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Mashkode-bizhiki | Plains bison herd successfully re-established to The Key First Nation in Saskatchewan

Through partnerships with Government of Canada and Nature Conservancy of Canada, a new plains bison herd has been established, renewing cultural, historical and ecological connections for Indigenous community, ensuring the survival and well-being of this iconic and majestic animal.

1030 days ago by Public Services and Procurement Canada from cic

Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Translation Bureau announces new partnership with York University’s Glendon Campus

The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, today announced a partnership agreement between the Translation Bureau and Glendon Campus at York University. Under this agreement, the Translation Bureau will provide educational support for Glendon’s Master of Conference Interpretation (MCI) program to help develop Canada’s conference interpreter workforce.

1030 days ago by Correctional Service Canada from cic

Information about COVID-19 at Edmonton Institution

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) advises that 21 inmates at Edmonton Institution, in Alberta, have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution.

1030 days ago by Parks Canada from cic

Background information on the partnership between the Nature Conservancy of Canada and The Key First Nation

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Plains Bison Herd Establishment for The Key First Nation

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Information about COVID-19 at Regional Psychiatric Centre

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) advises that three inmates at Regional Psychiatric Centre, in Saskatchewan, have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution.

1030 days ago by Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat from cic

Minister Fortier tables 2020–21 Departmental Results Reports

The Government of Canada is committed to providing Canadians with the information and tools to stay informed of the Government’s commitments, plans, and performance.

1030 days ago by Canadian Heritage from cic

The Application Period for the Community Sport for All Initiative is Now Open

The Government of Canada is now accepting applications for funding for initiatives across the country under the Community Sport for All Initiative

1030 days ago by Natural Resources Canada from cic

Minister Boissonnault to Make an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Announcement

LETHBRIDGE— The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will make a virtual announcement to support electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

1030 days ago by Health Canada from cic

Message from the Minister of Health – Black History Month 2022

Every February, people in Canada are invited to take part in Black History Month to honour, celebrate, and learn about the contributions of Black Canadians and their communities.

1030 days ago by Employment and Social Development Canada from cic

Government of Canada highlights projects that will help reduce barriers to employment for Black Canadians

Diversity is Canada’s strength, and the Government of Canada is committed to creating more diverse and inclusive work environments where every Canadian has a fair and equal chance to reach their full potential. To mark the beginning of Black History Month, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour, highlighted projects that aim to remove barriers to employment for members of the Black community. The projects are funded through the Workplace Opportunities: Removing Barriers to Equity (WORBE) grants and contributions program.

1030 days ago by Employment and Social Development Canada from cic

Backgrounder: Projects funded through 2021 solicited call for proposals to reduce barriers to employment in federally regulated workplaces

Launched in 2014, the Workplace Opportunities: Removing Barriers to Equity (WORBE) program supports federally regulated employers subject to the Employment Equity Act in their efforts to improve the representation of the four equity-seeking groups designated under the Act in areas of low representation through partnerships and industry-tailored strategies.

1030 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Foreign ministers’ joint statement on the situation in Myanmar

A joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, on the one year anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar

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Statement by Minister Ng on U.S. preliminary duty rates on Canadian softwood lumber

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, today issued the following statement regarding the third administrative reviews by the U.S. Department of Commerce of its anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on softwood lumber products from Canada

1030 days ago by Canadian Heritage from cic

Statement by Minister Hussen on Black History Month

Today marks the beginning of Black History Month 2022

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Statement by Minister Hussen on Lunar New Year

This week, Asian communities across Canada are celebrating Lunar New Year and the beginning of the Year of the Tiger

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Defence Minister Anand concludes visit to Ukraine

Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand concluded a trip to Ukraine – the first of three destinations on her first official foreign trip as Minister of National Defence.

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Government launches budget consultations to hear from Canadians

Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, launched pre-budget consultations.

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Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques to talk health in space at the Université de Moncton

On February 2, Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques will give a presentation on health challenges in space during a conference organized by the Centre de formation médicale du Nouveau–Brunswick.

1030 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Statement of the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the 30th anniversary of Canada-Armenia diplomatic relations

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Canada and Armenia enjoy a close relationship. As we mark the 30th anniversary of our diplomatic relations, we are reminded of the shared interests, common priorities and warm people-to-people ties that serve as the foundation of our friendship.

1030 days ago by Health Canada from cic

Government of Canada introduces legislation to increase access to rapid testing across the country

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, introduced legislation to provide Health Canada with the statutory authority to purchase and distribute across the country up to $2.5 billion worth of COVID-19 rapid tests.

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Ministers Alghabra, Bibeau, Champagne, Ng, O’Regan and Qualtrough hosted a National Summit to strengthen Canada’s supply chain

Global supply chains have been disrupted by the global COVID-19 pandemic and the impacts of climate change. Ensuring that Canadians are able to put food on their tables and buy the goods and other critical supplies they need is a top priority for the Government of Canada.

1030 days ago by Employment and Social Development Canada from cic

Government of Canada promotes in-demand skilled trades as a first-choice career path

Now more than ever, as Canada recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, skilled tradespeople are in high demand to fill well-paying jobs and build rewarding careers. The most recent projections estimate about 700,000 skilled trades workers are expected to retire between 2019 and 2028, creating an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more.

1030 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Canada announces measures to improve immigration processing times

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has brought forth Canada’s plans to get the immigration system back on track. In the 2021 Budget, Canada allocated $85 million to reduce processing times across all IRCC lines of business. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also called on Fraser to reduce processing times in the minister’s mandate letter. Fraser is now […]

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Leader of the Government in the House of Commons will hold news conference

The Honourable Mark Holland, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, will hold a news conference to discuss the upcoming sitting of Parliament.