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  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Media Advisory - Belleville, Ontario

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure announcement with Neil Ellis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Member of Parliament for Bay of Quinte, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Todd Smith, Ontario’s Minister of Children, Community and Social Services and Member of Provincial Parliament for Bay of Quinte, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; David Allen, President and Chief Executive Officer of the YMCA of Central East Ontario.
Categories: National News
  by Environment and Climate Change Canada   from cic

$54.9 million in climate action funding for 58 community-based climate action projects

The Minister of Middle-Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance, the Honourable Mona Fortier, on behalf of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced an investment of up to $54.9 million in funding for 58 community-based climate action, awareness, and engagement projects through the Government of Canada’s Climate Action and Awareness Fund (CAAF). The source of funds for CAAF is the Environmental Damages Fund (EDF) in partnership with the Climate Action Fund (CAF).
Categories: National News
  by Environment and Climate Change Canada   from cic

Marking World Environment Day, Canada invests up to $55 million in 58 local climate action projects

That is why today, the Minister of Middle-Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance, the Honourable Mona Fortier, on behalf of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced the Government of Canada will invest up to $54.9 million in 58 community-based climate action initiatives from across Canada. These projects, funded by the Climate Action and Awareness Fund, will build capacity and awareness for local action on climate change. Each community focused project will support Canada’s climate goals, including achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Categories: National News
  by Women and Gender Equality Canada   from cic

Government of Canada invests $1.1 million in two women’s organizations in Prince Edward Island 

Women’s organizations provide vital support to women and girls, helping them to be financially secure, live free from violence, and fully participate in all aspects of Canadian society. By investing in women’s organizations, the Government of Canada is helping ensure that women and their communities can prosper, now and in the future.
Categories: National News
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Canada’s hotel quarantine should end, says COVID-19 panel

The scientific panel that advises the Canadian federal government on COVID-19-related issues is now recommending ending the mandatory hotel quarantine.  Since February 22, air travellers to Canada have been required by law to check in to a government-approved hotel for three days upon arrival. They are required to take a COVID-19 test upon arrival, and stay at a hotel until […]

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Categories: Canada , Immigration , border reopening , Canada border , coronavirus , coronavirus pandemic , coronavirus vaccine , covid , COVID-19 , pandemic , PCR test , quarantine , travel restrictions
  by Natural Resources Canada   from cic

Ottawa Launches the Canada Greener Homes Grant

Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez was in the Lower Laurentians yesterday to highlight the launch of the new Canada Greener Homes Grant. The grant will help homeowners in the area make their homes more energy-efficient and lower their energy bills. This will reduce energy waste, create good jobs and foster a green economic recovery.
Categories: National News
  by Canadian International Trade Tribunal   from cic

Tribunal Finds Injury—Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Algeria, Egypt, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today found that the dumping of concrete reinforcing bar, originating in or exported from the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Italian Republic, Malaysia, the Republic of Singapore and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, has caused injury to the domestic industry. Anti-dumping duties will therefore be collected by the Canada Border Services Agency. The complainants in this case were Altasteel Inc., ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada, G.P., and Gerdeau Ameristeel Corporation.
Categories: Non Canadians
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Webinar: Why Newcomers are Important to Canada’s Economic Success, Brought to you by CanadaVisa and Scotiabank

CanadaVisa and Scotiabank invite you to join our free webinar on Wednesday July 14 at 9 A.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST) called Why Newcomers are Important to Canada’s Economic Success. What will I learn? The purpose of this webinar is to help you make the best decisions possible as you look for your dream job and settle […]

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  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Media Advisory - Châteauguay (Quebec)

Media representatives are invited to a press conference during which the MP for Châteauguay-Lacolle, Mrs. Brenda Shanahan, and the Minister for Education and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, Ms. Isabelle Charest, will make an announcement concerning recreational and sports infrastructure in the Montérégie region.
Categories: National News
  by National Film Board   from cic

June forecast calls for sunny skies and new titles added to NFB.ca. Discover stories that shape our world—from documentaries to web-based art gaming, and the stories of LGBTQ2+ communities and Indigenous Peoples.  

Offerings from NFB studios across the country include the feature documentary Standing on the Line, by Paul Émile d’Entremont; the web-based generative art game Wayfinder, by Matt DesLauriers; and a series of four documentary shorts called The Lake Winnipeg Project, by Kevin Settee.
Categories: National News
  by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada   from cic

Government of Canada participates in the launch of the National Action Plan to end violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people and releases its contribution to the Plan

The Government of Canada released the Federal Pathway to Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People, our contribution to the National Action Plan. Violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people is a systemic problem that requires substantial, immediate and transformative change.
Categories: National News
  by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada   from cic

Federal Pathway to Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People

The Federal Pathway to Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People is the Government of Canada’s contribution to the National Action Plan, called for by the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. It outlines the Government of Canada’s approach to ending violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
Categories: National News
  by Women and Gender Equality Canada   from cic

Minister Vandal to announce support for women’s and equality-seeking organizations in Northern Canada

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, for a virtual announcement on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, regarding funding for women’s and equality-seeking organizations in Northern Canada. They will also participate in a media availability, before hosting a roundtable with stakeholders.
Categories: National News
  by Employment and Social Development Canada   from cic

Supporting access to learning opportunities for students with disabilities 

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada’s young people—particularly young Canadians with disabilities—have been among the most affected. During National AccessAbility Week, it is important to recognize the many contributions that Canadians with disabilities have made and continue to make in our communities, and to ensure that they have the tools they need to succeed now and into the future.
Categories: Parents