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  by Department of Finance Canada   from cic

Budget 2021 Supporting Tourism Hospitality, Arts and Culture

The impact of COVID-19 on workers and businesses in tourism, arts, and culture has been severe. With the rollout of vaccines underway, businesses in the tourism, arts, and culture sectors are getting ready to welcome Canadians back to experience the great places and activities this country has to offer—when it is safe to do so. Canadians are also eager to return to the local festivals and places they know and love.
Categories: National News
  by Department of Finance Canada   from cic

Budget 2021: Supporting Women

COVID-19 has affected all Canadians, but women have been disproportionately affected. In the labour market, women were hit earlier and harder, and their jobs continue to recover more slowly. Long-standing gender inequities have only been amplified over the course of the pandemic—and it has put decades of hard-fought gains for women in the workplace at risk.
Categories: National News
  by Department of Finance Canada   from cic

Budget 2021: Strong Indigenous Communities

No relationship is more important to the federal government than the relationship with Indigenous peoples. The federal government continues to work with Indigenous peoples to build a nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, government-to-government relationship—one based on respect, partnership, and recognition of rights.
Categories: National News
  by Department of Finance Canada   from cic

Budget 2021: A Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan

The pandemic has made access to early learning and child care a universal issue that is resonating across sectors, regions, and income brackets. School and child care centre closures have been difficult for parents. Some have had to leave their jobs, or reduce their hours significantly. Without access to child care, parents cannot fully participate in our economy.
Categories: National News
  by Department of Finance Canada   from cic

Budget 2021 – Young Canadians

Young people were among the hardest and fastest hit when the pandemic struck, experiencing more job losses than any other age demographic. They have also experienced the worst decline in mental health of any age group. Young Canadians must be at the centre of Canada’s recovery not only to help them rebound today, but to invest in their future success and the future success of our economy
Categories: National News
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Webinar: How to Get a Job in Canada, Brought to you by CanadaVisa and Scotiabank

CanadaVisa and Scotiabank are proud to be hosting a free webinar on Wednesday May 19, 2021 at 9 AM EST called How to Get a Job in Canada. What will I learn? Now that your Canadian journey has begun, finding a job that is suitable for your experience and passions is next on the agenda. Your new job awaits you. Many newcomers may […]

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Canada to welcome 6,000 caregivers by the end of 2021

Canada’s immigration department plans to finalize 6,000 caregiver applications for permanent residence by December 31, 2021. In a statement released on April 15, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said it will finalize the applications for caregivers who have completed their in-Canada work experience, as well as their immediate family members. Do you live in […]

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  by Public Safety Canada   from cic

Ministers LeBlanc, Sajjan, Hajdu and Blair to hold a media availability regarding federal assistance provided to Ontario to help support the COVID-19 response

The Hon. Dominic LeBlanc, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Hon. Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, Hon. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, and Hon. Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness will hold a media availability regarding federal government assistance to the provincial government of Ontario in combatting COVID-19.
Categories: National News
  by CIC News   from cicnews

IELTS and CELPIP websites are working again

Essential workers, international graduates, and other immigration candidates currently living in Canada now have the ability to book their language tests again. Those looking to apply for an economic class immigration program in Canada need to take a General test provided by either IELTS or CELPIP. Both IELTS and CELPIP saw their websites crash on […]

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  by Fisheries and Oceans Canada   from cic

Reconciliation in Action: Fisheries Agreement reached between Government of Canada and the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government

The Government of Canada is committed to a renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples based on the recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership. Building on this commitment, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, and the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, together with Chief Darcy Gray of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government, announced today that they have agreed to a landmark plan to advance reconciliation in the fisheries.
Categories: National News
  by CIC News   from cicnews

IRCC launches online application portal for 7 immigration programs

Some Canadian immigration programs have made the transition from paper-based to an online application process. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched an online permanent residence application portal on April 1. The immigration department has digitized the application process for a random selection of permanent residency applicants in the following seven programs: Non-Express Entry Provincial […]

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