment by Foreign Entities Acta, issues the annexed Directions for Avoiding Complicity in Mistreatment by Foreign Entities (Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs).
As Canada’s nuclear regulator, the CNSC reviews the environmental protection measures put in place for every facility we regulate. The environmental protection review report series offers a summary of CNSC staff’s technical assessment of how effectively licensees are protecting human health and the environment in the communities in which they are operating.
The purpose of the report is to share CNSC staff’s findings from the review of Cameco Corporation's environmental protection measures for the Key Lake Operation. This includes any possible environmental releases as part of normal operations, and the risk of radiological or hazardous substances posed to the environment …
As Canada’s nuclear regulator, the CNSC reviews the environmental protection measures put in place for every facility we regulate. The environmental protection review report series offers a summary of CNSC staff’s technical assessment of how effectively licensees are protecting human health and the environment in the communities in which they are operating.
The purpose of the report is to share CNSC staff’s findings from the review of Cameco Corporation's environmental protection measures for the McArthur River Operation. This includes any possible environmental releases as part of normal operations, and the risk of radiological or hazardous substances posed to the environment …
As Canada’s nuclear regulator, the CNSC reviews the environmental protection measures put in place for every facility we regulate. The environmental protection review report series offers a summary of CNSC staff’s technical assessment of how effectively licensees are protecting human health and the environment in the communities in which they are operating.
The purpose of the report is to share CNSC staff’s findings from the review of Cameco Corporation's environmental protection measures for the Rabbit Lake Operation. This includes any possible environmental releases as part of normal operations, and the risk of radiological or hazardous substances posed to the environment …
Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) and Quagga Mussel (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis) have a long history of invasion in European and North American freshwater ecosystems, with significant ecological and economic impacts. An ecological risk assessment for these two invasive species for freshwater ecosystems in Canada was completed in April 2022 with the aim to provide science-based guidance to inform management decisions and actions. These include early detection, response planning, and/or regulatory and policy measures aimed at mitigating the potential spread and risk posed by Zebra and Quagga Mussels to Canadian freshwater ecosystems (DFO 2023). The Potential for Introduction (propagule pressure and connectivity), …
In accordance with the Treasury Board Directive on Internal Audit, Global Affairs Canada publishes key performance results for its internal audit function. These results, or key compliance attributes, demonstrate that the fundamental elements necessary for oversight are in place in the organization, are performing as required under the Policy on Internal Audit and the Directive on Internal Audit, and are achieving results.