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  by Indigenous Services Canada   from cic

Canada, Federation of Newfoundland Indians and Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation to work toward a new agreement to reconsider veterans and active service members

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, and Brendan Mitchell, Chief of Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation, have announced that they are ready to advance a new agreement that will allow for the reconsideration of applications for active service members of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP and veterans of these forces who were denied founding membership in the Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation.
Categories: National News
  by Transport Canada   from cic

Minister Alghabra, Minister Champagne and Mayor Lamarche to make an announcement on High Frequency Rail in Trois-Rivières  

TROIS-RIVIÈRES, QUEBEC — The Minister of Transport, Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Honorable François-Philippe Champagne, the Mayor of Trois-Rivières, Jean Lamarche, and the President and Chief Executive Officer of Via Rail, Cynthia Garneau, will make an announcement on High Frequency Rail in Trois-Rivières.
Categories: National News
  by Transport Canada   from cic

Minister Alghabra, Minister Duclos, Minister Champagne, Parliamentary Secretary Lightbound and the Mayor Labeaume to make an announcement on High Frequency Rail in Quebec City

Quebec City, Quebec — The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the President of the Treasury Board, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Mr. Joël Lightbound, and Mayor of Quebec, Régis Labeaume, will make an announcement on High Frequency Rail in Quebec.
Categories: National News
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

UPDATED: Supporting communities across Quebec

The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced that Quebec has received $518,305,265 through the federal new Canada Community-Building Fund for the 2021–22 fiscal year, along with a top-up of $495,770,253. This top-up doubles the amount of money that Quebec received through the program in 2020-21, enabling communities to carry out infrastructure projects that support the well-being of their residents.
Categories: National News
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Canada and Ontario invest over $29 million in 19 green infrastructure projects

Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Jennifer O’Connell, Member of Parliament for Pickering–Uxbridge; the Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and His Worship Dave Barton, Mayor of the Township of Uxbridge, announced joint funding for 19 green infrastructure projects across Ontario.
Categories: National News
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Media Advisory - Digby, Nova Scotia

Members of the media are invited to attend an important marine infrastructure announcement with Andy Fillmore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for Halifax, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development; the Honourable Iain Rankin, Premier of Nova Scotia; Gordon Wilson, Member of Legislative Assembly for Clare–Digby, and Warden Linda Gregory of the Municipality of the District of Digby.
Categories: National News
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Canada’s travel rules at a glance

Canada’s first phase of easing travel restrictions begins today, July 5. As of 12:01 a.m. Eastern, fully vaccinated travellers who are exempt from border restrictions can now skip quarantine. They also do not have to do day-eight testing. Those arriving by air do not need to stay at a government-authorized hotel to await their on-arrival […]

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  by Global Affairs Canada   from cic

Minister Garneau to hold media availability following visit to the Middle East

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media availability at the conclusion of his visit to Jordan, Israel and the West Bank. During his five-day visit, the Minister met with government officials and community leaders and expressed Canada’s support towards the goal of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the region.
Categories: Canada and World
  by Global Affairs Canada   from cic

Minister Garneau concludes official visit with the Government of Israel

Today, the Honorable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, concluded an official visit with the new Government of Israel. He met with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett; Alternate Prime Minister & Foreign Affairs Minister Yair Lapid; and Innovation, Science and Technology Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen. He also spoke with President-elect Isaac Herzog.
Categories: Canada and World
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Flying Smoothly: A Canadian Guide for International Airline Staff

With vaccination campaigns ramping up, and pent-up travellers seeking an outlet, the international airline industry is poised to return to life. Stock in Air Canada, for example, posted a 10.5% gain in May 2021. In early June, meanwhile, the company announced it was re-activating more than 2,600 jobs which it had to eliminate at the […]

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Categories: Canada , Immigration , Jobs , Visit , airline industry , Canada border , conviction , criminal , criminal inadmissibility , criminal record , criminality , DUI , flight attendants , legal help , pilots , rehabilitation
  by Global Affairs Canada   from cic

Minister Ng speaks with Ghana’s Minister of Trade and Industry

Minister Ng congratulated Minister Kyerematen on his re-appointment as minister of trade and industry. She emphasized Canada’s commitment to working with Ghana as partners to further bilateral relations, explore trade and investment opportunities, continue development work and uphold shared values, such as respect for human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
Categories: Canada and World