Canada and Saudi Arabia are normalizing diplomatic relations and appointing ambassadors five years after the Liberal government’s public comments on women’s rights led Riyadh to expel the top Canadian envoy.l In 2018, Global Affairs Canada tweeted that it wanted Saudi Arabia to “immediately release” human-rights activists who had been detained. Both countries maintained their embassies, but Saudi Arabia downgraded its […]
99% Of Ontario Nursing Homes Now Have Air Conditioning In Residents’ Rooms: Minister
Nearly 99 per cent of nursing homes in Ontario now have air conditioning in residents’ rooms, almost a year after the province set a deadline for the requirement. Long-Term Care Minister Paul Calandra said only nine of the 625 nursing homes in Ontario remain without air conditioning in resident rooms. Three of those are expected to have units installed by […]
Trudeau Calls Out Italy On LGBTQ2S+ Rights During Meeting With Meloni At G7 SummitI
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called out the Italian government’s stance on LGBTQ2S+ rights during a bilateral meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Hiroshima, Japan. “Obviously, Canada is concerned about some of the (positions) that Italy is taking in terms of LGBT rights,” Trudeau told Meloni at the start of the meeting. “But I […]
Canada To Invest In Ogun Agriculture, Technology, Infrastructure Sectors -Jamie Christoff
Poised to strengthen over 60 years of bilateral relationship with Nigeria, the Canadian Government has indicated interest in investing in the agricultural and technological sectors of the Ogun State economy. The Canadian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Jamie Christoff, who stated this at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, when he paid a courtesy call on the governor of Ogun State, Dapo […]
Ottawa Renews Federal Anti Gang And Gun Violence Program With $390M In Funding
The federal Liberals are renewing their multimillion-dollar program to fight gang violence and gun crime. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says the government is earmarking $390 million over the next five years for provinces and territories. Making the announcement in Mississauga, Ont., Mendicino says the money will go toward a variety of initiatives, including support for police and prevention programs. […]
Ontario Passes Bill That Expands Private Delivery Of Health Care
Ontario has passed a health-reform bill that will allow more private clinics to offer certain publicly funded surgeries and procedures in an effort to cut long wait lists for care. There are about 900 private clinics currently operating across the province, the vast majority of them for diagnostic imaging and testing. The moves are part of the government’s plan to […]
Trudeau, Simon Take In Pageantry Of Britain’s First Coronation In 70 years
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Gov. Gen Mary Simon were among the dignitaries on hand as King Charles III was crowned at London’s Westminster Abbey on Saturday, marking the formal celebration of the start of his reign as King and his role as Canada’s head of state. The coronation was a two-hour traditional Anglican ceremony that combined ancient traditions and […]
Canada Announces Plans To Place King Charles On $20 Bill, Coins
The image of King Charles will eventually replace the queen on Canada’s $20 bill and its coins, the federal government announced during Saturday’s coronation events. A news release from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government has directed the Bank of Canada to replace the likeness of the late Queen Elizabeth II with King Charles III during the next […]
Canada Post Issues Its First Stamp Featuring King Charles III
Canada Post has released its first definite stamp featuring King Charles as monarch. The Crown corporation says it is the first time the King has appeared on the Canadian stamp. The stamp was released at the ceremony in Ottawa marking the King’s coronation. Canada Post says the stamp continues the corporation’s long-standing tradition of issuing definitive stamps depicting the Canadian […]
Ontario Offers $10G Grants To Religious, Cultural Institutions For Anti-hate Measures
Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, Michael Ford is sworn in at the swearing-in ceremony at Queen’s Park in Toronto on June 24, 2022. Religious groups and cultural and Indigenous communities in Ontario will soon be able to apply for grants of up to $10,000 to protect their facilities from hate-motivated crimes. Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism Michael Ford announced today […]