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Can you visit Canada with a DUI?

While Canada is an open country, it does have strict rules that it enforces at its borders. You can be considered inadmissible to Canada based on a criminal conviction. Even a single driving under the influence can lead to you being denied entry to Canada. This common situation arises as a result of Canada’s strict […]

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Canada’s economy recovers 94,000 jobs in July

Canada’s economy was a little closer to pre-pandemic levels last month. Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for July examined Canada’s labour market conditions during the week of July 11 to 17. During this week, public health restrictions across Canada were significantly reduced due to low case counts and high rates of vaccination. Discover if You’re […]

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Statement by Minister Monsef and Minister Charest to further address gender-based violence in Quebec

Since the pandemic started, the governments of Canada and Quebec have taken steps to limit its impacts on those most vulnerable. Canada and Quebec are committed to working together to ensure that organizations supporting notably women and girls in all their diversity so that they can continue to provide services during these difficult times.

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Governments of Canada and Ontario invest over $148 million to bring high-speed Internet to Northwestern Ontario

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how much we rely on our Internet connections, making access to fast and reliable Internet service even more critical. For too long, many rural Canadians have lacked access to high-speed Internet, impacting their ability to work, learn and keep in touch with family and friends.

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Governments of Canada and Ontario invest over $362 million to bring high-speed Internet to eastern Ontario

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how much we rely on our Internet connections, making access to fast and reliable Internet service even more critical. For too long, many rural Canadians have lacked access to high-speed Internet, impacting their ability to work, learn and keep in touch with family and friends.

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Governments of Canada and Ontario invest up to over $170 million to bring high-speed Internet to Northeastern Ontario

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how much we rely on our Internet connections, making access to fast and reliable Internet service even more critical. For too long, many rural Canadians have lacked access to high-speed Internet, impacting their ability to work, learn and keep in touch with family and friends. The pandemic has made addressing this divide even more urgent. That’s why the governments of Canada and Ontario are accelerating their investments in broadband infrastructure.

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Governments of Canada and Ontario invest up to over $73 million to bring high-speed Internet to the Golden Horseshoe

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how much we rely on our Internet connections, making access to fast and reliable Internet service even more critical. For too long, many rural Canadians have lacked access to high-speed Internet, impacting their ability to work, learn and keep in touch with family and friends.

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Government of Canada invests in first-of-a-kind technology to reduce pesticide use and loss of crops

Through investments in modern and innovative technology and equipment, the Government of Canada is helping growers to remain competitive, enhance efficiency and boost productivity. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever for agri-tech companies to have the necessary equipment to ensure farmers are well-positioned for the future.

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Governments of Canada and Ontario invest $230 million to bring high-speed Internet to central Ontario

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how much we rely on our Internet connections, making access to fast and reliable Internet service even more critical. For too long, many rural Canadians have lacked access to high-speed Internet, impacting their ability to work, learn and keep in touch with family and friends.

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Investing in a new Elders complex in Old Crow, Yukon

Today, the Honourable Larry Bagnell, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Federal Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development; the Honourable Marc Miller, Federal Minister of Indigenous Services; the Honourable Richard Mostyn, Yukon Minister of Community Services; and Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Chief Dana Tizya-Tramm, announced a joint funding for the construction of an Elders complex in Old Crow, Yukon.

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Minister Ng to visit the Chinatown Storytelling Centre and address anti-Asian racism

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will be joined by the Honourable Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre, and the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Vancouver South, for a site visit of the Chinatown Storytelling Centre, where they will highlight government actions against anti-Asian racism.

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Tribunal Continues Orders—Refined Sugar from the United States, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the European Union

Ottawa, Ontario, August 6, 2021—The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued its orders made on October 30, 2015, in Expiry Review No. RR-2014-006, concerning the dumping of refined sugar originating in or exported from the United States of America, Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, and the subsidizing of the aforementioned goods originating in or exported from the European Union.

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Minister Lametti to make a funding announcement regarding the revitalization of Indigenous laws

The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Arif Varani, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice, and Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, will make a funding announcement related to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 50.

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Quebec announces deals to help hire and retain temporary foreign workers

Canada’s government is implementing measures to make it easier to hire temporary workers in Quebec, the province announced today. After months of negotiations, Quebec has reached an agreement with the Canadian federal government to implement three new measures to help employers and businesses facing labour shortages. Quebec becomes the first province to reach such an […]

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Québec conclut des ententes pour faciliter l’embauche et la rétention des travailleurs étrangers

Le gouvernement du Canada adopte des mesures pour faciliter l’embauche de travailleurs temporaires au Québec, a annoncé aujourd’hui la province. Après des mois de négociations, le Québec est parvenu à un accord avec le gouvernement fédéral canadien pour mettre en œuvre trois nouvelles mesures visant à aider les employeurs et les entreprises qui font face […]

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