Three grants totalling $132,831 are being awarded to Canadian universities to support projects that use data collected by AstroSat to better understand how stars are formed.
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Government of Canada Supports Emerging Clean Technologies in Alberta
Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, announced a combined investment of over $7.5 million to four organizations in Alberta that are advancing emerging clean technologies to grow our economy and help Canada meet its environmental targets.
Minister Guilbeault thanks the Canadian delegation participating in the 56th Session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and reinforces Canada’s commitment to achieve net-zero target
Minister Guilbeault thanks the Canadian delegation participating in the 56th Session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and reinforces Canada’s commitment to achieve net-zero target
Government of Canada invests in innovative research related to the pandemic, climate change and beyond
Research that takes risks has the power to push the boundaries of innovation and change the way we think about and address issues that impact Canadians. That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in cutting-edge, novel, interdisciplinary research with the potential to benefit Canadians across virtually all sectors of our economy and our society.
Government of Canada secures thousands of jobs and helps create Canada’s first full-scale commercial electric vehicle manufacturing facility
Government of Canada secures thousands of jobs and helps create Canada’s first full-scale commercial electric vehicle manufacturing facility
Backgrounder: Temporary Foreign Worker Program Workforce Solutions Road Map
The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program Workforce Solutions Road Map contains important measures to help address current job vacancies across many sectors and occupations, better protect temporary foreign workers, and further the Government of Canada’s ongoing efforts to rebuild the TFW Program.
Statement by Minister Hussen on Ramadan
At sundown tonight, Muslims in Canada and around the world will mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan
Ian Scott to the “Exponential potential: Media growth and innovation” class at Ryerson University
Dr. Berkowitz has asked me to say a few words about the work of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission and how it might change were the federal government’s proposed Bill C-11, The Online Streaming Act, to become law.
Update: Minister Guilbeault will hold media availability following the release of the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will hold a media availability to discuss the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s latest report, Mitigation of Climate Change, issued following the 56th plenary (IPCC-56), and the Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP).
Government of Canada announces affordable high-speed Internet to help connect low-income families and seniors
$20 a month high-speed Internet will help connect hundreds of thousands of low-income families and seniors
Icebreaking near Midland, Ontario
La Garde côtière canadienne avise les résidents de Midland, en Ontario, et des environs, que le NGCC Griffon effectuera des opérations de déglaçage dans la région le 6 avril 2022 ou aux alentours de cette date.
Government of Canada launches second cycle of national survey to assess the health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
The Government of Canada is launching a second cycle of the Canadian COVID-19 Antibody and Health Survey (CCAHS). This national survey, led by Statistics Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF), aims to better understand the impacts of the pandemic on the health and well-being of Canadians, including the prevalence of chronic symptoms and conditions and the challenges that Canadians may have faced in accessing healthcare.
Government of Canada to invest in jobs and the future of the country’s automotive sector
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, together with the Honourable Doug Ford, Ontario Premier, and the Honourable Victor Fedeli, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, will announce an important investment in the future of Canada’s automotive manufacturing sector.
Will Blue Jays coach be able to come to Canada after DUI?
The Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach, Pete Walker, was arrested for driving under the influence on March 25. The incident has left many to wonder if Walker will be able to come to Canada for home games. What we know according to media reports is that Walker was arrested after driving 82 miles per hour […]
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Accepting applications for Rediscover Main Streets initiative as of Monday, April 4
The Government of Canada, through ACOA’s Rediscover Main Streets initiative, is investing up to $10 million to help non-profit organizations generate new ideas that inspire residents and tourists alike to rediscover these vibrant local spaces.
Canada’s PNP immigration results for March 2022
Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) issued nearly 5,000 invitations to apply for provincial nomination in March, a number similar to previous months. The PNP is an immigration program jointly administered by the federal, provincial, and territorial governments. It offers Canadian provinces and territories the opportunity to create their own immigration streams to better meet their […]
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Virtual press conference of Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly with Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs will meet with her counterpart from Finland, Foreign Affairs Minister Pekka Haavisto, on April 4 in Helsinki.
Government of Canada takes further action to address labour shortages in Quebec
Canada’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is well underway. In February 2022, Canada added 337,000 jobs, bringing the unemployment rate to 5.5%—the lowest since the start of the pandemic. In fact, Canada’s economic recovery is outpacing the ability of many employers to find workers, particularly in Quebec.
Government of Canada to invest in jobs and the future of the country’s automotive sector
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, together with the Honourable Doug Ford, Ontario Premier, and the Honourable Victor Fedeli, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, will announce an important investment in the future of Canada’s automotive manufacturing sector.
Minister Joly to travel to Finland, Germany and Belgium
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be travelling to Finland, Germany and Belgium to coordinate with Canada’s partners on responses to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine. Canada is unwavering in our support of Ukraine and its people. We will continue to work together with our partners and Allies to impose severe costs on those responsible for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, seek accountability for their illegal actions, and support Ukrainians fleeing to safety and those who remain in Ukraine.
Government of Canada advances climate action at GLOBE Forum
This week, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour, and government officials participated in GLOBE Forum 2022, a meeting with business leaders and innovators working to advance the transition to a clean growth economy.
Patented Medicine Prices Review Board Imposes Deadline for Motions for Leave to Intervene in the Redetermination of Board Decisions Regarding the Excessive Pricing of Soliris Dated September 27 and November 8, 2017
The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board will hold a public rehearing in the matter of the price of the patented medicine Soliris, and Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc., the pharmaceutical company that holds the patent for Soliris and sells the medicine in Canada.
The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan outlines his vision for PacifiCan and announces $11.8 million in federal support for local innovators
As one of Canada’s fastest growing cities, Surrey plays an important role in British Columbia’s economic development and post-pandemic recovery.
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Warkworth Institution
On March 30, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized on the property of Warkworth Institution, a medium security federal institution.
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Drummond Institution
On March 25, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drummond Institution, a federal medium-security institution.