Feb 27, 2022 | International
Canada’s nuclear regulator to hold a public webinar on New Brunswick Power’s licence renewal application for the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station.
OTTAWA, Ontario, February 25, 2022 – The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) would like to invite the media to an upcoming public webinar related to the licence renewal application from New Brunswick Power (NB Power) for the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station.
This webinar follows Part 1 of the public Commission hearing, held on January 26, 2022, and precedes Part 2, which will be held on May 11-12, 2022. (Documents related to Part 1 of the public Commission hearing)
This public webinar will:
provide information on NB Power’s renewal application
deliver a brief summary of CNSC staff’s recommendation to the Commission
explain how the public, Indigenous Nations and communities, and potential intervenors can participate in Part 2 of the hearing on May 11-12, 2022
Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Time: Noon to 1:30 pm EST (English session)
Details: The event will be hosted on Zoom
Registration: Due to limited capacity, all attendees, including media, are asked to pre-register for the webinar.
Feb 26, 2022 | International
Today, Canada launched a matching fund of up to $10 million that will amplify support from Canadians and reinforce the response of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement as it addresses the humanitarian needs stemming from the recent escalation of hostilities in Ukraine.
Today, Canada launched a matching fund of up to $10 million that will amplify support from Canadians and reinforce the response of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement as it addresses the humanitarian needs stemming from the recent escalation of hostilities in Ukraine.
In addition to this funding, on January 26, 2022, Canada announced that it would provide an additional $15 million in humanitarian funding to Ukraine.
The additional $15 million in humanitarian funding has been allocated to experienced humanitarian partners, including the UN’s Ukraine Humanitarian Fund, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Committee of the Red Cross. The funding will support the provision of protection assistance, emergency health services, water, sanitation, shelter and food.
Feb 17, 2022 | International
Canada’s nuclear regulator invites media to the public Commission hearing about the Near Surface Disposal Facility proposed for Deep River, Ontario
OTTAWA, Ontario, February 16, 2022 – The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) would like to inform the media of the upcoming 2-part public hearing related to the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ (CNL’s) Near Surface Disposal Facility (NSDF) proposed for Deep River, Ontario.
Part 1 of the public hearing will be held on February 22, 2022. At that time, the Commission will consider CNL’s application to amend its Chalk River Laboratories site licence to authorize the construction of an NSDF. The Commission will hear presentations from CNL and from CNSC staff.
Part 2 of the public hearing will be held beginning May 31. During Part 2, Indigenous Nations and communities, members of the public, and stakeholders will have the opportunity to present information to the Commission through interventions. Further details on the Part 2 hearing will be provided at a later date.
Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Time: 10:45 am (EST)
Join the webcast: Public Commission hearing – Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Near Surface Disposal Facility proposal for Deep River, Ontario – Part 1 (Simultaneous translation will be provided.)
Please refer to the online media kit or contact CNSC Media Relations at the coordinates below for more information.
Nov 23, 2021 | International
Ottawa, Ontario
Dr. Mary Jane Ireland, Canada’s Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), today issued the following statement in recognition of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week:
“It’s World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) and this year’s theme is “Spread Awareness, Stop Resistance”. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) supports WAAW in Canada by increasing awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a global public health issue.
AMR occurs naturally over time as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them. The choice of antimicrobials we use and how we use them in people, animals and the environment can lead to the development of resistance and make some drugs ineffective. Coordinated action between all sectors is crucial, and this is why this complex problem requires a One Health approach.
At the CFIA, we are working closely with Health Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada, provincial and territorial authorities, veterinarians and food animal producers to address AMR in Canada in the following ways:
Providing guidance for livestock feed users in the use of medicated feeds that is consistent with Canada’s efforts to improve oversight and responsible use of antimicrobials in food animals.
Collaborating with national and international partners to advance policy, research and innovation in Canada and abroad, including research on diagnostics, new antimicrobials and alternatives to using antimicrobials in human and veterinary medicine. This includes being an active member of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).
Safeguarding the future of antimicrobial effectiveness by raising awareness with Canadians, healthcare professionals, veterinary health professionals, and all levels of government across multiple sectors about the crucial roles they play in combatting AMR.
Supporting stakeholders such as the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association in the development and launch of The Stewardship of Antimicrobials by Veterinarians Initiative (SAVI), which is providing veterinary professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to make informed decisions on antimicrobial use in a wide range of species.
Supporting efforts nationally and internationally for good veterinary controls over the registration, importation, distribution and use of antimicrobials.
Now more than ever, we must continue to work together and adopt a “One Health” approach to reduce the impact of AMR on our health and healthcare system. Find out what you can do to help.”
Nov 16, 2021 | International
Media advisory
On November 17 at 1:00 p.m. ET, the Canadian Space Agency will hold a virtual technical briefing about Canada’s role in the James Webb Space Telescope, the most important space observatory of the next decade.
Longueuil, Quebec, November 15, 2021 — On November 17 at 1:00 p.m. ET, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) will hold a virtual technical briefing about Canada’s role in the James Webb Space Telescope, the most important space observatory of the next decade.
Scheduled for launch on December 18, 2021, the Webb Telescope is an international collaboration between NASA, the European Space Agency and the CSA. It will serve astronomers from all over the world.
The briefing will focus on Canada’s contribution and science objectives. A media question-and-answer session will follow.
Media representatives who wish to participate must register in advance by contacting the CSA’s Media Relations Office: asc.medias-media.csa@asc-csa.gc.ca. The event link (Zoom) and instructions for the question-and-answer session will be provided.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Time
What
Who
Where
1:00 p.m. ET
CSA technical briefing on the James Webb Space Telescope
Erick Dupuis, Director, Space Exploration Development, CSA
Sarah Gallagher, Science Advisor to the President, CSA
René Doyon, Principal Investigator, Université de Montréal
Neil Rowlands, Engineering Fellow, Honeywell Aerospace
Chris Willott, Project Scientist, National Research Council of Canada’s Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre
Virtual link (Zoom) provided upon request to media representatives who wish to participate in the question-and-answer session.
The briefing will also be streamed on the CSA’s YouTube channel, Facebook pages and on the website (original version without simultaneous translation).
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Contact information
Canadian Space Agency
Media Relations Office
Telephone: 450-926-4370
Website: asc-csa.gc.ca
Email: asc.medias-media.csa@asc-csa.gc.ca
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