Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton – Canso, will make a virtual announcement regarding support for the Coal Town Trail Society.

The Commission has amended Orano Canada Inc.’s uranium mine and mill licence for its McClean Lake Operation, to allow expansion of the JEB Tailings Management Facility.

Newcomers to Canada play a crucial role in the future of our country and contribute in important ways to our society and economic recovery from the pandemic. To ensure newcomers settling in small towns and rural communities have access to essential services during their first year in Canada, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced an investment of more than $35 million to expand resettlement capacity and settlement services across Canada.

Federal Procurement Ombudsman Alexander Jeglic published his 2020-2021 Annual Report, which was tabled in Parliament by the Minister of Public Services and Procurement on December 10, 2021. The report provides an overview of the Office of the Procurement Ombudsman’s activities from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021.

Construction company CPL Interiors Ltd. was fined $761,967 today after pleading guilty before the Ontario Superior Court for its role in a criminal bid-rigging conspiracy. The bid-rigging scheme victimized condominium corporations in the Greater Toronto Area.

Parks Canada and the Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq leadership to make an important announcement on the proposed National Park Reserve in Pituamkek (Hog Island and the Sandhills)

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that 10 inmates at Kwìkwèxwelhp Healing Village in British Columbia have tested positive for COVID-19. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution.

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that six inmates at Drummond Institution and three inmates at Donnacona Institution have tested positive for COVID-19. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize the spread of the virus within the institutions.

Today we remember the selfless bravery of Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat and honorary Canadian citizen who saved thousands of Jewish people during World War II.

Canada’s Procurement Ombudsman will host the Diversifying the Federal Supply Chain Virtual Summit January 26 and 27, 2022.

Health Canada has authorized the combination of two antiviral drugs, nirmatrelvir and ritonavir (brand name PAXLOVIDTM), to treat adults with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are at high risk of progressing to serious disease, including hospitalization or death. PAXLOVIDTM is the first COVID-19 therapy that can be taken at home.

Physical activity is a pillar of healthy living, and yet only 15% of 5-17 year olds were meeting Canada’s 24-hour movement guidelines prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the pandemic began, research shows that even fewer children and youth are meeting these guidelines.

CED grants $134,900 in financial support to Baie-Comeau’s Microbrasserie Saint-Pancrace to acquire innovative equipment.

The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Member of Parliament for Brome–Missisquoi, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support the growth of La Vague, an accelerator and incubator for innovative Îles-de-la-Madeleine businesses.

The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, will hold a press conference to provide an update on COVID-19 actions being taken by the Government of Canada.

Health Canada officials will hold a technical briefing on COVID-19 therapeutics in Canada.

Although the coronavirus pandemic has entered its third calendar year, tourism to Canada is set to rebound in 2022. Unlike in 2020 and 2021, Canada is now open to tourists from the United States and the rest of the world as long as they are fully vaccinated. It is important to note the Canadian government […]

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The final operational flight for the CC-115 Buffalo aircraft was flown today by 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron, based out of 19 Wing Comox, British Columbia.

Travellers to Canada will now have to be fully vaccinated in order to enter to country. Some exempt travellers may still enter, but will be subject to testing, quarantine and other public health measures. Canada already required non-essential travellers from foreign countries to be vaccinated. Starting today, January 15, essential travellers must also be fully […]

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Throughout its history, Canada has played a significant role in the creation and upholding of the rules-based international order, which is instrumental to the preservation of global peace and security. When these rules are challenged, Canada must stand up and work with its allies to prevent their deterioration.

On November 19, 2021, we announced that as of January 15, 2022, certain categories of travellers who are currently exempt from entry requirements, will only be allowed to enter the country if they are fully vaccinated with one of the vaccines approved for entry into Canada.

The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, met virtually with the Atlantic chapters of the Aboriginal Sport Circle, the 2023 North American Indigenous Games organization and Canoe Kayak Canada.

Alberta is introducing a new fast-track immigration program for tech workers. Alberta’s immigration minister, Tyler Shandro, announced the Accelerated Tech Pathway on January 13. The province had already began accepting applications to the new program in December. In order to be eligible, tech professionals need to have a profile in the federal government’s Express Entry […]

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COVID-19 Subsidies – Explanatory Notes Relating to the Income Tax Act and Income Tax Regulations

That is why today, the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a non-repayable contribution of over $5.4 million for a collaboration between the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) and Angel Investors Ontario (AIO) to support entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses and strengthen angel investment in southern Ontario