June 9, 2017 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, today launched Canada’s new Feminist International Assistance Policy. The new vision lays the foundation for positioning Canada as a leader on gender equality in its aid programming. Canada believes that advancing gender equality and promoting equal rights for women and girls is the most effective way to reduce poverty. This vision is the key … [Read more...]
PMO on the resignation from Cabinet of Senator Marjory LeBreton
July 4, 2013 by
July 4, 2013 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the resignation from Cabinet of Senator Marjory LeBreton: "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I would like to thank Senator Marjory LeBreton for her years of exemplary service to Canada. "From our first day in office through to today, Senator LeBreton has contributed her wise counsel, exceptional work ethic, and unrivalled institutional knowledge, and in so doing has made a tremendous … [Read more...]
Katimavik needs to keep funding – Take Action!
April 6, 2012 by
Katimavik has been described as "life-changing." For 35 years, this Canadian youth volunteer program has aimed to make positive, long-term impacts through community-based volunteer work. Sadly, the organization announced last week that the government has decided to end its funding. Join the movement to save this important investment in Canada's youth!» "You want leaders. You want options and programs and experiences that enrich and enlighten youth to inspire them to do … [Read more...]
PMO – PM highlights Government’s 2011 Achievements
December 31, 2011 by
PM highlights Government's 2011 Achievements Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement highlighting some of the Government’s significant accomplishments in 2011: “2011 was a momentous year for Canada both at home and abroad.“Global economic uncertainty continued to create challenging conditions in 2011. Our Government remained focused on jobs and growth and continued to implement our Economic Action Plan." The results have truly been … [Read more...]
Horn of Africa Crisis – Save a Life Now
August 12, 2011 by
Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya are facing the worst drought in 60 years. And with food costs skyrocketing, millions of people face malnutrition and the life-long disability that comes with it. You've probably seen the pictures on the news – of children with skin hanging from their bones. Without help, these children's bodies will run out of energy and die. Please, help us feed these children and their families. $50 is enough to provide one month of food rations for a family … [Read more...]
