Le Jeune is the first documented person of African descent to live in Canada (New France) and the first person of African descent known to have been enslaved in the colony.
Canada’s immigration backlog has grown beyond 2.1 million across all lines of business as of April 29, according to the latest Canadian government data obtained via email by CIC News. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s backlog has progressed as follows since last summer: April 30-May 2, 2022: 2,130,385 persons April 11-12, 2022: 2,031,589 persons […]
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that there will be intermittent bridge closures on the Chaudiere Crossing.
Minister LeBlanc issued a statement on the tabling of Leaders’ Debates Commission Report on the 2021 federal election. This report summarizes the Commission’s work and shares recommendations that will help shape future leaders’ debates.
The Government of Canada is investing $125,600 in three Newfoundland and Labrador communities through the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP), delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). These initiatives will help communities make data-driven decisions about key infrastructure and ensure long-term infrastructure performance.
The Syrian crisis continues to affect millions of people in Syria and neighbouring countries. Canada thanks Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, as well as Egypt and Turkey, for their generous support in hosting so many Syrian refugees. Canada is committed to continuing its work with the international community and Syrians to put an end to this crisis through a sustainable political solution.
Canada will provide $169.15 million in funding for humanitarian assistance to Syria and the region in 2022. Working through partners, including UN agencies, non-governmental organizations and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, Canada ensures that the specific needs and priorities of vulnerable and marginalized individuals and groups are addressed. In line with its commitment to the Grand Bargain for humanitarian assistance, Canada continues to provide multi-year and flexible funding, including regional funding, to trusted partners to ensure that partners can continue to meet needs as the situation evolves.
From May 6 to 8, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Archambault Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
The G7 Foreign Ministers today issued a joint statement on the selection process of the Chief Executive in Hong Kong
Yesterday, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, spoke with Damien O’Connor, New Zealand’s Minister for Trade and Export Growth, Minister of Agriculture, Minister for Biosecurity, Minister for Land Information, and Minister for Rural Communities.
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, today issued the following statement:
Northern, remote and Indigenous communities in Canada face unique housing and infrastructure needs.
Indigenous nurses are the bridge between traditional healing and Western medicine, establishing and applying a holistic approach to their healthcare delivery.
Under pressure in rapidly evolving settings, nurses can be relied upon to adapt, evaluate and make critical decisions for the patients whose lives rest in their hands.
On April 20, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing unauthorized items was seized on the perimeter of Atlantic Institution, a federal maximum security institution.
Victoriaville business receives $200,000 in financial assistance from CED.
Updates are coming to the Canadian Grain Commission’s Official Grain Grading Guide this crop year.
Media are invited to Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE 2022 (Ex MR 22), the Canadian Army’s largest and most complex annual training exercise, which is taking place from May 10 to 22, 2022. This essential event ensures our soldiers are prepared to deploy in support of Canadians in any capacity, including combat operations.
Government of Canada investments support clean, inclusive recovery and long-term economic growth
Canada continues to promote the place of the French language in the digital space to provide Francophones and Francophiles around the world with the opportunity to access online content in French that reflects Francophone diversity.
Government of Canada investments support clean, inclusive recovery and long-term economic growth
The Competition Bureau is seeking to block Rogers proposed $26 billion acquisition of Shaw in an effort to protect Canadians from higher prices, poorer service quality and fewer choices, particularly in wireless services.
The Competition Bureau has filed an application with the Competition Tribunal seeking a court order to block Rogers’ proposed acquisition of Shaw and is also requesting an injunction to stop the parties from closing the proposed transaction until the matter can be heard by the Tribunal. The Bureau must prove its case at the Tribunal in order for the proposed transaction to be blocked.
The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonally-operated Inshore Rescue Boat stations in British Columbia will re-open this year on May 20, 2022.
Canadians have many reasons to show gratitude to our Veterans. Their sacrifice has helped us enjoy the lives we live today.