The Government of Canada invests more than $79,000 in two community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

Global Affairs Canada today issued the following statement.

Today, Adam van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton, Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, announced $123,400 in funding for two projects that will bring high-speed Internet to 310 households in rural areas near Flamborough and Limehouse, Ontario. Funding will be allocated to Bell Canada as follows:

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that 32 inmates at Springhill Institution in Nova Scotia have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution.

Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced today a $2 million investment for The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) to help support the deployment and installation of up to 294 EV chargers in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

Last week an internal IRCC briefing memo was made public, creating speculation and confusion on how Canada’s immigration department will manage Express Entry in 2022 and beyond. Signed on November 24, 2021, the IRCC briefing provides background information on why Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has not issued Express Entry invitations to  Federal Skilled […]

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Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton – Canso, will make two virtual announcements regarding support for two community organizations.

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that 13 inmates at Edmonton Institution for Women have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution

Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and Joanne Vanderheyden, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities will make a virtual announcement to support home energy retrofits in Kingston.

Francis Drouin, Member of Parliament for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, will announce a federal investment to improve high-speed Internet access in rural regions of Ontario. A media availability will follow.

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today found that the dumping of oil country tubular goods, originating in or exported from the United Mexico States, has not caused and is not threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry. Anti-dumping duties will therefore not be collected by the Canada Border Services Agency. The complainants in this case were Evraz Inc. NA Canada, of Regina, Saskatchewan, and Welded Tube of Canada Corp., of Concord, Ontario.

Global Affairs Canada, today issued the following statement:“The safety and security of Canadians, our personnel and their families at our missions abroad is our top priority.

Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Minister of Labour, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, and the President of the Canadian Trucking Alliance, Stephen Laskowski, issued the following statement:

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.

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the Chaudière Crossing will be closed to vehicular traffic for repair work

On January 23, 2022, James Flatfoot, an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution, died while in our custody.

For its 20th anniversary edition, the Available Light Film Festival (ALFF) in Yukon is featuring 18 films by National Film Board of Canada (NFB) creators, including a powerful selection of Inuit, First Nations, Métis and northern works. Due to COVID-19, these films will be presented online February 11 to 28, 2022, available throughout Canada.

Adam van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, will announce a federal investment to improve high-speed Internet access in rural areas near Flamboro and Limehouse, Ontario.

Charities and not-for-profits are at the forefront of addressing communities’ needs, especially during the COVID 19 pandemic. However, many of them are struggling to recover and adapt their services to the changing needs of Canadians.

Help create a more sustainable source of funding for Black-led charities and organizations in Canada!

Saguenay organization will be able to strengthen its capacity for innovation and technology transfer in support of businesses and organizations across Quebec’s regions.

Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton – Canso, will make two virtual announcements regarding support for two community organizations.

International Customs Day 2022: CBSA keeping our border safe and our economy strong by expanding the use of technologies and data

The potato sector in PEI is a significant economic driver for the province, providing good jobs in rural and urban communities. Ensuring access to innovative quality control and safety measures is essential to helping potato producers compete in global markets.

On January 21, 2022, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.