Canada fulfilling commitment to upholding and safeguarding the rights of people with disabilities
Press Release From Employment and Social Development Canada New public consultation on the United Nations Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities February 16, 2017…
What does an Accessible First Nation Mean to You?
What does an Accessible First Nation Mean to You? First Nations and First Nations Persons with Disabilities The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) invites you to participate in a free…
Statement from Health Canada on Jordan’s Principle
Press Release February 8, 2017 – Ottawa, ON – Health Canada OTTAWA – The wellbeing of First Nations children and families is a priority for the Government of Canada. We…
Health Reports, February 2017
Press Release Smoking prevalence among Inuit in Canada The percentage of Inuit aged 15 or older who were daily smokers declined significantly from 64% in 1991 to 52% in 2012, but remained well above the rate for…
Speech: Launch of online consultations and announcement of call for nominations for the advisory committee for the Canadian Poverty Reduction Strategy
Press Release February 13, 2017, Ottawa, Ontario Check against delivery. Hello. Thank you for being here today. Our government made it a priority to strengthen the middle class and help…
Joint Statement from the partners in formation of First Nations Health Consortium Ltd. (FNHC) funded through the Enhanced Service Coordination for Jordan’s Principle
Press Release February 14, 2017 – Enoch, Alberta / First Nations Health Consortium Ltd. (FNHC) ENOCH, AB – Four partners Bigstone Health Commission; Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council; Maskwacis…
Ochapowace Nation: Collaborative Community Safety and Well Being
Press Release Feb 14, 2017 A nation-wide, multi-sector commitment to upstream prevention of risk before harm occurs. Continue Reading ILR4…
Improved water and wastewater services in Kugluktuk
Press Release Kugluktuk, Nunavut, February 14, 2017 — Modern public infrastructure is key to supporting the unique needs of northern communities. The governments of Canada and Nunavut are investing in…
Priority dispatch Services Implemented
Press Release PRIORITY DISPATCH SERVICES IMPLEMENTED FEBRUARY 14, 2017 (IQALUIT, NUNAVUT) – The City is pleased to announce that the Emergency and Protective Services Department has implemented Priority Dispatch service…
Community support orders introduced to help those suffering from mental illness
Press Release February 14, 2017 FREDERICTON (GNB) – Legislative amendments were introduced today to integrate community support orders into the province’s mental health continuum of care. Community support orders are…
