Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that the Alexandra Bridge will be closed to motorists for inspection and maintenance work.
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Competition Bureau reaches agreement with MacEwen Petroleum in acquisition of Quickie convenience stores
The Competition Bureau announced today that it has reached an agreement with MacEwen Petroleum Inc. and its affiliate, Grant Castle Corp., related to their proposed acquisition of 51 Quickie convenience stores, 22 of which include gas stations, in Ontario and Québec.
New Pilot Project in Manitoba Launched to Enhance Forage Productivity of Agricultural Crown Lands under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing up to $1 million in the new Agricultural Crown Lands Forage Productivity Pilot Program aimed at improving productivity and sustainability of Agricultural Crown Land forage leases, announced today by the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Minister Ralph Eichler, Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development.
CANCELLED - Lane reduction on Des Allumettes Bridge
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of a lane reduction on the Des Allumettes Bridge for maintenance work.
Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on October 29, 2021
Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, October 29, 2021
The NFB at The Rooms kicks off fall evening series with 13 acclaimed feature and short films. Friday film night screenings start at 7 p.m. and include works by local filmmakers.
The NFB at The Rooms is launching a new series this fall with 13 National Film Board of Canada (NFB) documentary and animated works. The screenings run every Friday from October 22 to December 17.
Government of Canada provides further details on new vaccine requirements
The Government of Canada is committed to keeping our transportation sector, including employees and travellers safe and secure. Vaccinations are the best line of defense against COVID-19 and its variants. That is why employees and travellers in the federally regulated air and rail sectors will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
How Sean Fraser became Canada’s immigration minister
While working at a law firm in Calgary, Sean Fraser noticed that much of his graduating class now lived in the same city as he—4,800 km away from where they grew up. In fact, he and all five of his sisters had also left Merigomish, Nova Scotia. Although he loved his job as a lawyer, […]
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution
On October 22, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, several packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a federal multi-level security institution.
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on October 29, 2021
On October 29, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease (October 29, 2021)
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by Public Health Agency of Canada officials at October 29, 2021 news conference.
Minister of Transport to make an important announcement on vaccine requirements
The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, will make an important announcement on vaccine requirements.
Quebec’s 2022 immigration plan is not enough to address labour shortages
Quebec is looking to increase immigration once again. This morning, the province announced it would welcome up to 52,500 new permanent residents in 2022. Unfortunately, the province continues to fall short of the targets it needs to support stronger economic growth. Get a Free Canadian Immigration Evaluation Quebec currently has one of the lowest unemployment […]
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Quebec sets admissions target of 52,500 immigrants for 2022
Quebec could admit up to 52,500 new permanent residents in 2022, the province said in its new immigration plan released October 28. Most of new admissions to Quebec in 2022 will come through the province’s economic immigration programs, including the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) and the Québec experience program (PEQ). The plan stays the […]
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Québec prévoit d’accueillir jusqu’à 52 500 immigrants en 2022
Québec pourrait admettre jusqu’à 52 500 nouveaux résidents permanents en 2022, a indiqué la province dans son nouveau Plan d’immigration publié aujourd’hui. La majorité des nouvelles admissions au Québec en 2022 proviendront des programmes d’immigration économique de la province, notamment le Programme régulier des travailleurs qualifiés du Québec (PRTQ) et le Programme de l’expérience québécoise […]
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Minister Guilbeault to hold a media availability ahead of COP26
Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, will hold a media availability to discuss the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), which he will be attending in Glasgow from November 1 to November 12, 2021.
Deputy Prime Minister to attend G20 in Italy and COP26 in the United Kingdom
In the coming days, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, will travel to Rome to attend the G20 Joint Finance and Health Ministers’ Meeting and support the Prime Minister at the G20 Leaders Summit. The Deputy Prime Minister will then travel to the 26th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26) in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Death of an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre
On October 27, 2021, Oliver Rundle, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
Seizure of unauthorized items at Dorchester Penitentiary
On October 15, 2021, staff members intercepted a package containing unauthorized items in the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary.
B.C. invites 358 foreign workers, international students in PNP draw
British Columbia invited 358 immigration candidates through Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on October 26, 2021. Candidates from the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) received invitations in a regularly held general draw. More specifically, invitations were issued to those from the […]
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Renewed funding announced to build public trust in agriculture in Saskatchewan
Today, the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced applications are now being accepted for the 2022 Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship Program.
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Drumheller Institution
On October 21, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized on the grounds of Drumheller Institution.
Include Workplace Safety on Take Our Kids to Work Day
On November 3, 2021, grade nine students across Canada will have the opportunity to job shadow their parent or another adult for the day, to get an up-close glimpse of work life on Take Our Kids to Work day. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) reminds workplaces that health and safety can still be included in their programs whether they’re hosting the event virtually or in person.
Ontario holds biggest PNP draw of 2021
On October 27, Ontario invited 1,406 Express Entry candidates with a professional background in tech. Ontario invited Express Entry candidates who may be eligible for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream. They needed to have a profile in the Express Entry system with a Comprehensive Ranking System score between 455 and 467. In addition, candidates need one […]
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Express Entry: Canada holds third largest PNP draw of the year
Canada invited 888 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on October 27. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited candidates who had scores of at least 744. All invited candidates had received an automatic 600 points because they had a provincial nomination from a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Without the nomination, the lowest-scoring […]
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