The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are pleased to announce an extension to the Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) deadline for livestock producers planning to access the previously-announced temporary enhanced FRWIP funding.
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British Columbia-based trading company fined $75,000 and ordered to forfeit 20,196 shark fins
On January 17, 2022, Hang Hing Herbal Medicine Ltd. was sentenced to pay a $75,000 fine after earlier pleading guilty in the Provincial Court of British Columbia in Vancouver to a charge of unlawfully importing a protected shark species without a permit.
Canada to announce Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024 by February
The Canadian government will provide a major update by February when it announces its Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024. The announcement will contain Canada’s immigration targets for this year, and the next two years, as well as the number of new immigrants Canada will seek to welcome under its various economic, family, and humanitarian class programs. […]
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Government of Canada to announce support for clean energy innovation in Alberta
Federal support for Alberta’s clean technology industry and an innovation hub in downtown Calgary designed to advance the development of clean energy innovations.
Canadians help to reach 25 by 25 conservation targets with donations of $1 billion in land
The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the Ecological Gifts Program has reached an important milestone: Canadians have donated over one billion dollars’ worth of ecologically sensitive land for the purpose of conservation since 1995.
Government of Canada announces funding for innovative research to reduce underwater vessel noise
Mitigating the impacts of human activities, including underwater vessel noise, is vital to the protection and recovery of Canada’s endangered marine mammals. Protecting our marine environment also ensures that Canada’s oceans economy can continue to grow in a sustainable, environmentally responsible way.
Government of Canada to announce support for organizations in Glace Bay Area
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 two virtual announcements regarding support for two community organizations.
The Government of Canada supports three projects to help reduce underwater noise impacts on marine mammals
Protecting vulnerable marine mammals is a priority for the Government of Canada. Marine mammals, including the Southern Resident killer whale, are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of underwater vessel noise. Furthermore, the Government of Canada recognizes that Southern Resident killer whales face imminent threats to their survival, and that saving these iconic marine mammals requires comprehensive and immediate action.
Cumberland, Colchester Counties will benefit from investments to help residents and visitors enjoy the region and its shared spaces safely
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.
Backgrounder: Cumberland, Colchester Counties will benefit from investments to help residents and visitors enjoy the region and its shared spaces safely
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.
Government of Canada launches call for concepts to help break down barriers to employment in federally regulated workplaces
Diversity is Canada’s strength. The Government of Canada celebrates all cultures and all people, and by removing barriers to employment, helps create work environments where every Canadian has a fair and equal chance to reach their full potential.
Canada supports Dakota Tipi First Nation in undertaking research and commemoration activities around five former residential school sites
Canada supports Dakota Tipi First Nation’s Residential School Survivors Project for research, commemoration and memorialization activities and healing supports around five former residential school sites in Manitoba.
Government of Canada to announce investment in the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation
Government of Canada to announce investment in the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation
Announcement of new diplomatic appointment
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment:
Two PEI organizations receive federal funds to improve Veterans’ well-being
Serene View Ranch, Lest We Forget Community Veterans Committee each receive $400,000 from Veterans Affairs Canada
Coal Town Trail will benefit from expansion to help bring people back to public spaces safely
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.
Government of Canada to announce support for digital technologies in southern Ontario
The Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement supporting digital technologies. The Minister will be joined by Anita Vandenbeld, Member of Parliament for Ottawa West−Nepean, and Iqwinder Gaheer, Member of Parliament for Mississauga−Malton.
Minister MacAulay to make important announcement regarding support for Veterans in Ottawa
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, along with Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre and the Hon. David J. McGuinty, Member of Parliament for Ottawa South, will announce new recipients from Ottawa who have been selected to receive funding under the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund.
Minister Joly meets with Ukrainian Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine’s Prime Minister, and Olga Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration.
La Vague will propel Îles-de-la-Madeleine entrepreneurs forward better than ever
CED grants a $227,665 financial contribution to the Corporation d’innovation et de développement des Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Biographical note
James Christoff (BA [Political Science], Concordia University, 1991; BPR, Mount Saint Vincent University, 1993; MPA, Royal Military College of Canada, 2017) joined the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in 1999. In Ottawa, Mr. Christoff has served as executive director, Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations; director of communications, Afghanistan Task Force; press secretary and spokesperson in the Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs; and communications manager for Team Canada trade missions. Abroad, he has served as ambassador to South Sudan, deputy high commissioner in Nigeria, political counsellor in Kenya and in the Philippines and senior public diplomacy officer in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He is a graduate of the National Security Programme at the Canadian Forces College.
Minister MacAulay to make important announcement regarding support for Veterans
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, alongside Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Edgmont, will announce new recipients from Prince Edward Island who have been selected to receive funding under the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund.
Government of Canada releases draft 2022-23 Prawn and Shrimp by Trap Integrated Fisheries Management Plan
Proactive conservation measures are critical to sustain a healthy Pacific prawn population today, and to restore abundant stocks for future generations. Close collaboration between the Government of Canada and harvesters is key to getting this important work done.
Minister Ng speaks with South Korean Trade Minister Han-koo Yeo
Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, spoke with her counterpart, South Korean Trade Minister Han-Koo Yeo.
Government of Canada to announce support for Cumberland and Colchester Counties
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova will make a virtual announcement regarding support for 12 organizations in Cumberland and Colchester Counties.