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Government of Canada establishes FedNor as a standalone agency to better serve Northern Ontario

Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister responsible for FedNor, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced the creation of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, better known as FedNor. FedNor, which previously operated as an initiative of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, will now function as a standalone agency for economic development in Northern Ontario.

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FedDev Ontario to announce support for first-of-its-kind innovative automotive industry project

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The Vieux Théâtre de Saint-Fabien to Receive Government of Canada Funding for Its Renovation Work

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will make an announcement on Wednesday about the Vieux Théâtre de St-Fabien

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The Government of Canada to Invests in Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre

Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Member of Parliament (Toronto–Danforth), announces significant funding to support Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre

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Minister Mendicino meets with U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas

Today, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, concluded a successful visit to Washington, D.C., where he met with U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.

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How to visit Canada if you have a criminal record

Canada’s borders are reopening to tourists. As of August 9, fully-vaccinated U.S. tourists that are American citizens or permanent residents are welcome to visit Canada. All other fully-vaccinated tourists are expected to be welcome effective September 7. Click here to get a free consultation with the Law Firm of Campbell Cohen: +1 (888) 940-4612 Tourists […]

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Backgrounder: Special Interlocutor on Indian Residential Schools (IRS) Unmarked Burial Sites

The identification of unmarked and undocumented graves and burial sites at residential schools has brought to public consciousness the depth of pain and sense of injustice felt by Indigenous peoples in Canada.

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Invitation to media – Member of Parliament Rachel Bendayan to announce Government of Canada support for Technologies Connect&GO, a Montréal-based SME

Rachel Bendayan, Member of Parliament for Outremont and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will announce financial assistance from the Government of Canada to support the growth of Technologies Connect&GO.

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FedDev Ontario invests in southwestern Ontario health tech innovation cluster

That is why today, Raj Saini, Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre, along with Tim Louis, Member of Parliament for Kitchener-Conestoga, and Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament for London North Centre announced a $10 million investment from FedDev Ontario for the University of Waterloo, in partnership with Western University, the City of Kitchener and Medical Innovation Xchange, to establish a health tech innovation hub in the region with partnerships across southwestern Ontario

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Minister Chagger to Announce the Release of Canada’s First-Ever State of Youth Report

The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, and Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth and to the Minister of Canadian Heritage (Sport), will meet with youth who helped develop Canada’s first-ever State of Youth Report to discuss their findings

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Invitation to media – Élisabeth Brière to announce Government of Canada support for Sherbrooke-based Accélérateur de création d’entreprises technologiques

Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support the growth of technology business accelerator Accélérateur de création d’entreprises technologiques.

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Invitation to media – Élisabeth Brière to announce Government of Canada support for Zeal Motor, a Bromont-based SME

Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), accompanied by Lyne Bessette, Member of Parliament for Brome–Missisquoi, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support the growth of Zeal Motor.

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Canada strongly condemns China’s sentence of death imposed on a Canadian citizen

Canada strongly condemns China’s decision to uphold the death penalty sentence against Robert Schellenberg.

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Robert Schellenberg verdict pronouncement

In January 2019, following a retrial, Mr. Robert Schellenberg’s initial 15-year verdict on drug smuggling charges was overturned and a death sentence was issued. Mr. Schellenberg appealed the executable death sentence and an appeal hearing took place on May 9, 2019.

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Government of Canada enhances support for Indigenous communities to respond to and heal from the ongoing impacts of residential schools

Please be advised that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will hold a press conference regarding support for Indigenous communities dealing with the ongoing impacts of residential schools.

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Siksika Nation and Canada sign Memorandum of Understanding to help create a roadmap for renewing their relationship

Working collaboratively to renew the Nation-to-Nation relationship based on the affirmation of rights, respect, co-operation and partnership is key to advancing reconciliation with First Nations in Canada.

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Ontario expands EOI system to include Masters Graduate and PhD Graduate streams

Ontario graduates with job offers in the province can now register for a chance to get a provincial nomination through two more immigration programs. The Masters Graduate and PhD Graduate streams are the final addition to Ontario’s new Expression of Interest (EOI) system. The other three programs that use the EOI system include: In-Demand Skills, […]

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Minister Lametti to make a funding announcement regarding the revitalization of Indigenous laws

The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and Ron McKinnon, Member of Parliament for Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, will make a funding announcement related to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 50.

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Minister Alghabra and MPs Khalid, Fonseca, and van Koeverden to make an important announcement on enhanced passenger and freight rail services

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO – The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and MP Iqra Khalid, MP Peter Fonseca, and MP Adam van Koeverden, will make an announcement on passenger and freight rail services in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

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Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance to highlight the Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with British Columbia

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Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance to Announce the Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with Yukon

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Government of Canada invests in transportation infrastructure in Nunavut

The Government of Canada supports infrastructure projects that create quality, middle-class jobs and boost economic growth. Enhancing the northern transportation system supports and promotes economic growth and social development, offers job opportunities, provides greater connectivity for Northerners, increases its resilience to a changing climate, and ensures it can adapt to innovative technologies.

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Minister Sajjan Announces Government of Canada Funding for British Columbia’s Small Craft Harbours 2021 in Steveston

The Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Vancouver South, will announce details of projects funded by the Government of Canada for British Columbia’s Small Craft Harbours and specific projects for Steveston Harbour.

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Statement by Minister Bennett, Vandal and Miller on World's Indigenous Peoples Day

Ottawa, Ontario (August 9th, 2021) — The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs; the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, issued the following statement to commemorate World Indigenous Peoples Day.

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Minister of Indigenous Services concludes community visits in Manitoba to celebrate 150th anniversary of Treaty 1 and meet with First Nations leadership and partners

On August 3 and 4, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, visited Manitoba to participate in events marking the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 1 and to meet with Manitoba First Nations leadership and partner organizations. He also toured several First Nations, Métis, and Inuit-led organizations, in addition to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.