Source: Government of Canada regional news
Media Contacts
Karen van Marum
Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
Office of Protocol
Karen.vanmarum@gov.bc.ca
https://news.gov.bc.ca/31810
Athlete safety in combative sports: Minister Schow
Source: Government of Canada regional news
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“The recent death of Trokon Dousuah following a combative sport competition in our province is tragic. Our thoughts are with his family, loved ones and community.
“We take athlete safety seriously, and we’re taking steps to ensure that combative sport participants can safely compete in the sports that they love. The public fatality inquiry into the death of Timothy Hague, who passed as a result of injuries sustained while competing in 2017, was published on Nov. 5, including recommendations on how to increase athlete safety in combative sports. I’m grateful to the Honourable Justice Sharpe for her work on this file, and we are carefully reviewing the recommendations outlined in the report.
“Right now, Alberta is the only province where combative sports are sanctioned by municipal governments. As we review the recommendations and engage with our partners, we will also look at what steps would need to be taken to establish a provincial combative sport commission in Alberta.
“I’ll be meeting with Alberta’s existing municipal combative sport commissions to better understand what gaps and opportunities exist, with the first meeting scheduled to take place before Christmas.
“I’m pleased to announce that Victor Cui, an experienced global sport executive in combat sports, will lead the engagement. Victor has served as the CEO of the Edmonton Elks and is the co-founder of ONE Championship, a global martial arts media organization. Victor’s extensive experience working with governments around the world, helping establish combative sport commissions and improve athlete safety, will be a vital asset in this work.
“Everyone should be able to compete fairly and safely in the sports they love. In the coming months, our government will work closely with provincial and municipal partners to determine next steps in enhancing the safety of Alberta’s athletes.”
Related information
- Report to the Ministry of Justice: Public inquiry into the death of Timothy Hague
Weekly Update on the Government’s Economic Plan
Source: Government of Canada News
Media advisory
Ottawa, Ontario – The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance will provide an update on the government’s economic plan. She will be joined by the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, Jean-Yves Duclos.
Notes for media:
- Open coverage.
- Media wishing to cover the event must be accredited with the Parliamentary Press Gallery.
- Media wishing to cover the event are asked to contact mediare@fin.gc.ca.
Date
December 3, 2024
Time [Updated]
4:00 p.m.
Contacts
Katherine Cuplinskas
Deputy Director of Communications
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
katherine.cuplinskas@fin.gc.ca
Media Relations
Department of Finance Canada
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Government delivering a tax break for all Canadians and cracking down on short-term rentals
Source: Government of Canada News
Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, highlighted how the government is putting more money in your pocket.
December 3, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada
Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, highlighted how the government is putting more money in your pocket.
First, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance highlighted that Bill C-78, the Tax Break for All Canadians Act, has been adopted by the House of Commons. The Bill is now before the Senate, and one step closer to HST/GST being exempt on essentially all food and many holiday essentials, giving Canadians real relief at the cash register.
Starting December 14, and until February 15, 2025, the following items will be tax-free:
- Prepared foods, including vegetable trays, pre-made meals and salads, and sandwiches;
- Restaurant meals, whether dine-in, takeout, or delivery;
- Snacks, including chips, candy, and granola bars;
- Beer, wine, and cider;
- Pre-mixed alcoholic beverages of not more than 7 per cent ABV;
- Children’s clothing and footwear, car seats, and diapers;
- Children’s toys, such as board games, dolls, and video game consoles;
- Books, print newspapers, and puzzles for all ages; and,
- Christmas trees and similar decorative trees.
By providing a tax break for all Canadians, the government is making essentially all food tax-free, which will put between $100 and $300 more in workers pockets on a basket of $2,000 in purchases over the next two months.
Second, the Ministers announced the launch of the new $50 million Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund. The launch of the Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund means municipalities will have the tools they need to ensure compliance with their existing short-term rental regulations, to ensure homes remain available for Canadians to live in.
Specifically, the Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund will deliver funding to municipalities to increase enforcement and compliance activities, such as hiring enforcement staff, managing complaints, and conducting inspections. Applications from municipalities for funding can be submitted between December 16, 2024, and January 24, 2025.
In total, there are an estimated 235,000 short-term rentals across Canada, many of which could serve as long-term housing options for Canadians who need a place to live. This fund will support municipalities in enforcing their short-term rental regulations, bringing the non-compliant units back to the long-term housing market, and helping preserve our existing housing supply.
All of this is part of our work to build a fairer Canada for every generation, where you can afford the things you need and save for the things you want, like buying a first home of your own.
Katherine Cuplinskas
Deputy Director of Communications
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
Katherine.Cuplinskas@fin.gc.ca
Government delivering a tax break for all Canadians and cracking down on short-term rentals
Source: Government of Canada News
Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, highlighted how the government is putting more money in your pocket.
December 3, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada
Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, highlighted how the government is putting more money in your pocket.
First, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance highlighted that Bill C-78, the Tax Break for All Canadians Act, has been adopted by the House of Commons. The Bill is now before the Senate, and one step closer to HST/GST being exempt on essentially all food and many holiday essentials, giving Canadians real relief at the cash register.
Starting December 14, and until February 15, 2025, the following items will be tax-free:
- Prepared foods, including vegetable trays, pre-made meals and salads, and sandwiches;
- Restaurant meals, whether dine-in, takeout, or delivery;
- Snacks, including chips, candy, and granola bars;
- Beer, wine, and cider;
- Pre-mixed alcoholic beverages of not more than 7 per cent ABV;
- Children’s clothing and footwear, car seats, and diapers;
- Children’s toys, such as board games, dolls, and video game consoles;
- Books, print newspapers, and puzzles for all ages; and,
- Christmas trees and similar decorative trees.
By providing a tax break for all Canadians, the government is making essentially all food tax-free, which will put between $100 and $300 more in workers pockets on a basket of $2,000 in purchases over the next two months.
Second, the Ministers announced the launch of the new $50 million Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund. The launch of the Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund means municipalities will have the tools they need to ensure compliance with their existing short-term rental regulations, to ensure homes remain available for Canadians to live in.
Specifically, the Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund will deliver funding to municipalities to increase enforcement and compliance activities, such as hiring enforcement staff, managing complaints, and conducting inspections. Applications from municipalities for funding can be submitted between December 16, 2024, and January 24, 2025.
In total, there are an estimated 235,000 short-term rentals across Canada, many of which could serve as long-term housing options for Canadians who need a place to live. This fund will support municipalities in enforcing their short-term rental regulations, bringing the non-compliant units back to the long-term housing market, and helping preserve our existing housing supply.
All of this is part of our work to build a fairer Canada for every generation, where you can afford the things you need and save for the things you want, like buying a first home of your own.
Katherine Cuplinskas
Deputy Director of Communications
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
Katherine.Cuplinskas@fin.gc.ca
Le gouvernement accorde un congé de taxe à tous les Canadiens et sévit contre les locations à court terme
Source: Government of Canada – in French
Aujourd’hui, l’honorable Chrystia Freeland, vice-première ministre et ministre des Finances, et l’honorable Jean-Yves Duclos, ministre des Services publics et de l’Approvisionnement et lieutenant du Québec, ont souligné comment le gouvernement met plus d’argent dans vos poches.
Le 3 décembre 2024 – Ottawa (Ontario) – Ministère des Finances Canada
Aujourd’hui, l’honorable Chrystia Freeland, vice-première ministre et ministre des Finances, et l’honorable Jean-Yves Duclos, ministre des Services publics et de l’Approvisionnement et lieutenant du Québec, ont souligné comment le gouvernement met plus d’argent dans vos poches.
Tout d’abord, la vice-première ministre et ministre des Finances a souligné que le projet de loi C-78, la Loi concernant un congé fiscal pour l’ensemble des Canadiens, a été adopté par la Chambre des communes. Le projet de loi est maintenant à l’étude au Sénat, et nous sommes un peu plus près d’une exonération de la TVH/TPS sur presque tous les aliments et de nombreux produits essentiels des Fêtes, ce qui offrira un véritable soulagement à la caisse aux Canadiennes et Canadiens.
À partir du 14 décembre et jusqu’au 15 février 2025, les éléments suivants seront exonérés de taxe :
- les aliments préparés, tels que les plateaux de légumes, les salades et les repas préparés, et les sandwichs;
- les repas au restaurant, qu’ils soient en salle à manger, à emporter ou livrés;
- les collations, y compris les croustilles, les bonbons et les barres tendres;
- la bière, le vin et le cidre;
- les boissons alcoolisées préparées qui contiennent moins de 7 % d’alcool;
- les vêtements et chaussures pour enfants, les sièges de voiture et les couches;
- les jeux pour enfants, tels que les jeux de société, les poupées et les consoles de jeux vidéo;
- les livres, les journaux imprimés et les casse-tête pour tous les âges;
- les sapins de Noël et les arbres décoratifs semblables.
En accordant un congé de taxe à l’ensemble de la population canadienne, le gouvernement rend presque tous les aliments exempts de taxe, ce qui mettra entre 100 $ et 300 $ de plus dans les poches des travailleuses et travailleurs sur un panier de 2 000 $ d’achats au cours des deux prochains mois.
Ensuite, les ministres ont annoncé le lancement du nouveau Fonds pour l’application des restrictions sur la location de courte durée de 50 millions de dollars. Le lancement de ce Fonds signifie que les municipalités seront dotées des moyens dont elles ont besoin pour garantir la conformité à leurs règlements en place sur les locations à court terme, pour s’assurer que les logements restent disponibles pour que les Canadiennes et les Canadiens puissent y vivre.
Plus précisément, le Fonds pour l’application des restrictions sur la location de courte durée fournira du financement aux municipalités pour renforcer les activités d’application de la loi et de conformité, comme l’embauche de personnel pour assurer l’application de la loi, la gestion des plaintes et la conduite d’inspections. Les demandes de financement des municipalités peuvent être soumises entre le 16 décembre 2024 et le 24 janvier 2025.
Au total, on estime à 235 000 le nombre de logements locatifs à court terme au Canada, dont bon nombre pourraient servir de logement à long terme pour les gens qui en ont besoin. Ce Fonds aidera les municipalités à appliquer leurs règlements sur les locations à court terme, à ramener les logements non conformes sur le marché du logement à long terme et à préserver l’offre de logements existants.
Tout cela fait partie du travail que nous faisons pour bâtir un Canada plus équitable pour chaque génération, où les gens peuvent se procurer ce dont ils ont besoin et économiser pour ce qu’ils souhaitent acheter, comme une première propriété.
Katherine Cuplinskas
Directrice adjointe des communications
Cabinet de la vice-première ministre et ministre des Finances
Katherine.Cuplinskas@fin.gc.ca
Relations avec les médias
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Yukon First Nations leaders, Government of Yukon, and Government of Canada meet at Intergovernmental Forum in Ottawa
Source: Government of Canada News
News release
This is a joint news release between Yukon First Nations, the Council of Yukon First Nations, the Government of Yukon, and the Government of Canada.
December 3, 2024 — Ottawa, ON — Unceded Algonquin, Anishinabek territory, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Today, leaders representing Yukon First Nations, the Government of Yukon, and the Government of Canada convened at the Intergovernmental Forum in Ottawa to advance common priorities, including a discussion on proposed collaborative approaches to funding the implementation of First Nations Final and Self-Government Agreements developed by Canada and Modern Treaty Partners.
Attendees included Yukon First Nations Chiefs, the Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston, Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai and Yukon Ministers, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs.
Since its inception in 2002, the Intergovernmental Forum has served to strengthen relationships and discuss the implementation of Yukon First Nation Final and Self-Government Agreements and issues of mutual concern.
Additional multimedia
Quotes
“Discussions at the Intergovernmental Forum provide a valuable opportunity for Yukon First Nations to collaborate with Canada and the Yukon, ensuring continued progress on mutual priorities and matters of importance to Yukon First Nations.”
Grand Chief Peter Johnston
Council of Yukon First Nations
“The Yukon government is committed to supporting ongoing collaboration between all three levels of government, and I thank everyone for their thoughtful contributions at today’s Intergovernmental Forum. True reconciliation must be grounded in meaningful partnership and collaboration, where everyone has a seat at the table and their voice is heard. That is why meetings like these are so critical. Our government will continue to work with Yukon First Nations to advocate for federal funding that addresses their needs and supports a thriving, sustainable territory for all Yukoners.”
The Honorable Ranj Pillai
Premier of Yukon
“The Intergovernmental Forum is a key opportunity for Yukon First Nations Chiefs, the Grand Chief, the Yukon Premier and Ministers, and Federal Ministers to strengthen relationships, work on furthering joint priorities and enhance opportunities for collaboration on issues that matter most to First Nations. Canada is fully committed to implementing the Yukon Modern Treaties, supporting non-Treaty Nations in affirming their self-determination, and ensuring that all Indigenous voices are meaningfully heard in the decisions that shape the future of the Territory.”
The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
“I appreciate every opportunity to meet with territorial and First Nations leadership to learn more about what’s really important to Yukoners, and how we can continue making progress on these issues. It’s only by working together that we ensure strong, vibrant, prosperous and self-reliant Yukon communities.”
The Honourable Dan Vandal, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Northern Affairs
Quick facts
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The Intergovernmental Forum provides an opportunity for Yukon First Nations with modern treaties, the Government of Yukon, and the Government of Canada to discuss areas of mutual interest and advance intergovernmental relationships.
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The Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations regularly travel to Ottawa in December to meet with federal leaders to address regional priorities during Yukon Days.
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A large number of Canada’s modern treaties are in the Yukon. Eleven of the 14 First Nations in the Yukon have signed Final and Self-Government Agreements with the governments of Canada and Yukon, and have jurisdiction in many areas of local and territorial responsibility.
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Supporting Indigenous leadership and co-developing solutions in Northern communities for First Nations, Inuit and Métis is central to advancing the reconciliation journey and self-determination.
Associated links
Contacts
For more information, media may contact:
Roni-Sue Sparvier
Communications, Council of Yukon First Nations
867-393-9200 ext. 9223
communications@cyfn.net
Laura Seeley
Cabinet Communications, Government of Yukon
867-332-7627
laura.seeley@yukon.ca
Brigitte Parker
Communications, Government of Yukon
867-332-0004
brigitte.parker@yukon.ca
Gregory Frame
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
gregory.frame@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca
Kyle Allen
Director of Communications, Parliamentary Affairs and Issues Management
Office of the Minister of Northern Affairs
kyle.allen@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca
Media Relations
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
819-934-2302
RCAANC.media.CIRNAC@sac-isc.gc.ca
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Yukon First Nations leaders, Government of Yukon, and Government of Canada meet at Intergovernmental Forum in Ottawa
Source: Government of Canada News
News release
This is a joint news release between Yukon First Nations, the Council of Yukon First Nations, the Government of Yukon, and the Government of Canada.
December 3, 2024 — Ottawa, ON — Unceded Algonquin, Anishinabek territory, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Today, leaders representing Yukon First Nations, the Government of Yukon, and the Government of Canada convened at the Intergovernmental Forum in Ottawa to advance common priorities, including a discussion on proposed collaborative approaches to funding the implementation of First Nations Final and Self-Government Agreements developed by Canada and Modern Treaty Partners.
Attendees included Yukon First Nations Chiefs, the Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston, Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai and Yukon Ministers, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs.
Since its inception in 2002, the Intergovernmental Forum has served to strengthen relationships and discuss the implementation of Yukon First Nation Final and Self-Government Agreements and issues of mutual concern.
Additional multimedia
Quotes
“Discussions at the Intergovernmental Forum provide a valuable opportunity for Yukon First Nations to collaborate with Canada and the Yukon, ensuring continued progress on mutual priorities and matters of importance to Yukon First Nations.”
Grand Chief Peter Johnston
Council of Yukon First Nations
“The Yukon government is committed to supporting ongoing collaboration between all three levels of government, and I thank everyone for their thoughtful contributions at today’s Intergovernmental Forum. True reconciliation must be grounded in meaningful partnership and collaboration, where everyone has a seat at the table and their voice is heard. That is why meetings like these are so critical. Our government will continue to work with Yukon First Nations to advocate for federal funding that addresses their needs and supports a thriving, sustainable territory for all Yukoners.”
The Honorable Ranj Pillai
Premier of Yukon
“The Intergovernmental Forum is a key opportunity for Yukon First Nations Chiefs, the Grand Chief, the Yukon Premier and Ministers, and Federal Ministers to strengthen relationships, work on furthering joint priorities and enhance opportunities for collaboration on issues that matter most to First Nations. Canada is fully committed to implementing the Yukon Modern Treaties, supporting non-Treaty Nations in affirming their self-determination, and ensuring that all Indigenous voices are meaningfully heard in the decisions that shape the future of the Territory.”
The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
“I appreciate every opportunity to meet with territorial and First Nations leadership to learn more about what’s really important to Yukoners, and how we can continue making progress on these issues. It’s only by working together that we ensure strong, vibrant, prosperous and self-reliant Yukon communities.”
The Honourable Dan Vandal, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Northern Affairs
Quick facts
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The Intergovernmental Forum provides an opportunity for Yukon First Nations with modern treaties, the Government of Yukon, and the Government of Canada to discuss areas of mutual interest and advance intergovernmental relationships.
-
The Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations regularly travel to Ottawa in December to meet with federal leaders to address regional priorities during Yukon Days.
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A large number of Canada’s modern treaties are in the Yukon. Eleven of the 14 First Nations in the Yukon have signed Final and Self-Government Agreements with the governments of Canada and Yukon, and have jurisdiction in many areas of local and territorial responsibility.
-
Supporting Indigenous leadership and co-developing solutions in Northern communities for First Nations, Inuit and Métis is central to advancing the reconciliation journey and self-determination.
Associated links
Contacts
For more information, media may contact:
Roni-Sue Sparvier
Communications, Council of Yukon First Nations
867-393-9200 ext. 9223
communications@cyfn.net
Laura Seeley
Cabinet Communications, Government of Yukon
867-332-7627
laura.seeley@yukon.ca
Brigitte Parker
Communications, Government of Yukon
867-332-0004
brigitte.parker@yukon.ca
Gregory Frame
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
gregory.frame@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca
Kyle Allen
Director of Communications, Parliamentary Affairs and Issues Management
Office of the Minister of Northern Affairs
kyle.allen@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca
Media Relations
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
819-934-2302
RCAANC.media.CIRNAC@sac-isc.gc.ca
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Les dirigeants des Premières Nations au Yukon, du gouvernement du Yukon et du gouvernement du Canada se rencontrent à Ottawa à l’occasion du Forum intergouvernemental
Source: Government of Canada – in French
Communiqué de presse
Il s’agit d’un communiqué de presse conjoint entre les Premières Nations au Yukon, le Council of Yukon First Nations, le gouvernement du Yukon et le gouvernement du Canada.
Le 3 décembre 2024 — Ottawa (Ont.), territoire traditionnel algonquin non cédé — Relations Couronne-Autochtones et Affaires du Nord Canada
Aujourd’hui, les dirigeants représentant les Premières Nations au Yukon, le gouvernement du Yukon et le gouvernement du Canada se sont réunis à l’occasion du Forum intergouvernemental à Ottawa pour faire progresser leurs priorités communes, notamment les approches collaboratives proposées pour financer la mise en œuvre des ententes définitives et des ententes sur l’autonomie gouvernementale des Premières Nations élaborées par le Canada et les partenaires signataires de traités modernes.
Parmi les participants figuraient les chefs des Premières Nations au Yukon; le grand chef du Council of Yukon First Nations, Peter Johnston; le premier ministre du Yukon, Ranj Pillai, et des ministres du Yukon; le ministre des Relations Couronne-Autochtones, l’honorable Gary Anandasangaree; et le ministre des Affaires du Nord, l’honorable Dan Vandal.
Depuis sa création en 2002, le Forum intergouvernemental sert à renforcer les relations et à favoriser les discussions sur la mise en œuvre des ententes définitives et des ententes sur l’autonomie gouvernementale des Premières Nations au Yukon ainsi que des enjeux d’intérêt commun.
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Citations
« Les discussions qui ont lieu lors du Forum intergouvernemental sont une occasion précieuse pour les Premières Nations au Yukon de collaborer avec le Canada et le Yukon afin d’assurer la poursuite des progrès sur les priorités communes et les questions d’importance pour les Premières Nations au Yukon. »
Grand chef Peter Johnston
Council of Yukon First Nations
« Le gouvernement du Yukon s’est engagé à soutenir la collaboration continue entre les trois ordres de gouvernement, et je remercie tous les participants pour leurs contributions réfléchies au Forum intergouvernemental d’aujourd’hui. Une véritable réconciliation doit être fondée sur une collaboration et un partenariat significatifs, où chacun a sa place à la table et où sa voix est entendue. C’est pourquoi des réunions comme celles-ci sont si importantes. Notre gouvernement continuera à travailler avec les Premières Nations au Yukon afin de plaider en faveur d’un financement fédéral qui réponde à leurs besoins et soutienne un territoire prospère et durable pour tous les Yukonnais. »
L’honorable Ranj Pillai
Premier ministre du Yukon
« Le Forum intergouvernemental est l’occasion pour les chefs des Premières Nations au Yukon, le grand chef, le premier ministre et les ministres du Yukon, ainsi que les ministres fédéraux, de renforcer leurs relations, de travailler à l’avancement des priorités communes et d’accroître les possibilités de collaboration sur les questions d’importance pour les Premières Nations. Le Canada s’est pleinement engagé à mettre en œuvre les traités modernes du Yukon, à aider les nations non signataires de traités à affirmer leur autodétermination et à veiller à ce que toutes les voix autochtones soient entendues de manière significative dans les décisions qui façonnent l’avenir du territoire. »
L’honorable Gary Anandasangaree
Ministre des Relations Couronne-Autochtones
« J’apprécie chaque occasion de rencontrer les dirigeants des territoires et des Premières Nations pour en savoir plus sur ce qui compte réellement pour les Yukonnais et sur la manière dont nous pouvons continuer à progresser dans ces dossiers. Ce n’est qu’en travaillant ensemble que nous pourrons assurer la vigueur, le dynamisme, la prospérité et l’autonomie des communautés du Yukon. »
L’honorable Dan Vandal, C.P., député
Ministre des Affaires du Nord
Faits en bref
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Le Forum intergouvernemental permet aux Premières Nations signataires de traités modernes au Yukon, au gouvernement du Yukon et au gouvernement du Canada de discuter de domaines d’intérêt mutuel et de renforcer les relations intergouvernementales.
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Les représentants du gouvernement du Yukon et des Premières Nations au Yukon se rendent généralement à Ottawa en décembre pour rencontrer les dirigeants fédéraux et aborder les priorités régionales lors des Journées du Yukon.
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Un grand nombre de traités modernes du Canada visent le Yukon. Onze des 14 Premières Nations au Yukon ont signé des ententes définitives et des ententes sur l’autonomie gouvernementale avec les gouvernements du Canada et du Yukon et sont compétentes dans de nombreux domaines de responsabilité locale et territoriale.
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Pour continuer à avancer sur le chemin de la réconciliation et à favoriser l’autodétermination, il est essentiel d’appuyer les dirigeants autochtones et d’élaborer conjointement des solutions qui profitent aux Premières Nations, aux Inuit et aux Métis dans les communautés du Nord.
Liens connexes
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Roni-Sue Sparvier
Communications, Council of Yukon First Nations
867-393-9200, poste 9223
communications@cyfn.net
Laura Seeley
Communications du cabinet, gouvernement du Yukon
867-332-7627
laura.seeley@yukon.ca
Brigitte Parker
Communications, gouvernement du Yukon
867-332-0004
brigitte.parker@yukon.ca
Gregory Frame
Attaché de presse
Cabinet de l’honorable Gary Anandasangaree
Ministre des Relations Couronne-Autochtones
gregory.frame@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca
Kyle Allen
Directeur des communications, des affaires parlementaires et de la gestion des enjeux
Cabinet du ministre des Affaires du Nord
kyle.allen@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca
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Death in Custody at Saskatoon Correctional Centre
Source: Government of Canada regional news
Released on December 3, 2024
A 62-year-old male was declared deceased on Monday, December 2, at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre (SCC).
The inmate was found unresponsive on a living unit at SCC at approximately 10:30 a.m. Corrections staff initiated life saving measures and called EMS. EMS declared the male deceased at approximately 11:12 a.m.
The Saskatoon Police Service and the Saskatchewan Coroners Service have been notified and are investigating. The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety will also be conducting an internal investigation.
Next of kin have been notified and no foul play is suspected at this time.
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