by Global Affairs Canada on Thursday 01 February 2024 12:25 AM UTC+00 | Tags: statements
The following is the text of a joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, marking three years since the military coup in Myanmar:"Three years ago, on 1 February 2021, the Myanmar military overthrew the democratically elected government, undoing a decade of progress.
by Department of Finance Canada on Wednesday 31 January 2024 06:34 PM UTC+00 | Tags: news-releases
The Government of Canada is continuing to deliver on its economic plan by today launching consultations on improving support for research and development and on creating and retaining intellectual property in Canada.
by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on Wednesday 31 January 2024 06:46 PM UTC+00 | Tags: news-releases
With increasing global migration, Canada is experiencing a rise in the number of people claiming asylum. While housing and supports for asylum claimants are the responsibility of provinces and municipalities, the federal government recognizes the need for all orders of government to work together to address the rise in the number of people claiming asylum in Canada.
by Health Canada on Wednesday 31 January 2024 08:50 PM UTC+00 | Tags: news-releases
Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced three new appointments as members to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Governing Council.
by Employment and Social Development Canada on Wednesday 31 January 2024 08:33 PM UTC+00 | Tags: news-releases
Canada's greatest resource is its people. Businesses and organizations benefit from having a diverse and inclusive workforce where all Canadians, including persons with disabilities, get the opportunity to put their talents to use and reach their full potential. That is why the Government is making significant and targeted investments in Canada's workforce development—supporting Canadians in preparing for, obtaining and keeping good jobs, advancing in their careers or becoming self-employed.
Directors are expected to, at all times, remain familiar and comply with the Code of Conduct and Ethical Behaviour for the Board of Directors (the "Code"). To this end, and to ensure they are regularly reminded of the importance of complying with the Standards of Conduct, all new Directors are required to sign this Acknowledgement and Undertaking and deliver it to the Authority's Corporate Secretariat prior to serving on the Board.
The undersigned ("I") acknowledge the following:
I have read and understood the Code and am familiar with its contents as of the date of signature below. Where I have not understood any element of the Code, I have obtained clarification from CATSA's Corporate Secretary.
I undertake to comply with the provisions of the Code and to confirm in writing, at least annually during the term of my appointment, that I have read, understood and complied with the most recent version of the Code. I understand that any violation of the Code will be treated as a serious matter and may lead to a recommendation to the Minister for removal of Office.
Directors shall act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of CATSA. [FAA, s.115]
Duty of Care
Directors shall exercise the care, diligence and skill that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in comparable circumstances. [FAA, s.115]
Conflict of Interest
Directors shall avoid and disclose any Real, Apparent or Potential Conflict of Interest. [COIA s. 4-5 and FAA, s. 116]
Definitions and further requirements related to Conflict of Interest are included in the "Conflict of Interest Measures" chapter of this Code which highlights the legal requirements contained in the Conflict of Interest Act.
Conflict of Duty
A "Conflict of Duty" occurs when a Director owes a fiduciary duty to another entity unrelated to CATSA that conflicts directly with his or her fiduciary duty to CATSA. One example of this may be that a Director has the obligation to disclose to CATSA confidential information which they possess by virtue of another relationship.
Directors shall avoid and disclose any Conflict of Duty to the Board Chairperson should a Conflict of Duty arise and seek a decision from the Board Chairperson as to an appropriate resolution in CATSA's best interest. It would also be in the Director's best interest to consult with independent legal counsel.
Outside Activity
Directors shall not carry on a business, hold an office or directorship, or engage in any activity if these activities are likely to conflict with the Director's duties to CATSA.
Directors who hold positions of leadership in other organizations shall ensure that they are at all times seen as speaking for these other organizations and not as spokespersons of CATSA.
Confidentiality
In carrying out CATSA's business, Directors may learn confidential or proprietary information about CATSA, its suppliers, its stakeholders and its shareholder and may obtain security sensitive information.
Directors shall at all times maintain the confidentiality of all confidential or proprietary information entrusted to them and comply with any specific transmission, storage and handling requirements applicable to such information. Directors shall not disclose any such information to third parties, except when disclosure is authorized by CATSA or otherwise legally mandated.
Confidential or proprietary information of CATSA and other companies, includes any non-public information that would be harmful to the relevant entity if published or, when in relation to a CATSA supplier, could be useful or helpful to a company's competitors if disclosed.
Confidential information shall not be used for a Director's personal gain.
Respect in the Workplace
A safe and respectful workplace is a cornerstone of CATSA's culture and success. As such, during the course of their tenure at CATSA, Directors have the responsibility to demonstrate respect, dignity and fairness in their interactions with colleagues, CATSA employees and stakeholders so as to uphold workplaces that are free from discrimination, harassment or workplace violence.
Compliance with Policy
Directors have a responsibility to be knowledgeable of CATSA's policies and federal government policies applicable to Directors and their work, and to comply with these policies. Directors may seek guidance on the foregoing, where appropriate, from CATSA's Corporate Secretary.
Public and Regulator Relations
Subject to Directors' duties of confidentiality, Directors shall act in an honest and transparent manner in dealings with the Canadian public and the regulator to enhance confidence in our system of governance. Where the requirement for transparency conflicts with a Director's duties of confidentiality, Directors should seek guidance from the Board Chairperson prior to making any disclosures.
Public Comment
Directors shall refrain from any public discussion, in the media or otherwise, regarding CATSA's business, affairs, policies or organization unless authorized by the Board Chairperson. A Director is permitted to engage in a public discussion when the Director is acting as the authorized representative of CATSA for the purposes of speaking or engaging in discussion related to CATSA's business, affairs, policies or organization. Examples include, but are not limited to, activities with the Canadian Airports Council, National Airlines Council of Canada, or the Air Transport Association of Canada.
Only a spokesperson designated by CATSA is authorized to issue a public statement or make public comments regarding CATSA's position on a given subject. Where a Director is asked to comment publicly on any issue relating to CATSA's affairs, the Director shall decline to comment and refer the enquiry to the Board Chairperson or the President and Chief Executive Officer of CATSA.
Reporting of Wrongdoing
Directors shall report to the Board Chairperson or in circumstances where the Chairperson may have involvement, to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee:
The conduct of another Director, officer or employee of CATSA whom the Director has reasonable grounds to believe has done something illegal or in violation of this Code or the Code of Ethics, Conduct and Conflict of Interest for CATSA Employees, as applicable; or
A personal breach of this Code, including violations of laws or regulations.
Post-Directorship
Directors must adhere to the Code, to the extent applicable, after leaving office. In particular, Directors shall comply with post-directorship obligations under the COIA as summarized at Schedule 1 (Conflict of Interest Act – Summary of Rules) to this Code. [COIA, s.33-34]
Schedule 2: Ethical and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Office Holders
These Ethical and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Office Holders are taken from the Prime Minister of Canada's webpage and are dated November 27, 2015.
Part 1: Ethical Guidelines and Statutory Standards of Conduct
The following Guidelines apply to all public office holders.
Ethical Standards: Public office holders shall act with honesty and uphold the highest ethical standards so that public confidence and trust in the integrity, objectivity and impartiality of the government are conserved and enhanced.
Public Scrutiny: Public office holders have an obligation to perform their official duties and arrange their private affairs in a manner that will bear the closest public scrutiny, an obligation that is not fully discharged by simply acting within the law.
Decision Making: Public office holders, in fulfilling their official duties and functions, shall make decisions in the public interest and with regard to the merits of each case.
Government Property: Public office holders shall not directly or indirectly use, or allow the use of, government property of any kind, including property leased to the government, for anything other than officially approved activities. In no circumstance should any political activities be performed at a government place of work; nor should any government equipment or material be used for such purposes.
Statutory Requirements
Public office holders are subject to the requirements of the Conflict of Interest Act as set out in Part IV: Standards of Conduct. Many are also subject to the five-year post-employment restriction on lobbying under the Lobbying Act.
Administration
Compliance with these Guidelines is a term and condition of appointment. Before appointment, a public office holder shall certify that he or she will comply with these Guidelines.
Part II: Guidelines for the Political Activities of Public Office Holders
The following Guidelines do not apply to those public office holders whose roles and functions are necessarily of a political or partisan character, namely, Ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries or their staff. However, the political activities of exempt staff remain governed by Treasury Board's Policies for Ministers' Offices, and the political activities of House of Commons staff are governed by the by-laws established by the Board of Internal Economy.
Context
Public office holders Footnote 1 discharge important public duties and accordingly are expected to comport themselves in a manner befitting the trust and confidence reposed in them. The essence of this obligation is set out in Part I of Annex A. In addition, public office holders are governed by the applicable provisions of the Conflict of Interest Act and the Lobbying Act.
Public office holders must also ensure that their political activities are consistent with the obligation to discharge their public duties in a non-partisan manner, so as to ensure that public confidence and trust in the integrity, objectivity and impartiality of government are conserved and enhanced.
Any measures necessary to maintain the public's confidence that public office holders will discharge their function with integrity and in a non-partisan manner must be informed by the democratic rights protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
The purpose of these Guidelines is to assist all public office holders in determining whether a contemplated political activity is compatible with their public duties. The Guidelines are grounded in one general principle: that a public office holder should not participate in a political activity that is or that may reasonably be seen to be incompatible with the public office holder's duty, or otherwise be seen to impair his or her ability to discharge his or her public duties in a politically impartial fashion, or would cast doubt on the integrity or impartiality of the office.
Public office holders exercise a wide variety of functions and come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Accordingly, it is not possible to set out, for all public office holders and for all circumstances, a set of definitive or binding rules. In all cases, public office holders should be guided by the general principle and the guiding factors set out below.
Every public office holder is under the obligation to consider these Guidelines before embarking on any political activity and, where there is any doubt, shall refrain from the activity in question.
For the purpose of these Guidelines, political activities include, but are not limited to:
contributing money, within the law, to political parties, candidates or leadership campaigns at any level of government;
being a member of a political party at any level of government in Canada;
seeking nomination to run as a candidate or being a candidate in an election of any level of government in Canada; • fundraising for political purposes;
managing a political campaign or campaigning personally on behalf of a candidate in an election;
personally displaying campaign material;
attending partisan or social events sponsored by one particular political party, a Minister, a Member of Parliament or a Senator where such events are exclusively or primarily of a political or partisan character; and
expressing partisan views in a public setting where this may reasonably be seen to be incompatible with, or impair the ability to discharge, the office holder's public duties.
Political activities do not include attending all-party candidates meetings in order to inform one's right to vote, or expressing partisan views in a private setting. In addition, in all cases all public office holders have the right to vote.
General Principle
A public office holder should not participate in a political activity that is, or that may reasonably be seen, to be incompatible with the public office holder's duties, or reasonably seen to impair his or her ability to discharge his or her public duties in a politically impartial fashion, or would cast doubt on the integrity or impartiality of the office.
Guiding Factors
In considering whether the general principle applies in a given situation, public office holders should be guided by the following factors:
The nature of the organization, including whether it is quasi-judicial in character, in which case a much more stringent standard is required.
The nature of the public office holder's duties, including:
the level of authority within the organization;
the level of influence over others;
the degree and type of discretion vested in the public office holder;
the type and level of involvement in the development of policy;
the relationship with or connection between the public duties and the contemplated political activity;
whether the duties are full-time or part-time;
the visibility and profile of the public office holder's duties; and
the impact of the public office holder's duties on the public.
The nature of the contemplated political activity, including:
its profile or visibility; and
its active or passive character.
The duty of loyalty to the Government of Canada.
[Section omitted as not relevant to CATSA Directors]
Administration and Interpretation
Compliance with these Guidelines is a term and condition of appointment. Before appointment, a public office holder shall certify that he or she will comply with these Guidelines.
It is recognized that there will be circumstances in which either the participation of public office holders in political activities has not been covered under these Guidelines, or the application of these Guidelines is unduly restrictive. The general principle and guiding factors are controlling, and resort should be had to these in all cases. Inquiries about these Guidelines and their interpretation should be addressed to the Privy Council Office (or where the Public Service Employment Act is engaged, the Public Service Commission) before a public office holder commences the proposed activity. Where there is any doubt, public office holders are expected to refrain from the contemplated activity or to resign from office in order to undertake it.
As stated above, persons subject to either Part 7 or section 117 of the Public Service Employment Act should take note of the substantive provisions of that Act, and must refer questions about their obligations under that Act to the Public Service Commission.
Report of financial interests, Directorship activities and other interests or activities subject to disclosure in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Conduct for the Board of Directors.
Name:
Address
Note: if space below is insufficient, attach second page
In compliance with the Code of Conduct and Ethical Behaviour for Directors, I hereby disclose the following financial interests, Directorship activities and other interests and activities, which I fully understand may have to be divested, curtailed or modified if it is determined that such assets or activities give rise to any real, apparent or perceived conflict of interest in respect of the duties and responsibilities of the position occupied by me:
The information you provide on this confidential report is collected under the provisions of the Code for the purposes of ensuring compliance and maintaining information about real, apparent or potential Conflict of Interest situations for Directors. Personal information that you provide is protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act. CATSA will only disclose personal information with your consent or as permitted by the Privacy Act or any other applicable law. For more information, please refer to CATSA's Privacy Policy.
Summary of Rules That Apply To Public Office Holders (updated November 2019)
Public office holders are in a conflict of interest when they exercise an official power, duty or function that provides an opportunity to further their private interests or those of their relatives or friends, or to improperly further another person's private interests.
General Duties for All Public Office Holders (Part 1)
Arrange your private affairs to prevent conflicts of interest. (s. 5)
Abstain from participating in decisions that would involve a conflict of interest. (ss. 6.(1))
Do not take any action aimed at circumventing the Conflict of Interest Act. (s. 18)
Compliance with the Act is a condition of your appointment or employment as a public office holder. (s. 19)
Conflict of Interest Rules (Part 1)
You are prohibited from:
Providing preferential treatment to any person or organization based on the identity of the person or organization representing them. (s. 7)
Using information that is not available to the public to further private interests. (s. 8)
Using your position to influence a decision in order to further private interests. (s. 9)
Being influenced in exercising your duties by offers of outside employment. (s. 10)
Accepting any gift or other advantage that might reasonably be seen to have been given to influence you in exercising your official duties. This applies to members of your family as well (s. 11). Certain exceptions to this rule are outlined in ss. 11 (2). If you or a member of your family accepts a courtesy or protocol gift that has a value of $1,000 or more, you must forfeit it to the Crown, unless the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner determines otherwise. (ss. 11(3))
Entering into a contract or employment relationship, in the exercise of your official duties, with a spouse, common-law partner, child, sibling or parent or permitting the entity for which you work to do so. (s. 14)
Personally soliciting funds if it places you in a conflict of interest. (s. 16)
Recusal (Part 2)
You must recuse yourself from any discussion, decision, debate or vote if you would be in a conflict of interest. (s. 21)
Post-Employment (Part 3)
You are prohibited from:
Acting in a manner that takes improper advantage of your previous office. (s. 33)
Acting for or on behalf of any person or organization in connection with any specific proceeding, transaction, negotiation or case where the Crown is a party and where you had acted for, or provided advice to, the Crown while in public office. (ss. 34.(1))
Providing advice to clients, business associates or employers using information that was acquired in the course of your official duties and that is not available to the public. (ss. 34.(2))
Administration and Enforcement (Part 4)
The Commissioner may conduct an examination:
On the written request of a Senator or Member of the House of Commons who has reasonable grounds to believe that a public office holder or a former public office holder has contravened the Act. (s. 44(1))
On the Commissionner's own initiative if she has reason to believe that a public office holder or a former public office holder has contravened the Act. (s. 45(1))
This summary is intended as a quick reference. The Conflict of Interest Act itself is the final authority.
the name and address of the registered office of each organization that they serve as Director or Trustee of;
the name and address of the registered office of each organization that they exercise control over, have more than 10% of the voting rights, or for which they make investment of other major decisions; and
other activities or financial interests that could lead to any Real, Apparent or Potential Conflict of Interest.
Annual Update
Every April, the Corporate Secretariat will send a request to Directors to certify that they have read, understood and complied with the Code during the specified reporting period. A sample of this form is attached at Schedule 5 (Annual Statement of Compliance).
Directors will be asked to update the information mentioned in #2 above once a year in April or as deemed appropriate by the Director further to any changes in their personal situation
"Conflict of Interest", under the Conflict of Interest Act and within this Code, means when a Director exercises an official power, duty or function that provides an opportunity to further his or her private interests or those of his or her relatives or friends or to improperly further any other person's private interests.
"Real" means that the Conflict of Interest exists at the present time.
"Apparent" means that the Conflict of Interest is perceived by a reasonable observer to exist, whether or not it is the case.
"Potential" means that the Conflict of Interest can be reasonably foreseen to exist in the future.
Standard of Conduct
Directors shall avoid and disclose any Real, Apparent or Potential Conflict of Interest. [COIA s. 4-5 and FAA, s. 116]
COIA Requirements
As Public Office Holders, Directors shall also comply with the Conflict of Interest requirements of the Conflict of Interest Act. These requirements are summarized at Schedule 1 (Conflict of Interest Act – Summary of Rules).
Timing and Manner of Disclosure
Disclosures must be made:
at the earliest opportunity
in writing, to the extent practicable, and
to the Board Chairperson, or
when the Board Chairperson is making the disclosure, to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee.
Where it is not practicable to make a disclosure as indicated above, disclosures may be made at Committee or Board meetings to either the Committee Chairperson or the Board Chairperson.
Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
The following table outlines a list of actions that may be taken to remedy or avoid a Conflict of Interest should one arise under this Code and/or the Conflict of Interest Act. This is not an exhaustive list and not every action will be sufficient to respond to a Conflict of Interest.
Action
Description
Recusal
Recusal means that a Director does not participate in deliberations or debates, make recommendations, give advice, consider findings, or in any other way assume responsibility for or participate in the work or decision making relating to the matter where there is a Conflict of Interest (s.21 COIA/ s.116(5) FAA).
Resignation of office or activity
Where a Conflict of Interest exists concerning a Director's appointment, office, position or activity with another organization, the Conflict of Interest may be removed if the Director resigns from the other office or activity or from the Board.
Divestiture
Where a Director owns, or has a substantial interest in real or personal assets and ownership of those assets presents a Conflict of Interest, the Conflict of Interest may be removed by divesting the assets, or selling them to a third party. Divestiture is most appropriate before holding a position or becoming involved with a business activity where a Conflict of Interest may be created. Divestiture as a remedy will be inappropriate if, for example, a gain, profit, reward, change in value or benefit has already been realized and, in such instances, other remedies such as a blind trust need to be considered.
Blind Trust
Where a Director has significant assets that are likely to place him or her in a Conflict of Interest, the Director may consider entrusting those assets to an independent trustee for management. A blind trust created for this purpose must comply with the requirements for blind trusts under s. 27 of the COIA.
Conflict of Interest Screen
A conflict of interest screen is a preventative measure that will help Directors identify areas where it is likely that a conflict of interest will arise. Arrangements are then made to ensure that the Director is not involved in decision-making processes or discussions in respect of matters that could give rise to an identified conflict of interest.
Return
S. 11 of the COIA prohibits the acceptance by a public office holder and their family of any gift or other advantage that might reasonably be seen to have been given to influence the public office holder in the exercise of an official power, duty or function. The Information Notice for Public Office Holders – Gifts or Other Advantages published by the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner provides some guidance as to whether a gift is improper. An improper gift or advantage should either not be accepted or be returned to the person offering it as soon as practicable. If there is no opportunity to return an improper gift or benefit or where the return may be perceived as offensive for cultural or other reasons, the gift or benefit must immediately be disclosed and turned over to the Board Chairperson or the Corporate Secretary who will make a suitable disposition of the item.
The requirements of this chapter apply to the entire Board, but are of particular importance to members of the Governance, Human Resources and Pension Committee ("GHRP Committee") with respect to their pension administration responsibilities for the "CATSA Pension Plans" or "Plans":
Registered Pension Plan – Pension Plan for the Employees of CATSA;
Supplementary Retirement Plan – Supplementary Retirement Plan for Certain Employees of CATSA; and
Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan.
Note: Members of the Pension Management Committee ("PMC") are also subject to the same Standards of Conduct within the Pension Management Committee Code of Conduct and Ethical Behaviour.
Purpose
The conduct of the Board as administrator and sponsor of the CATSA Pension Plans and the conduct of the members of the GHRP Committee and the PMC in fulfilling their delegated administration responsibilities affects the members and beneficiaries of the CATSA Pension Plans who depend on the pensions for their retirement income.
Consequently, as part of a governance best practice, the Standards of Conduct provided in this chapter are intended to work in conjunction with the other Standards of Conduct of this Code in order to provide additional assurance that those individuals who are fulfilling pension administration responsibilities are subject to appropriate ethical standards.
Standards of Conduct
In fulfilling their fiduciary responsibilities with respect to the administration of CATSA's pension plans, Directors shall:
Act in good faith and in the best interest of pension plan members and beneficiaries.
For greater certainty, this duty applies with respect to plan administration responsibilities, as opposed to any non-fiduciary activities or decisions the Board members may participate in with respect to CATSA's role as sponsor of the Plans.
Act with skill, competence, diligence, prudence and reasonable care expected of an individual with their skills, training or professional accreditation.
Maintain independence and objectivity by avoiding and disclosing any Conflict of Interest as defined and governed by the requirements relating to Conflict of Interest of this Code.
Abide by all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including the terms of the pension plan documents.
Deal fairly, objectively, and impartially with all plan members and beneficiaries.
Take actions that are consistent with the objectives of the Plans and the Plans' documents and policies that support those objectives.
Review on a regular basis the efficiency and effectiveness of the Plans' success, including assessing the performance and actions of the pension service providers, such as investment managers, consultants and actuaries.
Maintain confidentiality of pension, plan member, and beneficiary information, other than information that is required or permitted to be disclosed by law, contract or policy.
Communicate with plan members, beneficiaries, auditors and regulatory authorities in a timely, accurate and transparent manner.
Annual Statement of Compliance Directors are expected to, at all times, remain familiar and comply with the Code of Conduct and Ethical Behaviour for the Board of Directors (the "Code"). To this end, and to ensure they are regularly reminded of the importance of complying with the Standards of Conduct, all Directors are required to sign this Annual Statement of Compliance and deliver it to the Authority's Corporate Secretariat, on or before April 30th of each year.
The undersigned ("I") acknowledge and confirm the following:
I have recently read and understood the Code and am familiar with its contents as of the date of signature below. Where I have not understood any element of the Code, I have obtained clarification from the Corporate Secretary.
I certify that I complied with the Code throughout the fiscal year ending on March 31, ______.
I undertake to comply with the provisions of the Code and understand that any violation of the Code will be treated as a serious matter and may lead to a recommendation to the Minister for removal of Office.
Applicable for fiscal year ending on March 31, _______
by Environment and Climate Change Canada on Wednesday 31 January 2024 05:59 PM UTC+00 | Tags: news-releases
Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced approximately $66 million in funding to support 42 Indigenous-led conservation projects across the country. These projects aim to conserve more land that will support Canada's area-based conservation targets.
by Employment and Social Development Canada on Wednesday 31 January 2024 06:25 PM UTC+00 | Tags: news-releases
Last month, the Government of Canada launched the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). The CDCP is a new federal dental plan that will help ease financial barriers to accessing oral health care for up to 9 million people who do not currently have private dental insurance.
by Infrastructure Canada on Wednesday 31 January 2024 06:00 PM UTC+00 | Tags: news-releases
Communities across the country are developing strategies to minimize greenhouse gas emissions, including lowering carbon emissions from public transportation.
by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on Wednesday 31 January 2024 03:46 PM UTC+00 | Tags: news-releases
Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that the Government of Canada will become a founding member of the Efficient Fertilizer Consortium (EFC).
Wednesday 31 January 2024 03:14 PM UTC+00 | Tags: appointments
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jason Rimmer of Kingston, Ontario as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority (GLPA) effective February 01, 2024.
To date, 65 anti-racism events and youth initiatives will be enabled to carry out transformative work across Canada over the next few months through a total of $455,591 of funding.
"Communities know better than anyone what they need. Directing these funds to local champions gives them vital resources to challenge systemic racism from the ground up. Now, more than ever, these efforts to pool our collective wisdom and good faith toward building a more inclusive and equitable Canada are essential.”
Mohammed Hashim, Executive Director, CRRF
The National Anti-Racism Fund is one of the most important ways that we work to build a more equitable and inclusive country. Over the past two years, the CRRF has directed over $5 million to support the powerful anti-racism work of almost 300 organizations all over Canada through NARF.
Nearly 400 organizations from across the country applied for this first cycle of 2023-2024 NARF funding, a testament to the ongoing need for resources for crucial anti-racism work in Canada. The CRRF thanks all those who applied.
The CRRF will continue to add to the list of first cycle recipients in the coming days as we finalize grantees, and share exciting upcoming grantee events and initiatives on our social media channels. Announcements regarding recipients of the next cycles will be made in March.
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Canada News Centre Canada and Snuneymuxw First Nation to celebrate the signing of a historic agreement by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada on Friday 26 January 2024 11:08 PM UTC+00 | Tags: media-advisories Chief Michael Wyse of the Snuneymuxw First Nation and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will celebrate the signing of a historic agreement related to Snuneymuxw First Nation lands. Tags: media-advisories
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Canada News Centre Snuneymuxw First Nation and Canada sign historic land reconciliation agreement by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada on Saturday 27 January 2024 03:30 PM UTC+00 | Tags: news-releases Today, Chief Michael Wyse of the Snuneymuxw First Nation and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, celebrated the signing of a historic Interim Land Reconciliation Agreement, that will allocate 80.09 hectares of land (the "Camp Nanaimo Lands on Te'tuxwtun") to be set aside as a reserve for the Snuneymuxw First Nation. Tags: news-releases
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Canada News Centre Snuneymuxw First Nation and Canada sign historic land reconciliation agreement by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada on Saturday 27 January 2024 03:30 PM UTC+00 | Tags: news-releases Today, Chief Michael Wyse of the Snuneymuxw First Nation and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, celebrated the signing of a historic Interim Land Reconciliation Agreement, that will allocate 80.09 hectares of land (the "Camp Nanaimo Lands on Te'tuxwtun") to be set aside as a reserve for the Snuneymuxw First Nation. Tags: news-releases