Today, National Defence launched an online progress tracker that will be used to update members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), employees of the Department of National Defence (DND), and Canadians about our work and our progress in addressing culture and conduct.
Day: August 14, 2021
The Government of Canada is committed to its relationship with Indigenous peoples and to honouring the Peace and Friendship Treaties between our nations. That is why Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has been working with the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government (LMG) to implement fishing activities in a manner that is consistent with their rights, interests, and internal governance.
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The agency said the quake struck eight kilometres from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, at a depth of 10 kilometres.
Iran says it will impose a six-day “general lockdown” in cities across the country after being hit by what it describes as its fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, state media reported Saturday.
The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments:
Rachael Bedlington becomes Consul General in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (People’s Republic of China). Ms. Bedlington replaces Jeff Nankivell.
Christopher Cooter becomes High Commissioner in the Republic of South Africa. Mr. Cooter replaces Sandra McCardell.