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Dedicated Canadians recognized for their volunteer contributions 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.

1208 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Rules for driving to Canada from the U.S. during the pandemic

After nearly a year and a half, Canada is reopening to fully-vaccinated U.S. tourists as of 12:01 Eastern Time on August 9. For now, the new rules only apply to U.S. citizens and permanent residents, specifically. All other nationals are expected to be let in on September 7, pending the state of the pandemic at […]

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1208 days ago by Parks Canada from cic

Government of Canada working with the city of Windsor to explore the potential of a national urban park in Windsor

Government of Canada working with the city of Windsor to explore the potential of a national urban park in Windsor.

1208 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Government of Canada to announce major milestone in the Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry will announce a major milestone in the Government of Canada’s Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy to position Canada as an mRNA centre of excellence.

1208 days ago by Canadian Heritage from cic

Minister Guilbeault to Make an Announcement About Théâtre jeunesse Les Gros Becs in Québec City

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will make an announcement on Tuesday about Théâtre jeunesse Les Gros Becs

1208 days ago by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions from cic

Élisabeth Brière announces $2 million in Government of Canada funding for 96 Plus

The Sherbrooke-based business will produce high-purity ethanol and create 28 jobs in the region.

1208 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Canada imposes additional sanctions on first anniversary of Belarus’s fraudulent presidential elections

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures Act in response to the ongoing, gross and systematic violations of human rights in Belarus. These new measures impose restrictions on key sectors of the Belarusian economy and minimize Belarusian state actors’ access to international finance. The targeted sectors include transferrable securities and money market instruments, debt financing, insurance and reinsurance, petroleum products and potassium chloride products. These measures are being taken in solidarity with those of international partners.

1208 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Backgrounder: Sanctions related to Belarus

Effective immediately, Canada is imposing new sanctions in response to gross and systematic human rights violations committed in Belarus.

1208 days ago by Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario from cic

FedDev Ontario to announce support for southwestern Ontario health tech innovation

Raj Saini, Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre, Tim Louis, Member of Parliament for Kitchener–Conestoga, and Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament for London North Centre, and on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in Kitchener.

1208 days ago by Natural Resources Canada from cic

Canada Opens Call for Studies on Carbon Capture Technologies

The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, announced a new call for expression of interest to support CCUS across the country. Funded under the Energy Innovation Program (EIP), this call will support Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) studies that have the potential to reduce the impact of carbon emissions.

1208 days ago by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency from cic

Government of Canada to announce support for Goose Bay Airport

Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, will make an announcement regarding support for the regional airport’s post-COVID recovery.

1208 days ago by National Defence from cic

Statement marking National Peacekeepers’ Day

In honour of National Peacekeepers’ Day, we join Canadians in paying tribute to our peacekeepers, past and present, for their service and commitment toward building a safer world.

1208 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Big yellow school buses go green, thanks to Canada and Prince Edward Island

Canadians everywhere are feeling the impact of COVID-19; on their families, their livelihoods and their way of life. Together, Canada and Prince Edward Island are working to reduce the impact of the pandemic, ensure health and safety, rebuild businesses, and promote job creation, growth and investment.

1208 days ago by Environment and Climate Change Canada from cic

Minister Jonathan Wilkinson Issues Statement on the 54th Session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC-54)

I would like to thank the delegation that took part in the 54th Session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change from July 26 to August 6. The policy analysts, scientists, and senior executives from Environment and Climate Change, Fisheries and Oceans and Natural Resources Canada, as well as representatives of three national Indigenous organizations, represented our country at IPCC-54, where 195 nations participated.

1209 days ago by Employment and Social Development Canada from cic

Minister Hussen and Minister Squires to make a major announcement on support for families

1209 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Can you visit Canada with a DUI?

While Canada is an open country, it does have strict rules that it enforces at its borders. You can be considered inadmissible to Canada based on a criminal conviction. Even a single driving under the influence can lead to you being denied entry to Canada. This common situation arises as a result of Canada’s strict […]

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1209 days ago by Canadian Heritage from cic

Statement by Minister Steven Guilbeault on the Closing Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games

Damian Warner is named flagbearer for Team Canada at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony.

1209 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Media advisory - Montréal, Quebec

From sunset to 10 p.m. tonight, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will light up in Canada’s colours to mark the closing of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

1210 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Canada’s economy recovers 94,000 jobs in July

Canada’s economy was a little closer to pre-pandemic levels last month. Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for July examined Canada’s labour market conditions during the week of July 11 to 17. During this week, public health restrictions across Canada were significantly reduced due to low case counts and high rates of vaccination. Discover if You’re […]

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1211 days ago by Women and Gender Equality Canada from cic

Statement by Minister Monsef and Minister Charest to further address gender-based violence in Quebec

Since the pandemic started, the governments of Canada and Quebec have taken steps to limit its impacts on those most vulnerable. Canada and Quebec are committed to working together to ensure that organizations supporting notably women and girls in all their diversity so that they can continue to provide services during these difficult times.

1211 days ago by Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat from cic

Government of Canada Reaches Tentative Agreement with Representatives of Border Services Officers

The Government of Canada has reached a tentative agreement today with federal border services officers represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Customs and Immigration Union.

1211 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Governments of Canada and Ontario invest over $148 million to bring high-speed Internet to Northwestern Ontario

1211 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Governments of Canada and Ontario invest over $362 million to bring high-speed Internet to eastern Ontario

1211 days ago by Department of Finance Canada from cic

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance on the green economy and extension of COVID-19 benefits and business support measures to support stronger economic recovery

1211 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Governments of Canada and Ontario invest up to over $170 million to bring high-speed Internet to Northeastern Ontario

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how much we rely on our Internet connections, making access to fast and reliable Internet service even more critical. For too long, many rural Canadians have lacked access to high-speed Internet, impacting their ability to work, learn and keep in touch with family and friends. The pandemic has made addressing this divide even more urgent. That’s why the governments of Canada and Ontario are accelerating their investments in broadband infrastructure.