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  by Canadian International Trade Tribunal   from cic

Tribunal Initiates Expiry Review—Pup Joints from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an expiry review of its order made on April 7, 2017, in expiry review RR-2016-001, continuing, without amendment, its finding made on April 10, 2012, in inquiry NQ-2011-001, to determine if the expiry of the order is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping or subsidizing of pup joints from the People’s Republic of China, and is likely to result in injury.
  by Environment and Climate Change Canada   from cic

New EV Chargers Coming in Rural Counties Surrounding London and South of Georgian Bay in Ontario

Today, Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament for London North Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $2-million investment in EPCOR Utilities Inc. to help install up to 200 electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the rural counties surrounding London Ontario and in the South Georgian Bay area within the coming year.
  by FedNor   from cic

EVENT POSTPONED - 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 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   from cic

Nova Scotia’s South Shore will benefit from investments to help residents and visitors enjoy the region and its shared 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.
  by Public Safety Canada   from cic

Cancelled: Ministers Mendicino and Lametti to hold a press conference following the Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Justice and Public Safety

Cancelled: The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety and the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will hold a virtual media availability following a meeting with federal-provincial-territorial Ministers of Justice and Public Safety from February 23 and 24, 2022.
  by Transport Canada   from cic

Government of Canada to announce investments to improve safety at St-Hubert, Mont-Joli and La Grande Rivière airports

The Minister of National Revenue, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, the Honorable Omar Alghabra, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Annie Koutrakis, and airport representatives will hold a virtual news conference to announce investments to improve safety at St-Hubert, Mont-Joli and La Grande Rivière airports.
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Canada’s top jobs for LMIA-exempt work permit holders in 2021

Most of Canada’s foreign workers fall under the International Mobility Program (IMP). In 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued more than 315,000 work permits under the IMP alone. The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) accounted for about 104,000 work permits issued. The major difference between the two programs is the need for a […]

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  by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   from cic

North Rustico Lions Club will benefit from accessibility 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.
  by Canadian Coast Guard   from cic

Spring Icebreaking on St. Lawrence River Between Montreal and Québec

The Canadian Coast Guard will begin its spring icebreaking operations on the St. Lawrence River between Montréal and Québec on the morning of February 27. These activities could begin earlier due to the increased risk of the stalling of coastal pack ice brought about by the combination of warm weather and high tides expected to start March 1st. Icebreaking will continue thereafter on several streams, rivers, and river mouths in Quebec.
  by Transport Canada   from cic

Minister of Transport, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, and Vancouver Fraser Port Authority President and CEO to hold a media availability

Members of the media are invited to join the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, and the President and CEO of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, Robin Silvester, for a media availability to discuss Canada’s supply chain resiliency.
  by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   from cic

Minister Ng announces 10 new projects under the Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Fund

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, celebrated Black History Month by announcing new recipients of Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Fund support. She was joined by Greg Fergus, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and to the President of the Treasury Board and Chair of the Parliamentary Black Caucus; Nadine Spencer, CEO of the Black Business and Professional Association; Tiffany Callender, CEO of the Federation of African Canadian Economics; and Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament for London West.