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Government of Canada to announce support for air transportation services in Sudbury, Nickel Belt and across the region

Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, and Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, will announce FedNor funding in support of regional air transportation in Sudbury, Nickel Belt and across the region. 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 Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   from cic

The Government of Canada announces biomanufacturing and life sciences strategy

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, launched the Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy. This means more than $2.2 billion over seven years from Budget 2021 to continue growing a strong and competitive sector and to ensure our country is prepared for future pandemics.
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Government of Canada supporting the Edmonton International Airport with new funding

Helping airports mitigate the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is part of the Government of Canada’s strategy to ensure that Canada’s air transportation system provides Canadians with choice, connectivity and affordable air travel. Canada’s world-leading network of airports has been put under substantial financial strain as a result of the dramatic decline in passenger travel. Investments in airport infrastructure are crucial to maintain safety, security, and connectivity for travellers, airport workers and surrounding communities.
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Entering Canada with a DUI from the USA

When attempting to enter Canada with a past driving under the influence (DUI) offence, travellers may have difficulties crossing the border. This common situation arises due to Canada’s strict laws on DUI. Canada further strengthened these laws in 2018 when marijuana was legalized. The legalization resulted in tougher punishment for DUI offences. The goal was […]

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Sault Ste. Marie Airport Corporation is receiving more than $2.15M from federal government to maintain regional connectivity and jobs

Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced more than $2.15 million in financial support for the Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation (SSMADC). This non-repayable contribution will help mitigate the financial pressures brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting the operations of the Sault Ste. Marie airport for a one-year period. The project is expected to help maintain 13 local jobs.
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Investing in improved community and recreation infrastructure in Cap-Pelé

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Gary Crossman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and His Worship Serge Léger, Mayor of the Village of Cap-Pelé, announced funding for the refurbishment of the Cap-Pelé Arena and the construction of a new community center. Minister LeBlanc announced it on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities.
  by CIC News   from cicnews

IRCC: Canada welcomed over 35,000 new immigrants in June

Canada recorded its strongest month for new permanent resident arrivals during the pandemic in June 2021, according to the office of Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino. In a recent Globe and Mail article, the minister says “We are going to make good on our commitment to land 401,000 new permanent residents.” Find Out if You’re Eligible […]

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Ontario invites managers, health care workers, and others in new PNP draw

On July 27, Ontario invited Express Entry candidates with work experience in one of 18 occupations. All 1,031 invited candidates had profiles in the Express Entry system with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores between 458 and 467. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited these candidates because they may be eligible […]

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  by Natural Resources Canada   from cic

New EV Chargers Coming to Ontario

Today, as part of #EVWeekinCanada, Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth and to the Minister of Canadian Heritage (Sport), on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $2.3-million investment to Anvil Crawler Development Corporation to install 36 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Ontario to put Canadians in the driver’s seat on the road to a net-zero future.
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Minister of Transport to make an important funding announcement in support of Canada’s airport recovery

The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, will make an important funding announcement in support of airport recovery in Edmonton. Minister Alghabra will be joined by the Mayor of Leduc County, Tanni Doblanko, the Mayor of the City of Leduc, Bob Young, and the President and CEO of the Edmonton International Airport, Tom Ruth.
  by Natural Resources Canada   from cic

Minister Guilbeault to Make an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Announcement

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Member of Parliament for Laurier—Sainte-Marie, and Brenda Shanahan, Member of Parliament for Châteauguay—Lacolle, Quebec, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, will make an announcement to support electric vehicle infrastructure.