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Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces appointment to the Specific Claims Tribunal

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment.

1324 days ago by Transport Canada from cic

Minister of Transport applauds NAV CANADA’s decision to continue all air navigation services to Canadian communities

The Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, issued this statement today to acknowledge NAV CANADA’s decision to maintain air traffic control service to several Canadian communities, including Whitehorse, Yukon, Prince George, British Columbia, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Regina, Saskatchewan, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Windsor, Ontario and Saint Jean, Quebec:

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Major update of the virtual exhibit 1759: From the Warpath to the Plains of Abraham

The National Battlefields Commission (NBC) is pleased to announce the online release of an updated version of the exhibit, 1759: From the Warpath to the Plains of Abraham.

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Canada, British Columbia and Daylu Dena Council partner to build new multi-purpose community building and demolish former residential school, in Lower Post

Today, funding to build a new multi-purpose community building in the Kaska Dena community of Lower Post and to demolish the former residential school building was announced during a virtual event attended by Deputy Chief Harlan Schilling of Daylu Dena Council, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable John Horgan, Premier of British Columbia. They were also joined by President Chad Norman Day of Tahltan Central Government, John D. Ward, Spokesperson for Taku River Tlingit First Nation, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Murray Rankin, British Columbia’s Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, the Honourable Josie Osborne, British Columbia’s Minister of Municipal Affairs, and the Honourable Nathan Cullen, Minister of State for Lands and Natural Resource Operations and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Stikine.

1324 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Backgrounder: Canada, British Columbia and Daylu Dena Council partner to build new multi-purpose community building and demolish former residential school, in Lower Post

The Government of Canada is investing $11.5 million to build the new multi-purpose community building, including $10 million from Infrastructure Canada’s Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, and $1.5 million from Indigenous Services Canada. The Government of British Columbia is investing $1.5 million, and Daylu Dena Council is contributing $538,960.

1324 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Parliamentary Secretary Hutchings to announce high-speed Internet investment in Newfoundland and Labrador

Gudie Hutchings, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, will announce a federal investment to improve high-speed Internet access in Newfoundland and Labrador. A media availability will follow.

1324 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

Government of Canada Announces Funding for COVID-19 Safe Voluntary Isolation Site in Sault Ste. Marie

Today, Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced funding to operate a safe voluntary isolation site in Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District, Ontario.

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Government of Canada investment in two initiatives helping the fish and seafood sector in Prince Edward Island remain strong

The workforce of Canada’s fish and seafood processing sector is an economic driver in coastal and rural communities, and is vital to the national food supply chain. The sector faced immense challenges due to COVID-19, and the Government of Canada worked quickly to ensure it had the support it needed during this unprecedented time.

1324 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Backgrounder: Canada and Quebec invest in seven sports and recreation projects in the Outaouais Region

Joint federal, provincial and municipal funding is being provided for seven recreational infrastructure projects in communities of the Outaouais Region. These projects include to renovating recreation centres and improving playgrounds and other sports facilities.

1324 days ago by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency from cic

TechImpact launches Digital Boost 2.0 to drive tech adoption in New Brunswick

Government support of more than 3.7 million dollars will help NB businesses chart and implement digital roadmaps

1324 days ago by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada from cic

Minister Mendicino launches plan to accelerate caregiver application processing

Caregivers from abroad play an important role in supporting Canadian families who are unable to find the care they need for a family member in Canada. The global COVID-19 pandemic has caused great disruption to life in Canada and around the world, including to application processing at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). We recognize that many caregivers working in Canada are waiting anxiously to be reunited with their loved ones, and they need their applications to be processed for that to happen.

1324 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

The Governments of Canada and Quebec invest in seven recreational projects in the Outaouais Region

Today, Stéphane Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Argenteuil–La Petite-Nation, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine Mckenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Isabelle Charest, Minister for Education and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, announced funding of more than $3.5 million for seven projects in the Outaouais Region. They were joined by Mathieu Lacombe, Minister of Families, Minister Responsible for the Outaouais Region and Member of the National Assembly for Papineau, and Martin Lajeunesse, City Councillor and Chair of the City of Gatineau’s Recreation, Sports and Community Development Committee. With this funding, local residents will have access to modern and safe facilities that will promote an active, healthy and inclusive lifestyle.

1324 days ago by Natural Resources Canada from cic

Canada Invests in Clean Mining Technology

Joël Lightbound, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a federal investment of $730,096 for a clean mining technology project located in Quebec City and Ottawa.

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CBSA disrupts smuggling attempt after discovering 64 bricks of suspected cocaine

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) continues to address risks and threats at the border to keep our communities safe. On April 15, 2021, the CBSA announced that border services officers seized 64 bricks of suspected cocaine in the Pacific Highway District.

1324 days ago by Environment and Climate Change Canada from cic

Government of Canada invests in reducing plastic waste and supporting the transition of a circular economy for plastics

Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced approximately $1.3M to support five projects that aim to reduce plastic waste, prevent plastic pollution and support the transition to a national circular plastics economy.

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Minister Wilkinson presents response to the 2020 Minister’s Round Table on Parks Canada

The Minister’s response will help to advance efforts to protect nature, strengthen Indigenous leadership in conservation, make protected places more inclusive and accessible, protect built heritage and tell Canada’s diverse stories.

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CBSA postal interception leads to seizure of weapons, firearms and suspected drugs; multiple criminal charges laid

While ensuring that it enforces border measures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) remains committed to keeping Canada safe. Today, the CBSA announced that Darryl Vanalstyne is facing 12 charges following the execution of a search warrant.

1324 days ago by Environment and Climate Change Canada from cic

New Government of Canada investments to reduce plastic waste – Project descriptions

The Government is investing in Canadian made solutions to reach our zero plastic waste goals.

1324 days ago by Transport Canada from cic

The Governments of Canada and Quebec announce a major investment in the Réseau express métropolitain at the Montréal-Trudeau International Airport

Since the COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on all areas of society, infrastructure projects will be crucial to the economic recovery. These projects will create good paying jobs, grow the economy, improve the daily lives of Quebecers and all Canadians, and build a better tomorrow. The construction of the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) station at the Montréal-Trudeau International Airport will help reduce traffic congestion and improve accessibility and connectivity to the airport by offering an environmentally sustainable link between downtown Montréal and the airport.

1324 days ago by National Film Board from cic

Four new NFB docs featured online at DOXA. World premiere from Calgary’s Dominique Keller—plus BC premieres from Vancouver filmmakers Sean Horlor/Steve J. Adams and Sheona McDonald, as well as Kainai First Nation/Sámi director Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers.

Vancouver and Calgary creators explore powerful themes of love, identity and human rights in four National Film Board of Canada (NFB) documentaries premiering at the 20th-anniversary edition of the DOXA Documentary Film Festival, streaming online across Canada from May 6 to 16.

1324 days ago by Department of Justice Canada from cic

The Honourable Michelle O’Bonsawin’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.

1324 days ago by Correctional Service Canada from cic

Seizure of unauthorized items at Joyceville Institution

On Monday, April 12, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing unauthorized items was seized at Joyceville Institution, a multi-level security facility.

1324 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on April 15, 2021

On April 15, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

1324 days ago by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada from cic

Canada supports the nation rebuilding efforts of Indigenous groups in Quebec to advance self-determination and reconciliation

The Government of Canada is rebuilding the nation-to-nation, Inuit–Crown and government-to-government relationship with Indigenous Peoples by supporting their right to self-determination. A key part of this work is the Nation Rebuilding Program.

1324 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Statement on SolarWinds Cyber Compromise

Today, Canada joins the United States and international partners in voicing our concerns related to a Russian cyber-espionage campaign that exploited the SolarWinds Orion platform.