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Canadians encouraged to apply for Senate appointments

The Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments (Advisory Board) recently launched a call for new applicants to fill current and upcoming Senate vacancies through 2022. Canadians residing in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan are invited to apply for a seat in the Senate of Canada before April 20, 2022.

978 days ago by Public Services and Procurement Canada from cic

Cancellation of planned lane reduction on LaSalle Causeway

Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will no longer be an alternating lane reduction on the LaSalle Causeway from Friday, March 25, at 6 pm to Saturday, March 26, at 6 am, and from Saturday, March 26, at 4 pm to Sunday, March 27, at 4 am.

978 days ago by Department of Finance Canada from cic

Government announces Climate Action Incentive Payments for 2022-23

Today, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, announced the 2022-23 Climate Action Incentive (CAI) payment amounts. To ensure that carbon pollution pricing remains affordable for Canadians, the federal government returns all proceeds to the jurisdictions where they were collected, with the majority of proceeds from the federal pollution pricing system returned directly to Canadians through CAI payments.

978 days ago by Department of Finance Canada from cic

Climate Action Incentive payment amounts for 2022-23

The government has proposed to deliver CAI payments on a quarterly basis starting this year

978 days ago by Department of Finance Canada from cic

Canada issues inaugural green bond

This week, the Government of Canada successfully issued its inaugural 7.5-year, $5 billion green bond. This transaction fulfills the government’s commitment to issue a $5 billion green bond within the fiscal year.

978 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Express Entry: IRCC aims to resume FSWP and CEC invitations this spring

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said in a recent interview that the immigration department was looking to resume Express Entry draws for skilled workers in the spring. Minister Fraser was speaking to ApplyBoard in a virtual interview on issues relating to international students. One of the minister’s mandates is to create pathways to permanent residency for […]

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978 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Governments of Canada and Ontario to make important announcement about high-speed Internet

Bryan May, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, together with Ernie Hardeman, Member of Provincial Parliament for Oxford, on behalf of the Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure, will make an announcement about improving high-speed Internet access.

978 days ago by Canada Revenue Agency from cic

Canada Revenue Agency: teleworking positions available outside Québec major centers

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) seeks to fill several bilingual customer service positions in its call centers for terms of up to 2 years.

978 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Government of Canada welcomes largest investment in Canada’s auto industry with the first large-scale domestic EV battery manufacturing facility

The future of Canada’s transportation sector is green. So to create middle-class jobs and position our economy for success in a low-carbon world, the government is bringing major international investments to Canada that will secure a strong electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain.

978 days ago by Environment and Climate Change Canada from cic

Statement by Minister Guilbeault on World Meteorological Day highlighting the importance of weather services in protecting Canadians

978 days ago by Canadian Institutes of Health Research from cic

UN Research Roadmap guides investments in research to support global recovery from COVID-19 pandemic

Countries around the world are grappling with the social, economic and health repercussions of COVID-19. The need for solutions that are equitable, resilient, and sustainable has resulted in an unprecedented research response.

978 days ago by Health Canada from cic

Message from the Minister of Health and the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health on National Poison Prevention Week - March 20 to 26, 2022

978 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Minister Ng to host UK Secretary of State for International Trade in Ottawa, and hold a joint media availability

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will hold a joint media availability with the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade, the Right Honourable Anne-Marie Trevelyan.

978 days ago by Shared Services Canada from cic

Shared Services Canada launches Agile Procurement Process 3.0

Shared Services Canada has launched a new simplified approach to IT procurement. Agile Procurement Process 3.0 makes it easier for businesses of all sizes to compete for government of Canada contracts.

978 days ago by Employment and Social Development Canada from cic

Government of Canada helps skilled newcomers access jobs in the healthcare sector

The pandemic has resulted in worker shortages across many industries, including in the health sector. However, internationally educated health professionals too often face challenges in getting their credentials recognized in Canada in order to access quality jobs in healthcare. To prioritize getting skilled newcomers into the job markets where they are needed most, the Government of Canada is investing in projects that will help them put their education and skills to work sooner.

978 days ago by Employment and Social Development Canada from cic

Backgrounder: List of Successful Projects

The following projects will receive over $8.7 million in funding under the Foreign Credential Recognition Program:

979 days ago by Public Safety Canada from cic

The U.S. and Canada Reestablish the Cross-Border Crime Forum

Officials discussed Cybercrime, Violent Extremism, Public Safety, Firearms Violence, and Justice Reform.

979 days ago by Department of Finance Canada from cic

Minister Boissonnault and Minister Guilbeault hold press conference

The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Rachel Bendayan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, will hold a press conference regarding the green bond issuance. The press conference will be held in-person only.

979 days ago by Canadian Heritage from cic

Announcement of the winning design for the LGBTQ2+ National Monument

Media are invited to attend a virtual announcement where the winning design for the new national monument will be revealed

979 days ago by Department of Finance Canada from cic

Government moves forward with open banking and names a lead

Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, announced that the government is taking the next step towards establishing Canada’s open banking system with the selection of Abraham Tachjian as the open banking lead.

979 days ago by Department of Finance Canada from cic

Biographical notes

Biographical notes - Abraham Tachjian

979 days ago by Correctional Service Canada from cic

Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Archambault Institution

Between March 16 and 18, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, several packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Archambault Institution, a federal multi-level security institution.

979 days ago by National Defence from cic

Deployment of a battery from the 5e Régiment d’artillerie légère du Canada on Operation REASSURANCE

Media are invited to attend the departure of members of the 5e Régiment d’artillerie légère du Canada for Operation REASSURANCE, at the Québec airport, on 23 March 2022.

979 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Immigration Canada’s backlog grows to 1.84 million

IRCC reports there are 1.84 million people waiting on decisions in its inventory as of mid-March. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provided its latest inventory data to CIC News through a media request. The inventory comprises applications submitted by future Canadian citizens, permanent residents, international students, temporary workers, and visitors. The backlog has progressed as follows since the […]

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979 days ago by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from cic

Next Gen Agriculture mentorship program Welcomes New Mentees and Mentors

Today, the Canadian Western Agribition’s (CWA) Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program welcomes the newest group of agriculture leaders.