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Government Initiatives
This section provides information on new and ongoing Government initiatives, programs and services.
Initiatives from previous months may be found within the Government Initiatives Archives.
Emergency Preparedness Week
The “72 Hours” campaign encourages Canadians to know the risks where they live, make an emergency plan, and get an emergency kit. These three simple steps can help Canadians prepare for all types of emergencies. Find out how!
Census Kit
The Statistics Canada 2011 Census Teacher's Kit is provided free of charge, for use in elementary, intermediate and secondary schools, as well as for adult education classes across the country. Order now to receive your kit in September 2010.
Hazard check
It's important to ensure that our homes are safe and healthy places to live. Learn about home health hazards and simple steps to help reduce your exposure to them.
Budget 2010
Budget 2010 aims to sustain Canada’s economic advantage now and for the future while contributing to global economic recovery.
Speech from the Throne 2010
The Speech from the Throne is an important moment in our country's democratic life. Through the Speech from the Throne, the Government shares its vision with Canadians.
Support for Workers
Canada’s Economic Action Plan has real benefits for you. Learn more about the government programs available to help you.
Language Portal of Canada
The Language Portal Canada is a Web site that showcases Canadian expertise in the area of language. It informs readers about Canadian resources that deal with different aspects of language.
Canada Year Book 2009
The Canada Year Book 2009 is a handy reference guide that contains fascinating facts, figures and in-depth analysis on the current state of Canada. For more information or to order your own copy of the Canada Year Book, visit the Statistics Canada Web site.
Canada Small Business Financing Program
The Canada Small Business Financing Program makes it easier for small businesses to get loans from financial institutions by sharing the risk with lenders.
IP Case Studies
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office is offering intellectual property (IP) case studies as a teaching tool to engineering, science and business students at the post-secondary education level. The case studies introduce the strategic value of IP.
ecoACTION
The Government of Canada's plan to regulate both greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants from industrial emitters.
Canada's Economic Action Plan
Through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the Government is acting to counter the effects of the global recession at home, while working with our international partners towards a quick return to global economic growth and long-term prosperity.
Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Saving just got a whole lot easier. Canadians have a reason to save to fulfill important lifetime goals and aspirations. Whatever your reason, the TFSA can help you achieve your objectives. Find out more now.
Foreign Credentials Referral Office
The Foreign Credentials Referral Office provides information, path-finding and referral services to help foreign-trained workers succeed and put their skills to work in Canada more quickly.
Building Canada
Through its unprecedented $33 billion Building Canada infrastructure plan, the Government of Canada is providing long-term, stable and predictable funding to help meet infrastructure needs across Canada. Building Canada will support a stronger, safer and better Canada.
Services for People with Disabilities Guide
This guide features more than 60 resources for people with disabilities, their families and their caregivers.
Believe in yourself
Canada Student Loans help over 300,000 students every year. Whether it is for college, university, or to learn a trade, Canada Student Loans help people find their way. Find out how by visiting canlearn.ca.
