On January 21, 2022, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
One of the eligibility criteria to become a Canadian citizen is that you need to have been physically present in Canada for three out of the last five years. Among other criteria, if you are age 18 and older, you need to have been in Canada for at least 1,095 days out of the five […]
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Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) provides funding of $1.3 million for innovation and job creation.
Today, Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, announced over $763,000 in funding to bring high-speed Internet to 373 households in Hearst, Ontario.
Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will make a virtual announcement to support electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Ontario.
Veterans Affairs Canada provides support through the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund
Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, Associate Minister of National Defence, and Member of Parliament for Sackville – Preston - Chezzetcook, will make a funding announcement for a community organization in Cherry Brook.
The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, today issued the following statement
On January 20, 2022, a physical altercation took place between two inmates in Saskatchewan Penitentiary’s maximum- security unit.
The significant increase in the number of international students arriving in Canada in recent years has resulted in increased participation in the PGWPP, according to a recent Statistics Canada study. Over the past decade, the number of first-time study permit holders in Canada has continued to rise, from around 75,000 in the mid-2000s to 250,000 […]
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Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.
Scammers know job-seekers are in a vulnerable position, and willing to provide their personal information or even money to secure a job in Canada. If you have fallen for a scam, you are not alone. Online scams have been on the rise since the pandemic started. Stats from Canada’s Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) indicate there were […]
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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded her trip to Ukraine, France and Belgium, during which she met with European counterparts and reaffirmed Canada’s steadfast support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Today, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, hosted a virtual meeting with provincial and territorial Finance Ministers. She was joined by the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault.
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, yesterday met with Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Today we celebrate the many vibrant cultures of the African continent and African diasporas around the world.
Toronto-based Métis creator Terril Calder’s award-winning NFB animated short Meneath: The Hidden Island of Ethics will be making its international premiere at the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival, taking place February 10 to 20, 2022.
On February 6, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen will share his experience as an astronaut with 150 students gathered at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. He will also encourage them to find out what it takes to become an astronaut by participating in the CSA's Junior Astronauts campaign.
NASA is inviting a limited number of media to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the launch of NASA's Artemis I mission, scheduled for March 2022 at earliest.
Canada and Haiti have long been united by a deep friendship, which is reinforced by a common language, the close ties between our peoples and a long history of cooperation.
Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, chaired an international ministerial meeting on Haiti, which included participation by the Prime Minister of Haiti, 19 partner countries and representatives from the United Nations and other regional and international organizations.
The Government of Canada is investing over $1.6 million in 36 British Columbia communities through the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP), delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). As Canada moves toward a strong recovery, these projects will help communities make data-driven decisions about key infrastructure, and ensure long-term infrastructure performance.
Canada announced a financial contribution of $50.4 million for 9 initiatives in security, health, economic growth and natural disaster management sectors during the January 21, 2022 high-level meeting on Haiti.
Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, and all LGBTQQIA+ Indigenous people have the right to be safe and have every opportunity to fully participate in the economic, social, and cultural life. The Government of Canada continues to support Indigenous communities to advance reconciliation and achieve equity for all Indigenous peoples.
that will support Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQ+ people to improve economic participation, increase leadership in various sectors, and help prevent and eliminate gender-based violence.