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  by Public Services and Procurement Canada   from cic

Facility management services contract for Canadian High Arctic Research Station

The Canadian High Arctic Research Station campus is a world-class Arctic research facility that brings an enhanced level of research and analytical capability to Canada’s North. The state-of-the-art research labs and technological facilities provide the necessary space, equipment and analytical capability for researchers and visiting scientists to conduct science in the North, as a complement to the diverse network of existing research facilities.
Categories: National News
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Media Advisory - Scarborough, Ontario

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with Shaun Chen, Member of Parliament Scarborough North, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Raymond Cho, Ontario’s Minister for Seniors and Accessibility and Member of Provincial Parliament for Scarborough North, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and Alan Lam, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto.
Categories: National News
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Students and staff at Woodland Elementary to benefit from improved infrastructure 

Today, Churence Rogers, Member of Parliament for Bonavista–Burin–Trinity, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure for Newfoundland and Labrador, announced $155,000 in joint funding to improve the roof at Woodland Elementary School in Dildo, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Categories: National News
  by Employment and Social Development Canada   from cic

Canada launches two calls for proposals to improve financial wellbeing and social inclusion of vulnerable Canadians 

The pandemic has affected all Canadians over the past year, and families, children and youth have been among those most negatively impacted. Adapting to working remotely for some, adjusting to on-line school for others, and the lack of connection with friends, extended family and other social networks have created significant additional pressures on families.
Categories: Parents
  by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   from cic

$1.45 million to bring high-speed Internet access to nearly 700 households in the Centre-du-Québec region by September 2022

Thanks to a $1.02-million investment, made as part of Canada–Quebec Operation High Speed, 670 households in the municipalities of Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, Sainte-Séraphine and Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil will have access to high-speed Internet services by September 2022. The project, totalling $1.45 million, will be implemented by Maskatel.
Categories: National News
  by Environment and Climate Change Canada   from cic

Minister Wilkinson to participate in the virtual Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition high-level event at the World Bank’s Innovate4Climate conference

Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will participate in a virtual Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition high-level event at the World Bank Group’s Innovate4Climate annual conference. The Minister will discuss how Canada’s carbon pollution pricing system is driving innovation, creating opportunities across the economy and fighting climate change.
Categories: National News
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Media Advisory - Miltonvale, Prince Edward Island

Members of the media are invited to attend an important announcement regarding COVID-19 response infrastructure for Prince Edward Island with the Honourable Wayne Easter, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Bloyce Thompson, Minister of Justice and Public Safety; and the Honourable Natalie Jameson, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women.
Categories: National News
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador invest in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure to protect public health and the environment

Today, Scott Simms, Member of Parliament for Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame; on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; and the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, announced more joint funding for drinking water and wastewater projects in 21 communities in Central Newfoundland.
Categories: National News
  by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions   from cic

Invitation to media – Ministers Joly and Lebouthillier to announce funding to support the tourism sector in the Gaspésie region

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, and the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Minister of National Revenue, invite media representatives to a press conference concerning Government of Canada support for the City of Gaspé’s project involving the development of a new tourism attraction.
Categories: National News
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Canada extends travel ban from India and Pakistan

Canada has extended the travel ban for all direct passenger and business flights from India and Pakistan for another 30 days, until June 21, 2021. The travel ban first went into place on April 22 for 30 days, until May 22. Cargo flights carrying vaccines and protective equipment will continue to be allowed into Canada. Passengers may still be able to come to Canada. […]

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Categories: Canada , Immigration , Visit , Canada border , Canada Border Service Agency , coronavirus pandemic , covid , COVID-19 , India , PCR test , travel ban , travel restrictions
  by CIC News   from cicnews

New report shows impact of pandemic on immigration to Canada

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a marked reduction in immigration processing capacity during its first six months. From March to December of 2020, permanent resident admissions were down 56 per cent compared to 2019, a new report by the Conference Board of Canada shows. Refugee and family class admissions were most hard-hit with 72 and 63 […]

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Categories: Canada , Family , Immigration , Canada economic immigration , Canada immigration , Conference Board of Canada , express entry , family class , immigration levels Canada
  by CIC News   from cicnews

How many provincial nominations will Ontario issue in 2021?

Every year, each Canadian province gets to issue a certain amount of provincial nominations that support permanent residency applications. Ontario has just released its allocation for 2021. The federal government is allowing Ontario to issue 8,350 nominations, plus and additional 250 specifically for temporary foreign workers working in occupations with a National Occupational Classification (NOC) […]

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Categories: Immigration , PNP , Canada immigration , Canadian immigration , immigrate to ontario , OINP , Ontario , Ontario Employer Job Offer , Ontario express entry , ontario expression of interest , ontario pnp , PNPs