This year Canada and Kazakhstan celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. I marked the occasion by speaking about Kazakhstan today in the House of Commons. You can view my remarks by clicking here
Over the past two years, jurisdictions across Canada have faced extraordinary strain on their emergency response resources due to COVID-19 outbreaks, wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters. Today, our government announced $150 million in funding for four Canadian emergency management organizations through the Supporting a Humanitarian Workforce to Respond to COVID-19 and Other Large-Scale Emergencies […]
This is #EPWeek2022. One Emergency Preparedness Week theme is be #AdventureSmart. Planning an outdoor activity? Weather, unexpected injuries, or equipment failure can turn dangerous. Follow @AdventureSmart to learn how to #GetPrepared for all your outdoor adventures.
May marks the annual Jewish Heritage Month, a time to celebrate Jewish culture, faith, and history in Canada. Canada is home to the fourth-largest Jewish community in the world. Canadians are invited to reflect on and learn more about the role that Jewish Canadians play in communities across the country.
This week, for CMHA’s 71st Annual Mental Health Week, we encourage everyone to exemplify the theme of empathy by tuning in before weighing in – and building a culture of understanding and acceptance. For anyone who is struggling, know that it’s okay to not feel okay, and that you are not alone.
Please view my greetings on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr on May 2, 2022, by clicking here
Health Canada has authorized a submission from Canadian Blood Services to eliminate the current three-month blanket donor deferral period for all sexually active men who have sex with men, and instead screen all donors, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, for high-risk sexual behaviours. Canada’s blood system is, and will continue to be, one of […]
Every worker has the right to a healthy and safe workplace, and to return home safely at the end of their workday. On the National Day of Mourning, we pay tribute to all workers who have lost their lives, been injured or fallen ill at work. To honour their memory, let’s continue our efforts to […]
On Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the six million innocent Jewish men, women, and children who were systematically murdered by the Nazis during the Holocaust. We also pay tribute to the bravery and resiliency of survivors, and of all those who risked their lives to save others, standing against the Nazi regime.
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