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  by Transport Canada   from cic

Canada and Ontario providing additional funding to support essential air access to remote First Nation communities in Ontario

The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for Northern and remote First Nation communities which depend on supply chains for the delivery of essential goods and services. As the pandemic evolves, Canada and Ontario continue to work with remote First Nation communities and the air industry to address the unique needs of these communities.
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U.S. tourists to Canada: Do you have a criminal record?

Fully-vaccinated tourists from the United States will be able to travel to Canada effective August 9, 2021. The exemption will apply to U.S. citizens and permanent residents currently living in the U.S. They must have been completed their vaccination at least two weeks before coming to Canada. Canada will not require all visitors to take […]

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  by Department of Finance Canada   from cic

Government of Canada clarifies taxation for intergenerational transfers of small business shares  

Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, affirmed that Bill C-208 has been passed by Parliament, received Royal Assent, and has become a part of Canada’s Income Tax Act. The changes contained in this legislation now apply in law. This news release seeks to bring clarity to the government’s intentions going forward and replaces the June 30th news release on this subject.
  by CIC News   from cicnews

PGP 2021: Canada to share Parents and Grandparents details tomorrow

Update: The details of the 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program have been released and are available here. The original story continues below: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has scheduled a press conference in Surrey British Columbia featuring immigration minister Marco Mendicino who will provide an overview of the format of the PGP 2021 and […]

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  by Employment and Social Development Canada   from cic

Employment Insurance consultations to be launched later this summer 

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada has taken decisive action to provide Canadians with the support they need to stay safe and healthy. The Canada Emergency Response Benefit and, later, the Canada Recovery Benefits have been important lifelines for many Canadians workers and their families during these unprecedented times.
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Canada and Ontario invest over $9.4 million in the Woodland Cultural Centre 

Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Will Bouma, Parliamentary Assistant to Ontario’s Minister of Finance and Member of Provincial Parliament for Brantford–Brant on behalf of the Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and Janis Monture, Executive Director of the Woodland Cultural Centre announced funding for phase three of the Save the Evidence project, for the Woodland Cultural Centre.
  by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada   from cic

Government of Canada gives boost to the local dairy industry in the Eastern Townships and Centre-du-Québec

Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced investments totalling over $535,000 for three projects with Quebec dairy processors that will help boost production and capacity. Minister Bibeau made the announcement during visits to two of the dairy processors, emphasizing that the dairy industry is a vital part of the local rural economy, and the Government of Canada is investing so the dairy industry is well-positioned for sustainable future growth.
  by Public Health Agency of Canada   from cic

Government of Canada announces easing of border measures for fully vaccinated travellers

The Government of Canada is prioritizing the health and safety of everyone in Canada by taking a risk-based and measured approach to re-opening our borders. On September 7, 2021, provided that the domestic epidemiologic situation remains favourable, the Government intends to open Canada’s borders to any fully vaccinated travellers who have completed the full course of vaccination with a Government of Canada-accepted vaccine at least 14 days prior to entering Canada and who meet specific entry requirements.
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Canada extends India flight ban until August 21

Canada is extending its flight ban on India. The restrictions will roll over for one more month until August 21. On April 22, 2021, Canada introduced a travel ban on both India and Pakistan due to concerns on rising cases of COVID-19 variants. All passenger and business flights from the two countries were suspended. The […]

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Canada reopening border to fully vaccinated tourists

Canada is reopening the border to fully vaccinated tourists this summer. Summary of new policies: Fully vaccinated U.S. tourists can enter Canada starting August 9 Hotel quarantine policy ending August 9 Fully vaccinated children of Canadians, and other exempt travellers to have amended quarantine starting August 9 Fully vaccinated tourists from all countries can enter […]

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