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Ontario PNP nominated high numbers of tech and skilled trade workers in 2020

Despite the pandemic, Ontario still nominated high numbers of new immigrants in 2020. Through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), Ontario nominated 8,054 principal applicants in 2020, who came with their spouses and children for a total of 15,303 nominations. A nomination does not mean they necessarily moved to Ontario, but it means the province […]

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1346 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

COVID-19 Update (March 23, 2021) – Ministers and Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by Ministers and Government of Canada officials at March 23, 2021 news conference.

1346 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Media Advisory - Sudbury, Ontario

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament for Sudbury and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources, and Marc Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Natalia Kusendova, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Francophone Affairs and Member of Provincial Parliament for Mississauga Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario's Minister of Infrastructure; and His Worship Brian Bigger, Mayor of the City of Greater Sudbury.

1347 days ago by Indigenous Services Canada from cic

Nishnawbe Aski Nation, Federal and Provincial Governments Reaffirm Strategic Partnership in Support of First Nations Health Transformation

The Government of Canada is proud to reaffirm its partnership with Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) and the Government of Ontario to support NAN towards achieving a self-determined health care system.

1347 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Minister Ng to promote doing business in Singapore with a Virtual E-Commerce Trade Mission

March 22, 2021 -The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will launch the virtual trade mission to Singapore. Minister Ng will provide a keynote address to Canadian delegation participating and announce new services to support Canadian business expansion in Asia.

1347 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Media Advisory - Woolwich, Ontario

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with Tim Louis, Member of Parliament for Kitchener–Conestoga, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Mike Harris, Member of Provincial Parliament for Kitchener–Conestoga, and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and Her Worship, Sandy Shantz, Mayor of the Township of Woolwich.

1347 days ago by Office of the Procurement Ombudsman from cic

Government of Canada to host Diversifying the Federal Supply Chain Summit

Government of Canada to host Diversifying the Federal Supply Chain SummitCanada’s Procurement Ombudsman will host the Diversifying the Federal Supply Chain Virtual Summit on March 23-25, 2021.

1347 days ago by Public Services and Procurement Canada from cic

Alternating lane closures on Chaudiere Crossing

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that there will be alternating lane closures on the Chaudiere Crossing.

1347 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Minister Ng concludes successful meeting of Ottawa Group on WTO reform

A rules-based multilateral trading system, with the World Trade Organization (WTO) at its core, is essential to ensuring a sustainable and inclusive global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

1347 days ago by Public Services and Procurement Canada from cic

Alternating lane closure on LaSalle Causeway

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of an alternating lane closure on the LaSalle Causeway for repair work.

1347 days ago by FedNor from cic

Government of Canada supports Francophone organizations to boost economic growth and recovery efforts in Northern Ontario

Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, and Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, today announced a Government of Canada investment of $884,018 to help create jobs and maximize economic opportunities for Francophone organizations across Northern Ontario. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor.

1347 days ago by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from cic

Minister Bibeau to highlight investments to support the professional development of young people in agriculture in the Eastern Townships

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce investments under the Youth Employment and Skills Program to support the professional development of young people in the Eastern Townships region of Quebec in the agricultural sector.

1347 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on March 22, 2021

On March 22nd, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

1347 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Foreign Ministers’ joint statement on Xinjiang

We, the Foreign Ministers of Canada and the United Kingdom, and the United States Secretary of State, are united in our deep and ongoing concern regarding China’s human rights violations and abuses in Xinjiang. The evidence, including from the Chinese Government’s own documents, satellite imagery, and eyewitness testimony is overwhelming. China’s extensive program of repression includes severe restrictions on religious freedoms, the use of forced labour, mass detention in internment camps, forced sterilisations, and the concerted destruction of Uyghur heritage.

1347 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Minister Ng speaks with United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, spoke with Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative. During their conversation —which was Ambassador Tai’s first international call since her confirmation—Minister Ng congratulated her on her historic and unanimous confirmation as United States Trade Representative.

1347 days ago by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from cic

Managing on-farm plastic waste and growing the bioeconomy

Canadian farmers are looking to reduce waste, and plant-based plastics are an increasingly popular alternative as part of a growing Canadian bioeconomy. Creating exciting new options for Canadian farmers, while supporting them in responsibly managing on-farm plastic waste, is helping to build a healthier economy and environment.

1347 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Canada joins international partners in imposing new sanctions in response to human rights violations in Xinjiang

Today, Canada announced it is imposing new sanctions against 4 officials and 1 entity under the Special Economic Measures (People’s Republic of China) Regulations, based on their participation in gross and systematic human rights violations in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). These measures are being taken in coordination with the United States and the United Kingdom, and in solidarity with the European Union.

1347 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

China sanctions

Effective March 22, 2021, Canada is imposing sanctions against Chinese officials and a Chinese entity in response to gross and systematic human rights violations that have been committed in China.

1347 days ago by Correctional Service Canada from cic

Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Drummond Institution

In recent weeks, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, two packages containing prohibited and unauthorized items have been seized at Drummond Institution, a federal medium-security facility.

1347 days ago by Impact Assessment Agency of Canada from cic

Waterloo Airport Runway Project — Participant Funding Available

Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is now available to help the public and Indigenous groups participate in the impact assessment process for the proposed Waterloo Airport Runway Project, located in Breslau, Ontario.

1347 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Media Advisory - Fort Frances, Ontario

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay–Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Greg Rickford, Ontario’s Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, Ontario’s Minister of Indigenous Affairs and Member of Provincial Parliament for Kenora—Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and Her Worship, June Caul, Mayor of the Town of Fort Frances.

1347 days ago by Department of Finance Canada from cic

Government announces extension of Canada Emergency Business Account to help small businesses

Today, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, and the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, the Honourable Mary Ng, announced that the deadline for new Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) applications is being extended from March 31 to June 30, 2021.

1347 days ago by Women and Gender Equality Canada from cic

Government of Canada invests in two women's organizations in Saint John (NB) to continue advancing gender equality

Women’s organizations provide vital programming and supports for women and girls to be financially secure, free from violence, and able to participate fully in all aspects of our economy and society. By investing in women’s organizations, the Government of Canada is helping ensure that women and their communities can prosper – now and into the future.

1347 days ago by Canada Border Services Agency from cic

CBSA investigation leads to conviction of jewellery smuggler

The Canada Border Services Agency announced today that a two-year long investigation has led to the conviction of a Toronto area man and corporation for smuggling gold jewellery into Canada.

1347 days ago by Canadian Heritage from cic

Government of Canada Invests $1.2 million in the Jewish Community Foundation of Montréal to Support City Arts Organizations

The Government of Canada supports four professional arts organizations through the Jewish Community Foundation of Montréal