Today, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, announced a combined investment of over $3.1 million, delivered through CanNor, to support nine projects that help communities across the Northwest Territories in their recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown−Indigenous Relations, and Grand Chief Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer announced funding for the construction of a new cultural centre, museum and theatre. The funding provided through the Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program will help the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke establish this cultural space and multi-purpose building within their community. The new cultural centre will serve as a safe space for community members to share traditional knowledge and culture through a variety of programs, including language revitalization, where Mohawk language speakers will mentor new learners.

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced that Benoit Duchesne, Partner at Gowling WLG in Ottawa, is appointed a prothonotary of the Federal Court.

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce an investment to advance Canada’s life sciences sector and to support Canadian companies, talent, and research and development.

Canada and its international partners are united in their commitment to improve the safety of air travel since the senseless shoot down of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 by Iran in January 2020.

Statement from the Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Italy, Japan, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union: We are united in our condemnation of the Taliban’s decision not to reopen secondary schools to Afghan girls.

Today, Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources; along with Jennifer Rice, British Columbia Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness; and Mark Collins, President and CEO for BC Ferries, announced that Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has installed the first of hundreds of sensors for the national Early Earthquake Warning (EEW) system.

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an expiry review of its finding made on May 3, 2017, in inquiry NQ-2016-003, to determine if the expiry of the finding is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping of concrete reinforcing bar from the Republic of Belarus, the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (excluding those goods exported by Feng Hsin Steel Co., Ltd.), the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, Japan, the Portuguese Republic and the Kingdom of Spain, and is likely to result in injury.

We have now signed agreements with provinces and territories – across this whole country – to deliver $10-a-day early learning and child care to Canadian parents and families.

Scientists, academics and researchers are crucial to expanding our basic understanding of the world, not only by generating new ideas but also by speaking out to defend freedom from tyranny.

The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, concluded a two-day visit to Prince Edward Island on Sunday.

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will attend GLOBE 2022 in Vancouver, British Columbia and speak publicly at two events.

Media representatives are advised that senior officials from the Government of Canada will hold a technical briefing on the next steps in Canada’s plan for climate action. The briefing will be on background only and is not for attribution.

Canadians have many reasons to show gratitude to our Veterans. Their sacrifice has helped us enjoy the lives we live today.

Canada’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic must leave no one behind, including the one in five Canadians who identify as having a disability. That is why the Government of Canada is working with partners from the disability community to address barriers to accessibility and inclusion, so that every Canadian can fully participate in all aspects of society.

The Government of Canada has reached another milestone in the competitive process to purchase 88 advanced fighter jets for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), which will ensure the requirements of the RCAF are met while also providing value for Canadians, generating high-value jobs in Canada as well as further growth for the Canadian aerospace and defence sector for decades to come.

Under the new judicial application process introduced by the Minister of Justice on October 20, 2016, any interested and qualified Canadian lawyer or judge may apply for federal judicial appointment by completing a questionnaire.

If you have a criminal record and do not address inadmissibility before you apply for a Canadian work permit, you risk being refused entry to Canada. You may be able to overcome criminal inadmissibility depending on the crime, how long ago it happened, and how you have behaved since. In order to come to Canada […]

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Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $937,250 investment in NB Power to help support the installation of up to 107 EV chargers across New Brunswick.

March 28, 2022 – The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, will host Canada’s Together for Learning Summit: Engaging Displaced Youth to Transform Education, taking place March 30-31. At the Summit, Minister Sajjan will engage with youth and other partners on advancing inclusive and quality education, gender equality, as well as technology and innovation for displaced children and youth in low- and middle-income countries.

Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand attended the virtual event to reiterate the Canadian Government’s intent to apologize and honour No. 2 Construction Battalion’s service to Canada during the First World War, and announced that she will attend the apology event, which will be held on July 9th, 2022 in Truro, Nova Scotia.

The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, along with the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, will hold a press conference to announce next steps in the competitive procurement process for the Future Fighter Capability Project. They will be accompanied by representatives from the federal government. A question period will follow the announcement.

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.