Tag: Federal

Canada’s public safety personnel are repeatedly exposed to traumatic events that can take a toll on their mental health, putting them at high risk for Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries (PTSI) and other operational injuries. March 3, 2022 Toronto, Ontario Canada’s public safety personnel are repeatedly exposed to traumatic events that can take a toll on their mental health, putting them at high risk for Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries (PTSI) and other operational injuries. Through the National Action Plan on PTSI for public safety personnel, the Government of Canada is committed to providing national leadership to address this issue by facilitating collaboration, sharing ... Read more

Federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers met virtually today to share information and advance work on priority issues in workplaces across the country. February 25, 2022              Gatineau, Quebec                Federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers met virtually today to share information and advance work on priority issues in workplaces across the country. The meeting was chaired by the federal Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., and addressed the challenges and opportunities ahead for workers as Canada emerges from the COVID‑19 pandemic. The ministers discussed labour issues related to COVID‑19 ... Read more

 On July 17, 2020, Ace Uniforms CEO Rory Staiger proudly announced the launch of Ace Federal Solutions (AFS), a division of Ace Uniforms (CAGE Code: 0A5U7) focused on serving federal and military customers. With the formal launch today, AFS is ready to provide uniforms, gear, footwear, and shipboard equipment to meet our customer’s demanding mission requirements. Building off Ace Uniforms’ 50+ years of serving public safety, medical, hospitality, and other first responders, AFS adds shipboard equipment such as culinary uniforms, rack curtains, INSURV items, equipment covers and flight deck gear to their portfolio thanks to the onboarding of two experienced ... Read more

The Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, Carolyn Bennett, issued the following statement today. Ottawa, Ontario (October 1, 2021) — The Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, Carolyn Bennett, issued the following statement today: “The mistreatment of Indigenous children is a tragic and shameful part of Canada’s history, the impacts of which are still being felt today. The Government of Canada is deeply committed to advancing reconciliation and healing for former Indian Residential School Day Scholars and their descendants. On Friday, September 24, 2021, the Federal Court approved the Indian Residential Schools Day Scholars (Gottfriedson) Settlement Agreement. The Court ruled that the agreement is ... Read more

Government of Canada issued a media statement on Federal Court’s decision related to Canadian Human Rights Tribunal orders. Ottawa, Ontario (October, 1, 2021) On September 29, 2021, the Federal Court dismissed Canada’s application to judicially review the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) orders regarding: compensation for harms to First Nations children who were in care of First Nations Child and Family Services agencies, as well as those who were impacted by the government’s interpretation of Jordan’s Principle; and, the Tribunal’s definition of who is a First Nations child under Jordan’s Principle. Canada is reviewing the Federal Court’s decision and further ... Read more