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Canada to recognize more vaccines, will soon require international students and workers to be fully vaccinated

Canada announced several new measures at the border that will begin to take effect at the end of the month. Starting November 30, Canada will expand the list of COVID-19 vaccines that travellers can receive to be considered fully vaccinated, according to a government media release. Sinopharm, Sinovac, and COVAXIN will be added to the […]

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Death of an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution

On November 19, 2021, Jesse Thomas, an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution, died while in our custody.

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Information about COVID-19 at Dorchester Penitentiary

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that 34 inmates and three staff members from Dorchester Penitentiary medium-security unit in New Brunswick have tested positive for COVID-19 on either a rapid test or a PCR test. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize the spread of the virus within the institution.

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Manitoba PNP invites 428 immigration candidates

Manitoba held a new immigration draw on November 18. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited a total of 426 immigration candidates across three Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs): Skilled Workers in Manitoba — 376 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 464; Skilled Workers Overseas — 22 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 726; and International Education Stream […]

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Health Canada authorizes use of Comirnaty (the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine) in children 5 to 11 years of age

Today, Health Canada authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine in children 5 to 11 years of age.

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Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on November 19, 2021

Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, November 19, 2021

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Sean Fraser prepared to increase Canada’s immigration levels even as 46,000 immigrants landed in October

Sean Fraser knows he has a lot of hard work ahead of him. In his first major interviews as Canadian immigration minister, Fraser spoke with Shelly Hagan of Bloomberg and Nicholas Keung of the Toronto Star to discuss the opportunities and challenges of his new role. Get a Free Canadian Immigration Assessment Speaking with Bloomberg, the […]

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Improvements to the Wage Earner Protection Program will ensure Canadian workers are paid more of what they are owed when they need it most

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting those who need it when they need it most.

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Boardwalk reduction on Alexandra Bridge

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise cyclists and pedestrians that the boardwalk on the Alexandra Bridge will be reduced for tests and inspections.

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Governments invest in innovation to help increase competitiveness and sustainability of pork producers

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing $2.2 million in three agricultural research projects, to be conducted by Topigs Norsvin Canada (TN), that will enhance the competitiveness of Manitoba pork producers by improving the precision feeding of sows and promoting higher welfare standards, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Ralph Eichler announced today.

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Government of Canada announces adjustments to Canada’s border measures

The Government of Canada will adjust some of Canada’s border measures beginning on Nov. 30 to include additional COVID-19 vaccines accepted for entry to Canada and changes to certain exemptions, testing and ArriveCAN requirements.

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Remarks by President Velshi at the Generation IV & Small Reactors (G4SR-3) Virtual Summit

On November 15, Rumina Velshi, CNSC President and CEO, delivered a keynote address at the G4SR-3 Summit. During her keynote, President Velshi spoke about our readiness to regulate small modular reactors and other new technologies. Nuclear security, regulatory efficiency, engagement and international collaboration are all key to ensuring this readiness. Executive Vice-President Ramzi Jammal also highlighted our modern regulatory framework and the importance of international cooperation efforts in advancing regulatory harmonization.

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Canada’s top educators receive Prime Minister’s Awards for significant impact made in their communities

Day in and day out, educators across Canada are nurturing a culture of curiosity and encouraging young people to ask questions, to dream and to think outside the box.

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Women's soccer players kicking off national championship at Cape Breton University

Nova Scotia gaining additional exposure as a sports tourism destination

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Adjustments to Canada’s border and travel measures

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Statement by Minister Hussen on Gurpurab, Guru Nanak’s birthday

Today, Sikh communities in Canada and around the world celebrate Gurpurab, Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birthday.

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CBSA seizes 56 prohibited firearms and makes an arrest at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to safeguarding Canada and keeping contraband goods from reaching communities. Today, the CBSA announced one of the largest single firearm seizures in the Southern Ontario Region in recent history.

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Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on November 19, 2021

On November 19, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

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Newfoundland residents recognized for their volunteer service to Veterans

Canadians have many reasons to show gratitude to our Veterans. Whether for the freedoms and peace that we enjoy at home today, or for the peace they helped establish and maintain around the world.

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Christmas Lights Across Canada Will Light Up Our Winter Nights

Celebrate the magic of the Canadian winter from December 8, 2021 to January 7, 2022.

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Minister Anand to co-host the 13th Annual Halifax International Security Forum

Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand will attend the 13th annual Halifax International Security Forum (HISF), which takes place from November 19-21, alongside Deputy Minister of National Defence, Jody Thomas, and Acting Chief of the Defence Staff, General Wayne Eyre. The Forum brings together defence and security experts, academics, and leaders from around the world.

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Competition Bureau reaches agreement with Paper Excellence to preserve competition in British Columbia’s pulp and paper industry

The Competition Bureau announced today that it has reached an agreement to address competition concerns with the merger of two of Canada’s largest pulp and paper manufacturers - Karta Halten B.V. (Paper Excellence) and Domtar Corp.

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Statement by Minister Ng on Women’s Entrepreneurship Day

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, issued the following statement in celebration of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day:

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Joint statement to Leaders from Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry and the United States’ Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy

Science, technology, and innovation (ST&I) are fundamental to economic growth and competitiveness in global markets, as well as the future prosperity and security of Canada and the United States of America (U.S.).

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Saskatchewan holds largest PNP draw of the year

Saskatchewan has invited 633 immigration candidates in the latest invitation round held on November 18. Following an almost two month break from conducting draws, Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited candidates to apply through two of its immigration streams. Of those invited, 425 may be eligible for the SINP’s Express Entry subcategory, and 208 may be eligible […]

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