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Declaration of eligibility changes coming for the 2022-2023 crop year
Starting July 1, 2022 in eastern Canada and August 1, 2022 in western Canada, declarations of eligibility will be required across the country.
Historic appointment of Canada’s first Accessibility Commissioner
The goal of a barrier-free Canada, one that is inclusive from the start, is at the heart of the Accessible Canada Act (Act). That is why the Government of Canada continues to implement the Act and is introducing strong measures to ensure this goal becomes reality.
Backgrounder - Michael Gottheil
A committed justice sector leader, Michael Gottheil has over 35 years experience serving as a tribunal chair, mediator, lawyer, advocate, mentor and business leader. He is a strong believer in the public service and strives to work collaboratively across all sectors, upholding values such as dignity, respect and the active participation of all members of the Canadian society.
Government of Canada recognizes Chloe Cooley as a person of national historic significance
Cooley’s resistance embodies the resilience and strength of enslaved people in Upper Canada.
Significant amount of cash seized at Woodstock Border Crossing
Significant amount of cash seized at Woodstock Border Crossing
Moratorium Extended on Oil and Gas Activities in Georges Bank
Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and the Honourable Tory Rushton, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables, announced that they have decided to extend the statutory moratorium on oil and gas activities in the Canadian portion of Georges Bank to December 31, 2032.
The Great Celebration of Nature on the Plains of Abraham is celebrating its 25th anniversary!
The Great Celebration of Nature on the Plains of Abraham is celebrating its 25th anniversary on May 15, under the honorary presidency of Bruno Marchand, Mayor of Quebec City.
Declaration of eligibility
The declaration of eligibility form applies to all grains designated under the Canada Grain Act that are listed in the Kinds of Grain that Require a Declaration of Eligibility for Delivery of Grain document.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Québec
The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.
Safety and Health Week Launches with Live Virtual Event
Safety and Health Week Launches with Live Virtual Event
Canada imposes sanctions on 203 individuals complicit in attempted annexation of certain areas of Donbass, Ukraine
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Ukraine) Regulations in response to President Putin’s illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine.
Innovative Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coming to Northern Quebec
Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced an investment of more than $2.6 million to TUGLIQ Energy Co. to address barriers to electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in Northern Quebec.
MP Ryan Turnbull to Make a Home Energy Retrofit Financing Program Announcement
WHITBY— Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament for Whitby, on behalf of The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, along with Rory Nisan, Member of the Board of Directors for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, will make a home energy retrofit financing program announcement in Whitby, Ontario.A media availability will follow.
Government of Canada to announce support for tourism industry in Cape Breton
Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and Canadian Coast Guard, and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton – Canso, will make an announcement regarding support for growth opportunities in tourism.
The NFB at the 2022 Sommets du cinéma d’animation. Montreal festival to include world premieres of Lynn Smith’s What Rhymes with Toxic and a short from Lori Malépart-Traversy’s Caresses magiques (Magical Caresses) series.
The NFB will be part of the 20th Sommets du cinéma d’animation, taking place in Montreal from May 10 to 15, 2022, with eight of its short films screening at the festival.
Government of Canada bolsters the skilled trades sector by investing in training
Now more than ever, skilled tradespeople are in high demand to fill well-paying jobs and build rewarding careers. The most recent projections estimate that 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. That is why the Government of Canada is making targeted investments to create good jobs, grow our economy, and build a Canada where nobody gets left behind.
Backgrounder: Union Training and Innovation Program (UTIP)
The Union Training and Innovation Program provides $25M annually to support union-based apprenticeship training, innovation and enhanced partnerships in the Red Seal trades. It has two streams of funding. Stream 1, Investments in Training Equipment, provides unions with up to 50% of the cost of new, up-to-date equipment and materials that meet industry standards or investments in new technology in the Red Seal trades. Stream 2, Innovation in Apprenticeship, provides support for innovative approaches and enhanced partnerships to address long-standing challenges limiting apprenticeship outcomes in Canada.
Chaudière Crossing closed to motorists
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the Chaudière Crossing will be closed to vehicular traffic for repair work.
Seizures of contraband at Mountain Institution
From March 24 to 31, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband were seized on the perimeter and from incoming mail at Mountain institution, a medium-security federal institution.
Minister O’Regan will address the Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) Annual Conference in Ottawa
Minister O’Regan will address the Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) Annual Conference in Ottawa
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Nova Institution for Women
On April 14, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized on the perimeter of the Nova Institution for Women, a multi-level security federal institution.
Minister Wilkinson to Make an Energy-Efficient Buildings Program Announcement
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, along with Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources, and Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair of the City of Toronto’s Infrastructure and Environment Committee, will make an announcement to support deep energy retrofits for buildings in Toronto.
How to immigrate through Canada’s Federal Skilled Worker Program
Between its launch in 1967 and the start of the pandemic, the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) was the main immigration pathway for skilled workers to come to Canada. Following a temporary pause that has been in place since December 2020, Express Entry invitation rounds for FSWP candidates are set to resume in July. Also, […]
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Minister Champagne highlights two IP-related initiatives to mark World Intellectual Property Day
Canadian start-ups and small and medium-sized companies are key drivers of innovation across Canada and in every sector of the economy.