Canada continues to take action in opposing the Russian Federation’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Russia has violated Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence.

Spread Awareness of Repetitive Strain Injuries

Greg Fergus, Member of Parliament for Hull‒Aylmer and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and to the President of the Treasury Board, accompanied by Emmanuel Dubourg, Member of Parliament for Bourassa, highlighted that a total of over $24,610,000 in financial assistance has been granted by the Government of Canada to ten organizations that will support Black entrepreneurs and communities in Quebec and Canada. Mr. Fergus participated in a virtual conference, on behalf of the Honorable Pascale St-Onge, Member of Parliament for Brome–Missisquoi, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, and the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development.

Black entrepreneurs and business owners receive specialized support thanks to nearly $25M in Government of Canada funding. The recipients are Côte-des-Neiges Black Community Association, Audace au Féminin, the Centre d’encadrement pour jeunes femmes immigrantes (CEJFI), the Réseau des Entrepreneurs et Professionnels Africains, 0rijin Village, DESTA Black Youth Network, the Fondation Fabienne Colas, the Fonds Afro-Entrepreneurs, the Groupe 3737, and the Black Youth Socio Economic Development Summit.

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, will hold a media availability to announce additional support for Ukraine.

Data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) suggests that 2021 was a big year for Iranian immigration. Canada welcomed more than 11,000 Iranians last year, making it the eighth most popular source country of new immigrants in 2021. In this article we examine why Iranians prefer Canada over other destinations. In recent years, the wave […]

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Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

In response to the Russian leadership’s invasion of Ukraine, the Government of Canada continues to take strong and decisive action.

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development will visit Washington, D.C. on February 28, 2022, to reinforce the importance of Canada’s strong partnership with the United States.

“Today we celebrate those who are working to build a better world. We celebrate those who work tirelessly for gender equality and education and to end hunger and poverty and keep our planet healthy.”

Vaccinating the world against COVID-19 is critical to protect everyone from COVID-19. Canada is a leading international donor striving to end the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are working hand-in-hand with the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) Facility to ensure vaccines reach those who need them most. No one is safe until everyone is safe.

Manitoba released details of a new immigration draw held on February 24. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited candidates across three Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Here are the number of invitations issued for each program as well as the minimum score cut-off according to the province’s Expression of Interest (EOI) system: Skilled Workers in Manitoba — […]

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Tonight, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will display the colours of Ukraine from sunset until 1:00 a.m. to show Canada's support for the Ukrainian people and all Ukrainian Canadians across the country.

Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, announced that Canada will match every donation made by individual Canadians to the Canadian Red Cross between February 24, 2022, and March 18, 2022, up to a maximum of $10 million.

Today, Canada launched a matching fund of up to $10 million that will amplify support from Canadians and reinforce the response of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement as it addresses the humanitarian needs stemming from the recent escalation of hostilities in Ukraine.

Federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers met virtually today to share information and advance work on priority issues in workplaces across the country.

Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, February 25, 2022

On February 25, 2022, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

On February 17, 2022, 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.

Members of the media are invited to an important announcement regarding infrastructure in Newfoundland and Labrador with the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Northern Affairs and Member of Parliament for Labrador, and Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East.

Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, will make a funding announcement regarding support for a community organization in Mount Uniacke.

Quebec released a new list of in-demand occupations that benefit from facilitated processing under the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process. The new list has been significantly expanded from last year’s list of 181 occupations. There are now 222 occupations eligible for facilitated processing on the list which covers all of Quebec and takes into […]

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The Canadian government has introduced a variety of new immigration measures to assist Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and Ukrainian citizens impacted by the ongoing situation in Ukraine. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has created a webpage for those seeking assistance. Click here to learn more.

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Québec a publié la nouvelle liste des professions qui bénéficient du traitement simplifié dans le cadre du processus d’étude d’impact sur le marché du travail (EIMT). La nouvelle liste a été allongée de façon significative par rapport à la liste de 181 professions de l’année dernière. Il y a maintenant 222 professions admissibles au traitement […]

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The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce important funding to support the Canadian semiconductor and photonics industries. A media availability will follow the announcement, and members of the media will be invited on a guided tour of the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre.