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Defence Minister Anand meets with the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand met North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and reaffirmed Canada's unwavering commitment to the Alliance and the rules-based international order.
Government of Canada Launches Program to Provide Additional Support for Cultural Workers in the Live Performing Arts Sector
The Government of Canada launches a call for proposals for the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund
Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance on the launch of the pre-budget consultations
For nearly two years, Canadians have been grappling with COVID-19.
Minister Guilbeault to make an important announcement on the Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Park
The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will hold a virtual press conference to make an important announcement for the Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Park. He will be joined by Chief Peter Powder of the Mikisew Cree First Nation and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance.
Canada’s PNP immigration results for January 2022
Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) are off to a strong start in 2022 with more than 4,500 invitations to apply for provincial nomination issued last month. The PNP is an immigration program jointly administered by the federal, provincial, and territorial governments. It offers Canadian provinces and territories the opportunity to create their own immigration streams […]
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Tribunal Continues Order—Steel Grating from China
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued the order made on April 18, 2016, in expiry review RR 2015 001, continuing, without amendment, its finding made on April 19, 2011, in inquiry NQ 2010 002, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of steel grating from the People’s Republic of China.
Mashkode-bizhiki | Plains bison herd successfully re-established to The Key First Nation in Saskatchewan
Through partnerships with Government of Canada and Nature Conservancy of Canada, a new plains bison herd has been established, renewing cultural, historical and ecological connections for Indigenous community, ensuring the survival and well-being of this iconic and majestic animal.
Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Translation Bureau announces new partnership with York University’s Glendon Campus
The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, today announced a partnership agreement between the Translation Bureau and Glendon Campus at York University. Under this agreement, the Translation Bureau will provide educational support for Glendon’s Master of Conference Interpretation (MCI) program to help develop Canada’s conference interpreter workforce.
Information about COVID-19 at Edmonton Institution
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) advises that 21 inmates at Edmonton Institution, in Alberta, have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution.
Background information on the partnership between the Nature Conservancy of Canada and The Key First Nation
Through partnerships with Government of Canada and Nature Conservancy of Canada, a new plains bison herd has been established, renewing cultural, historical and ecological connections for Indigenous community, ensuring the survival and well-being of this iconic and majestic animal.
Plains Bison Herd Establishment for The Key First Nation
Through partnerships with Government of Canada and Nature Conservancy of Canada, a new plains bison herd has been established, renewing cultural, historical and ecological connections for Indigenous community, ensuring the survival and well-being of this iconic and majestic animal.
Information about COVID-19 at Regional Psychiatric Centre
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) advises that three inmates at Regional Psychiatric Centre, in Saskatchewan, have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution.
Minister Fortier tables 2020–21 Departmental Results Reports
The Government of Canada is committed to providing Canadians with the information and tools to stay informed of the Government’s commitments, plans, and performance.
The Application Period for the Community Sport for All Initiative is Now Open
The Government of Canada is now accepting applications for funding for initiatives across the country under the Community Sport for All Initiative
Minister Boissonnault to Make an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Announcement
LETHBRIDGE— The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will make a virtual announcement to support electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Message from the Minister of Health – Black History Month 2022
Every February, people in Canada are invited to take part in Black History Month to honour, celebrate, and learn about the contributions of Black Canadians and their communities.
Government of Canada highlights projects that will help reduce barriers to employment for Black Canadians
Diversity is Canada’s strength, and the Government of Canada is committed to creating more diverse and inclusive work environments where every Canadian has a fair and equal chance to reach their full potential. To mark the beginning of Black History Month, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour, highlighted projects that aim to remove barriers to employment for members of the Black community. The projects are funded through the Workplace Opportunities: Removing Barriers to Equity (WORBE) grants and contributions program.
Backgrounder: Projects funded through 2021 solicited call for proposals to reduce barriers to employment in federally regulated workplaces
Launched in 2014, the Workplace Opportunities: Removing Barriers to Equity (WORBE) program supports federally regulated employers subject to the Employment Equity Act in their efforts to improve the representation of the four equity-seeking groups designated under the Act in areas of low representation through partnerships and industry-tailored strategies.
Foreign ministers’ joint statement on the situation in Myanmar
A joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, on the one year anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar
Statement by Minister Ng on U.S. preliminary duty rates on Canadian softwood lumber
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, today issued the following statement regarding the third administrative reviews by the U.S. Department of Commerce of its anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on softwood lumber products from Canada
Statement by Minister Hussen on Black History Month
Today marks the beginning of Black History Month 2022
Statement by Minister Hussen on Lunar New Year
This week, Asian communities across Canada are celebrating Lunar New Year and the beginning of the Year of the Tiger
Defence Minister Anand concludes visit to Ukraine
Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand concluded a trip to Ukraine – the first of three destinations on her first official foreign trip as Minister of National Defence.
Government launches budget consultations to hear from Canadians
Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, launched pre-budget consultations.