Government of Canada

COP28: Canada Daily Highlights - December 2, 2023

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Saturday, December 2, 2023
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This funding will help put least developed countries on a path to climate resilience by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • This funding will help put least developed countries on a path to climate resilience by 2030.
  • Minister Guilbeault addressed the audience at an event in the Canada Pavilion on climate misinformation and political polarization, led by Equiterre.
  • The Government of Canada, alongside Australia, the European Commission, and the United States, jointly launched the Clean Energy Ministerial Battery Storage Initiative to supercharge global battery storage deployment.
  • Ambassador for Climate Change Catherine Stewart represented Canada at the signing of a multilateral declaration , supporting the tripling of global nuclear energy capacity by 2050.

March of Dimes Canada's SkillingUp Gets Major Federal Funding Injection

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Saturday, December 2, 2023
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Supported by DIGITAL and funded by the Government of Canada's Skills for Success Program, this investment more than doubles SkillingUp's current program funding.

Key Points: 
  • Supported by DIGITAL and funded by the Government of Canada's Skills for Success Program, this investment more than doubles SkillingUp's current program funding.
  • The new funding will complement investments from Microsoft Canada and CIBC Foundation empowering learners for in-demand jobs of today and tomorrow's digital economy.
  • "We're thrilled to announce this new funding as we celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities," said Len Baker, March of Dimes Canada's President and CEO.
  • We're proud to support March of Dimes Canada and the SkillingUp initiative, which will help remove barriers for the next generation of leaders and changemakers."

Minister of Transport announces the Green Shipping Corridor Program to help cut pollution in marine shipping

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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By making sure that marine shipping is done in sustainably, we not only help grow a strong economy and get people the goods they need, we help keep our environment healthy.

Key Points: 
  • By making sure that marine shipping is done in sustainably, we not only help grow a strong economy and get people the goods they need, we help keep our environment healthy.
  • Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honorable Pablo Rodriguez, announced the creation of the Green Shipping Corridor Program, an investment of $165.4 million, and launched a call for proposals under this program.
  • The program will establish green shipping corridors and help decarbonize the marine sector in major shipping areas along the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence Seaway, and Canada's east and west coasts.
  • "With the new Green Shipping Corridor Program, Canada is taking another step towards meeting its commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050.

Minister of Transport announces launch of the National Supply Chain Office to strengthen Canada's supply chains and increase the economy's competitiveness

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, announced the establishment of the National Supply Chain Office, led by Assistant Deputy Minister Robert Dick.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, announced the establishment of the National Supply Chain Office, led by Assistant Deputy Minister Robert Dick.
  • The creation of a National Supply Chain Office delivers on one of the key recommendations of the National Supply Chain Task Force's report.
  • The creation of the National Supply Chain Office builds on the recommendations in the final report submitted by the National Supply Chain Task Force to the Minister of Transport on October 6, 2022.
  • The Office can be reached at [email protected]
    The National Supply Chain Office will develop and implement a National Supply Chain Strategy to identify priorities and support collaborative action to improve Canada's supply chains.

A municipality and an individual ordered to pay a total of $36,000 for destroying nests of endangered Bank Swallows

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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On November 21, 2023, the municipality of Saint-Alphonse and Claude Chevalier were ordered by the Court of Québec to pay $30,000 and $6,000 respectively, at the New Carlisle Courthouse.

Key Points: 
  • On November 21, 2023, the municipality of Saint-Alphonse and Claude Chevalier were ordered by the Court of Québec to pay $30,000 and $6,000 respectively, at the New Carlisle Courthouse.
  • The municipality and the individual pleaded guilty to one count each of violating the Migratory Birds Regulations under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994.
  • The charges stem from actions that led to the disturbance and destruction of Bank Swallow nests.
  • The Bank Swallow is an endangered migratory bird whose Canadian population has fallen by 98 percent over the past 40 years.

Canada re-elected to the International Maritime Organization Council for two-year term

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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Today, Canada was re-elected to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council in Category B—states with the largest interest in international seaborne trade— for the 2024-25 term.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Canada was re-elected to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council in Category B—states with the largest interest in international seaborne trade— for the 2024-25 term.
  • The IMO is the specialized agency of the United Nations that sets global standards for the safety, security, and environmental performance of international maritime shipping.
  • "Canada is proud to continue serving on the International Maritime Organization Council.
  • "Canada looks forward to continuing its work at the International Maritime Organization Council through positive engagement and collaboration with other member states.

The Government of Canada Honours Commander (Ret'd) Rowland Marshall and Lieutenant-Commander (Ret'd) Sherry Richardson as Hometown Heroes

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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With an eye for adventure on sea and land, Sherry Richardson has contributed to her country and community for decades.

Key Points: 
  • With an eye for adventure on sea and land, Sherry Richardson has contributed to her country and community for decades.
  • To mark the 100th anniversary of the Naval Reserve in 2023, Parks Canada is honoured to add Commander (Ret'd) Rowland Marshall and Lieutenant-Commander (Ret'd) Sherry Richardson to the Hometown Heroes program.
  • "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I'm honoured to recognize Commander (Ret'd) Rowland Marshall and Lieutenant-Commander (Ret'd) Sherry Richardson as Parks Canada Hometown Heroes for their dedication to their community and their contributions to Canada.
  • Commander (Ret'd) Rowland Marshall and Lieutenant-Commander (Ret'd) Sherry Richardson had remarkable experiences throughout their careers and continue to inspire others.

Minister Wilkinson Highlights the 2023 Fall Economic Statement and Related Household Energy Affordability Investments

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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In response, the 2023 Fall Economic Statement is focused on today's two key challenges.

Key Points: 
  • In response, the 2023 Fall Economic Statement is focused on today's two key challenges.
  • To do so, the 2023 Fall Economic Statement announces the new Canadian Mortgage Charter, which details the relief that Canadians can expect from their banks if they are in financial difficulty.
  • "Our economic plan is about building a strong economy that works for everyone, and the 2023 Fall Economic Statement is the next phase of our plan.
  • New measures in the 2023 Fall Economic Statement are built upon the government's responsible economic plan, which sees Canada maintain both the lowest deficit- and net debt-to-GDP ratios in the G7.

Minister Guilbeault highlights the 2023 Fall Economic Statement, the next phase of the federal government's economic plan to build more housing and support Canadians with their energy bills

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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To do so, the 2023 Fall Economic Statement announces the new Canadian Mortgage Charter, which details the relief that Canadians can expect from their banks if they are in financial difficulty.

Key Points: 
  • To do so, the 2023 Fall Economic Statement announces the new Canadian Mortgage Charter, which details the relief that Canadians can expect from their banks if they are in financial difficulty.
  • Second, the government is accelerating its work to build more homes, faster, and make housing more affordable.
  • "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.
  • Building more affordable housing for the most vulnerable Canadians with $1 billion for the Affordable Housing Fund, to help build more than 7,000 new homes.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the formation of a new government in New Zealand

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Sunday, November 26, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 26, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the formation of a new government in New Zealand:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 26, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the formation of a new government in New Zealand:
    "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Christopher Luxon on his appointment as Prime Minister and on the formation of a new government in New Zealand.
  • "Canada and New Zealand are close, like-minded partners who believe in the importance of the rules-based international order and the rule of law.
  • We also work closely together as members of the Five Eyes, the United Nations, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, and the Commonwealth.
  • "I thank outgoing Prime Minister Chris Hipkins for his partnership over the past year, and I wish him all the best in his future endeavours."