Government of Canada is investing $300,000 to support a marketing campaign to promote Yukon tourism
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Funding Annoucement on Behalf of Minister Lametti
On behalf of the Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board, and Gary Anandasangaree, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will make a funding announcement regarding support to survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence in Ontario.
Federal government launches national consultations for Canada’s first ever National Action Plan on Combatting Hate
Hate crimes have devastating consequences on victims, their families, and our communities. It’s time for Canada’s first National Action Plan on Combatting Hate, and people across Canada are invited to share their views
Minister of Justice orders new trial in British Columbia case following conviction review
The Government is committed to a fair and impartial criminal justice system that protects communities and respects the needs of victims while guarding against potential miscarriages of justice.
Government of Canada Announces Date of Budget 2022
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, will present Budget 2022 in the House of Commons on April 7, at approximately 4:00 p.m. EDT.
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on March 25, 2022
On March 25, 2022, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
Public Safety Minister makes statement on Ukraine
Today, the Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, issued the following statement
Announcement of new diplomatic appointment
Shawn Steil becomes Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Mr. Steil replaces Deborah Paul.
Biographical note
Shawn Steil (BA [Anthropology and Environmental Science], McGill University, 1997; MEDes, University of Calgary, 2004) joined the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in 2002.
Speaking notes for the Minister of Transport, The Honourable Omar Alghabra, Safer skies forum opening remarks
I want to begin by acknowledging that I’m joining you from Ottawa, Canada, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Algonquin and Anishinaabe Peoples.
How to send staff to Canada through Intra-Company Transfers
If your company has a parent company, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate in Canada, you can send key personnel to the Canadian location through an Intra-Company Transfer (ICT). ICT work permits are initially valid for one year and may be eligible for renewal. If the worker qualifies, employers are exempt from the Labour Market Impact Assessment […]
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Governments of Canada and Ontario invest up to $24 million to bring high-speed Internet to up to 1,180 rural households
Today, Irek Kusmierczyk, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, along with Bob Bailey, Member of Provincial Parliament for Sarnia–Lambton, on behalf of the Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure, announced up to $24 million in funding to bring high-speed Internet to up to 1,180 households in rural Ontario. These communities include areas near Brooke-Alvinston, Inwood, Oakdale, Oil City, Oil Springs, Pelee Island, Wheatley Harbour, Elmdale, rural areas near Tilbury, Birr, Clandeboye, Denfield and Lucan.
Governments of Canada and Ontario invest to bring high-speed Internet access to more rural households
On March 29, 2022, Irek Kusmierczyk, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, along with Bob Bailey, Member of Provincial Parliament for Sarnia–Lambton, on behalf of the Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure, announced the following Universal Broadband Fund and Improving Connectivity for Ontario projects
How will Canada’s economy affect immigrant workers?
At the beginning of the pandemic, immigrants who had landed in the last five years experienced higher unemployment levels than Canadian born workers. However, over the course of the pandemic, that shifted. As of January 2022, the employment rate for newcomers is now 7% above its pre-pandemic average. “Immigrants had this major decrease initially in their […]
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CRTC Broadband Fund second call: projects selected in March 2022
The CRTC has approved funding for seven high-quality projects through the CRTC Broadband Fund. These projects will either introduce mobile wireless services or improve broadband Internet access services for approximately 1,255 households in 10 communities, including seven Indigenous communities, in British Columbia and Alberta.
CRTC Broadband Fund to introduce or improve Internet access services for 10 communities in British Columbia and Alberta
Today, the CRTC announced that seven projects will receive up to $19.5 million in funding from the Broadband Fund.
2030 Emissions Reduction Plan – Canada’s Next Steps for Clean Air and a Strong Economy
2030 Emissions Reduction Plan – Canada’s Next Steps for Clean Air and a Strong Economy
Five long-term drinking water advisories have now lifted in Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation with new connections to water treatment plant
Five long-term drinking water advisories have now lifted in Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation
Minister Daniel Vandal to make a virtual announcement highlighting key investment to help promote Yukon tourism opportunities across Quebec
Minister Daniel Vandal to make a virtual announcement highlighting key investment
Technical briefing on the military justice system
Media are invited to a virtual technical briefing regarding the ongoing work in support of the continued modernization of the military justice system.
Government of Canada investments support communities, northerners and Indigenous peoples across the Northwest Territories as they recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
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 and help communities across the Northwest Territories recover and grow.
CanNor makes key infrastructure revitalization investments to support NWT communities
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.
Canada and the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke move forward on new multi-use cultural space
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.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces Federal Court prothonotary appointment
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.
Minister Champagne to announce investment in Canada’s life sciences sector
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.