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Helping Indigenous youth get skills training and supports needed to get good jobs 

Today, during National Indigenous History Month and on the 25th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day, it is important to recognize the history, heritage, cultures and countless contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We know the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on Indigenous peoples. That is why the Government of Canada continues to make historic investments and work collaboratively to ensure Indigenous people, particularly Indigenous youth, have the supports and opportunities they need to build long-lasting careers to support themselves and their families.

Categories: Jobs and Workplace
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Backgrounder: Youth Employment and Skills Strategy funding

The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) is a Government of Canada program delivered in collaboration with 11 federal departments and agencies, including Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). Through the YESS, the Government of Canada helps young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition into the labour market. ESDC’s YESS program supports organizations that provide job placements and skills development services to young people, as well as a broad range of supports such as job coaching, mental health support, clothes for job interviews, day care services for parents and subsidized Internet access to help with job searches.

Categories: Parents
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Approved immigrants can travel to Canada as of June 21

Valid Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) holders can complete their landing in Canada as of today, June 21, 2021. The Government of Canada made the announcement this morning at 10 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST). Discover if You’re Eligible for Canadian Immigration In its announcement, the Canadian government said that the COPR must be valid […]

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$127.72 million to bring high-speed Internet access to nearly 13,300 households in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Nord-du-Québec regions by September 2022

Thanks to a total investment of $127.72 million made as part of Canada–Quebec Operation High Speed, 13,300 households in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Nord-du-Québec regions will have access to Vidéotron high-speed Internet services by September 2022.

Categories: National News
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Canada’s travel ban from India extended

Canada has extended the travel ban for all direct passenger and business flights from India until July 21, 2021, but not from Pakistan. The travel ban from both countries first went into place on April 22 for 30 days, until May 22, and was extended another 30 days until June 21. Cargo flights carrying vaccines […]

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Canada and Nova Scotia invest in the construction of a new facility for The Flower Cart Group

Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Iain Rankin, Premier of Nova Scotia, and Jeff Kelly, Executive Director of The Flower Cart Group announced funding for the construction of a new facility for The Flower Cart Group.

Categories: National News
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Fully vaccinated travellers to Canada can be released early from quarantine

Canada’s phased approach to easing border measures will begin on July 5, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, for fully vaccinated travellers who are exempt from travel restrictions, which now includes approved permanent residents. Fully vaccinated travellers who are permitted to enter Canada will not be subject to the federal requirement to quarantine or take a […]

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Statement from Ministers Carolyn Bennett, Marc Miller, Daniel Vandal and Steven Guilbeault on National Indigenous Peoples Day

The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage issued the following statement today in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Categories: National News
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Government of Canada Strengthens Partnership with Indigenous Coastal Communities to Enhance Marine Safety

Through the Oceans Protection Plan, the largest investment ever made to protect Canada’s coasts, the Government of Canada is working in partnership with Indigenous coastal communities to improve marine safety for mariners. As part of this plan, in 2017 the Canadian Coast Guard launched the Indigenous Community Boat Volunteer Pilot Program. This program provides Indigenous communities with funding to purchase boats and equipment to build up their on-water search and rescue capabilities. These investments allow Indigenous communities to take concrete steps to strengthen their capacity as part of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Categories: National News
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Canada imposes additional sanctions on Belarusian individuals and entities over attacks on human rights and fundamental freedoms

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced new sanctions against 17 individuals and 5 entities under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA) in response to gross and systematic violations of human rights occurring in Belarus. These measures are being taken in coordination with the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union.

Categories: Canada and World
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Backgrounder: Phase 1 of easing border measures for travellers entering Canada

The first phase of Canada’s approach to easing border measures will begin on July 5, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, for fully vaccinated travellers who are eligible to enter Canada under the current travel restrictions. This phase will continue to restrict entry to Canada of foreign nationals, unless they already meet an exemption set out in the border restrictions, maintains pre- and on arrival testing for all travellers, and monitors for variants of concern.

Categories: National News
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Minister Ng announces Shop Local investment benefiting Canada’s small businesses

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, announced the launch of Shop Local, a Canada-wide investment of $33 million to encourage Canadians to shop locally. Making the announcement from Butter Baker, a bakery in Markham, Minister Ng also stated that nearly $9 million of that total will be invested in Ontario, through the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, to support businesses in reopening and staying open so they can thrive as the economy recovers.

Categories: National News
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Reminder - Minister Champagne to announce a significant milestone in the construction of the National Research Council’s new biomanufacturing centre

Media are invited to attend an event with the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. Minister Champagne will announce a significant milestone in the construction of the new Biologics Manufacturing Centre at the National Research Council of Canada’s (NRC) Royalmount location in Montréal.

Categories: National News