The ministers underscored the importance of NATO, particularly in safeguarding transatlantic security and promoting a rules-based international order. The ministers exchanged views on the situation in Ethiopia and the need to resolve the ongoing conflict through peaceful dialogue. They also shared concerns about Russia’s military build-up in and around Ukraine and discussed how the international community can support de-escalation...
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Government of Canada introduces additional measures to address COVID-19 Omicron variant of concern
The Minister of Health, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, announced additional border measures to reduce the risk of the importation and transmission of COVID-19 and its variants in Canada related to international travel.
Commander NORAD completes first visit to Canada
General Glen VanHerck, Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command, visited National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa, on November 29 and 30.
Governments of Canada and Manitoba announce new herd management program under AgriRecovery framework
The Canada and Manitoba governments continue to support producers impacted by drought by announcing a Herd Management Drought Assistance program under the AgriRecovery framework. The program will help livestock
Government of Canada backs emerging leader in silicon chip photonics that produces navigation sensors for self-driving vehicles
Canada’s cleantech entrepreneurs are proving their power to take on today’s environmental challenges. Working in partnership with innovative companies, the Government of Canada is supporting the growth of a greener economy.
Routine fishery officer inspection leads to significant penalties of $88,644, and a fishing prohibition for a North Coast commercial salmon harvester
On July 2, 2021, Garry Dean Stoner was sentenced in Terrace Provincial Court after pleading guilty to 12 counts under the Fisheries Act for violations that occurred between June and September 2017, and in July and August 2018, in waters north of Haida Gwaii.
Government of Canada backs groundbreaking company aiming to commercialize its improved forest management technology
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, announced an investment of $3.7 million in Timmins-based Mikro-Tek through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). This is the second SDTC investment in Mikro-Tek and part of a continuing collaboration that will help the company commercialize its improved forest management technology, which is designed to capture carbon from the atmosphere.
Minister Ng to visit Washington, D.C.
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, joined by members of the opposition, will be visiting Washington, D.C. from December 1 to December 3, 2021.
Government of Canada Announces $1-Million Grand Prize Winner of the Women in Cleantech Challenge
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, in concert with MaRS, announced the $1-million grand prize winner of the Impact Canada Women in Cleantech Challenge: Amanda Hall, Chief Executive Officer of Summit Nanotech, based in Calgary, Alberta.
Death of an inmate from Dorchester Penitentiary
On November 27, 2021, Glen Farrow, an inmate in the minimum security unit of Dorchester Penitentiary, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
Ministers and Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease (November 30, 2021)
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by the Minister of Health, the Minister of Transport and Public Health Agency of Canada officials at November 29, 2021 news conference.
CIC News celebrates 25th anniversary reflecting on past, looking forward to the future
The world is constantly evolving and so are we. Over the years, CIC News has become one of the Internet’s most popular sources of information on Canadian immigration—and we do not take that lightly. We are humbled when we see our work cited in ground-breaking studies, picked up by other media, and being a part […]
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Minister Joly meets with Latvia’s prime minister and foreign minister
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, yesterday met with Arturs Krišjānis Kariņš, Prime Minister of Latvia, and Edgars Rinkēvičs, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Latvia, on the margins of the NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.
CIC News: Our top 25 stories from the past 25 years
CIC News was born on November 30, 1996. The vision of our founder, the late David Cohen, was to provide timely and insightful updates to users on the latest developments in Canadian immigration. His goal was to attract clients to his law firm while also helping the many others who would inevitably go on to […]
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Accessibility Standards Canada and CSA Group Collaborate on Three New Standards
Accessibility Standards Canada and CSA Group are proud to announce that they are collaborating on the development of three accessibility standards.
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at the Regional Reception Centre
On November 24, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Regional Reception Centre, a federal multi-level security institution.
Canada and FCM Announce Support for Energy Efficient Affordable Housing
The SAH initiative is investing $1,701,030 in 16 plans, studies and pilot projects to support the building or retrofitting of 16,753 units in communities across Canada.
Canadians to benefit from new caller ID technology to combat spoofed calls
As of today, telecommunications service providers will certify whether a caller’s identity can be trusted by verifying the caller ID information for Internet Protocol-based voice calls. This new technology will help reduce the frequency and impact of caller ID spoofing. As service providers continue to upgrade their IP networks and offer compatible phones to their customers, more and more Canadians will be able to see the effects of STIR/SHAKEN.
Government of Canada supports leading-edge company specializing in polystyrene recycling that helps protect the environment
Canada’s cleantech entrepreneurs are proving their power to take on today’s environmental challenges. Working in partnership with innovative companies, the Government of Canada is supporting the growth of a greener economy.
Canada and Long Plain First Nation reach settlement agreement on 1916 Surrender – Mismanagement of Sales Specific Claim
Today, Chief Dennis Meeches and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, announced that Long Plain First Nation and the Government of Canada have reached a settlement on the 1916 Surrender – Mismanagement of Sales Specific Claim.
Government of Canada to support at-risk Canadians to prevent and reduce tobacco use
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is committed to preventing chronic diseases and promoting healthy living in Canadians. To this end, it has provided over $5,266,593 to three organizations to promote the prevention and cessation of tobacco use across Canada.
Government of Canada to support at-risk Canadians to prevent and reduce tobacco use
Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health and the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced an investment of over $5 million in funding for three organizations to promote the prevention and cessation of tobacco use across Canada, with a focus on populations at higher risk.
Government of Canada backs innovative tech company specializing in water quality management that helps protect the environment and human health
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke, announced an investment of $900,000 in Sherbrooke-based BioAlert Solutions through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). This is the first SDTC investment in BioAlert and part of a partnership that will help the company advance its water safety monitoring technology to minimize the risks and costs associated with Legionella contamination.
Electric Vehicle Chargers Coming to Dufferin County
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, today announced an investment of over $289,000 to Dufferin County to install 44 electric vehicle (EV) chargers for its vehicle fleet and residents as part of the journey to a net-zero future.
Canada’s top social sciences and humanities researchers honoured for extraordinary achievements
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the winners of the 2021 Impact Awards, celebrating the most accomplished social sciences and humanities researchers in Canada.