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Canadians say 75% should be vaccinated before border reopens

Justin Trudeau’s government says the Canada-U.S. border will not open to tourism until at least 75 per cent of Canadians are fully vaccinated — and the majority of Canadians agree. Responses from a new Angus Reil poll suggest Canadians are still cautious about reopening the border. The majority say — if the choice was theirs […]

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1233 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Media Advisory - Brantford, Ontario

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure announcement in Brantford with 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.

1233 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Minister Garneau speaks with Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today spoke with Michelle Bachelet, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

1233 days ago by Employment and Social Development Canada from cic

Government of Canada providing support for young British Columbians facing barriers to employment

Marco Mendicino, Member of Parliament for Eglinton—Lawrence and Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce funding for projects that will help youth overcome barriers in the workforce.

1233 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Canada and Nova Scotia invest in energy efficiency upgrades for five community buildings in Halifax

Today, Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax and Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; and Brendan Maguire, Nova Scotia Minister of Municipal Affairs, on behalf of Chuck Porter, Nova Scotia Minister of Energy and Mines, announced funding to support energy efficiency upgrades to five community buildings in Halifax.

1233 days ago by Correctional Service Canada from cic

Death of an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre

On July 16, 2021, Shane Cantre, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre died while in our custody.

1233 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Media Advisory - Hamilton, Ontario

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event with the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas; and His Worship Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of Hamilton.

1233 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Canada and the Northwest Territories invest in more reliable and efficient energy generation in Fort Providence and Kakisa

Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Diane Archie, Territorial Minister of Infrastructure, announced funding for the construction of a new transmission line in Fort Providence and Kakisa.

1233 days ago by Department of Justice Canada from cic

Funding announcement regarding the victims fund

Rachel Bendayan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, on behalf of the Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will make a funding announcement related to the Université de Montréal Centre de Criminologie and the Bureau international des droits des enfants. Following the address to the recipients, Parliamentary Secretary Bendayan and the recipients will be available to media.

1233 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Canada’s new essential worker stream reaches intake cap

Canada’s new immigration stream for English-speaking essential workers in non-healthcare-related positions has reached its limit of 30,000. The quota was met on July 16, more than two months after the program originally launched. It is the second of the six temporary residence to permanent residence (TR to PR) pathways to fill up before the programs […]

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1233 days ago by Employment and Social Development Canada from cic

Canada reaffirms its commitment to the 2030 Agenda at the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare widespread socio-economic inequalities worldwide. The 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals provide Canada and the world with a framework for an inclusive and resilient recovery that leaves no one behind.

1233 days ago by Fisheries and Oceans Canada from cic

The Government of Canada, provinces and territorial partners invest $8.5 million in Canada’s fish and seafood sector

Today, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, together with participating provinces and territories, announced a total investment of $8.5 million for eight not-for-profit fish and seafood industry associations. The non-repayable CFSOF contributions will fund essential market research, consumer research and domestic and international marketing strategies.

1233 days ago by Fisheries and Oceans Canada from cic

Government of Canada, provinces and territories invest $8.5 million in Canada’s fish and seafood sector

The Government of Canada, the Northwest Territories, and the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador and British Columbia are pleased total funding of $8,596,200 for eight projects. The non-repayable Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund (CFSOF) contributions will fund essential market research, consumer research and domestic and international marketing strategies.

1233 days ago by Indigenous Services Canada from cic

Government of Canada announces the construction and operation of a new emergency shelter in Natoaganeg (Eel Ground) First Nation

Natoaganeg (Eel Ground) First Nation will be the site of a new shelter for Indigenous women, children and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in times of great need and crisis. This new shelter will be the first of its kind located in rural New Brunswick and will serve 15 Mi'kmaw and Maliseet communities, as well as extending shelter services to other First Nations communities in the Atlantic region.

1233 days ago by Public Services and Procurement Canada from cic

Lane closures on Timiskaming Quebec Dam Bridge

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to inform users that the lane closures on Timiskaming Quebec Dam Bridge will be extended.

1233 days ago by Correctional Service Canada from cic

Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Matsqui Institution

On July 14, 2021, at about 12:30 p.m., as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Matsqui Institution a medium security federal institution.

1233 days ago by Environment and Climate Change Canada from cic

Government of Canada invests over $3 million in climate action and awareness for young Canadians

Today, Francesco Sorbara, Member of Parliament for Vaughan–Woodbridge, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the Government of Canada will be investing $3,326,206 in Project 2050: Community Climate Challenge.

1233 days ago by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions from cic

Invitation to media – The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez to announce Government of Canada support for the City of Saguenay

The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Quebec Lieutenant, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for Honoré-Mercier, will announce funding for the City of Saguenay for the upgrading of facilities at Saguenay-Bagotville Airport.

1233 days ago by Public Services and Procurement Canada from cic

Minister Anand to tour Heddle Shipyards’ Port Weller facility

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, will visit Heddle Shipyards’ Port Weller ship repair/construction facility, joined by Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, Chris Bittle and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, Vance Badawey.

1233 days ago by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from cic

Minister Bibeau to announce investments to support productivity and competitiveness for Eastern Townships and Centre-du-Québec dairy processors

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce investments to support productivity and competitiveness in the dairy sector and tour a dairy processor in the Eastern Townships. Isabel Cristina Correa, co-owner of Fromages Latino Inc, will also participate in the event.

1233 days ago by Public Services and Procurement Canada from cic

Alternating lane reductions on the Des Allumettes Bridge

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of alternating lane reductions on the Des Allumettes Bridge for maintenance work.

1233 days ago by Natural Resources Canada from cic

Canada Invests up to $35 Million to Support Made-in-B.C. Clean Tech Projects

The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, today highlighted an investment of up to $35 million for innovative projects led by the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy. The Government of British Columbia and Shell Canada are also providing $35 million each toward the creation of the Centre.

1233 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Canada and British Columbia invest to extend the multi-use pathway network in Sechelt

Today, Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea-to-Sky Country, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Nicholas Simons, Member of British Columbia’s Legislative Assembly for Powell River-Sunshine Coast, and Her Worship Darnelda Siegers, Mayor of Sechelt, announced funding for a local infrastructure project in Sechelt.

1233 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

The Government of Canada Launches Consultation on a Modern Copyright Framework for AI and the Internet of Things

Building on the stakeholder engagement and committee reports from the 2019 Statutory Review of the Copyright Act, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, are launching a public consultation today on a modern copyright framework for artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT).

1233 days ago by Transport Canada from cic

The Oceans Protection Plan is keeping Canada’s coastline clean

Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, marked two important milestones for Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan. First, he announced almost $1.5 million for the removal of 32 abandoned boats in British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador through the Abandoned Boats Program.