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GCcoworking: New flexible alternative workplaces for Government of Canada employees

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Monday, June 3, 2019
Business, Articles, Politicians, Government procurement, Public Services and Procurement Canada, Steven MacKinnon, Carla Qualtrough, Coworking, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, National Capital Region, Procurement, Gatineau

GATINEAU, QC, June 3, 2019 /CNW/ -The Government of Canada is committed to providing federal public servants with modern workplaces that are flexible, fully accessible, collaborative and sustainable to support their work on behalf of Canadians.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, June 3, 2019 /CNW/ -The Government of Canada is committed to providing federal public servants with modern workplaces that are flexible, fully accessible, collaborative and sustainable to support their work on behalf of Canadians.
  • Today, Steven MacKinnon, Parliamentary Secretary to Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, Carla Qualtrough, announced the launch of GCcoworking, a two-year pilot project for Government of Canada employees.
  • With the launch of this pilot, federal employees from participating departments will have access to shared, alternative workspaces in the National Capital Region (NCR) as well as in regions across Canada.
  • The positive impact experienced by the private sector has inspired PSPC to pilot coworking with the Government of Canada.

Significant gaps identified in services provided to Canadian electors

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Bilingualism in Canada, Elections Canada, Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages, Gatineau, Government, Politics of Canada, Canada

GATINEAU, QC, May 14, 2019 /CNW/ - The Commissioner of Official Languages, RaymondThberge, published a followup report today on the audit of services provided to electors in English and French by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, May 14, 2019 /CNW/ - The Commissioner of Official Languages, RaymondThberge, published a followup report today on the audit of services provided to electors in English and French by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada.
  • In this followup report, the Commissioner acknowledges that Elections Canada's commitment to improving services in areas of significant demand represents some progress in terms of fulfilling the institution's obligations.
  • However, Elections Canada must now put these words into action in order to comply with its linguistic obligations.
  • In response to the ninerecommendations in the2015 audit report, Elections Canada committed to putting in place a number of measures to ensure service delivery in both official languages to electors nationwide.

Proposed Rail Transportation Regulations published in Part I of the Canada Gazette

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Monday, April 1, 2019
Canadian Transportation Agency, Gatineau

GATINEAU, QC, April 1, 2019 /CNW/ -The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) today announced that proposed Regulations Amending Certain Regulations made under the Canada Transportation Act were published in PartI of the Canada Gazette on March30, 2019, for public review and comment.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, April 1, 2019 /CNW/ -The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) today announced that proposed Regulations Amending Certain Regulations made under the Canada Transportation Act were published in PartI of the Canada Gazette on March30, 2019, for public review and comment.
  • The proposed regulations are being made by the CTA under the Canada Transportation Act (Act), as amended by the Transportation Modernization Act on May23, 2018.
  • The proposed regulations represent Phase4 of the CTA's Regulatory Modernization Initiative (rail), and follow consultations held in the summer and fall of 2018.
  • The proposed regulations would make amendments needed to align with changes made to the Act in recent years, including under the Transportation Modernization Act.

Quebec Community Newspapers Association Press Release on New Federal Budget - March 21, 2019

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Thursday, March 21, 2019
Eastern Canada, QUEBEC, Gatineau, Geography of Canada, Provinces, French Quebecers

GATINEAU, QC, March 21, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ -The 2019 Federal budget held very little for Quebec's Minority Language weekly newspapers, according to the Quebec Community Newspapers Association (QCNA).

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, March 21, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ -The 2019 Federal budget held very little for Quebec's Minority Language weekly newspapers, according to the Quebec Community Newspapers Association (QCNA).
  • ''The budget announcement comes at a crucial time for our members,'' adds Lily Ryan, interim QCNA president.
  • "The government has forgotten the urgency of the matter and is under-estimating the fragility of local newspapers across Quebec.
  • The Quebec Community Newspapers Association represents close to 30 English newspapers across Quebec, delivering local news to over 700,000 readers.

CTA releases What We Heard Report summarizing its rail transportation consultations

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Monday, March 4, 2019
Chicago Transit Authority, Canadian Transportation Agency, Gatineau

GATINEAU, QC, March 4, 2019 /CNW/ -The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) today released its What We Heard Report summarizing the input received from key rail industry stakeholders about how best to update and clarify existing rail-related regulations, as well as related CTA guidelines and tools.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, March 4, 2019 /CNW/ -The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) today released its What We Heard Report summarizing the input received from key rail industry stakeholders about how best to update and clarify existing rail-related regulations, as well as related CTA guidelines and tools.
  • In addition, the CTA received 26 written submissions from stakeholders.
  • The CTA is now considering all the input received in developing updated rail regulations.
  • Thank you to the many rail stakeholders who participated in the CTA's consultations on rail transportation.

Statement from the Commissioner of Official Languages about his first year in office

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Bilingualism in Canada, Language policy, Government of Canada, Demographics of Canada, Government, French language in Canada, Official bilingualism in Canada, Commissioner of Official Languages, Official Languages Act, Languages of Canada, Gatineau, Official language

GATINEAU, QC, Jan. 29, 2019 /CNW/ - Commissioner of Official LanguagesRaymond Thbergeissued the following statement today:

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, Jan. 29, 2019 /CNW/ - Commissioner of Official LanguagesRaymond Thbergeissued the following statement today:
    "This January29 marks my first anniversary as Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada.
  • Having spent my entire professional career dealing with issues that affect official language minority communities, Iknew what to expect.
  • Inever thought Iwould have to make public statements about language rights setbacks in2018, on the very eve of the 50thanniversary of the Official Languages Act.
  • We all have a role to play in promoting respect for our official languages, but most of all, we need to show respect for one another."

Parks Canada announces fee adjustments for 2020

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Environment of Canada, Conservation in Canada, Environment Canada, Gatineau, Parks Canada, National Parks of Canada, National park, User fee, National Marine Conservation Area, National Historic Sites of Canada, Canada, Government

Today, Parks Canada announced three updates to user fees, beginning in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Parks Canada announced three updates to user fees, beginning in 2020.
  • The first is a minor fee adjustment of 2.2% to Parks Canada fees, based on the Consumer Price Index and in accordance with the Government of Canada Service Fees Act.
  • These small adjustments will allow Parks Canada to offer visitors even better opportunities to connect with nature and learn about our environment and history.
  • Parks Canada manages a nation-wide network of 171 national historic sites, 46 national parks, one national urban park, and four national marine conservation areas.

Middle class Canadians will have more money in their pockets in 2019

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Friday, December 28, 2018
Economy, Finance, Canada Pension Plan, Money, Pension, Gatineau

GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 28, 2018 /CNW/ -The Government of Canada is making life more affordable for middle class Canadians.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 28, 2018 /CNW/ -The Government of Canada is making life more affordable for middle class Canadians.
  • In 2019, as a result of the Government's changes, middle class Canadians will see more money on their paycheques, compared with 2015, while changes to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) means they will have more money for their retirement.
  • For example, a typical middle class family of four will receive, on average, about $2,000 more each year, as a result of the middle class tax cut and the Canada Child Benefit.
  • That's why we are making sure that middle class Canadians have more money in their pockets while providing access to better pensions and enhanced supports when they need them the most."

TSB deploys a team of investigators to the site of a mid-air collision near Ottawa, Ontario

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Sunday, November 4, 2018
Transport, Safety, Railway safety, Transportation Safety Board of Canada, Aviation accidents and incidents, TSB, Gatineau

GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 4,2018 /CNW/ -The Transportation Safety Board is deploying a team of investigators to the site of a mid-air collision near Ottawa, Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 4,2018 /CNW/ -The Transportation Safety Board is deploying a team of investigators to the site of a mid-air collision near Ottawa, Ontario.
  • The TSB will gather information and assess the occurrence.
  • The TSB is an independent agency that investigates marine, pipeline, railway and aviation transportation occurrences.
  • It is not the function of the Board to assign fault or determine civil or criminal liability.

Language rights: Commissioner Théberge appeals decision in FFCB case

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Thursday, June 21, 2018
Language policy, Bilingualism in Canada, Government of Canada, English language in Canada, French language in Canada, Official bilingualism in Canada, ESDC, Official Languages Act, Employment and Social Development Canada, Canada, Gatineau, Canadians

GATINEAU, QC, June21,2018 /CNW/ -Raymond Thberge, the Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada, is appealing today the decision handed down by the Federal Court on May23, 2018, in the case of the Fdration des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique (FFCB) versus Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and the Employment Insurance Commission.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, June21,2018 /CNW/ -Raymond Thberge, the Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada, is appealing today the decision handed down by the Federal Court on May23, 2018, in the case of the Fdration des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique (FFCB) versus Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and the Employment Insurance Commission.
  • "I initially intervened before the Federal Court because of the importance of the issues raised.
  • Given the decision, I want to appeal in order to prevent a decline in the rights ensured by the Official Languages Act,"stated Mr.Thberge.
  • "I want to remind Canadians of the importance of continuing to file complaints when federal institutions appear to be violating the Official Languages Act.