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  by Global Affairs Canada   from cic

Partnering for Climate

Over the summer months in 2020, the Government of Canada consulted representatives from domestic and international civil society organizations, academia and the private sector to help shape the future of Canada’s international climate finance for developing countries. The government also met with Indigenous peoples to gain their unique perspectives.
Categories: Global Affairs
  by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada   from cic

Innovative agricultural insurance product to strengthen Manitoba forage and livestock sectors

The Canada and Manitoba governments are investing $253,600 through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) to develop a new usage-based insurance (UBI) product, in collaboration with Dairy Farmers of Manitoba (DFM), to respond to needs expressed by forage crop growers and other stakeholders in a 2020 review of forage insurance programs, federal Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Terry Duguid and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.
Categories: National News
  by Employment and Social Development Canada   from cic

Joint statement by the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion and Canada Employment Insurance Commission Commissioners 

Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough; Canada Employment Insurance Commission’s (CEIC) Commissioner for Workers, Pierre Laliberté; and the CEIC’s Commissioner for Employers, Nancy Healey, issued the following joint statement today after the final roundtable of the first phase of consultations on modernizing the Employment Insurance (EI) Program in Canada:
Categories: Employers
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Canadian work permits for events hosted by foreign organizations

If you are planning on hosting an event in Canada this year, Canada offers facilitated work permit options to foreign event organizers. A lawyer can help you enter as a business visitor. They can also help you obtain an LMIA-exempt work permit. If you are a conference delegate, or administrative support staff, you are considered […]

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Categories: Jobs , Visit , Canada work permit , conferences , conventions , Travel to Canada , Visit Canada , visitor , work in Canada , work permit
  by Department of Finance Canada   from cic

Federal government announces an investment in public transit systems across Canada

Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced that the Government of Canada intends to introduce legislation to invest up to $750 million to support municipalities facing transit operating shortfalls, in collaboration with provinces and territories. This one-time payment would help cities maintain service levels despite decreased ridership as a result of the pandemic.
Categories: National News
  by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   from cic

Government of Canada invests nearly $6.6 million to bring high-speed Internet to more than 2,500 households in Saskatchewan

Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, together with the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, announced nearly $6.6 million in funding for 10 projects that will bring high-speed Internet to more than 2,500 households in rural Saskatchewan. Funding will be allocated as follows:
Categories: National News
  by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   from cic

Government of Canada announces next phase to strengthen Cyber Security Innovation Network

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced that the National Cybersecurity Consortium (NCC) will receive up to $80 million to lead the Cyber Security Innovation Network (CSIN). This funding will help foster a strong national cyber security ecosystem in Canada and position the country as a global leader in cyber security.
Categories: National News
  by Natural Resources Canada   from cic

New EV Chargers Coming to The Yukon

Today, Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $595,000 investment in the Government of Yukon to install 14 EV fast chargers in communities and remote locations, making inter-community EV transit possible across the Yukon.
Categories: National News
  by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions   from cic

Lac-Mégantic to receive over $1M to redevelop public areas and boost green transition efforts

Government of Canada supports municipality affected by 2013 railway accident as it develops projects building on its renewable energy-based electrical microgrid. This contribution is part of nearly $40M in Government of Canada support for innovative projects in Quebec for a green, resilient economy.
Categories: National News
  by Global Affairs Canada   from cic

Reminder - Minister of International Development presents today a Canadian climate partnership initiative with key international partners in the context of Canada’s $5.3B climate finance commitment

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, participates today in a panel discussion to demonstrate Canada’s commitment to climate adaptation and climate partnerships, as part of Canada’s 5-year $5.3B climate finance commitment.
Categories: Global Affairs
  by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada   from cic

Governments of Canada and Manitoba invest $680,900 in two projects to protect animal health and ensure international competitiveness of Manitoba pork industry

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing $680,900 under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to support two major projects aimed at protecting animal health and managing disease in the provincial pork industry, federal Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Terry Duguid and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.
Categories: National News
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Express Entry: New record number of PNP candidates invited

Canada invited 1,082 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian immigration on February 16. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) only invited Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in the new invitation round. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut off was 710. PNP candidates get an automatic 600 points added to their score when they receive their nomination, […]

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Categories: Express Entry , Immigration , Canada immigration , Canadian immigration , express entry , express entry 2022 , Express Entry canada , Express Entry draw , express entry draws , Express Entry system , Invitation to Apply , ita , PNP , pr , provincial nominee program , provincial nominee programs
  by Global Affairs Canada   from cic

Minister of International Development to present Canadian climate partnership initiative with key international partners in the context of Canada’s $5.3B climate finance commitment

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, will participate in a panel discussion to demonstrate Canada’s commitment to climate adaptation and climate partnerships, as part of Canada’s 5-year $5.3B climate finance commitment.
Categories: Global Affairs