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Minister Ng wraps up successful Joint Committee Meeting on Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada has been committed to ensuring global supply chains are strong and resilient. It is more important than ever that the world works to advance an inclusive and sustainable economic recovery from the pandemic.

1343 days ago by Canadian Institutes of Health Research from cic

Government of Canada invests in new research to address COVID-19 variants

The Government of Canada continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 virus variants of concern that have been identified in Canada and is working to better understand these variants and their impact on the health of Canadians and our public health measures.

1343 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Minister Ng receives assurances from European Commissioner for Trade, Valdis Dombrovskis about vaccine exports to Canada

Minister Ng welcomed the close collaboration with the EU on the continued supply of contracted deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines to Canada, and underscored the importance that this continue in light of the EU’s recent announcement regarding amendments to their mechanism on vaccine exports.

1343 days ago by National Defence from cic

Virtual event announcing the intent to apologize for the treatment of No. 2 Construction Battalion Members

Media are invited to view the live stream of a virtual event providing an update on discussions regarding the Government of Canada’s intent to apologize in a meaningful and respectful way for the treatment that members of No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canada’s only Black military unit, endured before, during, and after their service to our country during the First World War.

1343 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Minister Ng speaks with European Union member states

This week, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, connected with Anna Hallberg, Sweden’s Minister of Foreign Trade; Sophie Wilmès, Belgium‘s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade and Franck Riester, France’s Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, regarding the continued flow of vaccines across borders.

1343 days ago by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency from cic

Government of Canada investment helping the fish and seafood sector in Escuminac area remain strong

Escuminac, Hardwicke and Pointe-Sapin’s fish and seafood processors navigating toward recovery

1343 days ago by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency from cic

Escuminac area fish and seafood processors get support from the Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund

1343 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Canada’s population growth rate falls to WWI levels in 2020

With an increase in deaths and a decrease in new immigrants, Canada saw its lowest population growth rate since 1916. In 2020, Canada’s population only increased 0.4 per cent, according to Statistics Canada. Population growth has not been this low since the first year of World War I when it was just 0.3 per cent. […]

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1343 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Biographical note

Lisa Stadelbauer (BA [Administrative and Commercial Studies], University of Western Ontario, 1988) joined External Affairs and International Trade Canada in 1990.

1343 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Announcement of a new diplomatic appointment

Lisa Stadelbauer becomes Ambassador to the State of Israel. Ms. Stadelbauer replaces Deborah Lyons.

1343 days ago by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from cic

Canada’s Ministers of Agriculture agree to implement a key improvement to the AgriStability program to better support farmers

During today’s virtual meeting of Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture, Ministers agreed to remove the reference margin limit for AgriStability, one of the business risk management (BRM) programs under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

1343 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

COVID-19 Update (March 26, 2021) – Ministers to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by Ministers at March 26, 2021 news conference.

1344 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Minister Garneau speaks with Lebanese counterpart

Le ministre des Affaires étrangères, l’honorable Marc Garneau, s’est entretenu aujourd’hui avec le ministre des Affaires étrangères et des Émigrants du Liban, Charbel Wehbé.

1344 days ago by Department of Finance Canada from cic

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance: Government announces additional pandemic support

Good morning. To defeat COVID-19 and get our economy back on track, we need a pan-Canadian approach. We have to do everything we can to support Canadians who need help. We must take the necessary steps to ensure people’s safety. That is why, today, I introduced Bill C-25. If enacted by Parliament, this legislation will provide $7.2 billion in critical support to provinces, territories, municipalities, and First Nations communities across Canada.

1344 days ago by Department of Finance Canada from cic

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks with Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris

Today the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, held her first call with the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris. The two previously participated in the virtual bilateral meeting between the Prime Minister and President on February 23, 2021.

1344 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

COVID-19 Update (March 26, 2021) – Government of Canada officials to provide updates on coronavirus disease

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given Government of Canada officials at March 26, 2021 news conference.

1344 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Saskatchewan invites 418 PNP candidates

Saskatchewan held a new draw, inviting immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on March 24. The invitations went to candidates who may be eligible for a nomination from the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), specifically from the International Skilled Worker category. Of those invited, 183 may be eligible for the SINP’s Express Entry […]

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1344 days ago by Canadian International Trade Tribunal from cic

Tribunal Continues Finding—Photovoltaic Modules and Laminates from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued its finding made on July 3, 2015, in Inquiry No. NQ-2014-003, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of photovoltaic modules and laminates originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.

1344 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Media Advisory - Shawinigan (Québec)

Media representatives are invited to a press conference during which the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice–Champlain and Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Isabelle Charest, Minister for Education and Minister responsible for the Status of Women, will make an announcement concerning recreational and sports infrastructures in the Mauricie region.

1344 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

Joint statement from Ministers Hajdu and Blair on the Auditor General of Canada’s performance audit on pandemic preparedness and response

The Public Health Agency of Canada and Canada Border Services Agency accept all recommendations from the Auditor General of Canada on the performance audit of #COVID19 pandemic preparedness and response.

1344 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Statement by Canada’s Infrastructure Minister on the Office of the Auditor General’s report on Canada’s infrastructure plan

Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, made the following statement about the release of the Auditor General’s report on the Investing in Canada plan, the Government of Canada’s long-term infrastructure plan.

1344 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Planning on living in Canada? Here’s what you need to know about IELTS

Given Canada is one of the world’s most welcoming countries1, it is no surprise it is a popular destination for people looking to progress their global work and study goals. If you are planning on living in Canada, here is what you need to know about the immigration process and its related English test requirements. […]

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1344 days ago by Employment and Social Development Canada from cic

Government of Canada welcomes the Auditor General’s report on the Canada Emergency Response Benefit

The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, and the Minister of National Revenue, Diane Lebouthillier, today issued the following statement in response to the Auditor General’s report on the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB):

1344 days ago by Department of Finance Canada from cic

Government Announces Additional Pandemic Support For Vaccines, Health Care, and Municipalities

In recognition of the extraordinary pressures faced by all orders of government and First Nations communities during the ongoing pandemic, today, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, introduced Bill C-25. This legislation would provide an additional $7.2 billion in support for urgent health care needs across the country, the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out, and for local infrastructure projects in our cities and communities.

1344 days ago by Department of Finance Canada from cic

Support for Health Care and Vaccinations across Canada

On March 25, 2021, the federal government introduced legislation to provide an additional $5 billion in direct support to provinces and territories for health care and vaccination roll-out.