Immigration News


  by Transport Canada   from cic

Transport Canada extending restrictions on direct flights from India until September 21, 2021

The Government of Canada is prioritizing the health and safety of all people in Canada by continuing to take a risk-based and measured approach to re-opening the border. Canada’s phased approach to easing border measures is informed by the continued monitoring of available data and scientific evidence, including the vaccination rate of Canadians and our improving epidemiological situation.
  by Canadian International Trade Tribunal   from cic

Tribunal Issues Determination of Reasonable Indication of Injury—Certain Container Chassis from China

Ottawa, Ontario, August 9, 2021—The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today determined that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping and subsidizing of certain container chassis, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China, have caused injury to the domestic industry.
  by FedNor   from cic

Government of Canada to announce details of FedNor’s agency status

Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for FedNor, will make a historic announcement regarding the Government of Canada’s Budget 2021 commitment to make FedNor a standalone regional development agency for Northern Ontario. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor.
  by Canadian Coast Guard   from cic

Joint Statement from Canadian / U.S. Coast Guard Leadership regarding the Port Huron Float Down 2021

The un-sanctioned Port Huron Float Down is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 15, 2021, on the St. Clair River. This event poses risks to the participants and other users of the waterways during the 7.5 mile /12 km course. In addition to these risks, the Canada/U.S. border remains closed until at least August 21, 2021, due to COVID-19.
  by Health Canada   from cic

Statement from Health Canada on false claims made by the Cord Blood Bank of Canada

Health Canada is aware that the Cord Blood Bank of Canada (CBBC) is making claims on its website that Health Canada’s recent site visit led to the company having no option but to remove cord blood units and related samples under its control from cryogenic storage. These claims are false and Health Canada wishes to set the record straight.
  by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   from cic

St. John’s International Airport Authority is receiving $11.8 million from federal government to maintain regional connectivity and jobs

Regional air transportation is crucial to local economic growth, the movement of goods and the connectivity of Canadians across the country. The pandemic has had major impacts on regional air transportation ecosystems, impacting communities and local businesses from coast to coast to coast.
  by Employment and Social Development Canada   from cic

$10 a day child care for families in Manitoba

Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and all parents should have the ability to build both a family and career. Yet, too many families across Canada lack access to affordable, inclusive, and high-quality child care. The global COVID-19 pandemic has also made it clear that without access to child care, too many parents—especially women—cannot fully participate in the workforce.
  by Natural Resources Canada   from cic

Canada Invests in Net-Zero Retrofits for Affordable Housing in Ottawa

The Honourable Mona Fortier, Minister of Middle Class Prosperity, Associate Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Ottawa—Vanier, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a $547,500 investment to the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) to retrofit affordable housing.
  by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   from cic

Minister Rodriguez announces Shop Local investment in Quebec

Today, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for Honoré-Mercier, and Rachel Bendayan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade and Member of Parliament for Outremont, on behalf of the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, announced an investment of up to $7.2 million for Shop Local promotions across Quebec to encourage people to shop locally. The Minister and Parliamentary Secretary were joined by Charles Milliard, President and CEO of the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ).
  by Natural Resources Canada   from cic

New EV Chargers Coming to Waterloo Region

Today, the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $230,000 investment for Waterloo Region municipalities to install 46 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the region, putting Canadians in the driver’s seat on the road to a net-zero future.