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Minister of National Defence Keynote Speech Conference of Defence Associations (CDA) Institute 90th Ottawa Conference on Defence and Security March 11, 2022 – Chateau Laurier Hotel

I am very pleased to be joining you today from the traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg people, and I want to start also by thanking Youri and everyone at the Conference of Defence Associations Institute for organizing this incredible conference on security and defence.
  by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada   from cic

Government of Canada invests in innovation and technology to tackle challenges in agriculture

Canada is a global leader in agricultural innovation and technological development. The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of agricultural innovation, as it helps support sustainability and keeps the sector competitive and well-positioned for the future. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of over $860,000 in six businesses under the Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) program.
  by Department of Justice Canada   from cic

Funding Announcement on Behalf of Minister Lametti

On behalf of the Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Gary Anandasangaree, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, will make a funding announcement regarding support for survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence in Prince Edward Island.
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Canada landed 35,000 immigrants in January 2022

Canada landed 35,260 new permanent residents in January 2022, according to new IRCC data. Obtained by CIC News in an information request to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the data shows Canada has gotten off to a strong start as it seeks to welcome over 400,000 new immigrants for the second consecutive year. Discover […]

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  by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada   from cic

Government announce funding through the Innovative Solutions Canada program  

Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) helps Canadian innovators who want to start, grow, and get to market, by funding research & development and testing prototypes in real-life settings. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of over $860,000 in six projects under the Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) program.
  by Environment and Climate Change Canada   from cic

Canada launches consultations on a Clean Electricity Standard to achieve a net-zero emissions grid by 2035

Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, launched consultations to develop Canada’s Clean Electricity Standard (CES) and drive progress towards a net-zero electricity grid by 2035. Work on clean electricity will also be key to reaching Canada’s ambitious and achievable emissions reduction target of 40 to 45 percent below 2005 levels by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050.
  by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   from cic

Government of Canada invests over $41 million to bring high-speed Internet to 5,806 households in Alberta

Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, and George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, announced over $41 million in funding for 21 projects that will bring high-speed Internet to 2,676 households in rural Alberta.
  by Natural Resources Canada   from cic

Minister Wilkinson to Make a Sustainable Affordable Housing Initiative Announcement 

John Aldag, Member of Parliament for Cloverdale—Langley City and Richard Cannings, Member of Parliament for South Okanagan—West Kootenay, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, along with Garth Frizzell, Past-President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities will make a virtual announcement to support an affordable housing initiative in Rossland, British Columbia.
  by Indigenous Services Canada   from cic

The Government of Canada appeals the Quebec Court of Appeal’s opinion on the Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families

The Government of Canada welcomes the Quebec Court of Appeal’s February 10, 2022 ground-breaking decision, which found that the inherent right of self-government of First Nations, Inuit and Métis is recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982.
  by Fisheries and Oceans Canada   from cic

Minister Murray attends 40th edition of Seafood Expo North America to promote Canada’s top-quality and sustainable seafood products

As a nation of three oceans and surrounded by cold, pristine waters, Canada is home to some of the best quality fish and seafood products in the world. With high standards for sustainability and food safety, our premium fish and seafood continues to be prized around the world. In 2021, Canadians worked hard to export $8.7 billion worth of fish and seafood to 119 countries.
  by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   from cic

Minister Petitpas Taylor concludes productive visit to the Seafood Expo North America in Boston

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages, and Minister responsible for ACOA, concluded a three-day visit to Boston where she championed Atlantic Canadian products and companies and met with New England business leaders to raise Atlantic Canada’s profile in the global marketplace.
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Canadian and United States Coast Guards recommit to partnership on the Great Lakes in environmental response

The Canadian and United States coast guards share a long history of collaboration on the Great Lakes. These inland waters are vital to both countries’ economies, with approximately 34 million people living in and around the Great Lakes basin on both sides of the border. Keeping these waters clean and safe from threats of pollution is a top priority for both coast guards.