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  by Natural Resources Canada   from cic

Government of Canada Raises Awareness on Zero-Emission Vehicles 

As part of a virtual event with Eco-West Canada and Alberta Motor Transport Association, Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a combined investment totalling $4,646,577 to 22 organizations in Canada to undertake zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) awareness projects.
Categories: National News
  by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions   from cic

Nearly $1M to support Technopole maritime du Québec

The governments of Canada and Quebec have granted a total of $966,000 in financial assistance over three years to Technopole maritime du Québec (TMQ) to stimulate and support growth in the cutting-edge sectors of marine technology and biotechnology as well as maritime transportation. This Rimouski-based NPO, a leader in Quebec and Canada in its field, brings together and mobilizes an entire ecosystem fostering innovation and development in the blue economy.
Categories: National News
  by CIC News   from cicnews

How Canada landed 405,000 new immigrants in 2021

Canada exceeded its 2021 immigration target by landing 405,303 new permanent residents last year, according to new data obtained from IRCC by CIC News. Canada has only surpassed 400,000 newcomers one other time in its history, in 1913. The following year, the First World War broke out, and immigration levels plummeted. The Immigration Levels Plan […]

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Categories: Canada , Express Entry , Immigration , PNP , Quebec , express entry , immigration , immigration levels plan , Immigration Levels Plan 2021-2023 , immigration minister , IRCC , permanent residence , permanent residents , pr , Refugees and Citizenship Canada , sean fraser , tr2pr
  by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada   from cic

Supporting flower growers to strengthen market access and spur future growth

Canada’s flower growers have built a strong reputation of providing the North American market with a wide variety of high quality greenhouse flowers and potted plants. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of close to $535,000 to support Flowers Canada Growers Inc. (FCG) in their efforts to further improve and strengthen Canada’s floriculture industry.
Categories: National News
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Ontario PNP invites 749 workers in trades, health, and agriculture occupations

Ontario invited 749 workers to apply for a provincial nomination on February 9. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations to candidates who had profiles in its Expression of Interest (EOI) system. These candidates may be eligible for one of following streams under the Employer Job Offer category: Foreign Worker or In-Demand Skills. Through the two streams there were […]

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Categories: PNP , Canada immigration , Canadian immigration , Canadian immigration news , Expression of Interest , immigrate to ontario , OINP , Ontario Employer Job Offer , ontario eoi , Ontario immigration , PNPs
  by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   from cic

Halifax 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: Parents
  by Global Affairs Canada   from cic

Canada and United Kingdom announce recipient of the 2022 Media Freedom Award

Today, during the third Global Media Freedom Conference in Tallinn, Estonia, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for South Asia and the Commonwealth and the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, awarded the 2022 Canada-United Kingdom Media Freedom Award to Vietnamese journalist Pham Doan Trang.
Categories: Global Affairs
  by Canadian Institutes of Health Research   from cic

Minister Duclos, Minister Bennett, and Minister Ien to host virtual event for UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will host a virtual event to mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science and Black History Month.
Categories: National News
  by Correctional Service Canada   from cic

Correctional Service of Canada responds to the Office of the Correctional Investigator’s 2020-2021 Annual Report

Today, Anne Kelly, Commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada, issued the following statement: “I want to start by thanking our employees for their tremendous efforts during this challenging global pandemic. They have worked tirelessly to keep everyone safe – with many working on the frontline including correctional officers, primary workers, health care professionals, parole and program officers, kitchen workers, and all those supporting our operations across the country. "
Categories: National News