The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, today announced that he will travel to New York City to participate in the Galvanizing Momentum for Universal Vaccination debate, on February 25, convened by His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, President of the UN General Assembly.

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 Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister Responsible for ACOA, will make an announcement regarding support for 23 organizations and businesses in Shelburne, Lunenburg and Queens Counties.

The governments of Canada and Quebec and Investissement Québec are granting a total of $882,500 in financial assistance to beSpline to acquire and adapt production equipment. Located in Sherbrooke in the Estrie region, this new branch of the IND Group offers composite panel moulding and curving services. This project, valued at nearly $1.8 million, will enable it to become the first business to use an adaptive moulding process in North America.

It is with great sadness that the National Film Board of Canada has learned of the far-too-early death of Danic Champoux, a documentary filmmaker who’s been working in the Quebec cinema landscape for the last 20 years.

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Barbara Adams, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Seniors and Long-term Care, will announce support for safe long-term care in Nova Scotia.

Government of Canada invests more than $1.3 million to support Black women and girls

Building on the success of the first cohort of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, today launched the application period for the second cohort. Minister Bibeau made the announcement at Farm Credit Canada's (FCC) Future of Food Conference, in celebration of Canada's Agriculture Day, with members of the first cohort of the Council in attendance.

The Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, Élisabeth Brière, as well as the Member for Saint François and Deputy Government Whip, Geneviève Hébert, invite media representatives to a virtual press conference on support from the governments of Canada and Quebec for IND Group’s new branch, beSpline, as part of a unique project in North America.

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that 18 inmates at Joyceville Institution, in Ontario, 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.

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, and Emmanuel Dubourg, Member of Parliament for Bourassa, for a funding announcement to help reduce youth violence in Montreal-North.

Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser make an announcement on improving and modernizing the immigration system, which will help to improve processing and client experience.

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 $344,000 in seven community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, boost tourism, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

Memorandum of Understanding confirms commitment to determine the feasibility of establishing an Indigenous protected area under the Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act adjacent to Torngat Mountains National Park

The Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, issued this statement today to mark National Aviation Day:

Government of Canada to announce support for organizations in the Restigouche region

The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, will make a virtual announcement regarding support for 15 towns and community organizations in Western Newfoundland and Labrador and along the Great Northern Peninsula to help bring people back to public spaces safely.

Aujourd’hui, le ministre des Ressources naturelles, l’honorable Jonathan Wilkinson, a annoncé l’octroi de 20 millions de dollars du Programme côtier et infracôtier du Fonds de réduction des émissions (FRE) à la société Steel Reef Infrastructure, afin que celle-ci s’associe à des entreprises du secteur de l’énergie pour réduire considérablement les émissions de méthane.

As Canada works towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, investments in our airport infrastructure continue to be crucial to maintain safety, security, and connectivity for travellers, workers and communities. Government of Canada investments also help ensure Canada’s aviation industry is well-positioned to recover from the impacts of the pandemic.

JOINT statement marking the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022–2032)

On February 22, Ontario invited 773 Express Entry candidates working in targeted occupations to apply for a provincial nomination. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited candidates who may be eligible for the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream (HCP). These candidates needed to have a profile in the Express Entry system with a Comprehensive Ranking […]

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Geoff Gartshore (BA [History and Political Science], University of British Columbia, 1989; MA [Political Studies], Queen’s University, 1991) joined External Affairs and International Trade Canada in 1991.

Geoff Gartshore becomes Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba. Mr. Gartshore replaces Perry Calderwood.

On February 21, 2022, David Klassen, an inmate from Drumheller Institution, died while in our custody following a serious assault in the medium security unit.