Today, during the third Global Media Freedom Conference in Tallinn, Estonia, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for South Asia and the Commonwealth and the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, awarded the 2022 Canada-United Kingdom Media Freedom Award to Vietnamese journalist Pham Doan Trang.

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists, pedestrians and cyclists that there will be a lane closure on the Chaudière Crossing for repair work

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will host a virtual event to mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science and Black History Month.

Today, Anne Kelly, Commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada, issued the following statement: “I want to start by thanking our employees for their tremendous efforts during this challenging global pandemic. They have worked tirelessly to keep everyone safe – with many working on the frontline including correctional officers, primary workers, health care professionals, parole and program officers, kitchen workers, and all those supporting our operations across the country. "

I’d like to begin by acknowledging that I’m speaking from the traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg people.

Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced that funding for the Safe Voluntary Isolation Sites Program (SVISP) will be extended until March 2023. An additional $68.4 million will be provided for safe voluntary isolation sites across Canada over the next year to help people who have COVID-19 — or have been exposed to it — access safe isolation accommodations to keep themselves, their families, and their community safe.

Today, Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and to the Minister of Sport, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $165,000 investment in Halton Healthcare to install a total of 36 EV chargers at hospitals in Oakville, Milton and Georgetown, Ontario. PS van Koeverden was joined by Pam Damoff, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety.

The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, today issued the following statement:

As Canada works towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, investments in our airport infrastructure continue to be crucial to maintain safety, security, and connectivity for travellers, workers, and communities. Government of Canada investments also help ensure Canada’s aviation industry is well positioned to recover from the impacts of the pandemic.

Minister Hajdu and Indigenous Services Canada officials to provide an update on COVID-19 in Indigenous communities

Canada has a longstanding, important relationship with Kenya that contributes to our mutual growth and prosperity.

The Government of Canada is investing $660,345 in 15 Quebec communities through the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP), delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). As Canada moves toward a strong recovery, these projects will help communities make data-driven decisions about key infrastructure and ensure long-term infrastructure performance.

Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, announced an investment of $800,000 for two projects addressing mental health interventions for Black Canadians.

The Government of Canada, the Government of Prince Edward Island and the City of Charlottetown are investing over $24.4 million to replace the current Charlottetown Simmons Sports Centre with a modern, accessible and sustainable facility through the Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS). As Canada moves toward a strong recovery, this project will help Charlottetown remain a great place to live, work and play, and ensure long-term infrastructure performance.

In today’s world of work, the increased availability of mobile technologies and the rising number of Canadians working from home have blurred the lines between what it means to be “at work” and “not at work.” Workers are often required to be constantly available, which can impact their mental health.

The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, will make an important funding announcement to support critical infrastructure at the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. Minister Alghabra and Minister Vandal will be joined by Barry Rempel, President and Chief Executive Officer, Winnipeg Airports Authority.

Veterans Affairs Canada provides support through the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund

PEI farmers put everything that they have into their crops and many families’ livelihoods depend on this industry.

IRCC’s inventory remains at 1.8 million persons as of February 1, however there are signs of progress among immigration, study permit, and citizenship applications. CIC News received the newest Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) inventory data via a media request. The backlog includes applications from future citizens, permanent residents, international students, temporary workers, and visitors. Adding up these […]

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Canada’s population growth over the the past half decade has been largely driven by immigration, according to 2021 census data. Statistics Canada captured the Canadian population on May 11, 2021, five years after its previous census in 2016. The newly-released findings reveal Canada grew about twice as fast as other G7 countries, which include France, […]

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Canadians expect their government to protect their health and the environment from harmful chemicals and other toxic pollutants. Today, the Government of Canada took an important step forward to do just that.

Today, the Government of Canada delivered on its commitment to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) and recognized that Canadians have a right to a healthy environment.

British Columbia invited 198 immigration candidates through Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on February 8. The province held two draws through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) and invited candidates from the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) streams. Invitations were issued to those from the Skilled Worker, International Graduate […]

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On February 8, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Drummond Institution, a federal medium-security institution.

Across the country, Canadian farmers are on the frontlines of the climate crisis. The Government of Canada is supporting farmers through the climate challenges of today, including droughts, floods and other extreme weather, while investing in clean technology solutions that will build a healthier future for generations to come.