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.
On February 24, 2022, Darren Rouse, an inmate from Bath Institution, died while in our custody following a serious assault.
On February 22, 2022, Alan Peter Knapczyk, an inmate from Matsqui Institution, died while in our custody.
Canada’s nuclear regulator to hold a public webinar on New Brunswick Power’s licence renewal application for the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into a complaint by Restwell Mattress Co. Ltd., of Surrey, British Columbia, and the United Steelworkers, of Toronto, Ontario, that they have suffered injury as a result of the dumping and subsidizing of mattresses from the People’s Republic of China. The Tribunal’s inquiry is conducted pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) as a result of the initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
The Government of Canada’s is committed to growing the economy, creating jobs and opportunities through international trade and export diversification. This includes strengthening Canada’s economic cooperation with the dynamic economies across Africa.
Gender-based violence is a serious human rights violation, a major public health risk, a national security concern, and a significant barrier to gender equality in Canada. Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, MP for Compton—Stanstead, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced $237,087 for the Corporation de développement Communautaire (CDC) of Haut-Saint-François’s new project to address gender-based violence.
Greg Fergus, Member of Parliament for Hull‒Aylmer and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and to the President of the Treasury Board, will announce Government of Canada financial support for recipient organizations under the Ecosystem Fund of the Black Entrepreneurship Program. He will be accompanied for the occasion by Emmanuel Dubourg, Member of Parliament for Bourassa.
Between February 14 and 21, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, several packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drummond Institution, a federal medium security institution.
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) commends the tireless work of community leadership and frontline healthcare workers for their immense and ongoing contributions to their communities' pandemic response.
Ontario invited 818 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on February 24. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited candidates who may be eligible for the Ontario Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream. These candidates needed to have a profile in the Express Entry system with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least […]
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Statement by the Minister of Natural Resources on the Evolving Situation in Ukraine
The Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations and the Special Economic Measures (Ukraine) Regulations impose dealings prohibitions on listed persons. In most cases, these measures prohibit persons in Canada and Canadians outside Canada from engaging in any activity related to any property of these listed persons or providing financial or related services to them.
Canada and Senegal share a longstanding relationship including through the Francophonie, providing mutual economic growth, and paving the way for innovative and inclusive trade and investment opportunities for both countries.
Today, we woke up to a changed world.
Canadian farmers and producers contribute nearly $140 billion to our national economy, and are responsible for more than 2 million jobs across the country. Even in the face of many challenges in 2021, Canadian farmers worked hard to ensure our agricultural sector remains an engine driving Canada’s economy – helping Canada to build back better.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an expiry review of its order made on April 7, 2017, in expiry review RR-2016-001, continuing, without amendment, its finding made on April 10, 2012, in inquiry NQ-2011-001, to determine if the expiry of the order is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping or subsidizing of pup joints from the People’s Republic of China, and is likely to result in injury.
Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease (February 25, 2022)
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all Canadians. Seniors are among those who have been disproportionately impacted. This has highlighted the need for governments to work together to address issues facing seniors in Canada.
Officials from Global Affairs Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the Department of National Defence and the Communications Security Establishment will offer a technical briefing on the situation in Ukraine following recent developments.
Minister Ien Announces Recipients of the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case
Today, Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament for London North Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $2-million investment in EPCOR Utilities Inc. to help install up to 200 electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the rural counties surrounding London Ontario and in the South Georgian Bay area within the coming year.
The CBSA launches investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of mattresses from China