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  by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada   from cic

IRCC to accept a record number of applications for the 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program

Canada’s Parents and Grandparents (PGP) Program is unique in the world. It gives families the chance to reunite here, providing them the opportunity to thrive in this country. Family reunification plays a significant role in attracting, retaining and integrating immigrants who contribute to our success as a country.
Categories: National News
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Backgrounder: Saskatchewan’s 2021‒22 federal Canada Community-Building Fund allocations and top-up amounts

The Government of Canada is providing $65.4 million under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) to Saskatchewan for the 2021-22 fiscal year to distribute to municipalities participating in the program. In addition, the Government is providing $62.6 million as a top-up to the 2020-21 CCBF allocations.
Categories: National News
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Supporting communities across Saskatchewan

Today, the Honourable Jim Carr, Minister and Special Representative for the Prairies on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced that Saskatchewan has received $65,415,534 through the new Canada Community-Building Fund for the 2021–22 fiscal year, and will receive a top-up of $62,571,380. This top-up doubles the amount of money that Saskatchewan received through the program in 2020-21, enabling municipalities to carry out infrastructure projects that support the well-being of their residents.
Categories: National News
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Moving to Canada? Here’s how to prepare for financial success

If you are ready to make the maple leaf your national symbol, you might already know which area you want to settle down in or even have a job offer from an employer. There are a lot of steps to make immigrating to Canada a dream come true but establishing your finances should be your […]

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  by Transport Canada   from cic

Minister Alghabra, Member of Parliament Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament Young and Mayor Holder to make an announcement on passenger rail services in London

LONDON, ONTARIO – The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Member of Parliament for London North Centre, Peter Fragiskatos, the Member of Parliament for London West, Kate Young, and His Worship Ed Holder, Mayor of the City of London will make an announcement on passenger rail services in Southwestern Ontario.
Categories: National News
  by Western Economic Diversification Canada   from cic

Government of Canada announces support for University of Victoria to create Centre for Advanced Materials & Related Technology (CAMTEC) BioMedical Core

The life sciences sector has faced substantial equipment and training costs, which restrict companies from responding nimbly to challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, and opportunities to improve the health of western Canadians. That is why the Government of Canada is investing in increased access to critical infrastructure and training in the biomedical and life sciences sectors.
Categories: National News
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Canada announces details of Parents and Grandparents Program 2021

The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) will feature a lottery once again. The lottery will take place the week of September 20, 2021, after which invitations will be sent over the course of two weeks. Those invited will have 60 days to submit their sponsorship applications to the Canadian government. This and other details of […]

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  by Public Health Agency of Canada   from cic

Statement from the Minister of Health on the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Network Report

The antimicrobial (AMR) Network recently released its final report, Strengthening Governance of the Antimicrobial Resistance Response Across One Health in Canada. The Government of Canada is thankful for the work undertaken by the AMR Network and appreciates the complexity of the subject and the many people involved in the consultation process.
Categories: National News
  by Employment and Social Development Canada   from cic

Canada Child Benefit increases once again to keep up with the cost of living

Every child deserves the best possible start in life. That is why the Government of Canada introduced the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) five years ago to help give families a fair chance at success. Since then, each year the CCB has provided almost $25 billion in tax-free support to about 3.5 million families. This support has helped lift nearly 435,000 children out of poverty, grown the middle class, and put more money in the pockets of 9 out of 10 Canadian families compared to the previous suite of child benefits.
Categories: Parents
  by FedNor   from cic

Government of Canada invests to accelerate business growth and help create or maintain up to 306 jobs in the Atikokan and Rainy River regions

Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced a Government of Canada investment totalling $2 million in support of two strategic initiatives led by the Atikokan Economic Development Corporation and the Rainy River Future Development Corporation, two of the 24 CFDCs supported by FedNor in Northern Ontario.
Categories: National News
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Backgrounder: Manitoba’s 2021‒22 federal Canada Community-Building Fund allocations and top-up amounts

The Government of Canada is providing Manitoba with $75.8 million under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) and $72.5 million as a top-up, calculated based on 2020–21 CCBF allocations. The table below indicates the CCBF allocations to 136 Manitoba communities and Manitoba’s Northern Affairs communities, excluding administrative funding.
Categories: National News
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Supporting communities across Manitoba

Today, the Honourable Jim Carr, Minister and Special Representative for the Prairies on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced that Manitoba has received $75.8 million through the new Canada Community-Building Fund for the 2021–22 fiscal year, and will receive a top-up of more than $72.5 million. This top-up doubles the amount of money that Manitoba communities received through the program in 2020–21, enabling them to carry out infrastructure projects that support the well-being of their residents.
Categories: National News
  by Natural Resources Canada   from cic

Canada-U.S. Sign New Cooperative Research and Development Agreement on Energy Efficiency

The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, today announced the signing of a new Cooperative Research and Development Agreement between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to continue with Canadian enhancements and updates to ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager — a free online energy-benchmarking platform for commercial and institutional buildings.
Categories: National News
  by Fisheries and Oceans Canada   from cic

The Government of Canada invests in Quebec’s fishing harbours

Coastal communities across Canada are supported by the Small Craft Harbours (SCH) Program, that provides the commercial fishing industry with safe access to waterways. With approximately 45,000 Canadians employed in the fishing industry, the Government of Canada is making investments to maintain its network of small craft harbours, and is working with municipalities and other stakeholders to ensure this important infrastructure energizes local communities.
Categories: National News
  by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   from cic

Government of Canada launches public consultations on National Quantum Strategy

Thanks to a Budget 2021 commitment of $360 million to launch a National Quantum Strategy, the Government of Canada will build on previous investments in the sector to advance the emerging field of quantum technologies. The strategy will support a vibrant Canadian quantum industry and help build the workforce needed to solidify Canada’s global leadership in this growing sector. Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the launch of public consultations on the National Quantum Strategy.
Categories: National News
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Government of Canada launches new program intake to help reduce the impacts of climate change and better protect Canadians against natural disasters

Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, launched a new intake for the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF). Communities across Canada are invited to submit projects that will protect and strengthen their communities by increasing their resilience to the socio-economic, cultural and environmental impacts of natural hazards and extreme weather events when considering current and potential future climate change impacts.
Categories: National News