Trauma Report New Brunswick

SAINT JOHN (CNB) – A new toll-free trauma line and a no-refusal policy for patients in need of transfer to specialty sites are among initiatives for a new co-ordinated trauma system. Health Minister Mary Schryer made this announcement today as she released the final report of the New Brunswick Trauma System Advisory Committee. The committee...
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Alberta Throne Speech

Speech from the Throne The Third Session of the 27th Legislature gets under way today. Members and guests will hear the Speech from the Throne delivered at 3 p.m. by His Honour the Honourable Norman L. Kwong, CM, AOE, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. The speech...
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Quebec Consumer Protection Consultation

Amendments to the Regulations under the Act on consumer protection following the adoption of Bill 60 On 2 December, the National Assembly adopted the Law amending the Law on Consumer Protection and other legislative provisions (2009, chapter 51), better known under the name “Bill 60″....
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Veterans Affairs Research

Transition to Civilian Life Survey (TCLS) In order to help Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) and the Department of National Defence (DND) ensure that their programs continue to meet the needs of former and still-serving Canadian Forces (CF) members, more needs to be...
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Report into Homeless in Quebec

The Commission de la santé et des services sociaux released its report on homelessness in Québec, Itinérance : agissons ensemble. Commission members particularly recommended coordinated joint efforts vis-à-vis homelessness, pointing out that the phenomenon’s social and economic costs greatly exceed the cost of action. The...
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Maritime University Student Graduation Study

Maritime student persistence, graduation numbers studied (10/02/03) FREDERICTON (CNB) – Almost eighty percent of Maritime students remain enrolled at the same university a year after admission, and almost 60 per cent graduate within six years, according to a report released today. The report,...
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Statement by Federal Minister on Forestry

Statement by the Honourable Christian Paradis, P.C., M.P. Minister of Natural Resources concerning Canada’s forest industry Diversification is the key to a prosperous future for Canada’s forest sector. Particularly, the development of biomarkets offers a wealth of possibilities. The forest sector...
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Saskatchewan to Amend Local Government Election Act

February 2, 2010 – GOVERNMENT TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXTEND MUNICIPAL TERMS TO FOUR YEARS FROM THREE Municipal Affairs Minister Jeremy Harrison today announced plans to lengthen the term of office for urban, northern municipal and school board officials. Amendments to The Local...
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Pension Consultation BC

The B.C. government is seeking public input on ways to strengthen the pension system and expand pension coverage for the majority of workers currently without occupational pension plans. Through this online pension consultation paper, British Columbians are being asked for their views on how...
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BC ELECTIONS TASK FORCE CONSULTATION

VICTORIA – The task force dedicated to reviewing issues related to B.C.’s local government electoral process has a new website to provide information on the existing system and collect written comments from the public. Co-chairs Bill Bennett, Minister of Community and...
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