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  by CIC News   from cicnews

Canada nears record-low unemployment rate in February

Canada’s labour force made a full recovery in February as Omicron-related public health measures lifted in several provinces. Statistics Canada measured Canada’s labour market performance during the week of February 13 to 19. After public health measures were tightened in December and January, many had been lifted by the February reference week. Several provinces were […]

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  by Correctional Service Canada   from cic

Information about COVID-19 at Collins Bay Institution – (Maximum-security unit)

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that four inmates in the maximum-security unit at Collins Bay Institution, in Ontario, have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution.
  by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   from cic

Supporting Growth and Resilience in PEI’s Agri-Food Sector

Prince Edward Island is home to a strong and vibrant food economy, built on the Island's natural resources and an innovative value-added food manufacturing sector. As market and consumer demands evolve, PEI’s agri-food industry continues to adapt and grow through increased automation, strategic collaboration, and market diversification. The Government of Canada is taking steps to ensure farmers and agri-food businesses are ready to expand and diversify by investing in facilities and infrastructure they need to compete on the world stage.
  by Global Affairs Canada   from cic

Joint statement of the ministerial meeting of the Sahel Coalition of March 9, 2022

The Coalition for the Sahel was launched in a spirit of partnership and mutual accountability to respond to regional security challenges in a concerted way. On the strength of the military progress recorded on the ground, the N'Djamena Summit of February 16, 2021, called for a civil and political surge to stabilize in a lasting manner the areas freed from the terrorist threat.
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Canada’s Express Entry backlog has declined by nearly 24,000 persons since December

Canada’s economic class immigration backlog stands at 231,187 people waiting on decisions for their applications, according to February 28 data provided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). At the beginning of February 2022, the economic class inventory stood at 230,573 persons, meaning the inventory grew by 614 persons. While it may seem that little […]

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  by Natural Resources Canada   from cic

Minister Duclos to Announce Support for Green Infrastructure in Quebec

OTTAWA — The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and Scott Pearce, second Vice-President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Mayor of the Township of Gore, will make a virtual announcement to support sustainable communities across Quebec. A media availability will follow.
  by Department of Finance Canada   from cic

Government releases draft legislative proposals to implement Luxury Tax 

In Budget 2021, the government proposed the introduction of a tax on the sale of new luxury cars and aircraft with a retail sale price over $100,000, and new boats over $250,000. The tax would be calculated at the lesser of 20 per cent of the value above these price thresholds or 10 per cent of the full value of the luxury vehicle, aircraft or vessel.
  by Natural Resources Canada   from cic

Clean Power Roadmap for Atlantic Canada Unveils Collective Vision for an Interconnected Power Grid

One of the most effective ways to fight climate change is to power our communities, buildings and homes with clean electricity. Atlantic Canada is already leading the way with a solid path to cleaner forms of non-emitting and renewable energy. Governments across the region have put in place policy measures that have led utilities to make significant investments to move to clean power and interconnect their electricity systems. Building on this progress, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources; the Honourable Tim Houston, Premier of Nova Scotia; the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Honourable Mike Holland, Minister of Natural Resources and Energy Development, Government of New Brunswick, today unveiled a collective Atlantic Canadian vision for an interconnected clean power grid that would serve as the foundation for a competitive, electrified economy across the Atlantic region. This is a shared commitment to keeping our air clean while powering people’s lives with affordable, reliable electricity.