The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs; the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, issued the following statement today on Louis Riel Day:
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Health Canada receives submission from Moderna to authorize the use of the Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine in children 6 to 11 years of age
Today, Health Canada received a submission from Moderna seeking authorization for the use of its Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine in children 6 to 11 years of age.
Minister Joly to travel to Mexico and United States
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be travelling to Mexico City, Mexico, on November 15, 2021 and to Washington D.C. on November 17-18, 2021.
Canada imposes third round of sanctions in response to ongoing human rights violations in Nicaragua
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the imposition of sanctions against an additional 11 individuals under the Special Economic Measures (Nicaragua) Regulations in response to ongoing human rights violations in Nicaragua.
Additional Nicaraguan sanctions
Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against Nicaraguan individuals in response to ongoing human rights violations being committed in Nicaragua.
Ian Scott to the Canadian Telecom Summit
The CRTC is working to build confidence and certainty in the market, and to maintain a world-class communications system that serves the public interest above all.
Seizure of unauthorized items at Dorchester Penitentiary
On November 2, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing unauthorized items was seized in the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary.
Bell Textron Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard announce delivery of final Bell helicopter under Coast Guard’s Helicopter renewal plan
Today, Bell Textron Canada, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and the Canadian Coast Guard announced the delivery of a new Bell 429 helicopter to the Coast Guard at Bell’s Mirabel facility. The delivery, which occurred on September 15, marks an important milestone for both Bell Textron Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard. For Bell, it represents the 400th Bell 429 helicopter delivered, and for the Coast Guard, the completion of its light helicopter renewal program launched in 2014.
Revealing Five Proposed Designs for the LGBTQ2+ National Monument
The LGBTQ2+ National Monument will be a visible landmark commemorating the history of discrimination faced by generations of LGBTQ2+ people in Canada
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Stony Mountain Institution
On November 5, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized in the maximum-security unit at Stony Mountain Institution.
New equipment for Canadian Coast Guard will help clean up oil spills
The Canadian Coast Guard plays a vital role in protecting our oceans from coast to coast to coast. Under the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada is investing in the Coast Guard to ensure it has modern equipment needed to respond to environmental spills quickly and effectively. These investments will allow it to continue protecting Canada’s waters, coasts and coastal communities from marine pollution.
How to immigrate to Canada from India
Most new Canadian immigrants come from India. Every year, tens of thousands of Indians move to Canada, making it home to the eighth-largest Indian diaspora in the world. If you want to be one of them, you have a number of pathways to choose from. In this article, we hope to help you review your […]
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Canadian soldier of the First World War identified
The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces have confirmed the identification of a previously unknown grave as being that of Lance Corporal Morgan Jones Jenkins, a Canadian soldier of the First World War who was buried as an unknown soldier at the Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery, in Haucourt, France.
Minister Petitpas Taylor announces support for local Technology Company
As the Canadian economy recovers, businesses need support to maintain local jobs and produce top-quality, innovative products in global markets. That is why the Government of Canada is investing to help Dialog Enterprises Inc. (Rally) reach new markets for their innovative software designed for law firms
Canada's role in the James Webb Space Telescope Technical briefing
On November 17 at 1:00 p.m. ET, the Canadian Space Agency will hold a virtual technical briefing about Canada's role in the James Webb Space Telescope, the most important space observatory of the next decade.
Immigrant flows fell sharply in 2020 due to COVID-19, says latest OECD report
The COVID-19 crisis led to the largest-ever decline in immigration to OECD countries, including Canada. This finding was presented by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in its annual report on migration, published on Thursday, October 28. “Migration flows to OECD countries declined significantly, with much of the progress in migrant integration achieved […]
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Recapture of inmate from Saskatchewan Penitentiary – Minimum-security unit
At approximately 2:30 a.m. on November 14, 2021 inmate Duran Laplante was apprehended by the Prince Albert City Police.
Escape from Saskatchewan Penitentiary – Minimum-security unit
On November 13, 2021, at approximately 10:00 pm, following an evening count in the minimum-security unit at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary, staff members discovered that offender Duran Laplante was not accounted for.
Minister Joly meets with United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington D.C.
Canadians remain largely supportive of immigration, new survey finds
Despite the pandemic, the majority of Canadians continue to hold positive views on key aspects of immigration, a new Environics Institute survey has found. The Environics Institute conducted telephone interviews with 2,000 Canadians between September 7 and 23, 2021 to see if their views on immigration and refugees have changed over the past year. According […]
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Government of Canada to assist remote communities in Northern Ontario with COVID-19 response
Today, the Minister of Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Bill Blair, confirmed that the Government of Canada has approved a Request for Federal Assistance from the Province of Ontario to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic in remote Northern Ontario communities, including remote First Nations fly-in communities.
Minister Ng concludes successful meetings with international WTO partners in Geneva
The rules-based multilateral trading system, with the World Trade Organization (WTO) at its core, and international collaboration on trade and health issues continue to be essential to achieving a strong, sustainable and inclusive global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease (November 12, 2021)
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by Public Health Agency of Canada officials at November 12, 2021 news conference.
NFB salutes documentary filmmaker Serge Giguère, winner of the 2021 Albert Tessier Award.
The National Film Board of Canada would like to congratulate Serge Giguère on winning the 2021 Albert Tessier Award, Quebec cinema’s highest honour.
Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on November 12, 2021
Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, November 12, 2021