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  by Employment and Social Development Canada   from cic

Backgrounder:  Skills and Partnership Fund – 2022 Call for Proposals

The Skills and Partnership Fund (SPF) provides funding for partnerships between Indigenous organizations and industry employers to offer skills training for Indigenous people linked to economic opportunities at the local, regional and national levels. By equipping Indigenous people with the skills needed for in-demand jobs, the SPF plays a key role in directly linking training efforts and Indigenous people to specific jobs to improve their employment outcomes.
Categories: Employers
  by Natural Resources Canada   from cic

New EV Chargers Coming to Ontario

Today, Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $2-million investment in Alectra Utilities Corporation to help support the installation of up to 340 EV chargers across Ontario.
Categories: National News
  by Indigenous Services Canada   from cic

Minister of Indigenous Services completes inaugural visit to First Nations communities in British Columbia

This week in her first visit to British Columbia as Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Patty Hajdu was able to meet with a number of First Nations leaders and communities impacted by the events of 2021 to discuss shared priorities, challenges faced by recent events and emergencies, and the ongoing supports required in the months ahead.
Categories: National News
  by Environment and Climate Change Canada   from cic

Minister Guilbeault thanks the Canadian delegation participating in the fifty-fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and reinforces Canada’s commitment to fight climate change

Minister Guilbeault thanks the Canadian delegation participating in the fifty-fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and reinforces Canada’s commitment to fight climate change
Categories: National News
  by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   from cic

Labrador communities will benefit from investments 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.
Categories: National News
  by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions   from cic

Black entrepreneurs and business owners receive specialized support thanks to nearly $25M in Government of Canada funding

Greg Fergus, Member of Parliament for Hull‒Aylmer and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and to the President of the Treasury Board, accompanied by Emmanuel Dubourg, Member of Parliament for Bourassa, highlighted that a total of over $24,610,000 in financial assistance has been granted by the Government of Canada to ten organizations that will support Black entrepreneurs and communities in Quebec and Canada. Mr. Fergus participated in a virtual conference, on behalf of the Honorable Pascale St-Onge, Member of Parliament for Brome–Missisquoi, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, and the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development.
Categories: National News
  by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions   from cic

Backgrounder: Nearly $25M from the Government of Canada for Black entrepreneurs and business owners

Black entrepreneurs and business owners receive specialized support thanks to nearly $25M in Government of Canada funding. The recipients are Côte-des-Neiges Black Community Association, Audace au Féminin, the Centre d’encadrement pour jeunes femmes immigrantes (CEJFI), the Réseau des Entrepreneurs et Professionnels Africains, 0rijin Village, DESTA Black Youth Network, the Fondation Fabienne Colas, the Fonds Afro-Entrepreneurs, the Groupe 3737, and the Black Youth Socio Economic Development Summit.
Categories: National News
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Why Canada is an attractive destination for Iranian immigrants

Data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) suggests that 2021 was a big year for Iranian immigration. Canada welcomed more than 11,000 Iranians last year, making it the eighth most popular source country of new immigrants in 2021. In this article we examine why Iranians prefer Canada over other destinations. In recent years, the wave […]

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Categories: Immigration , Settle , atlantic immigration pilot program , Canada immigration , express entry , immigration levels plan , Iran , permanent residence , PNP , study , study permit
  by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   from cic

Uniacke and District Volunteer Fire Department will benefit from upgrades 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.
Categories: Parents
  by Global Affairs Canada   from cic

Minister Sajjan participates in UN debate on universal vaccination and concludes visit to UN headquarters in New York City

Vaccinating the world against COVID-19 is critical to protect everyone from COVID-19. Canada is a leading international donor striving to end the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are working hand-in-hand with the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) Facility to ensure vaccines reach those who need them most. No one is safe until everyone is safe.
Categories: Global Affairs
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Manitoba invites 278 in latest PNP draw

Manitoba released details of a new immigration draw held on February 24. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited candidates across three Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Here are the number of invitations issued for each program as well as the minimum score cut-off according to the province’s Expression of Interest (EOI) system: Skilled Workers in Manitoba — […]

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Categories: Immigration , PNP , Canadian immigration , Express Entry Manitoba , international student , manitoba , Manitoba immigration , manitoba provincial nominee program , PNP Draw , provincial nominee program , skilled workers
  by Global Affairs Canada   from cic

Canada to match up to $10 million in donations from Canadians in response to humanitarian crisis in Ukraine

Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, announced that Canada will match every donation made by individual Canadians to the Canadian Red Cross between February 24, 2022, and March 18, 2022, up to a maximum of $10 million.
Categories: Global Affairs