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Minister Ng to promote bilateral relations at Ireland Canada Business Association summit

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will participate in a virtual conversation with the Ireland Canada Business Association on Canada-Ireland trade relations.

1291 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Media Advisory - Windsor, Ontario

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Irek Kusmierczyk, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion and Member of Parliament for Windsor—Tecumseh; the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and John Elliot, Executive Director of the Sandwich Teen Action Group.

1291 days ago by Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety from cic

Online Course Provides COVID-19 Guidance for Temporary Foreign Workers

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has developed an online course to help employers and temporary foreign workers in agricultural operations learn how to protect themselves and others from COVID-19 at work.

1291 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Media Advisory - Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedNor) and Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie; the Honourable Ross Romano, Minister of Colleges and Universities and Member of Provincial Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and Asima Vezina, President and Vice-Chancellor of Algoma University, and Jay Jones, President and Irene Barbeau, Vice-President of the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association.

1291 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on May 19, 2021

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

1291 days ago by Environment and Climate Change Canada from cic

Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador invest in climate action projects across the province

Today, the Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., on behalf of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced approximately $4.8 million from the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund to support 13 climate action projects in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is also contributing $3.3 million in support of these initiatives. These investments come from the province’s Climate Change Challenge Fund.

1291 days ago by Environment and Climate Change Canada from cic

Government of Canada invests $4.4 million in climate action and awareness for young Canadians

Today, Darren Fisher, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) and Member of Parliament for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the Government of Canada will invest $4,499,737 in Clean Foundation’s Youth Climate Action Now (YouCAN) project.

1291 days ago by Natural Resources Canada from cic

Canada and FCM Invest in Energy Efficiency in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, and Garth Frizzell, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), today announced a $14.1-million investment through FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF) to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) and drive cost savings in communities in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia.

1291 days ago by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency from cic

Western Prince Edward Island’s fish and seafood processors get support from the Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund

Atlantic Canada’s fish and seafood sector has faced significant challenges and financial hardship since the downturn in the economy due to COVID-19. That is why the Government of Canada is helping fish and seafood processors navigate these difficult times with support through the Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund.

1291 days ago by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency from cic

Government of Canada investment helping the fish and seafood sector in Western Prince Edward Island remain strong

The workforce of Canada’s fish and seafood processing sector is an economic driver in coastal and rural communities, and is vital to the national food supply chain. The sector faced immense challenges due to COVID-19, and the Government of Canada worked quickly to ensure it had the support it needed during this unprecedented time.

1291 days ago by Transport Canada from cic

Government of Canada to announce new funding to improve rail safety across Canada

The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Member of Parliament for Milton, Ontario, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth and to the Minister of Canadian Heritage (Sport), Adam van Koeverden and Member of Parliament for Guelph, Lloyd Longfield, will hold a virtual news conference to announce new funding to improve rail safety.

1291 days ago by Natural Resources Canada from cic

ENERGY STAR® Canada Recognizes Leaders in Energy Efficiency

Today, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, congratulated the winners of the prestigious 2021 ENERGY STAR Canada Awards for their outstanding contributions in promoting the most energy-efficient products, new homes and buildings — inspiring Canadians to think differently about how energy is used every day.

1291 days ago by Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario from cic

FedDev Ontario to announce support for an innovative manufacturer

Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedDev Ontario and Official Languages), will make an important virtual announcement in support of an innovative manufacturer in North York. PS Lalonde will be joined by Ya’ara Saks, Member of Parliament for York Centre.

1291 days ago by Natural Resources Canada from cic

Investing in Indigenous Clean Energy Projects in Newfoundland and Labrador

Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern Affairs and Member of Parliament for Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a $2.8-million investment to support three community-led clean energy projects across the northern coast of Labrador.

1291 days ago by Natural Resources Canada from cic

Canada Invests in Indigenous Clean Energy Projects in Northern Newfoundland and Labrador

Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern Affairs and Member of Parliament for Labrador, today announced funding for the following three CERRC projects on the Northern coast of Labrador.

1291 days ago by Transport Canada from cic

Government of Canada investing in safety at airports in Saskatchewan

We’re investing over $3.3 million for #AirSafety improvements at two Saskatchewan airports to improve access to safe, reliable and efficient air transportation in #LaRonge and #PrinceAlbert

1291 days ago by Transport Canada from cic

Government of Canada investing in safety at airports in Manitoba

We’re investing over $21.9 million for #AirSafety improvements at six Manitoba airports to improve access to safe, reliable and efficient air transportation in #FlinFlon #GodsLakeNarrows #LacBrochet #RedSuckerLake #Shamattawa #Thompson

1291 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Mulgrave residents to benefit from an additional $1.4 million for the construction of a new wastewater management facility

Today, Mike Kelloway, Member of Parliament for Cape Breton-Canso, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, the Honourable Lloyd Hines, Minister of Transportation and Active Transit on behalf of the Honourable Brendan Maguire, Minister of Municipal Affairs, and His Worship Ron Chisholm, Mayor of the Town of Mulgrave, announced additional funding and the upcoming breaking of ground for a new wastewater treatment facility in the Town of Mulgrave.

1291 days ago by Transport Canada from cic

Government of Canada investing in safety at airports in Alberta

We’re investing over $20 million for #AirSafety improvements at five Alberta airports to improve access to safe, reliable and efficient air transportation in #FortChipewyan #GrandePrairie #Lethbridge #Lloydminster #MedicineHat.

1291 days ago by Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario from cic

FedDev Ontario invests in Canada’s first automobility accelerator in Windsor-Essex

Today, Irek Kusmierczyk, Member of Parliament for Windsor–Tecumseh, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario, announced a FedDev Ontario non-repayable contribution of $7.5 million for Invest WindsorEssex (IWE) to establish Canada’s first world-class automobility accelerator.

1291 days ago by Parks Canada from cic

Fundy National Park officially kicks off its 2021 summer season on May 21st!

Fundy National Park officially kicks off its 2021 summer season on May 21st.

1291 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Minister Chagger to announce high-speed Internet investment in southwestern Ontario

The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth and Member of Parliament for Waterloo, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, will announce a federal investment to improve high-speed Internet access in southwestern Ontario. A media availability will follow.

1291 days ago by National Defence from cic

Minister Sajjan to host virtual North American Defence Ministerial

Today, Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan will virtually host the 4th North American Defence Ministerial with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Mexico’s Secretary of National Defense (SEDENA) General Luis Cresencio Sandoval González, and Mexico’s Secretary of the Navy (SEMAR) Admiral José Rafael Ojeda Durán.

1291 days ago by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions from cic

Invitation to media – Steven MacKinnon to announce Government of Canada support for Gatineau SME Brasserie du Bas-Canada

Steven MacKinnon, Member of Parliament for Gatineau and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, accompanied by Greg Fergus, Member of Parliament for Hull Aylmer and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, to the President of the Treasury Board and to the Minister of Digital Government, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support the growth of thriving Gatineau start-up Brasserie du Bas-Canada.

1291 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on 77th anniversary of deportation of Crimean Tatars

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Seventy-seven years ago, Crimean Tatars were forcibly deported by Soviet authorities from the Crimean Peninsula. The suffering of the Tatars, including hundreds of thousands of men, women and children who were displaced from their ancestral homeland, serves as a sombre, yet powerful, reminder of the injustice that continues to this day.