The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will be joined by the Honourable Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs for Ontario, and other provincial and territorial Ministers for a media conference following the Annual Conference of federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Agriculture.
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Canada’s employment remained steady in October
Canada added 31,000 jobs to the economy this past October, as unemployment fell for the fifth consecutive month. Statistics Canada’s latest Labour Force Survey results reflected the week of October 10 to 16. That week, many provinces had implemented proof-of-vaccine initiatives. Ontario, B.C., and Quebec had lifted capacity limits and replaced them with proof-of-vaccination requirements. […]
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Ministers Joly and Ng highlight international cooperation as key to sustainable and inclusive recovery from pandemic at APEC Ministerial Meeting
International collaboration, in particular Canada’s partnerships within the Asia-Pacific region, is essential to achieving a strong, sustainable and inclusive global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minister Ien Visits Halifax to Meet with Community Leaders as well as Women’s, LGBTQ2, Indigenous and Youth Organizations
The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will visit Halifax on November 9 and 10, 2021. The Minister will meet with community leaders and women’s, LGBTQ2, Indigenous and youth organizations.
Canada’s nuclear regulator to hold a media technical briefing on NB Power’s application to renew its Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station operating licence
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) would like to inform the media about the upcoming public Commission hearing on NB Power’s licence renewal application for its Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station on November 10, 2021.
Health Canada authorizes the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine as a booster shot
Health Canada has authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine as a booster shot to help people maintain their protection against COVID-19 over time.
Minister Wilkinson Strengthens Canada’s International Leadership on the Clean Energy Transition at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26)
Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson joined Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault in Glasgow for the Conference of the Parties (COP26) to increase Canada’s climate ambition and action and to deliver on key initiatives intended to accelerate the international community’s transition toward a low-carbon future.
Initiative that protects Morocco’s argan forests and supports women’s economic empowerment
November 9, 2021 - Members of the media are invited to make use of a package of videos, images and quotes on a Canada-funded project that protects argan forests in Morocco.
CNSC amends Ontario Power Generation’s power reactor operating licence for its Darlington Nuclear Generating Station to authorize the production of Molybdenum-99
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced its decision to amend Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington operating licence to authorize the production of Molybdenum-99.
Canada reaffirms support for High Ambition Coalition with COP26 Leaders’ Statement
Yesterday, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, reaffirmed the Government of Canada’s support for the High Ambition Coalition and more ambitious actions on climate outlined in the COP26 Leaders’ Statement.
Minister Ien Visits Halifax to Meet with Community Leaders as well as Women’s, LGBTQ2, Indigenous and Youth Organizations
The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will visit Halifax on November 9 and 10, 2021. The Minister will meet with community leaders as well as women’s, LGBTQ2, Indigenous and youth organizations.
Statement by Minister Joly on Nicaragua’s November 7 electoral process
Nicaragua’s November 7 elections do not reflect the will of the Nicaraguan people.
Minister of Foreign Affairs speaks with Chairperson of African Union Commission
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today spoke with His Excellency Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC).
Tribunal Initiates Expiry Review—Copper Pipe Fittings from the United States, Korea and China
Ottawa, Ontario, November 8, 2021—The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an expiry review of its orders made on November 28, 2016, in expiry review No. RR-2015-003, to determine if the expiry of the orders is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping of copper pipe fittings from the United States of America, the Republic of Korea and the People’s Republic of China, and subsidizing of such goods originating from the People’s Republic of China, and is likely to result in injury.
Seizure of unauthorized items at Dorchester Penitentiary
On October 28, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing unauthorized items were seized in the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary.
Cancellation of boardwalk reduction on Alexandra Bridge
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users that the Alexandra Bridge boardwalk will remain open from Tuesday, November 9, to Thursday, November 11, from 9 am to 3 pm, following the cancellation of a planned boardwalk reduction.
Manitoba invites 421 PNP candidates in new draw
Manitoba held a new round of invitations on November 1. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited a total of 421 immigration candidates across three Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). The results are as follows: Skilled Workers in Manitoba — 350 invitations with a minimum score of 460; Skilled Workers Overseas — 38 invitations with a minimum […]
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CANCELLED - Boardwalk reduction on Alexandra Bridge
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise cyclists and pedestrians that the boardwalk on the Alexandra Bridge will be reduced for maintenance work.
Minister Fraser marks the start of National Francophone Immigration Week 2021
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement:“As the new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, it’s important for me to mark National Francophone Immigration Week because I am proud to celebrate the contributions of French-speaking newcomers to communities across Canada, as well as our country’s linguistic duality.
Online Course Shines a Spotlight on Mental Health in the Workplace
Online Course Shines a Spotlight on Mental Health in the Workplace
Government of Canada to announce support for Alberta’s Hydrogen Economy
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, will outline federal support to enable Alberta companies to capitalize on growth opportunities in hydrogen energy.
How to sponsor your spouse from Nigeria
If you want to sponsor your spouse or common-law partner from Nigeria, the first step is to make sure you and your one true love are eligible. To be eligible to sponsor your spouse, you need to be over the age of 18, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and be able to financially support […]
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Minister Champagne highlights clean technology investments in Budget 2021
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, met with some of Alberta’s foremost business leaders, investors, innovators and policy makers to discuss the clean tech investments announced in Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience.
Statement by Minister Ng on Global Entrepreneurship Week
Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, issued the following statement in celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, which runs from November 8 to 14:
Government of Canada marks the fifth anniversary of the Oceans Protection Plan
The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, the Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, and the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, today issued the following statement on the fifth anniversary of Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan.