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Statement from the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health (CCMOH) on the use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine

Statement from the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health (CCMOH) on the use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine.

1316 days ago by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada from cic

Minister Bennett highlights COVID-19 and investments to support communities in Budget 2021

The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations met with social services providers to discuss COVID-19 and investments to support communities from Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience.

1316 days ago by Department of Finance Canada from cic

Minister Fortier to deliver a speech on Budget 2021 at the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce

The Minister will deliver a speech on Budget 2021 and the Government’s recovery plan for jobs, growth and resilience.

1316 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Saskatchwan PNP draw: 269 invited

Saskatchewan invited 269 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on April 22. If invited candidates receive the nomination, they will be one step closer to Canadian permanent residence. The invitations went to candidates who may be eligible for a nomination from the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), specifically from the International Skilled Worker category. Of those […]

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1316 days ago by Public Services and Procurement Canada from cic

Quay wall closure at St. Andrews Lock and Dam

1316 days ago by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada from cic

Minister Vandal highlights Budget 2021 supports for Northern tourism and small businesses

The Minister of Northern Affairs met with Indigenous and territorial partners, and representatives from the small business and tourism industry in the Northwest Territories to discuss investments from Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience.

1316 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Backgrounder: Canada and Quebec invest in 17 recreational and sports projects in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region

Joint federal, provincial and municipal funding is being allocated to 17 recreational infrastructure projects which will be completed in communities of the Chaudière-Appalaches Region. The purpose of these projects is to renovate recreation centres and improve playgrounds and sports facilities.

1316 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

The Governments of Canada and Quebec invest in 17 recreational and sports projects in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region

As the pandemic has further emphasized the importance of having a healthy population, the Governments of Canada and Quebec are proud to support close to 200 recreational and sports infrastructure projects throughout Quebec. Thanks to these investments, Quebec municipalities will have easily accessible, modern and safe facilities, thereby putting into place the winning conditions for the practice of physical activities in our communities.

1316 days ago by Public Services and Procurement Canada from cic

Government of Canada secures vaccine supply beyond 2021

The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the health and safety of everyone in Canada by securing access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines now and into the future.

1316 days ago by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada from cic

Minister Bennett highlights supports for businesses in Budget 2021 in Newfoundland and Labrador

The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations met with businesses to discuss investments from Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience.

1316 days ago by Environment and Climate Change Canada from cic

Canada’s Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution

Under the Paris Agreement, countries are required to submit national greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, called Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), every five years. Each successive NDC is required to be more ambitious than the previous one. Canada’s target up until today was to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% below 2005 levels by 2030. Yesterday, Prime Minister Trudeau announced a target of 40-45% reductions below 2005 levels by 2030.

1316 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Minister Garneau highlights investments for small business in Budget 2021

The Honorable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met virtually with executives and employees of AV&R, a robotics firm in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Quebec, to discuss investments from Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience.

1316 days ago by Indigenous Services Canada from cic

Minister Miller, Minister Vandal and Minister Sajjan will provide an overview of the collaboration with partners in Manitoba for the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19)

1316 days ago by Natural Resources Canada from cic

Canada Joins U.S. in Establishing Net-Zero Producers Forum

Today, the Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., announced Canada will join the United States in establishing a new Net-Zero Producers Forum, a platform for oil and gas–producing countries to discuss how the sector can support the implementation of the Paris Agreement on climate change and the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

1316 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Canada and Ontario invest in improved community and recreational infrastructure in North Bay, Callander, and Powassan

Today, Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, on behalf of The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; The Honourable Victor Fedeli, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade and Member of Provincial Parliament for Nipissing, on behalf of The Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; Bob Cunningham, President of the Camp Tillicum Board; John Miller, President and Governor of the Near North Trail Association; and His Worship Peter McIsaac, Mayor of the Municipality of Powassan, announced joint funding for three community and recreational infrastructure projects in North Bay, Callander, and Powassan.

1316 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Backgrounder: Canada and Ontario invest in improved community and recreational infrastructure in North Bay, Callander and Powassan

Joint federal, provincial, and recipient funding through the Investing in Canada plan will support three community and recreational infrastructure projects in North Bay, Callander and Powassan.

1316 days ago by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada from cic

Minister Vandal to speak about Budget 2021 investments for finishing the fight against COVID-19 and building back better in the North

The Minister of Northern Affairs, the Minister of Finance (Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, Minister Responsible for Status of Women), and the Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, will participate in a media availability to highlight Budget 2021 investments for finishing the fight against COVID-19 and building back better in the North, including supports for small businesses and tourism, following a roundtable meeting with Northwest Territories partners and stakeholders.

1316 days ago by National Defence from cic

Canada renews its military contribution to multinational initiative to counter North Korea’s maritime sanctions evasion

Today, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, announced that the Government of Canada is extending Operation NEON until April 30, 2023.

1316 days ago by Veterans Affairs Canada from cic

Ministers of Veterans Affairs and National Defence mark 70th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong

On the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong, Canadians commemorate the service and sacrifice of those who valiantly served in defence of peace and democracy in the Korean War.

1316 days ago by Department of Finance Canada from cic

Government of Canada highlights Budget 2021 investments to keep Canadians healthy

The Government of Canada’s top priority remains protecting Canadians’ health and safety, particularly during this third, aggressive wave of the virus and its variants.

1316 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

Update on COVID-19 vaccine guidance (April 23, 2021)

1317 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Canada introducing stricter travel restrictions amid rise in COVID variants

As Canada sees a surge in COVID-19 cases involving new variants, the federal government announced on April 22 that it will introduce tighter travel restrictions to halt potential spread and protect Canadians. The travel restrictions include the banning of all passenger and business flights from India and Pakistan starting at 11:30 p.m. EST on April 22, 2021, for 30 days. However, cargo flights […]

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1317 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

The Minister of Health to receive a first dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

The Minister of Health to receive a first dose of COVID-19 Vaccine (April 23, 2021)

1317 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Quebec’s new immigration pilot for AI, tech workers now accepting applications

Quebec has launched an economic immigration pilot project for foreign workers employed in AI, IT and visual effects on April 22. The five-year pilot project will allow for a total of 550 principal applicants and their family members to be selected per year. Applicants must intend to settle in Quebec to work. This program aims […]

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1317 days ago by Department of Finance Canada from cic

Minister Fortier talks environment and Budget 2021

Today, Earth Day, Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance, the Honourable Mona Fortier, continued her tour to discuss Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience at the Pearson Centre for Progressive Policy.