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Invitation to media – Minister Pascale St-Onge to visit Trois-Rivières

The Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, will be in Trois Rivières today. She will take the opportunity during her visit to the region to meet with various economic development stakeholders from the Mauricie region, including Innofibre and IDE Trois Rivières, in addition to visiting Halo, the innovative entrepreneurial district. Minister St-Onge will also visit Solucan and Distillerie Wabasso, two thriving businesses leveraging innovation and digital technologies.

993 days ago by Public Safety Canada from cic

Progress and Achievements: Combatting Human Trafficking

994 days ago by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada from cic

Board of Directors appointed for the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants

Canada continues to welcome a record number of newcomers to live in, work in, and visit Canada, and high-quality immigration advice should be available for those who need and rely on it. The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening the regulation of immigration and citizenship consultants, and to holding them to the highest possible professional standards.

994 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Saskatchewan PNP launches new tech immigration program

On March 7, Saskatchewan launched the new Tech Talent Pathway under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) to attract tech workers into the province. The Tech Talent Pathway is intended to ease critical labour shortages in Saskatchewan’s tech sector. With this new pathway to permanent residence for tech workers, employers in Saskatchewan’s technology and innovation […]

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994 days ago by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency from cic

Hants County will benefit from upgrades, new construction to help bring people back to public spaces safely

Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

994 days ago by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency from cic

Backgrounder: Hants County will benefit from upgrades, new construction to help bring people back to public spaces safely

The Government of Canada invests more than $328,000 in six community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

994 days ago by Public Safety Canada from cic

On International Women’s Day Government of Canada announces project empowering survivors of human trafficking to regain independence

The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented and additional challenges for many of Canada’s most vulnerable citizens. It has underscored the social and economic inequalities that lead to human trafficking and other forms of exploitation, which disproportionately affect women and girls and marginalized individuals. These are heinous crimes that devastate the victims and survivors, their families, communities and society as a whole.

994 days ago by Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario from cic

Government of Canada supports growth of family-owned manufacturer

Today, the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a Government of Canada investment of $755,500 through the Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) to Lubecore International Inc., to modernize and enhance operations at its manufacturing facility, create jobs, and lay the foundation for future growth.

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

British Columbians to benefit from a historic plan with up to $830 million toward connecting all remaining rural households in the province to high-speed Internet

Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, and the Honourable Lisa Beare, British Columbia’s Minister of Citizens’ Services, announced a historic partnership to invest up to $830 million to support projects that will improve access to high-speed Internet in rural, remote and Indigenous communities throughout British Columbia.

994 days ago by Transport Canada from cic

Transport Canada issues an initial series of penalties as part of its investigation into the Montréal–Cancun flight of December 30, 2021

In response to allegations of unacceptable behaviour reported to Transport Canada involving a flight from Montréal to Cancun on December 30, 2021, the department quickly launched an investigation.

994 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Minister Sajjan concludes productive visit with UN and international partners in Geneva

Canada’s commitment to global health extends to pandemics and conflicts, and supports the efforts of a wide range of partners to help the most vulnerable people around the world. Canada has been a leading donor to help end the COVID-19 pandemic and stands ready to further support responses to rapidly evolving humanitarian needs, including in Ukraine and Afghanistan.

994 days ago by Environment and Climate Change Canada from cic

Minister Guilbeault and partners to make an announcement on the remediation of Randle Reef

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, along with the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, the Honourable David Piccini, Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, his worship Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of Hamilton, and her worship Marianne Meed Ward (TBC), Mayor of Burlington, will hold a press conference on the remediation of Randle Reef followed by a media tour.

994 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Canada announces $67.5 million in funding for projects putting gender equality at heart of climate action

Canada recognizes that immediate support is needed for women and girls, who are disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss and natural disasters. The effects on women and girls increase existing social inequalities and threaten their health, safety and economic well-being.

994 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Backgrounder: Canada announces funding for projects that support gender equality and climate action

Today, Canada announced that it is providing $67.5 million in funding for 8 climate action projects. The international development funding is being distributed as follows.

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

Minister Hutchings and Minister Beare met with local Lheidli T’enneh First Nation representatives in Prince George regarding the Highway of Tears

Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, and the Honourable Lisa Beare, British Columbia’s Minister of Citizens' Services, met with Lheidli T’enneh First Nation Chief Dolleen Logan and leaders at an event hosted by Rogers Communications in Prince George to discuss the progress of cellular coverage along the entire route of Highway 16 from Prince Rupert to Prince George.

994 days ago by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada from cic

Statement by Ministers Hajdu, Miller, and Vandal on International Women’s Day

The Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, Patty Hajdu; the Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, Marc Miller; and the Minister of Northern Affairs, Daniel Vandal, issued the following joint statement today:

994 days ago by Correctional Service Canada from cic

Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Drummond Institution

On March 3, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Drummond Institution, a federal medium-security institution.

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

Statement from the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food on International Women's Day

On International Women's Day, we celebrate the trailblazing women across Canada's world-class agriculture and agri-food industry. Throughout our country, on farms and in food businesses, women are innovating and pushing boundaries. We are grateful to them everything they are doing to help feed Canadians during this extremely challenging time.

994 days ago by Public Services and Procurement Canada from cic

Government of Canada awards contract for refit work on Canada’s largest icebreaker

Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy, the Government of Canada is providing members of the Canadian Coast Guard with the equipment they need to safely and effectively do their important work to serve Canadians.

994 days ago by Prairies Economic Development Canada from cic

Government of Canada to announce support for downtown Winnipeg businesses and organizations

Government of Canada to announce support for recovery and growth in Winnipeg’s Downtown

994 days ago by Public Safety Canada from cic

Minister Mendicino to make a funding announcement

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, for a funding announcement to underscore the Government of Canada's support to Indigenous youth in British Columbia through a new program to address violence.

994 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Minister Joly concludes trip to Switzerland, Poland, Belgium and Romania

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded a productive trip to Switzerland, Poland, Belgium and Romania during which she met with multiple allies to discuss Russia’s unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine.

994 days ago by Correctional Service Canada from cic

Assault of an inmate at Atlantic Institution

On March 3, 2022, an inmate was assaulted at Atlantic Institution, a maximum-security federal institution. The injured inmate and the assailant were evaluated by staff members and transported to an outside hospital to receive treatment. Both inmates have since returned to the institution.

994 days ago by Canadian Heritage from cic

Statement by Minister Hussen on International Women’s Day

Today we celebrate International Women’s Day in Canada and around the world

994 days ago by Competition Bureau Canada from cic

Competition Bureau invites feedback on draft Information Bulletin on Transparency

The bulletin explains the approach the Bureau takes in communicating with different groups of people during its investigations. These groups include those who are subject to an investigation, as well as the general public, complainants, and industry participants.