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Government of Canada backs groundbreaking company aiming to commercialize its improved forest management technology

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, announced an investment of $3.7 million in Timmins-based Mikro-Tek through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). This is the second SDTC investment in Mikro-Tek and part of a continuing collaboration that will help the company commercialize its improved forest management technology, which is designed to capture carbon from the atmosphere.

1093 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Minister Ng to visit Washington, D.C.

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, joined by members of the opposition, will be visiting Washington, D.C. from December 1 to December 3, 2021.

1093 days ago by Natural Resources Canada from cic

Government of Canada Announces $1-Million Grand Prize Winner of the Women in Cleantech Challenge

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, in concert with MaRS, announced the $1-million grand prize winner of the Impact Canada Women in Cleantech Challenge: Amanda Hall, Chief Executive Officer of Summit Nanotech, based in Calgary, Alberta.

1093 days ago by Correctional Service Canada from cic

Death of an inmate from Dorchester Penitentiary

On November 27, 2021, Glen Farrow, an inmate in the minimum security unit of Dorchester Penitentiary, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

1093 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

Ministers and Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease (November 30, 2021)

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by the Minister of Health, the Minister of Transport and Public Health Agency of Canada officials at November 29, 2021 news conference.

1093 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

CIC News celebrates 25th anniversary reflecting on past, looking forward to the future

The world is constantly evolving and so are we. Over the years, CIC News has become one of the Internet’s most popular sources of information on Canadian immigration—and we do not take that lightly. We are humbled when we see our work cited in ground-breaking studies, picked up by other media, and being a part […]

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1093 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Minister Joly meets with Latvia’s prime minister and foreign minister

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, yesterday met with Arturs Krišjānis Kariņš, Prime Minister of Latvia, and Edgars Rinkēvičs, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Latvia, on the margins of the NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

1093 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

CIC News: Our top 25 stories from the past 25 years

CIC News was born on November 30, 1996. The vision of our founder, the late David Cohen, was to provide timely and insightful updates to users on the latest developments in Canadian immigration. His goal was to attract clients to his law firm while also helping the many others who would inevitably go on to […]

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1093 days ago by Accessibility Standards Canada from cic

Accessibility Standards Canada and CSA Group Collaborate on Three New Standards

Accessibility Standards Canada and CSA Group are proud to announce that they are collaborating on the development of three accessibility standards.

1093 days ago by Correctional Service Canada from cic

Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at the Regional Reception Centre

On November 24, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Regional Reception Centre, a federal multi-level security institution.

1093 days ago by Natural Resources Canada from cic

Canada and FCM Announce Support for Energy Efficient Affordable Housing

The SAH initiative is investing $1,701,030 in 16 plans, studies and pilot projects to support the building or retrofitting of 16,753 units in communities across Canada.

1093 days ago by Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission from cic

Canadians to benefit from new caller ID technology to combat spoofed calls

As of today, telecommunications service providers will certify whether a caller’s identity can be trusted by verifying the caller ID information for Internet Protocol-based voice calls. This new technology will help reduce the frequency and impact of caller ID spoofing. As service providers continue to upgrade their IP networks and offer compatible phones to their customers, more and more Canadians will be able to see the effects of STIR/SHAKEN.

1093 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Government of Canada supports leading-edge company specializing in polystyrene recycling that helps protect the environment

Canada’s cleantech entrepreneurs are proving their power to take on today’s environmental challenges. Working in partnership with innovative companies, the Government of Canada is supporting the growth of a greener economy.

1093 days ago by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada from cic

Canada and Long Plain First Nation reach settlement agreement on 1916 Surrender – Mismanagement of Sales Specific Claim

Today, Chief Dennis Meeches and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, announced that Long Plain First Nation and the Government of Canada have reached a settlement on the 1916 Surrender – Mismanagement of Sales Specific Claim.

1094 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

Government of Canada to support at-risk Canadians to prevent and reduce tobacco use

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is committed to preventing chronic diseases and promoting healthy living in Canadians. To this end, it has provided over $5,266,593 to three organizations to promote the prevention and cessation of tobacco use across Canada.

1094 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

Government of Canada to support at-risk Canadians to prevent and reduce tobacco use

Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health and the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced an investment of over $5 million in funding for three organizations to promote the prevention and cessation of tobacco use across Canada, with a focus on populations at higher risk.

1094 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Government of Canada backs innovative tech company specializing in water quality management that helps protect the environment and human health

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke, announced an investment of $900,000 in Sherbrooke-based BioAlert Solutions through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). This is the first SDTC investment in BioAlert and part of a partnership that will help the company advance its water safety monitoring technology to minimize the risks and costs associated with Legionella contamination.

1094 days ago by Natural Resources Canada from cic

Electric Vehicle Chargers Coming to Dufferin County

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, today announced an investment of over $289,000 to Dufferin County to install 44 electric vehicle (EV) chargers for its vehicle fleet and residents as part of the journey to a net-zero future.

1094 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Canada’s top social sciences and humanities researchers honoured for extraordinary achievements

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the winners of the 2021 Impact Awards, celebrating the most accomplished social sciences and humanities researchers in Canada.

1094 days ago by Environment and Climate Change Canada from cic

Media technical briefing regarding upcoming severe weather in British Columbia

Media representatives are advised that Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Warning Preparedness Meteorologist, Armel Castellan, will provide an update on more significant weather approaching British Columbia.

1094 days ago by National Defence from cic

Statement from the Minister of National Defence, the Chief of the Defence Staff, and the Deputy Minister of National Defence

The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Anita Anand, the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Wayne Eyre, and the Deputy Minister, Jody Thomas, issued the following statement:

1094 days ago by Department of Justice Canada from cic

Government introduces legislation to ban conversion therapy practices in Canada

Diversity and inclusion are among Canada’s greatest strengths. Everyone should be able to live a true and authentic life, free from violence and discrimination, no matter who they are or who they love.

1094 days ago by Correctional Service Canada from cic

Death of an inmate from Mountain Institution

On November 25, 2021, Keith Raymond Tyler, an inmate from Mountain Institution, died while in our custody.

1094 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Canada extends online study eligibility period for PGWP applicants

Online study is not normally eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), but that has changed since the pandemic. International students can now do 100% of their studies online from outside Canada, and still get a PGWP once the program is complete. Canada has extended the period that international students can study online until August […]

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1094 days ago by Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety from cic