Good news!! The Transportation Modernization Act is now law in Canada, and its new rules and regulations will make a positive difference in the experiences of air travelers for years to come. Not only does it promote greater choice, connectivity, and lower costs, it also helps strengthen air passenger rights. These new regulations will establish [...]
I'm at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Annual Spring Session and we recently met with officials at the Canadian Embassy in Poland. Proud to be part of the Canadian delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.
We’ve just announced the first substantial update of Canada’s family laws in 20 years. We know how important it is to protect families, particularly children, from the negative outcomes often related to separation and divorce. We are strengthening and modernizing Canada’s family justice system so that it works for today’s families. Read more : https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2018/05/government-of-canada-announces-new-measures-to-strengthen-and-modernize-family-justice.html
Science is fun! Science Odyssey is a 10 day nation-wide event filled with fun science exploration and discovery! There are 100s of events happening across the country where Canadians of all ages can participate in hands-on experiments and demonstrations that will showcase science, technology, engineering and mathematics in a fun and entertaining way to get [...]
Did you know that 1 in 5 Canadians suffer from a mental health problem or illness in any given year? That means 20% of the people in your life are forced to suffer, often in silence. Eliminating the stigma that forces people into silence is the first step to successfully improving the mental health of [...]
It takes tremendous bravery to serve one’s country, and to show our gratitude the Government of Canada has made the proper treatment of Veterans one of our top priorities. Veterans Affairs Canada produces the Salute! Newsletter, which provides information on policies, programs, and services offered by the Department. In this month’s newsletter, you can learn [...]
Seniors have, and continue to, make valuable contributions to their families, communities, and our nation as a whole. That's why our Government remains committed to empowering seniors, along with all other Canadians, to both contribute and share in the success of Canada. Building on this commitment, our government has announced that the New Horizons for [...]
We're working on improving the quality of services offered to CAF Members, Veterans and their families - while ensuring that people receive the benefits they are entitled to. That’s why we’ve developed the new Military Benefits Browser to help support our efforts to keep the Defence Community as informed as possible. Folks are often searching [...]
Great meeting! It's important for me to keep in contact with advocates who are working hard for folks in our community. The MS Society Canada, Atlantic Division does great work in our region with advocacy, support and more.
Each April, the Canadian Cancer Society holds its annual Daffodil Month to help raise money and awareness for cancer research. This fundraiser has been held for over 60 years, and involves thousands of volunteers who sell both fresh daffodils, as well as lapel pins to help raise money for the CCS. The money raised goes towards [...]