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Call for Proposals for Innovative Forest Sector Technologies

Canada’s forest sector is a vital source of jobs for Canadians and provides economic, social and environmental benefits across the country. The sector leads innovation through clean technologies, building on a strong foundation that includes a world leading sustainable forest management system.

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TriNav Marine Design Inc. captures Hull Design Efficiency Challenge prize

Innovative design will increase fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions from inshore fishing boats

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Canada Supports Mining Literacy During National Mining Week

The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, today announced $130,000 for five projects to promote mineral literacy and build a more inclusive mining industry.

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Government strengthens Canada’s foreign reserves by issuing US-dollar global bond

Yesterday, the Government of Canada issued a 5-year US$3.5 billion global bond.

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Government of Canada continues to support southern Ontario businesses and organizations amid and beyond the global pandemic

Since the onset of the pandemic, Canada’s Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) have been delivering critical support to help businesses and organizations stay open, protect jobs and prepare for a strong recovery. Thanks to their unique connection to communities and local businesses, Budget 2021 recognizes RDAs as key partners to support economic recovery, diversification and innovation as we work together to finish the fight against COVID-19 and ensure a robust, inclusive economic recovery.

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Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on May 12, 2021

On May 12, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

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Alberta PNP draw: Lowest CRS score in 12 months

Alberta invited Express Entry candidates with a score 300 to apply for a provincial nomination on May 5. It was not the largest draw of the year, 250 immigration candidates were invited. This year’s record is 300. However, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement was the lowest since May 2020. If the invited candidates […]

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Media Advisory - Ottawa, Ontario

Members of the media are invited to an announcement with the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North, Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, the Honourable Caroline Mulroney, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, the Honourable Greg Rickford, Ontario’s Minister of Energy, Mines, Northern Development and Indigenous Affairs and Member of provincial Parliament for Kenora—Rainy River, and John Tory, Mayor of Toronto.

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Ontario PNP draw invites health care and trades workers

Ontario has held its first Employer Job Offer draw almost two weeks after launching a new immigration intake system. Invited candidates had work experience in one of 23 occupations. On May 11, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited 81 candidates who had profiles in the new Expression of Interest (EOI) pool. These candidates may […]

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Government of Canada continues to make unprecedented investments for economic recovery, business growth and job creation in Quebec

The Government of Canada’s 2021 Budget provides for additional support for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions to help the province’s key economic sectors.

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Minister Miller and Indigenous Services Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Ottawa, Ontario — Please be advised that the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, Valerie Gideon, Associate Deputy Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, and Dr. Tom Wong, Chief Medical Officer of Public Health, will hold a news conference to provide an update on coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

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Government of Canada to provide support to communities in Nunavut to address the COVID-19 pandemic

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting First Nations, Inuit and Métis, and is working closely with territorial governments, Indigenous partners and community organizations across the North to manage the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the health and safety of all Northerners.

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Winner of ACOA Hull Design Efficiency Challenge to be announced

Members of the media are invited to attend a virtual announcement of the winner of the ACOA Hull Design Efficiency Challenge.

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A plan to ensure greater funding for First Nations children, families and communities

On April 19, 2021, the Government of Canada submitted a plan developed in consultation with the Caring Society of Canada and the Assembly of First Nations to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal.

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Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard recruiting Indigenous youth for an Arctic Youth Council

The Canadian Arctic is a vast region with a rich and varied history. In 2018, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard created Arctic Regions in the spirit of reconciliation to acknowledge and address the unique realities of this area while advancing collaboration with Northerners. As part of this goal, we are launching a departmental Arctic Youth Council. This will enable us to better understand local needs and priorities, and deliver essential and innovative services specific to the Arctic Regions.

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Largest public transit investment in GTA history will create jobs and kickstart the economy

Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Hon. Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade and Member of Parliament for Markham-Thornhill, Caroline Mulroney, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Associate Minister of Transportation (GTA), his Worship John Tory, Mayor of Toronto, his Worship Frank Scarpitti, Mayor of Markham, and Chairman Wayne Emmerson, CEO for the Regional Municipality of York announced, after lengthy negotiations, a historic investment of $26.8 billion for four shovel-ready public transit projects in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), prioritized by the province, the City of Toronto and York Region.

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Backgrounder: The Governments of Canada and Ontario make the largest investment in public transit in Canadian history

All three orders of government are moving rapidly to support the recovery from COVID-19. Building on historic investments in public transit, today the Government of Canada announced $10.4 billion in federal funding for four public transit projects in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

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Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on May 11, 2021

Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, May 11, 2021

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The Governments of Canada and Quebec Invest in Seven Recreational and Sports Projects in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region

Today, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Quebec Lieutenant and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Isabelle Charest, Minister for Education and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, announced more than $17 million in financial assistance for seven projects in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region. They were joined by Pierre Dufour, Minister of Forests, Wildlife and Parks, Minister Responsible for the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region and the Nord-du-Québec Region and MNA for Abitibi-Est, as well as Diane Dallaire, Mayor of Rouyn-Noranda. With this funding, local residents will have access to safe, modern facilities that will promote an active, healthy and inclusive lifestyle.

1298 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Backgrounder: Canada and Quebec invest in seven recreational and sports projects in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region

Joint federal, provincial and municipal funding is being allocated to seven recreational and sports projects that will be completed in communities in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region. These projects include renovating recreational centres and improving playgrounds and other sports facilities.

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Statement by Minister O’Regan Regarding Line 5

Today, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, released the following statement on the filing of an amicus curiae brief regarding the Line 5 pipeline in United States federal court.

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Minister of Transport introduces new funding programs to support Canada’s airports

The global COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the air sector in Canada.

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Airport Critical Infrastructure Program

The Airport Critical Infrastructure Program (ACIP) is a new contribution funding program to help Canada’s larger airports make critical investments in safety, security or connectivity to mass transit.

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Enhancement of the Airports Capital Assistance Program

The Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP) is an existing contribution funding program which provides financial assistance to regional airports for safety-related capital infrastructure projects and equipment to help ensure the continued safe operation of the airports for passengers, air crews and airport employees.

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Airport Relief Fund

The Airport Relief Fund is a new contribution funding program to provide $64.8 million in financial relief to Canada’s airports that are struggling with the financial impact of reduced air travel due to the COVID‑19 pandemic. The Airport Relief Fund will provide immediate financial assistance to targeted eligible airports to help maintain operations and mitigate the risk of airport insolvency.