This week in her first visit to British Columbia as Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Patty Hajdu was able to meet with a number of First Nations leaders and communities impacted by the events of 2021 to discuss shared priorities, challenges faced by recent events and emergencies, and the ongoing supports required in the months ahead.

Minister Guilbeault thanks the Canadian delegation participating in the fifty-fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and reinforces Canada’s commitment to fight climate change

Message from the Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) marking Black History Month.

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will hold a press conference on the modernization of the Official Languages Act

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, met with hundreds of members of Black communities across the country during Black History Month

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.

The Government of Canada invests more than $483,000 in five community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

Canada continues to take action in opposing the Russian Federation’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Russia has violated Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence.

Spread Awareness of Repetitive Strain Injuries

Greg Fergus, Member of Parliament for Hull‒Aylmer and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and to the President of the Treasury Board, accompanied by Emmanuel Dubourg, Member of Parliament for Bourassa, highlighted that a total of over $24,610,000 in financial assistance has been granted by the Government of Canada to ten organizations that will support Black entrepreneurs and communities in Quebec and Canada. Mr. Fergus participated in a virtual conference, on behalf of the Honorable Pascale St-Onge, Member of Parliament for Brome–Missisquoi, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, and the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development.

Black entrepreneurs and business owners receive specialized support thanks to nearly $25M in Government of Canada funding. The recipients are Côte-des-Neiges Black Community Association, Audace au Féminin, the Centre d’encadrement pour jeunes femmes immigrantes (CEJFI), the Réseau des Entrepreneurs et Professionnels Africains, 0rijin Village, DESTA Black Youth Network, the Fondation Fabienne Colas, the Fonds Afro-Entrepreneurs, the Groupe 3737, and the Black Youth Socio Economic Development Summit.

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, will hold a media availability to announce additional support for Ukraine.

Data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) suggests that 2021 was a big year for Iranian immigration. Canada welcomed more than 11,000 Iranians last year, making it the eighth most popular source country of new immigrants in 2021. In this article we examine why Iranians prefer Canada over other destinations. In recent years, the wave […]

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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.

In response to the Russian leadership’s invasion of Ukraine, the Government of Canada continues to take strong and decisive action.

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development will visit Washington, D.C. on February 28, 2022, to reinforce the importance of Canada’s strong partnership with the United States.

“Today we celebrate those who are working to build a better world. We celebrate those who work tirelessly for gender equality and education and to end hunger and poverty and keep our planet healthy.”

Vaccinating the world against COVID-19 is critical to protect everyone from COVID-19. Canada is a leading international donor striving to end the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are working hand-in-hand with the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) Facility to ensure vaccines reach those who need them most. No one is safe until everyone is safe.

Manitoba released details of a new immigration draw held on February 24. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited candidates across three Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Here are the number of invitations issued for each program as well as the minimum score cut-off according to the province’s Expression of Interest (EOI) system: Skilled Workers in Manitoba — […]

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Tonight, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will display the colours of Ukraine from sunset until 1:00 a.m. to show Canada's support for the Ukrainian people and all Ukrainian Canadians across the country.

Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, announced that Canada will match every donation made by individual Canadians to the Canadian Red Cross between February 24, 2022, and March 18, 2022, up to a maximum of $10 million.

Today, Canada launched a matching fund of up to $10 million that will amplify support from Canadians and reinforce the response of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement as it addresses the humanitarian needs stemming from the recent escalation of hostilities in Ukraine.

Federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers met virtually today to share information and advance work on priority issues in workplaces across the country.

Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, February 25, 2022

On February 25, 2022, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.