In 2015, there were 105long-term drinking water advisories in First Nations communities.

In November 2015, there were 105 Long Term Drinking Water Advisories (LTDWA) in effect in First Nations in Canada. Last night Semiahmoo First Nation lifted its LTDWA, which had been in place since 2005. As a result, as of March 30, 2021, 105 LTDWAs have now been lifted. This is an immense accomplishment, foremost for […]

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YOM HASHOAH 2021 HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY

On Yom HaShoah, the world remembers the six million Jewish people who were killed during the Holocaust. Let us reaffirm our collective duty to ensure that such a tragedy never happens again, and reinforce our fight against antisemitism.

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Canada will continue to ensure that pollution is not free and that households get more money back.

Making sure pollution isn’t free and putting more money in the pockets of the majority of families through the Climate Action Incentive rebate is an essential part of our comprehensive climate plan. Today, the price on pollution will increase by $10 per tonne – as has been the case every year since it was implemented. […]

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#SikhHeritageMonth

April is #SikhHeritageMonth, recognizing and highlighting the many contributions that Sikh communities have and continue to make in all sectors of society. This month, let’s all learn more about the unique history and culture of Sikhs in . bit.ly/3wi46Ib

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Over 3,000 new projects to keep seniors healthy and engaged:

To help Canadian seniors, funding for over 3000 community-based projects to support seniors has been announced under the New Horizons for Seniors Program. To learn more, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2021/03/government-of-canada-funds-more-than-3000-projects-across-canada-to-support-seniors.html?fbclid=IwAR05JMn1KsuP99aks31cI6hJrcfun2boz4VIcZ2JBLkHHdESw97MDu9aiP4

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We’ve delivered over 6 million vaccine doses to Provinces and Territories.

Our vaccination campaign has kicked into high gear with more than 6 million doses delivered to the provinces and territories, of which the provinces have administered more than 4.8 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Canadians As promised, this week we will receive more than a million new Pfizer doses, and we will continue receiving a […]

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Happy Loyeux Holi

Happy Holi to all who began celebrating today!

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Chag Pesach Sameach!

Justin Trudeau Passover usually involves gathering around the Seder table and reading from the Haggadah to remember the Israelites’ freedom from slavery. COVID-19 may change these traditions – but it can’t change the hope this holiday represents. https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/statements/2021/03/26/statement-prime-minister-passover?fbclid=IwAR0AunovPW8c8rJb5r4yzxDPCjD-jY1018cVSmFFVhA7Q1spFoUdkD39NL8

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