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Temporarily reduced operating hours at LaSalle Causeway

Kingston, Ontario, May 7, 2021 – Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise marine users that the LaSalle Causeway will operate on a reduced schedule for navigational traffic.

1302 days ago by Transport Canada from cic

Transport Minister Alghabra announces appointment of the Canadian Transportation Agency Chairperson

The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, today announced the appointment of France Pégeot as Chairperson of the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) for a term of five years.

1302 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Minister Ng speaks with New Zealand counterpart

Yesterday, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, met virtually with Damien O’Connor, New Zealand’s Minister for Agriculture and Minister for and Export Growth, Biosecurity, Land Information and Rural Communities.

1302 days ago by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency from cic

ACOA investment helps Maritime Cold Storage Ltd scale up and expand operations

Expansion will lead to company growth and create full-time jobs in rural New Brunswick

1302 days ago by Polar Knowledge Canada from cic

United Kingdom-Canada Inuit Nunangat and Arctic Region Research Programme will support Inuit self-determination in research

Today, we are announcing that a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in support of the United Kingdom-Canada Inuit Nunangat and Arctic Region Research Programme was signed by Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, United Kingdom Research and Innovation, POLAR Knowledge Canada, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Parks Canada Agency, and Fonds de recherche du Québec.

1302 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Media Advisory - Ottawa, Ontario

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Communities and Infrastructure; the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa.

1302 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Canada’s increased contributions to the ACT-Accelerator

A global outbreak requires a global response. Canada has made significant investments to ensure that COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics are affordable and equitably distributed globally.

1302 days ago by Canada Border Services Agency from cic

COVID-19: Temporary suspension of service at Bloomfield, New Brunswick land border crossing

1302 days ago by Department of Justice Canada from cic

New law on continuing education for judges will enhance sexual assault survivors’ confidence in the criminal justice system

Yesterday, as part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to enhance confidence in the criminal justice system, particularly among survivors of sexual assault, changes to the Judges Act and Criminal Code received Royal Assent and came into force.

1302 days ago by Health Canada from cic

Government of Canada increases access to COVID-19 rapid testing for workers

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health and the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, are encouraging businesses and organizations to apply for free rapid tests for workplace screening projects. Workplace screening is another layer of protection for workers, the people they serve and their communities from COVID-19.

1302 days ago by Public Services and Procurement Canada from cic

Alternating lane closure on LaSalle Causeway

Kingston, Ontario, May 7, 2021 — Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of alternating lane closure on the LaSalle Causeway for repair work .

1302 days ago by Indigenous Services Canada from cic

The Government of Canada met with Indigenous, provincial and territorial partners to discuss progress on the implementation of An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families.

Yesterday, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services; the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; and Pam Damoff, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, met with Indigenous, provincial and territorial partners from across the country to discuss progress on the implementation of An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families. The Act affirms the rights of Indigenous Peoples to exercise jurisdiction in relation to child and family services for their communities. It also establishes guiding principles, including the best interests of the child, cultural continuity and substantive equality, to guide the provision of child and family services in relation to Indigenous children. It responds to the Truth and Reconciliation’s Calls to Action and to the Calls for Justice from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and supports the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

1302 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Backgrounder: Canada and Quebec invest in ten sports and recreational projects in the Eastern Townships Region

Joint federal, provincial and municipal funding is being allocated to 10 recreational infrastructure projects which will be completed in communities in the Eastern Townships Region. These projects include renovations to recreation centres, playgrounds and other sports facilities.

1302 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

The Governments of Canada and Quebec Invest in ten Recreational and Sports Projects in the Eastern Townships

As the pandemic has made us more aware of the importance of having a healthy population, the governments of Canada and Quebec are proud to support nearly 200 recreational and sports infrastructure projects across Quebec. Thanks to these investments, Quebec municipalities will have modern and safe facilities that are easily accessible, creating winning conditions for engaging in physical activities in our communities.

1302 days ago by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from cic

Twenty-four innovators advance to Food Waste Reduction Challenge semi-finals

Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced the 24 semi-finalists for Streams A and B of the $20-million Food Waste Reduction Challenge, an initiative under the Food Policy for Canada.

1302 days ago by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from cic

Semi-finalists for Streams A and B of the Food Waste Reduction Challenge

The $20-million Food Waste Reduction Challenge was launched in November 2020 to accelerate and advance diverse and high-impact solutions to food waste in Canada.

1302 days ago by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency from cic

Mi’kmaw artisans to build sales, showcase work

Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design to help Indigenous arts and craft producers grow their businesse

1302 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

$50M to provide high-speed Internet access to almost 7,000 households in the Centre-du-Québec region by September 2022

Thanks to a total investment of $50.1 million made as part of Canada–Quebec Operation High Speed, 6 930 households in the Centre-du-Québec region will have access to high-speed Internet services by September 2022.

1303 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Government of Canada invests nearly $1 million to bring high-speed Internet to 4,557 more homes in the Durham region

Today, Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament for Whitby, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, announced $999,200 in federal funding to bring high-speed Internet to 4,557 underserved households in the communities of Orono, Hampton, Blackstock, Enniskillen, Columbus, Solina, Manchester, Burketon Station, Pontypool, Raglan, Ashburn, Myrtle Station, Kendal, Nestleton Station, North Oshawa and Macedonian Village. Ruralwave is investing an additional $542,000, and Bell Canada is investing an additional $210,000.

1303 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Looking forward: What is needed to restart international travel to Canada?

As more and more Canadians are receiving vaccines for COVID-19, it may be time to look at what is needed to safely reopen the border for international travel. Health Minister Patty Hajdu says that Canada is looking to come up with a form of certification that may allow vaccinated Canadians to travel abroad. In an […]

The post Looking forward: What is needed to restart international travel to Canada? first appeared on CIC News.

1303 days ago by Department of Justice Canada from cic

The Honourable Mahmud Jamal’s Questionnaire

Under the new judicial application process introduced by the Minister of Justice on October 20, 2016, any interested and qualified Canadian lawyer or judge may apply for federal judicial appointment by completing a questionnaire. The questionnaires are then used by the Judicial Advisory Committees across Canada to review candidates and submit a list of “highly recommended” and “recommended” candidates for consideration by the Minister of Justice. Candidates are advised that parts of their questionnaire may be made available to the public, with their consent, should they be appointed to the bench. The information is published as it was submitted by the candidates at the time they applied, subject to editing where necessary for privacy reasons.

1303 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Statement by Minister Ng on intellectual property waiver for COVID-19 vaccines

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, issued the following statement:“The Government of Canada remains committed to working with all international partners to reach a speedy and just end to the COVID-19 pandemic.

1303 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

COVID-19 Update (May 7, 2021) – The Prime Minister, Ministers and Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by the Prime Minister, Ministers and Government of Canada officials at May 7, 2021 news conference.

1303 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Media Advisory - Scotchfort, Prince Edward Island

Members of the media are invited to attend an important announcement regarding active transportation and social infrastructure for the Abegweit First Nation with the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Cardigan, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, and Chief Roderick W. Gould Jr. of the Abegweit First Nation.

1303 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Minister Ng speaks with Costa Rica’s minister of foreign trade

Yesterday, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, and Andrés Valenciano, Minister of Foreign Trade, Costa Rica, met bilaterally for the first time, virtually, and discussed expanding Canada and Costa Rica’s already strong trading relationship.