Minister O’Regan will address the Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) Annual Conference in Ottawa

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.

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.

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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Canadian start-ups and small and medium-sized companies are key drivers of innovation across Canada and in every sector of the economy.

Reducing food waste in Canada can help save consumers money, improve food security, support efficiency in the agriculture and food sector, and significantly cut our pollution.

This week is National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week—a week to raise awareness about the critical need for more donors across the country.

At Library and Archives Canada (LAC), we are dedicated to preserving and sharing Canada’s documentary heritage. We provide Canadians with access to the records in our care in a wide variety of ways and on a daily basis. In one form of access, however, we are falling short: completing Access to Information (ATI) requests for Government of Canada documents within the legislated timeframe.

Government of Canada honours national historic significance of the Winnipeg Falcons

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced that the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) will receive $10,000, through FedNor, to organize and host a Northeastern Ontario Municipal Conference from May 9-11, 2022 in North Bay.

Their Royal Highnesses will visit St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada’s Capital Region and Yellowknife and Dettah, Northwest Territories from May 17 to 19.

Canada is extremely concerned by the drought in the Horn of Africa and its impact on vulnerable populations already struggling as a result of poverty, insecurity and the COVID-19 pandemic. Severe drought conditions in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia could result in over 20 million people across the region needing emergency food assistance in 2022, which would be a 70% increase when compared to the severe drought in 2016 and 2017.

Canada has announced that it is providing over $63.75 million in new funding for humanitarian assistance to help address the life-saving needs of crisis-affected people in the Horn of Africa. This funding will bring Canada’s total humanitarian assistance for the region to $84.45 million to date in 2022.

Government of Canada’s statement on reports tabled by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development

From April 18 to 22, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Beaver Creek Institution, a federal multi-level security institution.

All Canadians deserve a workplace free from harassment and violence. Recognizing that these behaviours persist, the Government of Canada continues to make significant investments to create safer, healthier and more supportive work environments for all federally regulated employees.

A key part of Canada’s economic recovery is supporting businesses as they adapt, grow and move forward from the COVID-19 pandemic. Small and medium-sized businesses and the organizations that support them represent the backbone of regional economies. They generate quality local jobs and are a source of pride for their communities. To do so, businesses and entrepreneurs need a strong foundation, built on technological innovation, inclusivity, and clean growth to create the workforce of the future.

Rural communities to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed Internet

The global community is dealing with multiple crises at once: the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, drastic changes in climate and more and more extreme weather events, increasing conflict and violence, and financial pressures—including global food prices that have increased 30% since January.

A key part of Canada’s economic recovery is supporting businesses as they adapt, grow and move forward from the COVID-19 pandemic. Small and medium-sized businesses and the organizations that support them represent the backbone of regional economies. They generate quality local jobs and are a source of pride for their communities. To do so, businesses and entrepreneurs need a strong foundation, built on technological innovation, inclusivity, and clean growth to create the workforce of the future.

The Government of Canada invests more than $1.2 million in three projects to support business growth on the Avalon Peninsula.

Today, the Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson; the Minister of Northern Affairs, the Honourable Daniel Vandal; and the Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, announced $300 million toward capacity-building initiatives that communities can now apply for on the Clean Energy in Indigenous, Rural and Remote Communities website, and applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis.

Fostering partnerships with forums such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC) is paramount for our global economic recovery.

Young people across Canada – particularly those facing barriers to employment – have been acutely affected by the loss of jobs caused by the pandemic. Recognizing that the energy and talent of young people is a powerful engine for our economic recovery, the government is working with employers across the country to help them find meaningful, high-quality jobs.

Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, which is the Government of Canada’s commitment to help young people—particularly those facing barriers to employment—get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to transition successfully into the labour market. CSJ is delivered by Employment and Social Development Canada.