Canadian employers hire hundreds of thousands of international workers every year through more than 100 different work permit pathways. With the exception of 2020, these numbers have only been going up since 2015 and there are no signs of stopping. Canada is facing a high number of job vacancies and a relatively low unemployment rate, […]
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Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, will provide details on two new projects to support Prince Edward Island (PEI) producers and food businesses.
PEI’s bioscience community has become an important source of economic growth and opportunity for the province. Driven by a collaborative innovation ecosystem made up of research institutions, government and private business, the sector has more than doubled its economic impact in the province since 2016. The Government of Canada knows that access to advanced training and infrastructure is critical to maintaining the region’s leading position in the industry and attracting companies in a globally competitive market.
Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that four inmates at Bath Institution (which includes the Regional Treatment Centre), in Ontario, have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution.
Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and Geoff Stewart, Third Vice-President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced today a $2.5 million investment through FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF) to help reduce pollution in Nova Scotia.
Organizations that provide training and vocational opportunities for people living with challenges help ensure that Canadians of all abilities have a chance to participate fully in the economy. That is why the Government of Canada is proud to help Corridor Community Options for Adults relocate and expand to increase offerings for its clients.
The Government of Canada recognizes that protecting and sustaining aquatic species at risk is critically important to ecosystem health and thriving fisheries. To that end, the government continues to take concrete and comprehensive action to help protect endangered North Atlantic right whales from fishing gear entanglements and collisions with vessels so that the population can grow and rebuild.
Government of Canada grants $1.75M to expand Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations facilities
Romania’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Bogdan Aurescu, and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued a joint statement
Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour, hosted a virtual roundtable to formally launch the next round of the government’s consultations on proposed legislation to support these efforts. By working closely with organized labour, employers and workers throughout its development, the government will ensure that legislation is reflective of current realities. The consultations will build on progress made so far, as well as the first round of consultations undertaken last year.
Funding is now available for community-based projects to commemorate Survivors and the children who did not return home, while never forgetting the legacy of residential schools
Evidence shows that good nutrition and healthy eating promote the development of children and supports their performance in school. We also know that the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the routines of children and families and affected their meal choices and eating patterns. How will this impact children’s development and how well they do in school? And what can be done to mitigate these impacts?
The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents and visitors along the Saguenay Fjord that the CCGS Des Groseilliers will begin spring icebreaking operations as early as Monday, March 14, 2022. The date is subject to change with no notice, as activities could begin before or after that period, depending on operational requirements or weather conditions.
Please be advised that Chief Waylon Scott, Wabaseemoong Independent Nations; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; and the Honourable Greg Rickford, Ontario Minister of Indigenous Affairs, will participate in a signing ceremony of a trilateral coordination agreement on child and family services with Wabaseemoong Independent Nations.
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, joined his international counterparts, provincial and municipal leaders and energy industry representatives at CERAWeek 2022 in Houston, Texas, this week to discuss energy security and the global transition to a net-zero economy amid Russian aggression in Ukraine and the ongoing climate crisis.
Canada is a global leader in the space robotics market thanks to strategic investments by the Government of Canada. Today the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced that Brampton-based company MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) will receive $268.9 million to execute the second phase of Canadarm3. Through this design work, Canadian industry will push its capabilities and know-how in space robotics further than ever before.
Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand, accompanied by Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), General Wayne Eyre, concluded a trip to Europe during which they reaffirmed Canada’s strong support to Ukraine and commitment to working with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Allies and partners to strengthen the Alliance’s deterrence and defence posture, and support the security of the region.
On March 8, 2022, a lockdown was put in place in the medium-security unit at Mission Institution, to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.
The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, will participate in a Facebook live event with President of Vancouver Island University, Dr. Deborah (Deb) Saucier and other representatives to discuss the Canada Learning Bond and how more young Canadians and parents can access this support.
The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA, will be in Charlottetown to provide details on two new projects in support of the bioscience sector of Prince Edward Island (PEI).
Marta Morgan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Bill Matthews, Deputy Minister of National Defence, today met with their Japanese counterparts, Yamada Shigeo, Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Tsuchimichi Akihiro, Vice Minister of Defense for International Affairs, in the fifth Canada-Japan Political, Peace and Security Subcabinet 2+2 Dialogue, hosted virtually by Canada.
Today, Terry Beech, Member of Parliament for Burnaby North—Seymour, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, Kevin Quinn, TransLink CEO, and Mike Hurley, Mayor of Burnaby announced funding for major upgrades to the Brentwood SkyTrain Station.
The new, $292.5-million Supply Management Processing Investment Fund supports investments in processing facilities that improve productivity and efficiency through the acquisition of new automated equipment and technology.
The following projects will receive up to $26.5 million in funding under the Foreign Credential Recognition Program over the next three years:
The pandemic has had a significant impact on the labour market causing worker shortages across many industries. To address the changing labour supply, the Government of Canada is investing in projects that will support the skills and employment needs of workers and employers by prioritizing underrepresented workers, to build a diverse and inclusive workforce.