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  by FedNor   from cic

FedNor investment creates employment for youth in French River

Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages, today announced a Government of Canada investment of $35,000 for the Municipality of French River to assist it in building capacity in economic development and future planning. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor.
  by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   from cic

Government of Canada to announce significant news about Canadian jobs and the future of the automotive sector

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, together with the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport; the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; the Honourable Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade of Ontario; and Drew Dilkens, Mayor of Windsor, will speak about the future of the automotive sector, Canadian jobs and the zero-emission economy of tomorrow.
  by National Defence   from cic

Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet fighter jets to train with NATO Allies at Exercise FRISIAN FLAG in the Netherlands

Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 Hornet fighter jets will deploy to the Netherlands from March 22 to April 15 for simulated air combat training alongside NATO Allies at the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s (RNLAF) annual Exercise FRISIAN FLAG 22. The exercise will take place from March 28 to April 8.
  by National Film Board   from cic

National Film Board of Canada announces distribution path for Inconvenient Indian.

After a series of meaningful consultations involving all the Indigenous participants whose stories the film presents and the National Film Board of Canada’s Indigenous Advisory Committee, the NFB, 90th Parallel Productions and producer Jesse Wente have arrived at an accountable path forward for Inconvenient Indian, one that acknowledges the collective contribution of the on-screen Indigenous participants.
  by National Film Board   from cic

An NFB / Nouveau Projet magazine collaboration. Documentary in the Era of Climate Change: a new Creative Lab, a space for reflection.

The NFB’s Quebec, Canadian Francophonie and Acadian Documentary Studio is collaborating with Nouveau Projet magazine to organize a Creative Lab focussing on the climate emergency. The lab will take place from March 15 to 17 at the NFB Space, in the heart of Montreal’s Quartier des Spectacles.
  by Public Health Agency of Canada   from cic

Government of Canada supports physical activity through active transportation for newcomers arriving to Canada

Taleeb Noormohamed, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced an investment of more than $970,000 to fund a project that supports increased physical activity and healthy living for immigrant populations in three cities.
  by CIC News   from cicnews

I’m a Newcomer Searching for Housing in Canada: Should I Rent or Buy?

CanadaVisa and Scotiabank are pleased to host a free webinar dedicated to newcomers called Finding Housing in Canada as a Newcomer: Should I Rent or Buy? The webinar is taking place on May 18 at 9 AM Eastern Time.  Sign up to this free webinar! What will I learn? Moving to Canada is very exciting! […]

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  by Health Canada   from cic

Message from the Minister of Health and the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health to Mark International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed every year on March 21, on the anniversary of the Sharpeville massacre, when South African police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws" in 1960.
  by Health Canada   from cic

Government of Canada taking action to further protect Canadians and the environment from the risks of pesticides 

Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) ensures that all pesticides approved for use in Canada meet strict standards for health, safety and environmental protection. Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, officially launched the discussion document Further Strengthening Protection of Health and the Environment: Targeted Review of the Pest Control Products Act (PCPA), and an online public consultation.
  by National Defence   from cic

Technical briefing on culture change in the Canadian Armed Forces

Media are invited to a virtual technical briefing regarding recent initiatives and future plans taken by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces to advance culture change within Canada’s military, enhance the professionalism and effectiveness of the Canadian Armed Forces, and ensure an inclusive and safe workplace for all Defence Team members.