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Investing in greener public transit infrastructure in Halifax

Today, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for South Shore—St. Margarets, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Iain Rankin, Premier of Nova Scotia; and His Worship Mike Savage, Mayor of the Halifax Regional Municipality, announced a combined $112 million investment to expand the Ragged Lake Transit Centre and start the electrification the Halifax transit fleet. Andy Fillmore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for Halifax, was also in attendance.

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Ministers and Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease and COVID-19 vaccines in Canada

On July 15, 2021, Ministers and Government of Canada officials will hold a press conference to provide an update on COVID-19 in Canada and an overview on the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines.

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Minister Garneau speaks with the Vice President and Foreign Affairs Minister of Colombia

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke with Marta Lucía Ramírez, Colombia’s Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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Government of Canada COVID-19 update for Indigenous Peoples and communities, week of July 12

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is committed to supporting Indigenous communities in their response to COVID-19 and continues to work closely with Indigenous organizations and provincial and territorial governments.

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Minister of Foreign Affairs speaks with United States Secretary of State

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke today with Antony Blinken, United States Secretary of State.

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Minister Ng speaks with Chile’s Undersecretary for International Economic Relations

Yesterday, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, spoke with Rodrigo Yáñez, Chile’s Undersecretary for International Economic Relations.

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Media Advisory - Hedley, British Columbia

Members of the media are invited to join an important infrastructure announcement in the Okanagan-Kootenay Region.

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Government of Canada to announce investments in the next generation of world-class scientists

On behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Ali Ehsassi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce the recipients of this year’s Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships and Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships.

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$44.57 million to bring high-speed Internet access to 4,250 households in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region by September 2022

Thanks to a total investment of $44.57 million, made as part of Canada–Quebec Operation High Speed, 4,250 households in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region will have access to Vidéotron high-speed Internet services by September 2022.

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Deputy Prime Minister hosts roundtable with Indigenous business leaders

Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, held a virtual roundtable with Indigenous business leaders from across Canada.

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Minister of Transport to make an announcement about Canada’s cruise industry

The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra will make an announcement related to Canada’s cruise ship industry. BC’s Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, the Honourable Rob Fleming will also be making remarks.

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BC PNP invites 56 immigration candidates in Tech draw

B.C. invited 56 immigration candidates who work in key technology occupations to apply for a provincial nomination on July 13. The new invitations were issued through the BC PNP Tech, which is part of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). Those invited through B.C’s Tech draws must meet the requirements of one of British Columbia’s Express […]

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Alternating closure of sidewalks and deviation of lanes and cyclist paths on the Bronson-Channel Bridge of Chaudière Crossing

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists, pedestrians and cyclists of a planned alternating sidewalk closure as well as a deviation of vehicular lanes (Gatineau and Ottawa bound lanes) and cyclist paths on the Bronson Channel Bridge of Chaudière Crossing

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CBSA investigation leads to seizure of prohibited weapons; 24 charges laid

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to keeping Canada safe from the threat posed by weapons. Today, the CBSA announced that Devon Cutmore is facing 24 charges following the execution of multiple search warrants.

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Government of Canada provides additional funding to invest in trade corridor projects

The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening Canada’s trade corridors, which helps to grow our economy, ensure its recovery, as well as create good middle class jobs.

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New commissioner appointments to the Canada Employment Insurance Commission

The Canada Employment Insurance Commission (CEIC) plays a leadership role, with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), in overseeing the Employment Insurance (EI) program. It is mandated with annually monitoring and assessing the EI program. It is also responsible for ensuring financial transparency and rate setting for EI.

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IRCC’s first Settlement Outcomes Highlights Report provides insight on the path to success for newcomers in Canada

A new report, the first of its kind, finds that new Canadians give high marks to the settlement services offered to them, and see these services as crucial in setting newcomers up for success in Canada. From improving their English or French, to assisting in finding work, to helping them connect with their communities, immigrants reported that settlement services are vital to their Canadian experience.

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Department of National Defence awards $54-million infrastructure greening contract in Nova Scotia

We are greening defence infrastructure to reduce our carbon footprint and provide our military personnel with sustainable and efficient facilities in which to work and train.

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Media Advisory - Fort Providence, Northwest Territories

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure announcement with Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Diane Archie, Territorial Minister of Infrastructure.

1235 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

$21.7 million to bring high-speed Internet access to over 5,300 households in the Capitale-Nationale region by September 2022

Thanks to a total investment of $21.7 million, made as part of Canada–Quebec Operation High Speed, 5,320 households in the Capitale-Nationale region will have access to Vidéotron high-speed Internet services by September 2022.

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Canadian Coast Guard announces acceptance of leading-edge technology and unique in North America helicopter simulator

The Canadian Coast Guard helps keep Canada's waters safe, clean, and more accessible to keep our economy moving. In support of these missions, the Coast Guard operates a fleet of 22 helicopters. These helicopters and pilots provide support to ships engaged in critical maritime work including aids to navigation, environmental response, icebreaking operations, and in support of search and rescue as needed.

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Enhancing Coast Guard’s helicopter training capacity with state-of-the-art Full-Flight Helicopter Simulator

The Canadian Coast Guard operates a fleet of 22 helicopters to support critical marine services such as aids to navigation, marine communications and traffic services, icebreaking operations, environmental response and search and rescue when needed. The acquisition of the new full-flight helicopter simulator supports training of Coast Guard helicopter pilots to fly its fleet of light-lift and medium-lift helicopters using the most advanced technology of its kind.

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Canada imposes sanctions on additional individuals in response to ongoing human rights violations in Nicaragua

Today, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced sanctions against an additional 15 individuals under the Special Economic Measures (Nicaragua) Regulations in response to ongoing human rights violations in Nicaragua.

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Additional Nicaraguan sanctions

Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against Nicaraguan individuals in response to ongoing human rights violations being committed in Nicaragua.

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Government of Canada launches Task Force to review the Employment Equity Act

The Employment Equity Act is an important tool for Canada to promote fairness, equality and diversity in federally regulated workplaces. Since its introduction in 1986, continued progress has been made for the four designated groups covered by the Act. However, there is still work ahead to address inequalities and long-standing barriers that limit workers from reaching their full potential. The COVID-19 pandemic, recent tragedies and movements for social change have made this even clearer.