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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of International Development on release of investigation report on atrocities in the Tigray region in Ethiopia

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, today issued the following statement: “Canada is deeply concerned by the findings outlined in the joint report by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) on their investigation into human rights violations resulting from the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia."

1119 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Government of Canada continues to show progress on reducing prices for cellphone data plans

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the publication of the latest quarter of wireless pricing data on 2 GB to 6 GB data plans, which covers the July to September 2021 period.

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Minister Wilkinson and Minister Guilbeault to hold a joint Media Call-Back at COP26

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change will hold a joint media call-back with Canadian media from Glasgow, United Kingdom on November 5th.

1119 days ago by Correctional Service Canada from cic

Escape from Willow Cree Healing Lodge

On November 4, 2021, during the 5:00 p.m. count, staff members at Willow Cree Healing Lodge, a minimum security federal institution, discovered that Norman Cardinal was not accounted for.

1120 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Minister Hutchings to tour Atlantic Canada to highlight support for high-speed Internet and rural economic development

The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, will tour Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador from November 4 to 7, 2021.

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Public Health Agency of Canada officials to hold a technical briefing on coronavirus disease in Canada (November 5, 2021)

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by Public Health Agency of Canada officials at November 5, 2021 news conference.

1120 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Minister Ng to deliver remarks at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will deliver remarks on the opening of the Chinatown Storytelling Centre.

1120 days ago by Public Services and Procurement Canada from cic

Burlington Canal Lift Bridge closed to motorists

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of the full closure of the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge for maintenance work.

1120 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Government of Canada invites small businesses to develop a cost-competitive fiber optic sensing technology

Today, Innovative Solutions Canada launched a new challenge led by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to build on their innovative ultrafast laser inscription of fiber Bragg grating technology.

1120 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Quebec is moving forward with measures to welcome more temporary foreign workers

Following consultations with labour market partners, Quebec has added over 30 new occupations that will be eligible for facilitated processing under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. The list of eligible occupations for facilitated processing under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) was made public on November 2 by the Minister of Labour and Acting Minister […]

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Québec met en place des mesures pour accueillir davantage de travailleurs étrangers

À la suite de consultations avec des partenaires du marché du travail, le gouvernement du Québec a ajouté plus de 30 nouvelles professions qui seront admissibles au traitement simplifié dans le cadre du Programme des travailleurs étrangers temporaires. Une nouvelle liste des professions admissibles au traitement simplifié dans le cadre du Programme des travailleurs étrangers […]

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1120 days ago by Environment and Climate Change Canada from cic

Canada and the world move closer to powering past coal with more climate ambition at COP26

Building on Canadian initiatives announced earlier this week to accelerate the phase-out of coal-fired electricity, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, today participated in the Powering the World Past Coal event at COP26 to announce 28 new members, bringing the global Alliance to a total of 165 members, with 50 sign-ups in 2021 alone.

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Statement by Minister Hussen on Bandi Chhor Divas

Today, Sikh communities in Canada and around the world celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas

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Husky Oil Operations Limited charged with environmental offences under federal legislation

On November 3, 2021, Environment and Climate Change Canada laid three charges against Husky Oil Operations Limited. The charges relate to a major petroleum spill on November 16, 2018, at the White Rose Oil Field in the Newfoundland and Labrador offshore area, where an estimated 250,000 L of crude oil was released into the environment.

1120 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Government of Canada invites small businesses to develop an artificial intelligence decryption service

Along with other Canadian law enforcement agencies, the RCMP is facing challenges in accessing encrypted data seized during the course of criminal investigations. Individuals engaging in illegal behaviours have been using sophisticated encryption techniques to bypass legal prosecution.

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Statement by Minister Hussen on Diwali

Today, Hindu, Jain and Buddhist communities in Canada and around the world are celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights

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Quebec-based wellness company geared toward seniors to pay $200,000 for violating telemarketing rules

The CRTC today announced that CA Diffusion has agreed to pay a $200,000 penalty as part of a settlement for making non-compliant telemarketing calls. The Laval, Quebec-based company, more widely known as Physaro, specializes in the direct sale of wellness products geared toward seniors.

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Express Entry: No news from IRCC on when it will invite FSWP candidates

With just two months remaining in the year, it remains uncertain if IRCC will resume invitations to FSWP candidates in 2021. In an October 21st meeting between Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and associations representing Canadian immigration lawyers and consultants, IRCC revealed it is yet to make a decision on when it will resume […]

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Canada announces commitment to end new direct public support for the international unabated fossil fuel sector by the end of 2022

Today, Canada joined other major economies such as the United States and the United Kingdom and 21 other countries in signing the Statement on International Public Support for the Clean Energy Transition at the COP26 (Conference of the Parties) climate change conference in Glasgow, Scotland.

1121 days ago by Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat from cic

Update on Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration including the RCMP

A new policy requiring vaccination was announced by the Government of Canada on October 6, 2021 and applies to approximately 268,000 federal public servants in the Core Public Administration (CPA) including members and reservists of the RCMP.

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TR to PR pathway closing November 5

The deadline to apply for the Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence (TR to PR) pathways will not be extended. The Canadian government website confirms that intake will close on November 5. New applications will not be accepted, but those who previously applied will still be able to sign in to the online portal and view […]

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1121 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Minister Joly speaks with United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today had her first bilateral call as Foreign Minister with United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

1121 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Joint readout: Minister François-Philippe Champagne meets with Secretary Gina Raimondo of the United States

Today, François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, met in Washington to discuss areas of cooperation that build upon the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership.

1121 days ago by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada from cic

The Government of Canada opens annual call for proposals to support the Nation rebuilding efforts of Indigenous groups in Canada

The Government of Canada is working to renew relationships with Indigenous Peoples, including by supporting Indigenous groups that are working to rebuild their Nations or Inuit communities in a manner that responds to their unique needs and priorities.

1121 days ago by Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat from cic

Almost all public servants fully vaccinated against COVID-19

A month ago, we asked employees of the federal public service to attest to their vaccination status. They stepped up. As of today, 99.7% of public servants have attested.