Worker suffers fatal injury near Gillam – Manitoba Hydro
Press Release January 18, 2018 An employee of a contractor working for Manitoba Hydro near the northern community of Gillam suffered a fatal injury early Wednesday. The worker was an…
BC Supreme Court ends indefinite solitary confinement in federal prisons across Canada
Press Release January 17, 2018 Vancouver – Today, the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and John Howard Society of Canada (JHSC) won their court case challenging the use of solitary…
At Last, Communities Impacted by Canadian Corporations Overseas Will Be Heard: Government Creates Human Rights Watchdog
Press Release OTTAWA, January 17, 2018 – The Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability (CNCA) is greatly encouraged by the Minister of International Trade’s announcement of the creation of a Canadian…
Investment in First Nations Policing Welcome Move for First Nation Families and Safety, AFN National Chief Bellegarde Says
January 11, 2018 Investment in First Nations Policing Welcome Move for First Nation Families and Safety, AFN National Chief Bellegarde Says (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National…
Unifor and CN Rail donate 250,000 to First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada
Press Release December 2, 2017 Toronto – Unifor and CN Rail, through the Canadian Community Fund CN Rail Project, have donated $250,000 to the First Nations Child and Family Caring…
Government of Canada announces judicial appointment to the Federal Court
Press Release November 29, 2017 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Justice Canada The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment…
Government of Canada announces projects to empower Indigenous women for stronger communities
Press Release From Status of Women Canada November 29, 2017 – Ottawa, ON – Status of Women Canada Today, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, announced Government…
Manitoba News Release: Manitoba Recognizes Contributions of Police Officers with Excellence in Law Enforcement Awards
Press Release November 17, 2017 The Manitoba government is recognizing 16 police officers for outstanding contributions to their communities and police services through the Excellence in Law Enforcement Awards, Justice…
Major new federal funding and summit to tackle gun violence and gang activity
Press Release From Public Safety Canada November 17, 2017 Surrey, British Columbia Public Safety Canada Communities across Canada are experiencing the devastating effects of gun violence and gang activity. Gun…
Government of Canada announces judicial appointment to the Federal Court
Press Release November 9, 2017 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Justice Canada The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment…
