Statements

19:50 ADT (Thursday, Jul 28, 2016) - Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Announcing the new president of the National Research Council of Canada

The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, made the following announcement today: "I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Iain Stewart as President of the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), effective August 24, 2016....

18:30 ADT (Thursday, Jul 28, 2016) - National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces

Statement from the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff Regarding the 1974 Valcartier Grenade Incident

Lieutenant-General Guy Thibault, Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, today issued the following statement:...

11:35 ADT (Thursday, Jul 28, 2016) - Public Health Agency of Canada

Message from the Minister of Health - World Hepatitis Day

July 28th marks World Hepatitis Day, and is an opportunity to draw attention to the impact of viral hepatitis in Canada and the efforts to eliminate this disease around the world....

21:50 ADT (Wednesday, Jul 27, 2016) - Health Canada

Statement from the Minister of Health on the Opioid Crisis

Canada is facing a growing crisis related to opioid overdoses and deaths across the country, and our government is committed to addressing this issue....

15:35 ADT (Wednesday, Jul 27, 2016) - Government of Canada

Statement on Network Disruption Affecting Access to Phoenix System

Early this morning one of the Government of Canada data centres experienced an automatic emergency shutdown due to its smoke detection sensors being activated. Power was immediately restored and staff have worked through the night to restore services to the data centre....

10:30 ADT (Wednesday, Jul 27, 2016) - Veterans Affairs Canada

Minister Hehr Marks Korean War Veterans Day

The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, today issued the following statement on Korean War Veterans Day...

21:40 ADT (Friday, Jul 22, 2016) - Global Affairs Canada

Canada appalled by depraved attack in Munich, Germany

"We condemn this attack, and we offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those killed and a quick recovery to those injured. Canadians are deeply saddened by these tragic events, especially the targeting of children, and our thoughts are with the people of Germany during this stressful period....

17:15 ADT (Friday, Jul 22, 2016) - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Statement from Minister MacAulay on Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture Annual Conference

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, today issued the following statement regarding the annual conference of federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture....

12:40 ADT (Thursday, Jul 21, 2016) - Canadian Heritage

Statement by Minister Qualtrough on the Announcement of Canada's Flag-Bearer for the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games

OTTAWA, July 21, 2016 I was very proud to join Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Parliament Hill this morning to announce Rosannagh (Rosie) MacLennan......

22:00 ADT (Wednesday, Jul 20, 2016) - Global Affairs Canada

Canada very concerned with situation in Turkey

Canada supports a democratic Turkey and respects the need for thorough investigations and prosecutions against the perpetrators of the recent attempted coup. This must be done‎ in accordance with Turkish and international law. ‎Given this imperative, Canada is concerned by the state of emergency declared by President Erdogan today....