Health committee to study blood donor rules for men who’ve had sex with men MPs pass Calgary Conservative Len Webber’s motion to review the science behind donor restrictions By Janyce McGregor, CBC News Posted: Sep 20, 2016 12:38 PM ET MPs on the House of Commons health committee ... Full Article

Car seat use reduces the risk for death to infants (aged <1 year) by 71%; and to toddlers (aged 1–4 years) by 54% in passenger vehicles. Use this handy resource to find out more about purchasing and installing child car seats.  It  contains important information about safety recalls, ... Full Article

If you are a parent who has to be away from work to provide care or support to your critically ill or injured child, you could be eligible for Employment Insurance (EI) special benefits for Parents of Critically Ill Children (PCIC). A critically ill child is a child who has a life-threatening ... Full Article

NOBODY’S PERFECT is a facilitated, community-based parenting program for parents of children from birth to age five. The program is designed to meet the needs of parents who are young, single, socially or geographically isolated, or who have low income or limited formal education. Within ... Full Article

What if you were told that there was a dynamic, structured youth program that offered Canadian youth a variety of interesting and challenging activities? What if you were told that this same program developed in youth an increased level of self-confidence, self-esteem and self-awareness? Cadets ... Full Article

The Canada Learning Bond (CLB) is money that the Government of Canada deposits directly into a child’s Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) account to help parents get a head start on saving for their child’s education after high school. After high school, your child can ... Full Article

How an RESP works The subscriber (or a person acting for the subscriber) generally makes contributions to the RESP. Subscribers cannot deduct their contributions from their income on their income tax and benefit return. The promoter usually pays the contributions, and the income earned on those ... Full Article

How the Canada Education Savings Grant works: To receive the Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG), a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) must have been opened for the child. (Anyone can put money into an RESP for any child; you do not have to be the child’s parent.) The basic CESG ... Full Article

The Department of Canadian Heritage has launched public consultations toward the development of a new multi-year action plan for official languages in Canada. Until October, 31 2016, we will seek the views of Canadians and many key stakeholders on their priorities in the area of official ... Full Article

The process for obtaining and renewing passports for those under the age of 16 years is different from that used for adult passports. These passports are only available for five year, unlike the adult passport which is available for 10 year renewals. Passports for minors are not available for ... Full Article

(Please note that this consultation has now concluded) Put Your Stamp On The Process Times have changed since the first letter was sent in Canada in 1693.  The postal service provided by Canada Post is no longer as dominant in our daily lives as it used to be.  With cell phones, email, ... Full Article

Did you know that 24% of the residents of our Calgary Confederation riding are over the age of 55?   In Canada,  30% of the population is aged 55 or older, and by 2020 that number will increase to almost 38%. Canada is the best country in the world in which to live and we owe […] Full Article

  It takes courage and determination to start your own business. The federal government, through Business Development Bank of Canada, has a handy guide to assist you in the process. Those starting a new business will want to ensure they make the key decisions and make the critical first ... Full Article

The Government of Canada’s Travel Advice and Advisories pages provide those travelling and living abroad with official Government of Canada information and advice on situations that may affect their safety and well-being. Select your destination from the list to view regularly updated ... Full Article

The Government of Canada allows Canadians to apply for Governor in Council (GIC) appointments. The selection process will reflect the fundamental role that more than 1500 Canadians play in our democracy as they serve on commissions, boards, Crown corporations, agencies, and tribunals across ... Full Article

No Opportunity Like It! There is a way to get your post-secondary education for free.  In fact, those eligible can also be paid a full-time salary, with benefits and a pension plan, while they get their free education and training. This offer is available for careers that range from doctors ... Full Article

The Government of Canada has a number of services to help you better understand and manage your personal finances.  Learn more here. When obtaining financial advice or considering investing, it is important that you trust the source and independence of that information.  If it sounds too good ... Full Article

The Government of Canada is conducting an independent review of Canada Post to ensure Canadians receive quality postal services at a reasonable price. Canadians from coast to coast to coast will have a say in the services they value and want. Share your thoughts, opinions and ideas here. Full Article

The Canada child benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help them with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age. The CCB might include the child disability benefit and any related provincial and territorial programs. The Canada Revenue Agency uses ... Full Article

Enabling Accessibilities Fund NEXT DEADLINE IS JULY 26th, 2016 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