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  by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   from cic

Minister Hutchings meets with key rural stakeholders in British Columbia and Alberta and announces important federal-provincial partnerships

Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, concluded a trip to British Columbia and Alberta, where she traveled as part of her ongoing discussions and engagement to meet with important rural partners, including Indigenous leaders, the BC Economic Development Association, and the Rural Municipalities Association of Alberta. The priorities and issues discussed in these meetings will help apply a rural lens to federal policies and programs to support economic recovery and build on the resilience of rural Canada.
  by Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario   from cic

Government of Canada to announce update regarding support for downtown Ottawa businesses impacted by the demonstrations

The Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier, on behalf of the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will provide an update regarding support for Ottawa businesses impacted by the demonstrations. Minister Fortier will be joined by Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre.
  by FedNor   from cic

Government of Canada to make an announcement on the Black Entrepreneurship Program National Ecosystem Fund in Northern Ontario

Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, accompanied by Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages, will make an important announcement in support of Black entrepreneurs and Black-led businesses in Northern Ontario. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor.
  by FedNor   from cic

FedNor injects $774,177 to help Northeastern Ontario businesses enhance productivity and transition to a low-carbon economy

Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced a FedNor investment of $774,177 in reThink Green to support the expansion of its Green Economy North initiative across Northeastern Ontario. Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages, was also on hand for the announcement, which was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay–Superior North.
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Why more Canadian employers are hiring foreign workers

Canadian employers hire hundreds of thousands of international workers every year through more than 100 different work permit pathways. With the exception of 2020, these numbers have only been going up since 2015 and there are no signs of stopping. Canada is facing a high number of job vacancies and a relatively low unemployment rate, […]

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  by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   from cic

Investing in Training and Infrastructure for PEI’s Bioscience Sector

PEI’s bioscience community has become an important source of economic growth and opportunity for the province. Driven by a collaborative innovation ecosystem made up of research institutions, government and private business, the sector has more than doubled its economic impact in the province since 2016. The Government of Canada knows that access to advanced training and infrastructure is critical to maintaining the region’s leading position in the industry and attracting companies in a globally competitive market.
  by Correctional Service Canada   from cic

Information about COVID-19 at Bath Institution

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that four inmates at Bath Institution (which includes the Regional Treatment Centre), 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 Natural Resources Canada   from cic

Canada and FCM Announce Green Investments for Communities in Nova Scotia 

Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and Geoff Stewart, Third Vice-President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced today a $2.5 million investment through FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF) to help reduce pollution in Nova Scotia.
  by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   from cic

Corridor Community Options for Adults expanding for the future

Organizations that provide training and vocational opportunities for people living with challenges help ensure that Canadians of all abilities have a chance to participate fully in the economy. That is why the Government of Canada is proud to help Corridor Community Options for Adults relocate and expand to increase offerings for its clients.
  by Fisheries and Oceans Canada   from cic

Government of Canada announces 2022 North Atlantic right whale protection measures

The Government of Canada recognizes that protecting and sustaining aquatic species at risk is critically important to ecosystem health and thriving fisheries. To that end, the government continues to take concrete and comprehensive action to help protect endangered North Atlantic right whales from fishing gear entanglements and collisions with vessels so that the population can grow and rebuild.
  by Natural Resources Canada   from cic

Ministers Wilkinson and O’Regan Host a Roundtable to Formally Launch the Next Round of Consultations on Ensuring a Just Transition Through the Creation of Sustainable Jobs

Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour, hosted a virtual roundtable to formally launch the next round of the government’s consultations on proposed legislation to support these efforts. By working closely with organized labour, employers and workers throughout its development, the government will ensure that legislation is reflective of current realities. The consultations will build on progress made so far, as well as the first round of consultations undertaken last year.
  by Canadian Institutes of Health Research   from cic

New research project at SickKids to study the nutrition of children during COVID-19 pandemic

Evidence shows that good nutrition and healthy eating promote the development of children and supports their performance in school. We also know that the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the routines of children and families and affected their meal choices and eating patterns. How will this impact children’s development and how well they do in school? And what can be done to mitigate these impacts?
  by Canadian Coast Guard   from cic

Spring Icebreaking on the Saguenay River

The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents and visitors along the Saguenay Fjord that the CCGS Des Groseilliers will begin spring icebreaking operations as early as Monday, March 14, 2022. The date is subject to change with no notice, as activities could begin before or after that period, depending on operational requirements or weather conditions.