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  by Employment and Social Development Canada   from cic

Calls for proposals launched to create lasting impact and greater opportunities for persons with disabilities  

Building accessible and inclusive communities, where persons with disabilities have equal opportunities to thrive and succeed, will be an essential part of Canada’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why the Government of Canada is supporting community projects to provide greater access and opportunities for persons with disabilities.
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Job vacancies in Canada remain near record highs

The number of job vacancies in Canada remains high with 874,700 unfilled positions, according to the latest Statistics Canada figures. Data from November suggests the number of job vacancies was down 9.3% from October, but still significantly higher than before the start of the pandemic. Although the last two months have seen a decline from […]

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  by Public Health Agency of Canada   from cic

Government of Canada Invests in Projects that Raise Awareness of Dementia and Promote Dementia-inclusive Communities 

Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, along with Outremont MP, Rachel Bendayan, announced more than $1.8 million in funding for three projects in Québec. These projects, which support the implementation of Canada’s national dementia strategy, will raise awareness about dementia with a focus on reducing risk and stigma and improving the quality of life of people living with dementia and family/friend caregivers.
  by Transport Canada   from cic

Government of Canada to announce new funding to support the Edmonton International Airport

The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, will make an important funding announcement to support critical infrastructure at the Edmonton International Airport. Minister Alghabra and Minister Vandal will be joined by Tom Ruth, President and CEO, Edmonton Regional Airports Authority.
  by Transport Canada   from cic

Government of Canada to announce new funding to support Fort McMurray International Airport and other airports in Alberta

The Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, will participate in a virtual news conference to announce new funding to support the Fort McMurray International Airport, and funding to support other airports in Alberta. He will be joined by the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fort McMurray Airport Authority, RJ Steenstra.
  by Natural Resources Canada   from cic

New EV Chargers Coming to Alberta, New Brunswick and Ontario

Today, Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced an investment of $3.9 million in Green Economy Canada to help support the installation of up to 350 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Alberta, New Brunswick and Ontario.
  by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions   from cic

Invitation to media – The Honourable Pascale St-Onge to announce Government of Canada support for Sherbrooke OEM

The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Member of Parliament for Brome–Missisquoi, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support the growth of Sherbrooke OEM Ltd., a business specializing in the design, manufacture and integration of made-to-order recycling equipment.
  by Global Affairs Canada   from cic

Biographical note: Guy Desrochers

Guy Desrochers is a retired senior executive recognized for his strong contribution to growing company value through increased operational efficiency and enlightened governance. He has worked with the leaders of some of Canada’s largest employers, including Quebecor Media, Molson Coors Beverage Company, Bombardier, and Pratt & Whitney Canada, to help them identify risk and mitigation strategies.
  by Global Affairs Canada   from cic

Biographical note: Douglas Harrison

Douglas Harrison has served as chair of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Commercial Corporation since 2018. Throughout his long career, Mr. Harrison has held a number of C-suite roles, most recently at VersaCold Logistics Services, Canada’s largest supplier of temperature-sensitive supply chain and logistics services.
  by Global Affairs Canada   from cic

Biographical note: Mike Pedersen

Mike Pedersen joined the Business Development Bank of Canada’s Board of Directors as chairperson in March 2018. He has 3 decades of experience in the banking industry and most recently held the role of president and CEO of TD Bank Group’s U.S. retail and commercial banking business.
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Canada and FCM invest in stronger asset management in Newfoundland and Labrador communities

The Government of Canada is investing $705,048 in 16 Newfoundland and Labrador communities through the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP), delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). As Canada moves toward a strong recovery, these projects will help communities make data-driven decisions about key infrastructure and ensure long-term infrastructure performance.
  by Indigenous Services Canada   from cic

New vice-chairperson and board members appointed to the National Indigenous Economic Development Board

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, and Dawn Madahbee Leach, Chair of the National Indigenous Economic Development Board, extend their congratulations to Victoria LaBillois, who has been appointed as the National Indigenous Economic Development Board’s new Vice-Chairperson.