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Commissioner of Correctional Service Canada on Structured Intervention Units

Today, Anne Kelly, the Commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), issued the following statement: “I wanted to respond to an open letter and news release on Structured Intervention Units (SIUs), following a recent consultation that we hosted in the spirit of openness, collaboration and transparency.

1242 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

387 invited in 2 BC PNP immigration draws

British Columbia invited 387 immigration candidates in two Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on July 6. B.C. has been conducting two separate rounds of invitations under its PNP program since February. The province holds a general draw and a second draw targeting retail and wholesale trade managers as well as restaurant and food service […]

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1242 days ago by Competition Bureau Canada from cic

Competition Bureau reaches agreement with Federated Co-operatives Limited and Blair’s on their proposed joint venture

The Competition Bureau announced today that it has reached an agreement with Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and Blair’s Family of Companies related to their proposed joint venture. The agreement will preserve competition for the sale of crop inputs in the area of Lipton, Saskatchewan.

1242 days ago by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions from cic

Minister Mélanie Joly announces over $11M in investments to increase export activities among Quebec businesses

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions is renewing its support for regional export promotion organizations (ORPEX).

1242 days ago by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from cic

Growing an environmentally sustainable agriculture sector in Quebec through science

The AgriScience Program, an initiative under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, aims to support research activities to help industry overcome challenges and address fiscal barriers experienced by small and emerging sectors. The Program also seeks to mitigate high-risk opportunities that have the potential to yield significant returns.

1242 days ago by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from cic

Growing an environmentally sustainable agriculture sector in Quebec through science

Technology, innovation and research are crucial to farmers looking to boost production and enhance competitiveness. The research being carried out across Quebec and the entire country is helping our farmers remain well-positioned for future growth and prosperity.

1242 days ago by Department of Finance Canada from cic

Deputy Prime Minister to attend Meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors

This week, on July 9 and 10, 2021, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, will attend the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting, hosted in Venice, Italy.

1242 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on July 7, 2021

On July 7, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

1242 days ago by Transport Canada from cic

New measures to support essential air access to remote communities

The Government of Canada is collaboratively working with provinces and territories and Indigenous partners to ensure minimum levels of essential transportation services to remote communities, to avoid the disruptions that a sudden loss in these services would cause.

1242 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Canada and Quebec are investing in 209 infrastructure projects to modernize health, social services and long-term care facilities

Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Christian Dubé, Minister of Health and Social Services, announced a total of $188,3 million in funding for these 209 infrastructure projects. The Government of Canada is contributing $144.3 million through the new COVID-19 Resilience Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Government of Quebec is contributing nearly $44 million.

1242 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Backgrounder : Canada and Quebec are investing in 209 infrastructure projects to modernize health, social services and long-term care facilities

Joint funding from the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec has been allocated to 209 infrastructure projects in Quebec’s health, social services and long-term care institutions.

1242 days ago by Correctional Service Canada from cic

Death of an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre

On July 6, 2021, Phillip Vince, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre died while in our custody of apparent natural causes following an illness.

1242 days ago by Parks Canada from cic

Parks Canada defers 2021 research season at Franklin Expedition sites

In response to COVID-19, Agency to focus on advancing HMS Erebus and HMS Terror research plans for the 2022 season.

1242 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Itinerary – Visit by Minister Ng to Mexico City

To mark the first-year anniversary of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade will meet with stakeholders, community leaders and hold private meetings in Mexico City on July 8th, 2021.

1242 days ago by Employment and Social Development Canada from cic

Government of Canada announces that the Pay Equity Act will come into force on August 31, 2021

The implementation of the Pay Equity Act is an important part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to close the gender wage gap and ensure that workers receive equal pay for work of equal value. It will put into place long-term, sustainable changes that will ensure that women’s work is valued and compensated fairly, now and into the future. This is especially significant as the Government of Canada works to ensure an inclusive economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

1242 days ago by Employment and Social Development Canada from cic

Backgrounder on the Pay Equity Act

On October 29, 2018, the Government introduced the Pay Equity Act as part of Bill C-86, the Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 2. On December 13, 2018, the bill received Royal Assent.

1242 days ago by Transport Canada from cic

Minister Alghabra, Minister Monsef and Mayor Therrien to make an announcement on High Frequency Rail in Peterborough

The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Minister for Women and Gender Equality, Rural Economic Development and Member of Parliament for Peterborough—Kawartha, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, and Her Worship Diane Therrien, Mayor of the City of Peterborough will make an announcement on High Frequency Rail in Ontario.

1242 days ago by Canadian Coast Guard from cic

Government of Canada completes dismantling of Cormorant vessel

The Government of Canada is committed to removing wrecked, abandoned or hazardous vessels that pose a threat of pollution to the marine environment, impact coastal communities and pose a health and safety risk to Canadians.

1242 days ago by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from cic

Government of Canada supports cutting-edge biotechnology company in Welland

Today, on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Parliamentary Secretary Neil Ellis and the Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, Vance Badawey, highlighted funding of up to $1.48 million for extractX Inc. to develop a mobile, ethanol-based extraction lab for biomass processing.

1242 days ago by Transport Canada from cic

The Government of Canada is taking the first steps in preparing for the procurement process to build a new train service in the Toronto to Quebec City Corridor

1242 days ago by Employment and Social Development Canada from cic

Date announced for $500 one-time payment, and Old Age Security to be automatically increased by almost $100 over the coming year

The Old Age Security (OAS) pension provides retirement income security for seniors because it maintains its value over time, even as prices increase.

1242 days ago by Veterans Affairs Canada from cic

Ministers of Veterans Affairs and National Defence mark 10th anniversary of the end of Canada’s combat mission in Afghanistan

An important chapter of the largest deployment of Canadian military personnel since the Second World War came to an end ten years ago this month. After the terrorist attacks in the United States by al-Qaeda on 11 September 2001, Canada pledged its full support and contributed forces to the international fight against terrorism initially as part of the United States led Operation Enduring Freedom.

1243 days ago by Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario from cic

FedDev Ontario invests in Waterloo-based additive manufacturing consortium

Today, the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth and Member of Parliament for Waterloo, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, announced a FedDev Ontario investment of $8.2 million for the University of Waterloo to build on this foundation and establish the Additive Manufacturing Alliance.

1243 days ago by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions from cic

Invitation to media – Minister Diane Lebouthillier to announce Government of Canada support for the Quebec Agrifood Innovation Center in La Pocatière

The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie‒Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Minister of National Revenue, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support the growth of the Quebec Agrifood Innovation Center (QAIC). The QAIC’s mission is to assist and support businesses operating in the biofood and biotechnology sectors by providing innovation support and technology transfer services.

1243 days ago by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions from cic

Invitation to media – Minister Diane Lebouthillier to announce Government of Canada support for Hôtel Universel de Rivière-du-Loup

The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Minister of National Revenue, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support the Hôtel Universel de Rivière-du-Loup for its modernization project.