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Government of Canada invests in a prosperous future and safe, reliable transportation in northern Manitoba

Today, the Honourable Jim Carr, Minister and Special Representative for the Prairies, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, and the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, announced up to $40 million for the Arctic Gateway Group Limited Partnership (AGG).

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Government launches consultations to strengthen and improve access to Canada’s trade remedy system

Today, the government launched public consultations on potential legislative and regulatory amendments aimed at strengthening Canada’s trade remedy system, and on measures to improve access to that system for workers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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Governments of Canada and Ontario invest up to over $73 million to bring high-speed Internet to the Golden Horseshoe

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.

1211 days ago by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from cic

Government of Canada invests in first-of-a-kind technology to reduce pesticide use and loss of crops

Through investments in modern and innovative technology and equipment, the Government of Canada is helping growers to remain competitive, enhance efficiency and boost productivity. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever for agri-tech companies to have the necessary equipment to ensure farmers are well-positioned for the future.

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Governments of Canada and Ontario invest $230 million to bring high-speed Internet to central Ontario

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Investing in a new Elders complex in Old Crow, Yukon

Today, the Honourable Larry Bagnell, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Federal Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development; the Honourable Marc Miller, Federal Minister of Indigenous Services; the Honourable Richard Mostyn, Yukon Minister of Community Services; and Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Chief Dana Tizya-Tramm, announced a joint funding for the construction of an Elders complex in Old Crow, Yukon.

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The Government of Canada Releases its Final Decision on the Grassy Mountain Coal Project

The Government of Canada recognizes the mining sector as an important economic driver in Canada. However, the mining of coal can include significant adverse environmental effects—leading to impacts that matter to Canadians.

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Minister Ng to visit the Chinatown Storytelling Centre and address anti-Asian racism

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will be joined by the Honourable Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre, and the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Vancouver South, for a site visit of the Chinatown Storytelling Centre, where they will highlight government actions against anti-Asian racism.

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Tribunal Continues Orders—Refined Sugar from the United States, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the European Union

Ottawa, Ontario, August 6, 2021—The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued its orders made on October 30, 2015, in Expiry Review No. RR-2014-006, concerning the dumping of refined sugar originating in or exported from the United States of America, Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, and the subsidizing of the aforementioned goods originating in or exported from the European Union.

1211 days ago by Natural Resources Canada from cic

Strengthening Cyber Security to Protect Canada’s Natural Gas Distribution Systems

The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a $104,000 investment in the Canadian Gas Association (CGA) to strengthen the cyber security of Canada’s natural gas delivery systems among its members.

1211 days ago by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from cic

Agristability changes support Manitoba producers during time of drought

The governments of Canada and Manitoba have agreed to increase the 2021 AgriStability interim benefit payment percentage from 50 per cent to 75 per cent for Manitoba producers, Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Ralph Eichler announced today.

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Parks Canada announces Advisory Committee for Rouge National Urban Park

Parks Canada announces Advisory Committee for Rouge National Urban Park.

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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, Arif Varani, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice, and Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, will make a funding announcement related to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 50.

1211 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Quebec announces deals to help hire and retain temporary foreign workers

Canada’s government is implementing measures to make it easier to hire temporary workers in Quebec, the province announced today. After months of negotiations, Quebec has reached an agreement with the Canadian federal government to implement three new measures to help employers and businesses facing labour shortages. Quebec becomes the first province to reach such an […]

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Québec conclut des ententes pour faciliter l’embauche et la rétention des travailleurs étrangers

Le gouvernement du Canada adopte des mesures pour faciliter l’embauche de travailleurs temporaires au Québec, a annoncé aujourd’hui la province. Après des mois de négociations, le Québec est parvenu à un accord avec le gouvernement fédéral canadien pour mettre en œuvre trois nouvelles mesures visant à aider les employeurs et les entreprises qui font face […]

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Government launches consultations on boosting charitable spending in our communities

The Government of Canada, through the Department of Finance, is launching consultations with stakeholders on potentially increasing the disbursement quota and updating the tools at the Canada Revenue Agency’s disposal to enforce the disbursement quota rules, beginning in 2022.

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Canada and Saskatchewan announce a $5.3 million investment in potable water infrastructure in Outlook

Today, the Honourable Jim Carr, Minister and Special Representative for the Prairies, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Don McMorris, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Government Relations, announced more than $5.3 million in federal-provincial funding to improve the Town of Outlook’s potable water infrastructure. The project is funded under the Green Infrastructure stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.

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Government of Canada and Eight Coastal First Nations to Implement Community-based Fisheries and Collaborative Fisheries Governance

The Government of Canada is committed to a renewed relationship with Indigenous Peoples based on the recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership. Delivering on this commitment, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan and Coastal First Nations President (CFN) Chief Marilyn Slett, with representatives of CFN member nations, announced the signing of the amended CFN Fisheries Resources Reconciliation Agreement (FRRA).

1211 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Conception Harbour to benefit from safer driving conditions with a new retaining wall

The health and well-being of Canadians are the top priorities of the governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador. As we begin to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, we know how important investments in critical infrastructure are as we build back better.

1211 days ago by Employment and Social Development Canada from cic

Government of Canada Announces First Round of Calls for Proposals for the Renewed Investment Readiness Program

Everyone deserves an equal and fair chance at success. Social purpose organizations (SPOs) play a fundamental role in helping communities across Canada tackle a range of pressing social issues. However, many need support to expand their capacity and acquire new skills that would allow them to deliver innovative solutions, address emerging challenges and access new sources of investment.

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Minister Alghabra meets with elected municipal officials on the Lac-Mégantic bypass project

LAC-MÉGANTIC, QUEBEC - Today, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, travelled to Lac-Mégantic and met with local stakeholders to reiterate his commitment to the Lac-Mégantic Bypass project.

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Government of Canada funding research collaborations for breakthrough technologies

Today, the Honourable François Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced more than $23 million in funding from the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to advance 114 innovative research projects under the NRC’s Ideation Fund initiatives, Challenge programs and the Supercluster support programs.

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Backgrounder: Investment Readiness Program Backgrounder

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Planting Trees in Toronto as Part of Two Billion Trees

Today, Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, announced $196,478 to the City of Toronto in support of the Government of Canada’s plan to plant two billion trees over 10 years.

1211 days ago by Department of Finance Canada from cic

Government launches consultations on proposed tax on vacant homes owned by non-resident, non-Canadians

Today, the Government of Canada, through the Department of Finance, is launching consultations with stakeholders on the design of this proposed new tax.