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Cancellation of planned closure on Chaudière Crossing

Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that the Chaudière Crossing will no longer be closed to vehicular traffic on Monday, February 14, and Tuesday, February 15, from 9 am to 3 pm, following the cancellation of a planned closure.

1016 days ago by Natural Resources Canada from cic

Minister O’Regan, Minister Hutchings and Parliamentary Secretary Jones to Make Announcement With Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Government of Canada is committed to a healthy and clean future and an economy that works for everyone.

1016 days ago by Department of Finance Canada from cic

Government extends expanded access to Local Lockdown Program and Worker Lockdown Benefit

Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, announced the federal government’s intention to extend enhanced key support programs to ensure Canadians are protected and workers and businesses continue to get help through ongoing public health restrictions.

1017 days ago by Department of Finance Canada from cic

G7 Finance Ministers' Statement on Ukraine

The ongoing Russian military build-up at Ukraine’s borders is a cause for grave concern. We, the G7 Finance Ministers, underline our readiness to act swiftly and decisively to support the Ukrainian economy, while also supporting the ongoing efforts to urgently identify a diplomatic path towards de-escalation.

1017 days ago by National Defence from cic

Statement from Commander Canadian Special Operations Forces Command

The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) does not condone its members supporting and/or actively taking part in causes that jeopardize the apolitical imperative associated with their functions.

1017 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Calculating citizenship eligibility for PRs who live in Canada but work in the U.S.

One of the requirements for Canadian citizenship, is you have to have been physically present in Canada for three out of the last five years. But if you drive to the U.S. for work every day, does that count as a “full day”? If you are a Canadian permanent resident working in the U.S., your work […]

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1017 days ago by National Defence from cic

Canadian Armed Forces temporarily relocates some Joint Task Force – Ukraine personnel to elsewhere in Europe

As a result of the complex operational environment linked to Russia’s unwarranted aggression against Ukraine, the Canadian Armed Forces is in the process of temporarily relocating components of Joint Task Force – Ukraine (JTF-U) to elsewhere in Europe.

1018 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Canada relocates diplomatic staff to Lviv

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Given the continued deterioration of the security situation caused by the build up of Russian troops on Ukraine’s border, we will be moving our operations to a temporary office in Lviv and temporarily suspending operations at our embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine.

1018 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

How to hire foreign workers for Canadian conventions and trade shows

Foreign nationals working on Canadian events need work permits in order to do their jobs legally in Canada. The Canadian government considers events to be Canadian if they are hosted by organizations which are actively doing business in Canada. Host organizations could be associations, corporations, or government. An event that is conducted by a Canadian branch […]

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1018 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Joint Ministerial Statement on the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers

Today, to mark the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, and the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement: “Children continue to be robbed of their most basic rights because of their recruitment and use in armed conflicts. Instead of living their childhood, these children are trained to fight, and armed with deadly weapons. They are made victims of child labour, are sexually exploited or forced into marriage. As a result, many of these children are killed or suffer from severe and lasting physical and emotional trauma.

1019 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Minister of Foreign Affairs urges Canadians to leave Ukraine

As we continue to work closely with our partners and monitor the situation, I urge all Canadians in Ukraine to make the necessary arrangements to leave the country now.

1019 days ago by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada from cic

Canada continues to welcome more Afghan refugees

The Government of Canada is working hard to resettle 40,000 Afghan nationals as quickly and safely as possible. Over the past week, nearly 460 Afghan refugees arrived in Canada on 20 different commercial flights. To date, a total of 7,550 Afghan nationals have arrived in Canada.

1019 days ago by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions from cic

AG-Bio Centre incubator to continue to mentor innovative SMEs

Government of Canada grants $300,000 in financial assistance to the Lévis organization. This contribution is part of nearly $40M in support from the Government of Canada for innovative projects in Quebec for a green, resilient economy.

1019 days ago by Fisheries and Oceans Canada from cic

Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Every year, on February 11, we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science – an opportunity to recognize the participation of women and girls in science and to promote full and equal access to these opportunities.

1019 days ago by Department of Justice Canada from cic

Minister Lametti to make a funding announcement regarding the revitalization of Indigenous laws

1019 days ago by Environment and Climate Change Canada from cic

Government of Canada consulting on new measures to require certain plastic items be made of at least 50 percent recycled material

To that end, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, today launched a consultation process on the development of new regulations that will set minimum percentage recycled content requirements for certain items made of plastic.

1019 days ago by Public Safety Canada from cic

Fifth Meeting of the North American Drug Dialogue

Representatives from Canada, Mexico, and the United States met virtually on February 10, 2022, for the Fifth North American Drug Dialogue (NADD).

1019 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on Feb 11, 2022

Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, February 11, 2022

1019 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Manitoba PNP invites 273 immigration candidates

Manitoba released details of a new immigration draw held on February 10. 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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1019 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

Remarks from the Minister of Health on COVID-19, Feb 11, 2022

Remarks from the Minister of Health on COVID-19, February 11, 2022

1019 days ago by Correctional Service Canada from cic

Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution

On February 4, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Collins Bay Institution, a federal multi-level security institution.

1019 days ago by Public Services and Procurement Canada from cic

Alexandra Bridge closed to motorists

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 an ongoing demonstration taking place in Ottawa that started on January 28, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic.

1019 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on February 11, 2022

On February 11, 2022, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

1019 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Government of Canada announces funding recipients that will help prepare millions of students for the digital world

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the 29 organizations across the country that are receiving $80 million in funding in the third phase of the CanCode program.

1019 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

The Minister of Health, the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities and Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease (February 11, 2022)

The Minister of Health, the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities and Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease (February 11, 2022)