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New report highlights series of significant missteps resulting in a child’s death – Representative for Children and Youth calls for both urgent and transformative change in systems of care
July 16, 2024 VICTORIA – In a report released today, British Columbia’s Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) is calling for a collective commitment to “stop tinkering at the edges of an outdated system that does not work for too many children and families” and embark instead on both specific and larger transformative changes that […]
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Read MoreGovernment of Yukon releases third Yukon Aging in Place annual report
July 11, 2024 This news release was originally released on July 9, 2024; however, it was retracted due to errors found in the final report. The final report has been corrected. The title of the news release was updated to create a new URL. No other changes were made to the news release. The Government […]
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Read MoreNew healthy buildings report signals urgent need for a cross-sector approach
July 11, 2024 Calgary, AB — As extreme weather events accelerate, a new report by the Pembina Institute, Healthy Buildings in a Changing Climate, highlights the critical need for retrofitting existing buildings to safeguard Canadians’ health and safety. Deep retrofits are presented as a strategic investment to enhance occupant health and resilience against these emerging […]
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Read MoreLotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan Reports Successful First Year in 2023-24
July 10, 2024 Saskatchewan’s newest Crown corporation, Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS), today released its inaugural annual report, covering its first 10 months of operations (June 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024). In 2023-24, LGS recorded net income of $191.1 million and net income before payments to the General Revenue Fund (GRF) of $305.1 million […]
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Read MoreSCO Releases Transformational Report on First Nations Health
July 10, 2024 ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB —The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is pleased to announce the official release of a report outlining and acknowledging the paths to true self-determination and sovereignty when it comes to health care delivery for First Nations. “Decolonization: Recognizing First Nations Sovereignty” is SCO’s response to Canada’s call for […]
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Read MoreSaskWater infrastructure projects in 2023-24 bolster economic growth and development in Saskatchewan
July 10, 2024 SaskWater finished the 2023-24 fiscal year with solid financial results, including $8.7 million in net income, up from $8.6 million the previous year. Of the Crown corporation’s $87.0 million investment in capital projects, the most significant initiative was the Regina Regional Non-potable Water Supply system. SaskWater and its local contractor completed installation […]
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Read MoreStronger processes required to proactively protect Alberta’s surface water
July 10, 2024 EDMONTON, AB — A new report released today by Alberta’s Auditor General found that the government lacks effective processes to manage surface water allocation and use, and public reporting on surface water and the outcomes of surface water management is lacking. “Water plays a key role in Alberta’s economy, supporting major sectors […]
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Read MoreConsiderations, implications, and best practices for public health surveillance in Indigenous communities
July 10, 2024 Public health surveillance involves ongoing systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health-related data, with the goal of informing public health action. In Canada, the responsibility for public health surveillance is shared across local, regional, provincial/territorial, and federal health agencies. This has produced ineffective and uncoordinated public health surveillance systems, resulting in severe […]
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Read MoreITAC Releases Inaugural ITDF Year-End Report
July 9, 2024 Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), (Vancouver, BC) – The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) is pleased to share its first yearly report on the Indigenous Tourism Destination Fund (ITDF). In response to the ongoing lack of consistent and adequate funding from the Government of Canada, ITAC has taken a […]
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Read MoreThe United Church of Canada Releases First Strategic Plan Report
July 9, 2024 The United Church of Canada has released the 2023 Strategic Plan Report, the first report of the General Council Office’s 2023‒2025 strategic plan. Chock full of engaging stories that identify the six pillars of the plan and offer a glimpse into how the strategic plan is unfolding, the report illustrates a very […]
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