Government of Canada

Federal Investments Support B.C. Talent and Labour Development for Critical Minerals and Sustainable Supply Chains

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Canada's Critical Minerals Strategy outlines the need for Canada to leverage international partnerships with like-minded countries to diversify and secure supply chains, secure good working conditions and ensure competitiveness.

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  • Canada's Critical Minerals Strategy outlines the need for Canada to leverage international partnerships with like-minded countries to diversify and secure supply chains, secure good working conditions and ensure competitiveness.
  • Through commitments like these, Canada is pursuing collective action on critical minerals to support the global transition to green energy and more-resilient supply chains.
  • The GPI aims to support Canada's growing number of bilateral commitments and engagements in the critical minerals space.
  • Through multilateral engagements, Canada is pursuing collective action on critical minerals to support the global transition to green energy and more resilient supply chains.

Canada launches the Cement & Concrete Breakthrough initiative at COP28

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Together with endorsing countries, international partners and the global cement and concrete industry, the breakthrough initiative will lead a shift that will make clean cement the preferred choice in global markets.

Key Points: 
  • Together with endorsing countries, international partners and the global cement and concrete industry, the breakthrough initiative will lead a shift that will make clean cement the preferred choice in global markets.
  • With the breakthrough initiative, we will help pave the way to achieve net-zero carbon cement and concrete by 2050."
  • With the launch of the Cement & Concrete Breakthrough initiative, Canada and the UAE issued a joint ministerial statement underlining their dedication to further decarbonization in the sector.
  • A growing number of countries have joined Canada and the UAE to endorse the Cement & Concrete Breakthrough initiative, including Germany, Japan, Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Reforms to strengthen Canada's bail system and help keep communities safe to become law

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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This means ensuring our bail laws keep people safe, strengthen public confidence in the justice system and respect the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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  • This means ensuring our bail laws keep people safe, strengthen public confidence in the justice system and respect the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
  • These targeted changes to our bail system will help improve the safety of people and communities from coast to coast to coast.
  • Today's reforms to Canada's bail system are an important additional step needed to strengthen public confidence in a criminal justice system that protects everyone.
  • Canadians should know that their voices have been heard as we strengthen our bail system.

Government of Canada launches Union-Led Advisory Table to help workers succeed in Canada's economic future

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Today, the Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, announced the launch of the Union-Led Advisory Table.

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  • Today, the Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, announced the launch of the Union-Led Advisory Table.
  • It will advise the Government on the most pressing issues facing workers today, including automation and the changing labour market.
  • The Union-Led Advisory Table will provide recommendations to the Government on how best to support workers affected by economic change, with a focus on supporting skilled, mid-career workers in at-risk sectors and jobs.
  • The Advisory Table will complete its work later in 2024 and will share its findings with the ministers soon after.

Minister Khera participates in the UNESCO Global Forum against Racism and Discrimination

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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In support of these efforts, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, participated this week in the third UNESCO Global Forum Against Racism and Discrimination in São Paulo, Brazil.

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  • In support of these efforts, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, participated this week in the third UNESCO Global Forum Against Racism and Discrimination in São Paulo, Brazil.
  • Minister Khera further highlighted that earlier this year, Canada signed the Declaration on the North American Partnership for Equity and Racial Justice.
  • Minister Khera participated in bilateral discussions with her counterparts in Brazil and UNESCO, and a roundtable with non-governmental organizations.
  • While in Brazil, Minister Khera met with Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for the Social and Human Sciences, UNESCO; and Brazil's Minister of Racial Equality, Anielle Franco.

Minister MacAulay announces inaugural Executive Director of new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the appointment of Diedrah Kelly as Executive Director of Canada's new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO) in Manila, Philippines.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the appointment of Diedrah Kelly as Executive Director of Canada's new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO) in Manila, Philippines.
  • Ms. Kelly has 20 years of international experience with Global Affairs Canada, including numerous assignments abroad.
  • -       The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
    "We launched the Indo-Pacific Strategy to position Canada for long-term growth and prosperity that benefits everyone.
  • The appointment of Ms. Kelly as the Executive Director of the new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office demonstrates Canada's continued commitment to enhancing and diversifying our trade and economic partnerships with Indo-Pacific economies and growing opportunities for our world-class businesses."

Government of Canada celebrates the launch of the Canadian Business Disability Network to help advance the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the workforce

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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As celebrations for International Day of Persons with Disabilities continue around the world, today, the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera attended the launch of the Canadian Business Disability Network, hosted by Manulife Canada.

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  • As celebrations for International Day of Persons with Disabilities continue around the world, today, the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera attended the launch of the Canadian Business Disability Network, hosted by Manulife Canada.
  • Under the employment pillar of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan, the Disability Inclusion Business Council (DIBC) was formed.
  • "The launch of the Canadian Business Disability Network is a true testament to the government and Canadians' commitment to building accessible businesses.
  • The Canadian Business Disability Network announced today, has the following as members: EY Canada, Manulife Canada, TELUS Health, and IBM Canada.

Minister Guilbeault announces Canada's draft methane regulations to support cleaner energy and climate action

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced at the Global Methane Pledge Ministerial that Canada has published strengthened oil and gas methane regulations to cut emissions from this potent greenhouse gas.

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  • Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced at the Global Methane Pledge Ministerial that Canada has published strengthened oil and gas methane regulations to cut emissions from this potent greenhouse gas.
  • During this event, John Kerry, the United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, highlighted that the United States recently finalized its own oil and gas methane regulations.
  • Putting in place broadly aligned rules across North America builds on collaboration on methane emissions that began in 2016.
  • – The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
    "Great to see Canada taking strong action to achieve deep reductions in oil and gas methane emissions, just as the US finalizes our own regulations.

D2L Launches Free AI Course to Help Organizations Understand Safe AI Governance

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - D2L, a global learning technology company, today shared the launch of a new, free Introduction to AI Ethics and Governance course , built in partnership with AI specialists, INQ Consulting.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - D2L, a global learning technology company, today shared the launch of a new, free Introduction to AI Ethics and Governance course , built in partnership with AI specialists, INQ Consulting.
  • To help build a greater understanding of AI technology, this free-to-learner course is aimed at bringing organizations one step closer to responsible AI governance.
  • Over the past year, generative AI technologies and large language models have helped influence rapid, potentially transformational, advancements in AI technology.
  • Through this course, individuals can learn about AI ethics, governance and the emergence of AI regulation.

Minister Beech highlights how the Fall Economic Statement makes life more affordable for Manitoba families

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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WINNIPEG, MB, Dec. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens' Services, met with community members in Winnipeg to discuss how the government's economic plan is making life more affordable for Canadians, as part of the 2023 Fall Economic Statement.

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  • WINNIPEG, MB, Dec. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens' Services, met with community members in Winnipeg to discuss how the government's economic plan is making life more affordable for Canadians, as part of the 2023 Fall Economic Statement.
  • The government's economic plan is building a strong economy that works for everyone—with sustainable and fair consumer practices that Canadians can rely on.
  • In response, the 2023 Fall Economic Statement is focused on alleviating the higher costs.
  • – The Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens' Services
    "Our economic plan is about building a strong economy that works for everyone, and this Fall Economic Statement is the next phase of our plan.