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Death of an inmate from Pacific Institution

On February 15, 2022, William Roy Tame, an inmate from Pacific Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

1012 days ago by Canadian Heritage from cic

Government of Canada and Manitoba support quality French-language post-secondary education in St-Boniface in Manitoba

Ministers Petitpas Taylor, Vandal and Reyes support Francophone minority communities

1012 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador to make important announcement about high-speed Internet

The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, together with the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will make an announcement on improving high-speed Internet.

1012 days ago by FedNor from cic

Government of Canada funding helps 110 Northern Ontario businesses and organizations showcase products and services at two international mining conventions

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay–Superior North, announced a Government of Canada investment of $852,500 to enable the City of Temiskaming Shores to showcase Northern Ontario mining businesses and organizations on the world stage at two separate events in 2022.

1012 days ago by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada from cic

Canadians continue to welcome Afghan refugees in their communities

The Government of Canada is working hard to resettle at least 40,000 Afghan nationals as quickly and safely as possible. Over the past week, 335 government-assisted and privately sponsored Afghan refugees arrived in Canada on 10 commercial flights. They are destined for communities all across Canada, including Calgary, Winnipeg and Sherbrooke. To date, a total of 7,885 Afghan nationals have arrived in Canada.

1012 days ago by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions from cic

Over $2.5M awarded to Matane’s AT to Enhance Productivity

The governments of Canada and Quebec along with Investissement Québec are announcing a total of $2,537,500 in loans to Les Produits métalliques A.T. (business alias AT) to support the implementation of a project valued at nearly $5.6 million. The purpose of the project is to construct a building, acquire automated equipment, and adopt a more ecologically friendly powder painting process to finish snow removal equipment manufactured by the business. The objective: To enhance the productivity of this manufacturing business based in Matane, in the Bas Saint Laurent region.

1012 days ago by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions from cic

Nearly $288,000 to support Nummax in conquering new markets

The governments of Canada and Quebec are announcing a total of $287,550 in financial contributions for Contrôle Concept Dynamique (Nummax), based in Québec, in the Capitale-Nationale region. The financial assistance will support the business in its efforts over two years to commercialize its innovative dynamic LED digital display products in the Canadian and U.S. markets. This project is valued at $481,000.

1012 days ago by FedNor from cic

Government of Canada invests over $10.9 million in community infrastructure to fuel revitalization efforts across Northern Ontario

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay–Superior North, announced Government of Canada investments totalling $10,901,275 through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) for 29 projects in support of municipalities, organizations and First Nation communities across Northern Ontario. These investments will also create 121 construction jobs, as well as 10 full-time and one part-time position.

1012 days ago by FedNor from cic

FedNor invests more than $10.9 million in community infrastructure projects to help Northern Ontario rebound from the effects of COVID-19

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay–Superior North, today announced a Government of Canada investment of more than $10.9 million in support 29 strategic initiatives located in municipalities and Indigenous communities across Northern Ontario. Provided through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF), these investments will help build community infrastructure, revitalize existing assets, and stimulate the economy, while bringing people back to public spaces safely as health measures ease. In addition, these investments will help create 121 construction jobs, as well as 10 full-time and one part-time position

1012 days ago by Canadian International Trade Tribunal from cic

Tribunal Finds Injury—Certain Container Chassis from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today found that the dumping and subsidizing of certain container chassis, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China, have caused injury to the domestic industry. Anti-dumping and countervailing duties will therefore be collected by the Canada Border Services Agency. The complainant in this case was Max Atlas Équipement International Inc., of Saint Jean sur Richelieu, Quebec.

1012 days ago by Indigenous Services Canada from cic

Government of Canada to announce a partnership between Boyle Street Community Services and Indigenous Services Canada

Please be advised that the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Honourable Patricia Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, and Jordan Reiniger, Executive Director of Boyle Street, will be holding a news conference to announce the partnership between Boyle Street Community Services and Indigenous Services Canada.

1012 days ago by Indigenous Services Canada from cic

Joint News Release – Council of Yukon First Nations, Government of Yukon, and Government of Canada

With the launch of the Cultural Connections Project, supports will be provided to connect all children in out-of-home care with their own cultures and communities.

1012 days ago by Indigenous Services Canada from cic

Indigenous Services Canada COVID-19 update - Week of February 17, 2022

As of February 15, 2022, over 86% of individuals aged 12 and older in First Nations, Inuit and territorial communities have received a second dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine, and 23% have received a third/booster shot. Over 45% of individuals aged 5 to 11 have received at least one dose.

1012 days ago by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada from cic

Canada supports Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation in undertaking research and commemoration activities around former Residential School sites

The locating of unmarked graves at former Residential School sites across Canada is a painful reminder of the abuse that many Indigenous children suffered in these institutions. The Government of Canada is working with Survivors, Indigenous leaders and affected families and communities to address historical wrongs and the lasting physical, emotional, mental and spiritual harms related to the legacy of Residential Schools. Part of this work includes locating and commemorating missing children who attended Residential Schools, as well as responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action 72 to 76.

1013 days ago by National Defence from cic

Minister Anand to travel to Germany for the 58th Munich Security Conference

Defence Minister Anita Anand will travel to the Munich Security Conference, which takes place from February 18-20, alongside Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly.

1013 days ago by National Defence from cic

Defence Minister Anand concludes productive NATO Defence Ministers’ Meeting

Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand marked the end of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Brussels, Belgium. Over the past two days, Minister Anand participated in productive discussions with Allied counterparts about the security situation in and around Ukraine, and other security challenges facing the Euro-Atlantic area.

1013 days ago by National Film Board from cic

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and National Film Board of Canada partnering to preserve more than 1,500 hours of sacred history.

The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) and the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) today announced a new partnership that will allow for the long-term preservation of Survivor statements and other master audiovisual content from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).

1013 days ago by Employment and Social Development Canada from cic

Minister Gould to make an announcement about Workforce development in British-Columbia

The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Member of Parliament for Burlington, the Honourable Karina Gould, will virtually join British Columbia Minister’s, Minister Katrina Chen, Minister of State for Child Care and Minister Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation to announce supports for ECEs workforce in the child care sector.

1013 days ago by Public Services and Procurement Canada from cic

Alexandra Bridge closed to motorists

Gatineau, Quebec, February 18, 2022 – The Alexandra Bridge currently has a 27-tonne load restriction applied to all types of vehicles. Out of an abundance of caution and safety due to the ongoing demonstration taking place in Ottawa, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic.

1013 days ago by Public Services and Procurement Canada from cic

Lane closures on Macdonald-Cartier Bridge

Out of an abundance of caution and safety due to the ongoing demonstration taking place in Ottawa, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that there will be lane closures on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge.

1013 days ago by Department of Finance Canada from cic

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance addressing the Emergencies Act and support for public transit

For nearly three weeks now, our economy, our democracy, and Canada’s international standing in the world have contended with sustained and coordinated threats.

1013 days ago by Health Canada from cic

Health Canada authorizes Novavax's Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine

Health Canada has authorized Novavax’s Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 in adults 18 years of age and older.

1013 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Canada participates in second Global Disability Summit

Today, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, participated in the 2022 Global Disability Summit, during which the Minister highlighted past commitments Canada made on disability inclusion in international assistance.

1013 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease (February 18, 2022)

1013 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Canada announces new international climate finance funding for nature-based solutions

Climate change and biodiversity loss know no borders. Canada recognizes that urgent action is needed to support people living in regions of the world that are the most vulnerable to the devastating impacts of climate change.