The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister Responsible for ACOA, will make an announcement regarding a new initiative by the Government of Canada to breathe new life into Atlantic Canada’s communities and encourage residents and tourists to support local establishments.

Today, the Competition Bureau announced that it has closed an investigation into allegations of anticompetitive behaviour related to the supply of crop inputs (such as seeds, fertilizer and crop protection products) in western Canada.

Canada is enjoying a resurgence in immigration from Hong Kong. CIC News obtained new data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) showing a 50 per cent jump in Hong Kong permanent residence landings and four-fold increase in study and work permit applications compared to pre-pandemic levels. Hong Kong was the number one source of […]

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Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand attended a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Extraordinary Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Brussels, Belgium, to discuss Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.

Canada invited 924 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on March 16. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) only invited Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in the new invitation round. To be invited, candidates needed to have a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of at least 754. The minimum score was relatively high because PNP candidates […]

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The Government of Canada strives to protect the health of Canadians from nicotine addiction and tobacco use. To support this, the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act (TVPA) was amended in 2018, with a focus on preventing uptake by youth and those who do not use tobacco products. This legislation is part of a new legal framework for vaping products in Canada. The Government of Canada is inviting the public to provide feedback on how the Act is progressing towards achieving its vaping-related objectives.

Today, the CRTC formally removed RT (previously known as Russia Today) and RT France from the list of non-Canadian programming services authorized for distribution in Canada.

Government of Canada to provide an update on border measures due to COVID-19 (March 17, 2022)

The Honourable Bill Blair, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, will hold a virtual media availability following a meeting with federal-provincial-territorial Ministers for Emergency Management on March 17th.

The Honourable Daniel Vandal announced over $3.5 million in federal funding in a visit to the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). This investment will help small- and medium-sized firms innovating in clean energy technologies and remotely-controlled aerial vehicle applications.

The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will make a funding announcement related to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 50. He will be joined by Chief Thomas Neeposh from the Cree Nation of Mistissini.

Canada remains deeply concerned by the impact of the conflict in Yemen. Emergency relief needs to quickly be provided to those most affected by this humanitarian crisis, which is one of the worst in the world.

The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, and Associate Minister of Health, announced federal funding through Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) for a project led by the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre in Halifax.

Federal and provincial investments of more than $985,000 will go toward construction of new building at Wells Recreation Park

On March 14, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Archambault Institution, a federal multi-level security institution.

The Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice–Champlain and Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, on behalf of the Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, and the Minister of Economy and Innovation and Minister Responsible for Regional Economic Development, Pierre Fitzgibbon, invite media representatives to the unveiling of electric snowmobiles produced by Taiga.

Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

The Government of Canada invests more than $274,000 in nine community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

On March 11, 2022, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

Since October 2021, the National Arts Centre (NAC) has presented a broad spectrum of Canada’s performing arts at Expo 2020 Dubai in the United Arab Emirates – the first world Expo hosted in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region.

Canadians deserve to feel safe in their communities, and the Government of Canada is taking action to protect them from gun violence.

On May 1, 2020, the Government of Canada banned over 1,500 models and variants of assault-style firearms and some of their components and made an accompanying two year Amnesty Order.

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise cyclists and pedestrians that the boardwalk on the Alexandra Bridge will be reduced for tests and inspections.

Agricultural innovations have contributed enormously to the transformation of Canada’s agriculture sector and have strengthened our competitive position internationally. To ensure Canada remains a global leader in agricultural innovation and technological development, today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced up to $1.1 million to Savormetrics Inc., through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, under the AgriScience Program.

Government of Canada to announce major investment for leading Calgary companies to scale up and reach new markets