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  by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   from cic

Minister Joly highlights Canada’s support for the tourism sector at G20 Tourism Ministers Meeting

Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, joined her international counterparts for the G20 Tourism Ministers Meeting, hosted by Italy. Recognizing a pressing need, ministers from the world’s largest economies, which also include the largest source markets for international tourism, met virtually to discuss the tourism sector’s transition to a sustainable and resilient recovery.
Categories: Travel
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

New public transit and active transportation infrastructure in Banff and Cold Lake, Alberta

Today, the Honourable Jim Carr, the Government of Canada’s Special Representative for the Prairies, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Ric McIver, Alberta’s Minister of Transportation and Municipal Affairs, announced funding for the construction of a pedestrian-cyclist bridge in Banff and the addition of a low-floor bus to the City of Cold Lake’s fleet. These projects will increase accessibility and encourage sustainable modes of transportation.
Categories: National News
  by CIC News   from cicnews

How to apply for permanent residence if you live in Quebec

The month of April saw an important number of new immigration-related announcements from both the federal and Quebec governments. The most significant announcement was made on April 14, 2021, by Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino, who stated that temporary foreign workers in essential services and Canadian graduates already in the country will have access to a […]

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  by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   from cic

$112 million to provide high-speed Internet access to more than 18,000 households in the Outaouais region by September 2022

Thanks to a joint investment of $81.36 million made as part of Canada–Quebec Operation High Speed, 18,200 households in the Outaouais region will have access to high-speed Internet services by September 2022. The projects, totalling $112.09 million, will be implemented by Cogeco and Xplornet.
Categories: National News
  by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   from cic

Government of Canada reports price reductions for data plans although more progress is needed

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the publication of the latest quarter wireless pricing data on 2 GB to 6 GB data plans. After more than a year of tracking, the latest data show a majority of these data plans across Canada have seen price declines between 9 and 25 percent compared to benchmark prices collected in early 2020.
Categories: National News
  by FedNor   from cic

Government of Canada continues unprecedented investments for economic recovery, business growth and job creation in Northern Ontario

Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, highlighted the positive impact Budget 2021 will have on Northern Ontario’s economy. Specifically, the Minister referred to measures outlined in the Budget such as making FedNor a standalone agency, as well as a commitment of more than $2.4 billion nationally for programs to be delivered by Canada’s RDAs. FedNor will be delivering Northern Ontario’s share of this funding.
Categories: National News
  by Canadian International Trade Tribunal   from cic

Tribunal Initiates Final Injury Inquiry—Certain Grinding Media from India

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an inquiry to determine whether the dumping and subsidizing of certain grinding media, originating in or exported from the Republic of India, have caused injury or retardation or are threatening to cause injury. This final injury inquiry was initiated further to a notice received from the Canada Border Services Agency stating that preliminary determinations have been made respecting the dumping and subsidizing of the above mentioned goods.
Categories: Non Canadians
  by Employment and Social Development Canada   from cic

Backgrounder: Increased costs for older seniors

Seniors face increased vulnerability as they age: they tend to have lower incomes, experience higher poverty rates, and often face health related expenses because of the onset of illness or disability. They are also more likely to face the possibility of outliving their life savings and are more at risk of widowhood. Research shows that the loss of a spouse or partner can lead to a significant decline in the standard of living of seniors, particularly among women.
Categories: National News
  by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada   from cic

Helping Seniors in the Montérégie

Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Member of Parliament for Châteauguay—Lacolle, Brenda Shanahan held a roundtable meeting with many seniors groups from across the Montérégie to discuss Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience and the Government of Canada’s proposed investment of $90 million over three years to launch the Age Well at Home initiative.
Categories: National News