Browse and download apps that were built both by the Canadian public and the Government of Canada that use open data.  MORE> Full Article

The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) ensures federally regulated financial entities comply with consumer protection measures, promotes financial education and raises consumers’ awareness of their rights and responsibilities. The FCAC has useful information and tools to help you ... Full Article

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To see the full list of Canada Day events planned for Calgary, please visit www.calgary.ca/CSPS/Recreation/Pages/Events/Canada-day.aspx To find the latest information on Canada’s 150th Anniversary celebrations, please visit the official Canada 150 website. Full Article

Enabling Accessibilities Fund NEXT DEADLINE IS JULY 26th, 2017 The Government of Canada recognizes the abilities of all Canadians and celebrates the progress we have made as a society toward the full inclusion of people with disabilities.  The Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) was introduced ... Full Article

Saving Lives Through Better Predictions On July 31st it will be 30 years since a powerful and damaging tornado ripped through Edmonton and area.  On what became known as Black Friday, 27 people lost their lives, hundreds of homes were destroyed and damage totals exceeded $330 million.  To ... Full Article

The Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) plays an important role in communities across Canada by supporting partnerships that provide older Canadians with a wide range of opportunities to get involved in local activities that address their needs and interests, and to ... Full Article

Status of Women Canada is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case. These awards recognize five individuals, of all genders and including youth, who have made outstanding contributions towards achieving gender equality in Canada. ... Full Article

JUNE 2017 361 New Jobs for Calgary Confederation For the past two years in communities across Alberta we have witnessed personal hardships, challenges and dashed hopes caused by the economic downturn and jobs crisis. Calgary Confederation communities have not been immune to this impact, as has ... Full Article

On the 60th Anniversary of the Canadian Cancer Society’s annual Daffodil Campaign, Len Webber spoke in the House of Commons. Full Article

VIA Rail is offering a 25% discount on all classes (excluding Prestige class) for one-way or roundtrip travel on board any VIA Rail train in Canada for qualifying DND members. And the good news is, immediate family members travelling in the same class with you will also enjoy a 25% discount!  ... Full Article

Visit our National Parks This year Canada marks its 150th birthday and there are many ways to celebrate. Canada is known for its natural beauty and one of the best ways to experience Canada is to visit our National Parks — for free. By visiting www.parkscanada.gc.ca or by calling ... Full Article

ORDER YOUR FREE PASS With the 2017 Discovery Pass, you will have unlimited opportunities to enjoy national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites across the country! You only need one pass for your group or family if you are travelling together. The 2017 Discovery ... Full Article

  TAXPAYERS’ OMBUDSMAN The Office of the Taxpayers’ Ombudsman (OTO) works to enhance the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) accountability in its service to, and treatment of, taxpayers through independent and impartial reviews of service-related complaints and systemic issues. ... Full Article

There are new rules for drone operators. The rules, which are effective immediately, will mean recreational users will face a fine of up to $3,000 if drones are caught flying: – Higher than 90 metres, – Within 75 metres of buildings, vehicles or people. – At night. – ... Full Article

April 2017 Birth of a Nation It was 100 years ago on April 9th that Canada won Vimy Ridge in France at enormous cost and made their mark on history. Vimy Ridge was seven kilometers of strategic high ground in France.  Allies had previously lost 150,000 soldiers trying to capture the commanding ... Full Article

Many of the milestones in Canadian history over the last 150 years have been marked by a speech. Sir John A. Macdonald’s impassioned plea for Confederation, the Speech from the Throne read by the Queen, and Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau’s address to Parliament following the signing ... Full Article

The Library of Parliament is currently accepting applications for the 21st edition of the Teachers Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy to be held 5 to 10 November 2017. Educators are encouraged to visit www.parl.gc.ca/teachers for program information and to apply online. This year’s ... Full Article

We have been studying Bill C-37 in the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health and some of my recent thoughts were poorly articulated and have left the wrong impression with some people who have not followed closely the full business of our Committee. Last fall, I was the first to ask our ... Full Article

The Parliamentary Poet Laureate is asking for Members of Parliament to submit the names of poems, their authors and the related bibliographical information for up to three poems that best represent our region or constituency. The purpose of this request is to allow for the setting up of a ... Full Article