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Statement by Minister Joly marking Tourism Week in Canada and commending the resilience of businesses in the tourism sector

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, made the following statement marking Tourism Week in Canada:

1288 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on May 22, 2021

On May 22, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

1288 days ago by Environment and Climate Change Canada from cic

International Day for Biological Diversity 2021: statement from the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson

“Today, the world marks International Day for Biological Diversity, and this year’s theme is ‘We’re part of the solution #ForNature.’

1288 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Many U.S. employers look to expand to Canada for more access to talent

The majority of U.S. employers in a recent survey said they are either considering expanding to Canada or have already set up shop. There are a number of reasons U.S. employers express interest in opening locations north of the border. Envoy Global, a U.S. immigration services provider, surveyed 500 human resource professionals and hiring managers […]

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1288 days ago by Canadian Heritage from cic

Culture and Heritage Priorities Discussed at Annual Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Culture and Heritage

Ministers focused on the impact of COVID-19 on the culture and heritage sector and how to best support recovery and growth

1288 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Government of Canada announces senior advisor to Global Affairs Canada on Flight PS752 tragedy

Today, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Payam Akhavan, Senior Fellow at Massey College and distinguished visiting professor at the University of Toronto, will join Global Affairs Canada (GAC) as a senior advisor on the department’s ongoing response to the Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 tragedy. This appointment concludes a months-long search to best support the expertise and capacity of the department on this critical file.

1288 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Biographical note

Payam Akhavan (LLB, Osgoode Hall Law School, 1989; LLM SJD, Harvard Law School, 1990), is a senior fellow at the University of Toronto’s Massey College and a member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration, in The Hague.

1289 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Statement by Minister Ng on U.S. preliminary duty rates on Canadian softwood lumber

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, today issued the following statement regarding the second administrative review by the U.S. Department of Commerce of its anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on certain softwood lumber products from Canada

1289 days ago by Department of Finance Canada from cic

Canada to return pollution pricing proceeds to New Brunswick

As a result of New Brunswick’s April 2020 action to put in place a price on pollution that meets the federal benchmark, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced that she is specifying the Minister of National Revenue return $5.05 million directly to the Government of New Brunswick. These funds are from revenue collected through the federal backstop in 2019-2020, prior to the provincial system being stood up.

1289 days ago by Department of Finance Canada from cic

Government of Canada to help schools, hospitals, and businesses take climate action

To address delays in disbursement caused by COVID-19, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has authorized a one-year extension for the Minister of Natural Resources to disburse 2019-20 federal price on pollution proceeds in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and New Brunswick. The Minister of Natural Resources now has until the end of the 2021-22 fiscal year to invest in eligible energy efficiency projects at schools, hospitals, small- and medium-sized businesses, colleges, universities, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, or in Indigenous communities in those provinces.

1289 days ago by Department of Finance Canada from cic

Government of Canada to Help Schools, Hospitals and Businesses Fight Climate Change

In keeping with her authority under the Budget Implementation Act, 2019, No. 1, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, is specifying a one-year extension for the Minister of Natural Resources to disburse the 2019-20 proceeds from the federal price on carbon pollution.

1289 days ago by Environment and Climate Change Canada from cic

Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister of Natural Resources participate in G7 Climate and Environment Ministers’ Meeting

Over the past two days, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, participated virtually in the G7 Climate and Environment Ministers’ Meeting hosted by the UK. He was joined by the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, for the discussions on net zero and clean-energy transition.

1289 days ago by National Defence from cic

New Commander for Joint Task Force IMPACT – Task Force Central

Today, Brigadier-General (BGen) Timothy Arsenault assumed command of Joint Task Force IMPACT and Task Force Central (JTF-I/TF-C) in Camp Canada, Kuwait.

1289 days ago by Fisheries and Oceans Canada from cic

Minister Jordan announces Atlantic mackerel quota for 2021

On Canada’s East Coast, Atlantic mackerel plays an important role in local economies as a recreational, commercial and bait fishery. It is also an important food source for many species, including tuna and Atlantic cod. Unfortunately, the number of spawning-age mackerel are at an historic low. Immediate action must be taken to conserve and rebuild the population.

1289 days ago by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from cic

Minister Bibeau to announce next steps in helping to reduce food waste in Canada

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Terry Beech, Member of Parliament for Burnaby North-Seymour, will hold a virtual discussion with experts in the field of food waste and will announce an exciting opportunity to help innovators reduce food waste in Canada.

1289 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

Remarks from the Deputy Chief Public Health Officer on May 21, 2021

Remarks from the Deputy Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, May 21, 2021

1289 days ago by Public Services and Procurement Canada from cic

Alternating lane and sidewalk closures on Chaudiere Crossing

Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists, pedestrians and cyclists that there will be alternating lane and sidewalk closures on the Chaudiere Crossing for maintenance work.

1289 days ago by Employment and Social Development Canada from cic

Government of Canada launches two calls for proposals to improve financial well-being and social inclusion of vulnerable Canadians

The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Ahmed Hussen, accompanied by Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament for London North Centre, and Kate Young, Member of Parliament for London West, will announce the launch of two calls for proposals. These proposals will fund projects that support the most vulnerable people in communities across Canada.

1289 days ago by Transport Canada from cic

Minister Alghabra marks North American Safe Boating Awareness Week and announces funding to organizations that promote safe boating practices

In Canada, the May long weekend often marks the start of our boating season. Boating has increased in popularity since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in an increase in incidents. The Government of Canada takes the safety and security of boaters in Canada—whether for recreational or commercial purposes—very seriously.

1289 days ago by Public Services and Procurement Canada from cic