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  by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   from cic

The Government of Canada makes historic investment to strengthen Canada’s biomanufacturing sector 

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, together with the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced an investment of up to $415 million to support Sanofi Pasteur Limited (Sanofi) in building an end-to-end influenza vaccine manufacturing facility in Toronto, Ontario. This new facility will ensure drug product formulation, fill-and-finish and inspection. As part of this project, Sanofi will invest more than $455 million as well as create and maintain 1,225 highly skilled jobs in Canada. The Government of Ontario will also invest $55 million, making this a $925-million project. In addition, the company will also invest at least $79 million a year to fund Canadian research and development
  by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions   from cic

Invitation to media – Élisabeth Brière to announce investment to support Cantons‑de‑l’Est tourism sector

Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), the Honourable Mélanie Joly, invites media representatives to a press conference on Government of Canada support for Productions Traces et Souvenances, a major player in the Cantons-de-l’Est tourism sector.
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Another Alberta PNP draw with CRS 301

Alberta invited Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on March 26. Through the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP), the Province invited a total of 300 Express Entry candidates to apply for the Alberta Express Entry stream. For the second time in a row, candidates only needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at […]

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  by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   from cic

Governments of Canada and Ontario, along with City of Toronto, to announce major investment

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, together with the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health; the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; the Honourable Victor Fedeli, Ontario Minister of Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade; and His Worship, John Tory, Mayor of Toronto, will announce a significant investment to support Canada’s future pandemic preparedness.
  by Global Affairs Canada   from cic

Canada’s stabilization projects in Iraq and Syria

On March 30, 2021, the Government of Canada announced more than $43.6 million in funding for 11 stabilization projects in Iraq and Syria. These projects, funded through the Peace and Stabilization Operations Program, are aligned with the Global Coalition against Daesh’s stabilization efforts in these countries. Since 2016, Canada has committed up to $3.5 billion through its Middle East engagement strategy to respond to the crises in Iraq and Syria and address the impact theyhave had on the region.
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Temporary residents can now change their sex identifiers on Canadian immigration documents

The immigration department is modernizing its documents as part of Canada’s mandate to protect and promote the human rights of LGBTQ2+ persons. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) now allows temporary residents to change their sex or gender identifier on their immigration documents, according to the government website. Canada recognizes three sex identifiers on travel […]

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  by Indigenous Services Canada   from cic

Minister Miller and Indigenous Services Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Please be advised that the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, Valerie Gideon, Associate Deputy Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, and Dr. Tom Wong, Chief Medical Officer of Public Health, will hold a news conference to provide an update on coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
  by Global Affairs Canada   from cic

Joint statement on the WHO-Convened COVID-19 Origins Study

The Governments of Australia, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America remain steadfast in our commitment to working with the World Health Organization (WHO), international experts who have a vital mission, and the global community to understand the origins of this pandemic in order to improve our collective global health security and response.
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Canada and British Columbia invest in public transit infrastructure to improve capacity, safety, and service in Greater Victoria

Today, Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast–Sea to Sky Country, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Rob Fleming, B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, announced funding for two public transit projects in Greater Victoria. Erinn Pinkerton, President and CEO of BC Transit; Fred Haynes, Mayor of the District of Saanich and member of the Victoria Regional Transit Commission; Kevin Hall, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Victoria and Emily Lowan, Director of Campaigns & Community Relations of the University of Victoria Students' Society also participated in the virtual announcement.
  by Global Affairs Canada   from cic

Joint Communiqué by Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Small Group

At the invitation of Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sophie Wilmès and U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, the Foreign Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS Small Group met virtually today to reaffirm our shared determination to continue the fight against Daesh/ISIS in Iraq and Syria, and to create conditions for an enduring defeat of the terrorist group, which remains the Coalition’s sole purpose, through a comprehensive, multifaceted effort.
  by Indigenous Services Canada   from cic

Government of Canada launches a call for proposals to support work of Indigenous communities towards exercising jurisdiction in relation to child and family services

The Minister of Indigenous Services Canada announces the launch of a call for proposals to support Indigenous Peoples, communities, and groups as they begin work to develop their own legislation and explore Indigenous-led models for child and family services.
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Media Advisory - Tweed, Ontario

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure and Member of Provincial Parliament for Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock; Daryl Kramp, Member of Provincial Parliament for Hastings—Lennox and Addington; His Worship Tom Deline, Mayor of the Municipality of Centre Hastings; and David Gerow, Chair of the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance.