On January 7, 2022, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

On January 14, 2022, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

Ontario wants thousands of internationally trained nurses to come work in the province’s hospitals by March 31. Ontario is sending about 300 of these nurses to 50 high-need hospitals in the province. They will care for patients under supervision while they work toward getting their licence in Ontario. So far, more than 1,200 internationally educated […]

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NASA is inviting a limited number of media to visit the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to see the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft rolling out for the first time. The SLS and Orion will be tested no earlier than mid-February 2022 in preparation for the Artemis I mission.

Since the formal engagement process launched on December 10, 2021, the federal government received approximately 20,000 public submissions. In response to the overwhelming interest and useful feedback received so far, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, is extending the deadline for public submissions to the 2030 ERP by one week to 11:59 p.m. PST on January 21, 2022.

Yesterday, as part of the Government of Canada’s ongoing engagement with the forestry sector, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, met with softwood lumber industry leaders to discuss trade issues relating to softwood lumber. Minister Ng outlined the Government of Canada’s views and the recent efforts it has made to ensure Canada’s forestry sector is well positioned for success.

January 14, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced the launch of PocketWell, a free companion app to the WTC online portal. This new app provides another way to help Canadians access online mental health and substance use resources and supports, and measure and track aspects of their mental well-being.

Canada’s health research community responded quickly to the COVID-19 pandemic from the time the first cases were identified in late 2019. Over the past two years, researchers across the country have rallied together to create new scientific knowledge and provide critical evidence to guide Canada’s response to the pandemic and keep Canadians safe. As the pandemic evolves, they continue to work on issues facing Canadians and their work is and will continue to help with our recovery from this pandemic. The Government of Canada has supported the research response to the pandemic with investments of nearly $280 million through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).

The Government of Canada has created the Centre for Research on Pandemic Preparedness, within the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), to protect the health of all Canadians by developing and mobilizing health research for pandemic and health emergency preparedness, prevention, response and recovery. The Research Centre will work with the Public Health Agency of Canada and other key Canadian and international stakeholders to identify priorities, coordinate activities, and make targeted research investments.

Today, Tamils in Canada and around the world celebrate the start of Thai Pongal

On January 8, a physical altercation took place between two inmates at Edmonton Institution, which is a maximum security facility.

Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Karina Gould, along with the Prime Minister of Canada the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, will virtually join Premier of Nova Scotia Tim Houston and Nova Scotia Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development Becky Druhan, to make an early learning and child care announcement. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Sean Fraser will also be in attendance.

In response to the significant risks and uncertainties presented by the spread of the Omicron variant in Canada, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) continues to support to Indigenous communities in their response to COVID-19.

Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, Dr. Tom Wong, Chief Medical Officer of Public Health, and a senior official from Indigenous Services Canada, will hold a news conference to provide an update on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Indigenous communities.

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 Microbrasserie Saint-Pancrace, an SME specializing in the development of craft beers representing the Côte-Nord region.

The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce a new initiative to make it easier for Canadians to access mental health and substance use resources and supports.

Saskatchewan invited 104 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on January 12. In its first draw of the year, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited candidates to apply through two of its immigration streams. Of those invited, 37 may be eligible for the SINP’s Express Entry subcategory, and 67 may be eligible for the […]

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Government of Canada officials to hold a technical briefing on coronavirus disease in Canada (January 14, 2022)

The latest figures show that job growth is up across the country with Saskatchewan faring particularly well among Canadian provinces. Saskatchewan recorded the highest month-over-month job growth rate among Canadian provinces, according to the December Labour Force Survey. Saskatchewan gained 6,000 jobs in December 2021, marking a 1.1% increase from November 2021. The professional, scientific, […]

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Today, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, released a statement on the Cleantech Group’s 2022 Global Cleantech 100 list of Companies Committed to Taking Action on the Climate Crisis.

Today, the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a total investment of $8.5 million to four innovative businesses. This consists of support for the following projects:

Today, the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a total investment of $8.5 million for four innovative businesses: Equispheres Inc., The Crump Group Inc., Fourmark Manufacturing Inc. and BIG-nano Corporation.

Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

The Government of Canada invests $70,000 in two community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.