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November 18, 2020

Federal Government Announces New Consumer Privacy Protection Act

Consumer Privacy Protection Act The new Consumer Privacy Protection Act gives Canadians more control and greater transparency over how companies handle their personal information. Canadians will have the freedom to…

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November 18, 2020

Federal Government Makes Important Changes to the Secure Air Travel Act (SATA)

On November 4, the final provisions of the Secure Air Travel Act (SATA) regulations came into force. This allowed the launch of the new Canadian Travel Number (CTN) and centralized…

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November 13, 2020

Reminder: Eligible Canadians Can Apply for Past CERB Monthly Payments until December 2, 2020

Applying Retroactively for the Canada Emergency Benefits Eligible Canadians can retroactively claim CERB for previous months of unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and…

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November 12, 2020

Canada Takes Next Step Towards Transitioning Away from Open-net Pens in Coastal B.C. Waters

November 12, 2020 Canada takes next step towards transitioning open-net pens in coastal B.C. waters The Government of Canada is committed to developing and delivering, a real and concrete solution…

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International News

November 12, 2020

Canada Opens Door to Hong Kong Students Through New Immigration Pathways

November 12, 2020 Canada announces immigration measures supporting Hong Kong residents and Canadians in Hong Kong Immigration is a key driver of Canada’s economic growth, and Canada continues to welcome…

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November 10, 2020

Federal Government Announces Emergency Support to Veterans Organizations

November 10th, 2020 Veterans Affairs Canada announces $20 million to support Veterans Organizations Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, announced $20…

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November 9, 2020

Federal Government Launches Plan to Connect All Canadians with High Speed Internet

November 9th, 2020 Connecting all Canadians to high-speed Internet: Consultations on a proposal to triple the licence-exempt spectrum available Wi-Fi to help Canadians gain access to a greater choice of…

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November 6, 2020

Federal Government Launches Historic Tidal Energy Project

November 5th, 2020 The Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, today announced one of Canada’s largest-ever investments in tidal energy — $28.5 million to Sustainable Marine in Nova…

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November 4, 2020

Federal Government Introduces Amendments to the Broadcasting Act (Bill C-10)

A historic announcement for Canadian content: Bill C-10 Summary: The Broadcasting Act outlines Canada’s broadcasting policy, defines the role of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission and sets out the…

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November 4, 2020

Federal Government Calls for Early Learning and Childcare Innovation Proposals

ELCC Call for Proposals Background On October 30th, 2020, Minister Ahmed Hussen launched the Early Learning and Child Care Innovation Call for Proposals in order to find new and innovative…

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International News

October 31, 2020

Federal Government Announces 2021-2023 Immigration Plan

October 30, 2020—Ottawa—The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, tabled the 2021‒2023 Immigration Levels Plan today, which sets out a path for responsible increases to immigration targets…

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October 27, 2020

Canada Announces Emergency Funding to Support Those Experiencing Homelessness

Updated October 27, 2020 In September 2020, the Honourable Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Ahmed Hussen announced a…

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October 22, 2020

Updates to Employment Insurance Fishing Benefits

The Employment Insurance Fishing benefits now allow workers to establish a fishing benefit claim based on earnings in their current qualifying period or earnings used to establish a fishing claim…

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October 21, 2020

Dr. Hedy Fry is Blanketed on Mothers Matter Centre’s 20th Anniversary

Mother Matter Centre 20th Anniversary Event Background: The Mothers Matter Centre’s 20th Anniversary Celebration and presentation of its annual Because Mothers Matter Awards will take place, virtually, on October 21,…

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Business COVID-19 News

October 20, 2020

Federal Government Invests $12 Million in New Small Business Fund

Today, during Small Business Week, the Government of Canada, announced an investment of $12 million in the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund. Canada United is a national fundraising campaign…

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Business COVID-19 News

October 17, 2020

All Federal COVID-19 Relief Programs for Businesses

Updated October 20th, 2020 Canada United Small Business Relief Fund As we enter the second wave of COVID-19, small businesses continue to need our support. During Small Business Week,…

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October 16, 2020

Federal Government Calls for LGBTQ2+ National Monument Proposals

Design Competition for LGBTQ2+ National Monument Launches OTTAWA, October 16, 2020 A major step has been taken toward creating a national monument remembering the historic discrimination against LGBTQ2+…

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Business COVID-19 News

October 16, 2020

Federal Government Launches COVID-19-related PPE Challenges to Reduce Environmental Impacts

Government of Canada launches new COVID-19–related challenges to help reduce environmental impact of PPE in Canada October 16, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario The Government of Canada is committed to protecting…

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October 13, 2020

Federal Government Opens Family Sponsorship for Parents and Grandparents

Our government is happy to announce the opening of the 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program to build upon this commitment to family reunification. Family reunification is an important priority…

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October 12, 2020

Federal Government Announces Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) Applications – Now Open

The government has announced Canada that it will be transitioning the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) to Employment Insurance (EI). The transition will create the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB), it…

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Business COVID-19 News

October 9, 2020

Federal Government Announces Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) Extension

The extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy until June 2021, which would continue to protect jobs by helping businesses keep employees on the payroll and encouraging employers to re-hire…

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October 7, 2020

Federal Government Will Support Students on Medical or Parental Leave

Today, Minister Qualtrough highlighted a new measure to help student borrowers manage financial burdens they may face when taking temporary medical or parental leave from their studies—including for mental health…

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October 7, 2020

Federal Government Will Ban Single-Use Plastics by the End of 2021

Today, Minister Wilkinson announced next steps in the Government of Canada's plan to achieve zero plastic waste by 2030. The plan for which plastic to ban is based on 3…

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International News

October 6, 2020

OSCE PA President Makes Statement on Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

As head of Canada’s delegation to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly (OSCEPA), I share with you the following statement. Nagorno-Karabakh bloodshed must end, says OSCE…

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October 6, 2020

Federal Government Invests in LGBTQ2+ Health Research

CBRC Funded for Chronic Health Surveillance Project Among LGBTQ2+ People in Canada Public Health Agency of Canada Announces $1M in Funding for Community-Based Surveillance of Chronic Diseases Among Sexual and…

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COVID-19 News

October 6, 2020

Federal Government Announces COVID-19 Support to Persons with Disabilities

On October 30, 2020, approximately 1.6 million eligible clients will automatically start receiving the one-time payment. This will be the first set of payments from the Government of Canada and…

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In the House News

October 6, 2020

Federal Government Proposes Changes to Medical Assistance in Dying – Bill C-7

The Government of Canada has reintroduced proposed changes to Canada’s Criminal Code provisions on MAID. The amendments respond to the Superior Court of Quebec’s September 2019 Truchon decision by expanding…

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COVID-19 News

October 5, 2020

Federal Government Announces Additional Funding to Fight Gender-based Violence

The Government of Canada has announced an additional $50 million in emergency COVID-19 funding to support women’s shelters and other organizations that support those impacted by gender-based violence (GBV).This is…

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October 2, 2020

Federal Government Announces Family Reunification Updates

Today, our government was happy to announce the introduction of processes to support family reunification, entry for compassionate reasons, and the safe and gradual entry of some international students.…

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October 2, 2020

Federal Government Expands the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund

Government of Canada expands Regional Relief and Recovery Fund to provide further support for businesses Additional relief funding is now available for local businesses across Canada. Ottawa, October 2,…

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September 25, 2020

Federal Government Announces Insurance Help for Canadian Film Industry

The Government of Canada is introducing a temporary support measure to allow the Canadian film industry to get back on its feet. The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage,…

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COVID-19 In the House News

September 23, 2020

Speech from the Throne 2020

On September 23rd, 2020, the Governor General delivered the Speech from the Throne. This evening, the Prime Minister addressed Canadians about the path forward as we work to protect the…

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Business News

September 20, 2020

Federal Government Invests in BC Tech Companies through BC Fast Pilot Program

National Research Council’s (NRC) Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) and Innovate BC announced over $2 million in R&D funding for 22 new projects in BC through the BC Fast Pilot…

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September 18, 2020

Dr. Hedy Fry Hosts Panel on the Overdose Crisis in Vancouver

Panel discussion on the Overdose Crisis in Vancouver Centre. Thank you to our panelists Dr. Perry Kendall, Epidemiologist Dr. Kate Salters, and Crosstown Clinic's Dr. Scott MacDonald for the informative…

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September 17, 2020

Federal government invests in food security in Vancouver Centre

Vancouver, BC – September 17th, 2020 Today, the Honourable Hedy Fry, MP for Vancouver Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced $161,350 to…

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September 11, 2020

BC Ferries Update

Last week, Transport Canada started notifying ferry operators across Canada that as of September 30, 2020 they were expected to return to the normal operating procedure which requires passengers to…

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September 10, 2020

Pearson Centre for Progressive Policy – Childcare Webinar

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September 10, 2020

NHSP 2020-21

The 2020-2021 application process for the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is now open. Please apply by October 20, 2020 at 12 PM PST. About the NHSP: The New…

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August 31, 2020

Statement on the Vancouver Aquarium Pause

The Aquarium and Oceanwise are an institution in Vancouver. Like many tourist attractions, COVID-19 has had a major impact on ticket sales, which has caused their revenue to fall by…

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August 31, 2020

Canada Summer Jobs 2020: Vancouver Centre

Over $1 million in funding in Vancouver Centre was distributed through Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) this year. This week I will be featuring some of the 240 students who were…

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August 17, 2020

Vancouver Centre CYC

Vancouver Centre Constituency Youth Council 2020-2021: An opportunity to have your voices heard on policy and issues facing Canada. I am reaching out to you as your local Member of…

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August 6, 2020

Safe Third Country Agreement

The Safe Third Country Agreement between Canada and the United States (U.S.) states that refugee claimants are required to request refugee protection in the first safe country they arrive in,…

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July 29, 2020

LGBTQ2+ Accomplishments

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July 26, 2020

Census 2021

The 2021 Census content has been made public through the Canada Gazette. During the last mandate, one of our first actions as Government was to restore the mandatory long-form census.…

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July 24, 2020

Feds fund gender-based violence services in Vancouver

July 24, 2020 – Vancouver, BC Hon. Hedy Fry, MP, Vancouver Centre, on behalf of Hon. Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality, announces $250,000 in support of 10…

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July 20, 2020

African Descent Youth Engagement Forum

On July 17th, I was invited to listen & give feedback to the African Descent Youth Engagement Forum. I heard a diversity of African youth speak eloquently about the challenges…

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July 17, 2020

Strategic Assessment on Climate Change

While we continue to fight COVID-19, we are committed to fighting the other looming threat that is climate change and to build a net-zero economy by 2050 The Strategic Assessment…

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July 9, 2020

Updates to Vaping Regulations

On July 1st, Health Canada’s new labelling requirements for vaping products came into force. These requirements are pursuant to the Vaping Product Labelling and Packaging Regulations and are intended to…

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