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Manitoba PNP draw invites 277

Manitoba invited 277 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on July 9. Invited candidates have the opportunity to get a nomination from the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). If they successfully receive it, the nomination will support their final application for Canadian permanent residence. The following are the results of the latest draw: Skilled Workers in […]

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Minister of Transport announces precautionary measures to address safety concerns resulting from extreme weather and wildfire risks

Transport Canada is committed to protecting communities along rail lines by putting in place necessary safety measures to reduce risks to public safety and the integrity of railway tracks and infrastructure.

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Deputy Prime Minister concludes successful G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting

Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, concluded her participation at the two-day G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting in Venice, Italy.

1239 days ago by Public Safety Canada from cic

Yukon to receive federal assistance for support with COVID-19 efforts

As the country continues to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada is in regular contact with provinces and territories to assess the needs of each region and provide assistance.

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Death of an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution

On July 9, 2021, Clinton McGeough, an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution died while in our custody.

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Trudeau says unvaccinated tourists can’t travel to Canada for “quite a while”

Canada’s prime minister says the next phase of border reopening will pertain to vaccinated travellers, but unvaccinated travellers will have to wait. In response to a reporter’s question on when Canada will let in more vaccinated and unvaccinated tourists, Trudeau replied that in regards to letting in unvaccinated travellers: “I can tell you right now, […]

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Canada welcomes renewal of cross-border humanitarian assistance for Syria

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, today released the following statement: “Canada welcomes the renewal of the vital Syrian cross-border mechanism for 12 months. The continuation of this mechanism will allow aid to keep flowing to the 3.4 million Syrians in the northwest of Syria who depend on it.

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Minister Ng meets with U.S. and Mexican counterparts and stakeholders in Mexico City during CUSMA trip

The strong trilateral trade relationship between Canada, the United States and Mexico has contributed to economic growth and prosperity in all three countries and will continue to be vital as we finish the fight against COVID-19 and the building of recoveries that are inclusive, sustainable and resilient.

1240 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Minister Joly to announce support for the recovery of the tourism sector

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, will make an important virtual announcement for Canada’s tourism sector. Minister Joly will be joined by Neil Ellis, Member of Parliament for Bay of Quinte.

1240 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Media advisory - Vancouver, British Columbia

Members of the media are invited to an event with the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities regarding natural infrastructure.

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Tribunal Initiates Expiry Review—Flat Hot-rolled Carbon and Alloy Steel Sheet and Strip from Brazil, China, Ukraine and India

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an expiry review of its order made on August 12, 2016, in Expiry Review No. RR-2015-002, to determine if the expiry of the order is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping of flat hot-rolled carbon and alloy steel sheet and strip, originating in or exported from Brazil, the People’s Republic of China and Ukraine, and subsidizing of such products originating in or exported from India, and is likely to result in injury.

1240 days ago by Indigenous Services Canada from cic

The Honourable Marc Miller announces funding with the Membertou First Nation and Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, will announce funding with Membertou First Nation and Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey.

1240 days ago by Environment and Climate Change Canada from cic

Minister Wilkinson and California Governor Gavin Newsom discuss collaboration on clean transportation efforts

Last week, Minister Wilkinson spoke with the Governor of the State of California, Gavin Newsom, about shared opportunities to collaborate on clean transportation, climate resilience, nature conservation, and policies that create good jobs and new careers in the low-carbon economy to complement ongoing work at the federal level.

1240 days ago by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from cic

Minister Bibeau re-opens the Local Food Infrastructure Fund with over double the funding this year for projects to improve food security in communities across Canada

Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced a top-up of $10 million for the Local Food Infrastructure Fund, which will re-open for applications on Monday, July 12. With this additional funding to address pandemic-related food security pressures, the Fund is supporting $23 million in projects in 2021-22.

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Study in Canada: IRCC expands Student Direct Stream (SDS) to 7 new countries

Canada has expanded its fast-track program for international students to seven new countries. This was announced today by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. The countries are: Brazil Colombia Peru Antigua and Barbuda Costa Rica Trinidad and Tobago Saint Vincent and the Grenadines The Student Direct Stream (SDS) offers expedited study permit processing to those looking […]

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Government of Canada to announce support for trailblazing cleantech project

Jaime Battiste, Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria, and Mike Kelloway, Member of Parliament for Cape Breton-Canso, will announce funding to promote a first-of-its-kind cleantech project in Nova Scotia.

1240 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Backgrounder : $19 million to modernize health, social services, and post-secondary education establishments in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

Joint funding from the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec is allocated to 20 infrastructure projects in health, social services and post-secondary education establishments in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean.

1240 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

$19 million to modernize health, social services and post-secondary education establishments in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

Today, the governments of Canada and Quebec provided further details on 20 infrastructure projects that aim to maintain, upgrade, or modernize many health, social services and post-secondary education establishments in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean.

1240 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Nearly $39.7 million to bring high-speed Internet access to 5,300 households in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region by September 2022

The announcement was made today by the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine; Caroline Proulx, Quebec’s Minister of Tourism and Minister Responsible for the Lanaudière Region and the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region; Gilles Bélanger, Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier of Quebec (high-speed Internet) and Member of the National Assembly for Orford; Marie-Eve Proulx, Member of the National Assembly for Côte-du-Sud; Denis Tardif, Member of the National Assembly for Rivière-du-Loup–Témiscouata; and Pierre Karl Péladeau, President and CEO of Quebecor.

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Ministers Bennett, Miller and Vandal issue statement on Nunavut Day

“Today, on Nunavut Day, we celebrate the strength and determination of Nunavummiut that led to the establishment of the newest and largest territory in Canada. On July 9, 1993, Canada passed the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act.

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Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on July 9, 2021

On July 9, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

1240 days ago by Health Canada from cic

Government of Canada announces the grand prize winner of the Drug Checking Technology Challenge

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health announced Scatr Inc. as the winner of Health Canada and Impact Canada’s Drug Checking Technology Challenge. Scatr is receiving the $1 million grand prize for its innovative drug checking technology that quickly and accurately identifies the contents of potentially toxic illegal drugs and helps prevent overdoses.

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Statement by Minister Chagger on the National Summit on Antisemitism and the National Summit on Islamophobia

To continue building on Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy, the Government of Canada will host the National Summit on Antisemitism on July 21, and the National Summit on Islamophobia on July 22.

1240 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

What cannabis users need to know before travelling to Canada

Offences involving cannabis can have a serious impact on one’s ability to enter Canada. In 2018, Canada legalized buying and using recreational cannabis. While weed is now legal, it is also strictly regulated. Cannabis-related charges could potentially hurt a foreign national’s ability to immigrate or travel to Canada. Here are some of Canada’s marijuana regulations, […]

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1240 days ago by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from cic

Minister Bibeau to announce investments to support food security and local food systems in Montreal

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce investments to support food security and local food systems in Montreal. Benoist de Peyrelongue, general manager of Cuisine collective Hochelaga-Maisonneuve will also participate in the event.