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“By supporting debris removal, we are literally clearing the way for the rebuilding of Lytton to begin in a tangible way,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “We are doing everything possible to speed up the progress and support the community through the very challenging and ongoing task of rebuilding Lytton. This recovery is a partnership, and the Province conti...

Join Lisa Beare, British Columbia's Minister of Citizens' Services, and Gudie Hutchings, Canada's Minister of Rural Economic Development, for a historic announcement on improving high-speed internet in rural and remote British Columbia communities. Livestream will be available on: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/depictions-media--4208927/support .

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes questions from reporters in Ottawa after announcing the launch of the Canada Digital Adoption Program, a $4-billion investment aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of small and medium enterprises through grants and loans. The federal government announced this program in its 2021 budget. The prime minister is joined at the news conference by Mary Ng,...

John Horgan speaking with the press about current issues Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/depictions-media--4208927/support .

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem delivers a virtual economic progress report before the CFA Society Toronto. He is joined by the group's CEO, Sue Lemon. Macklem discusses the central bank’s decision to raise its key interest rate from 0.25 to 0.5%. This is the bank’s first interest rate increase since 2018. Following his remarks, the governor holds a news conference from Ottawa and takes quest...

On Parliament Hill, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is joined by ministers Anita Anand (national defence) and Sean Fraser (immigration, refugees and citizenship) to provide an update on Canada’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The federal government is revoking the ‘most-favoured nation’ trade status for Russia and Belarus, subjecting them to a 35 per cent tariff on exports to...

As announced in Budget 2022 and aligned with the StrongerBC Economic Plan commitment to position the province as a hub for life sciences and biomanufacturing, the Province is providing nearly $195 million in grant funding to Michael Smith Health Research BC (Health Research BC) and Genome BC. “B.C. has so much to be proud of as we come through the last two years of the pandemic as a global leader...

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On Parliament Hill, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland provides an update on Canada’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. She is joined by federal ministers Anita Anand (national defence) and Harjit Sajjan (international development). Minister Anand announces that Canada will be providing 1,600 fragmentation vests and just under 400,000 meal packs to Ukraine. Since the start of the i...

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, BC's provincial health officer, for an update on COVID-19. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/depictions-media--4208927/support .

Selina Robinson, Minister of Finance; George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy; and Nathan Cullen, Minister of Municipal Affairs, on increasing investments to help B.C. secure a low-carbon future. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/depictions-media--4208927/support .

General Assembly: Eleventh Emergency Special Session (Ukraine) - AM Session Opening of the session by the President of the General Assembly Minute of silent prayer or meditation Credentials of representatives to the eleventh emergency special session of the General Assembly: Appointment of the members of the Credentials Committee Report of the Credentials Committee Adoption of the agenda (A/ES-11/...

Russian forces attacked far beyond the conflict-ridden zones of eastern Ukraine, where Moscow-backed separatists run areas recently recognised by the Kremlin as independent, with air attacks hitting apartment blocks in Kharkiv and beyond. By night, as Ukrainians fled to escape their country, thousands in Russia, where protests are tightly restricted, rallied in solidarity. While East-West friction...

Budget 2022 provides more than $2.1 billion to help people recover from the devastating floods and wildfires of last year and to better protect communities against future climate disasters. In response to the challenges that recent fires, flood and extreme heat have caused in British Columbia, the Province is working to build back better and make sure people and communities throughout B.C. are pro...

At a news conference on Parliament Hill, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that the federal government will revoke its declaration of a public-order emergency. He is joined by Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland as well as ministers David Lametti (justice), Marco Mendicino (public safety) and Bill Blair (emergency preparedness). The government invoked the Emergencies Act on February 14,...

In a virtual news conference, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh reaffirms that his party will support the federal government’s use of the Emergencies Act when MPs vote in the House of Commons. Singh warns that the NDP is prepared to withdraw support once the party feels that the measure is no longer necessary. The government invoked the Emergencies Act on February 14, as part of an effort to resolve ongoin...

Vladimir Putin has ordered his military to enter the Russian-controlled areas of southeast Ukraine following a decision to recognise the territories as independent states. The decision to dispatch his troops to perform “peacekeeping duties” will be viewed in Ukraine and by other western allies as an occupation of the region and likely trigger tough sanctions and a Ukrainian military response. The...

Join Ravi Kavlon, BC’s Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation; and Katrina Chen, BC’s Minister of State for Child Care, as they announce supports for early childhood educators and the StrongerBC economic plan. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/depictions-media--4208927/support .

Join Premier John Horgan; Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation; Andrew Mercier, Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training; and Kathy Kinloch, president, British Columbia Institute of Technology for an announcement about B.C.'s Economic Plan and investments in training for the jobs of the future. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/depic...

I’m sure when we met two years ago, when we were all coming to grips with the spread of this new virus, that none of us would have imagined we would now be entering the third year of the pandemic. So when will it end? Is it ending now? That’s one of the major questions being asked. Indeed, high vaccine coverage in some countries, combined with the lower severity of Omicron, is driving a dangerous...

Prime Minster is critized for using the Emergencies Act to end protest. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/depictions-media--4208927/support .

Washington D.C., 16 February 2022 (PAHO) – Complacency around mask wearing, travel, and indoor gatherings created a perfect opportunity for the new Omicron variant to spread rapidly throughout the region and increase deaths, alerted PAHO Director, Carissa F. Etienne, with many places remaining “just as they were before.” “Reduced public health measures were insufficient to reduce the scale of this...

British Columbia’s provincial health officer is easing COVID-19 restrictions while maintaining key protective measures to support the health and safety of all British Columbians. While keeping the BC Vaccine Card, indoor masking requirements and COVID-19 safety plans in place, the provincial health officer will lift restrictions on personal gatherings, organized gatherings and events, nightclubs,...

Eligible ICBC customers with policies expiring on or after May 1, 2022, will have the option to renew their policy using their computer, tablet or mobile device. While May 1 will be the official launch date, customers can renew their insurance up to 44 days earlier, meaning some people will be able to renew online as soon as March 17, 2022 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.c...