Canadians should have full confidence in their judicial system.
British Columbia invited 89 tech workers to apply for a provincial nomination on November 30. The invitations were issued through the BC PNP Tech, which is a stream under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The BC PNP is an economic immigration pathway used by the province of British Columbia to attract experienced, high-demand […]
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the Public Health Agency of Canada, Parks Canada, provincial and territorial governments, Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (CWHC), and academic partners have been proactively engaged in research to investigate whether SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has spilled into wildlife.
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a new call for expressions of interest to support low-carbon fuels research, development and demonstration (RD&D) projects, further advancing Canada’s competitiveness as markets shift to more sustainable, low-carbon operations.
Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) issued nearly 3,000 invitations to apply for provincial nomination during the month of November. Nearly every Canadian province and territory, with the exception of Nunavut and Quebec which operates its own immigration programs has its own Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Having their own immigration programs allows provincial governments to select immigration […]
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Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced an investment of $3.8 million in Kelowna-based Red Leaf Pulp through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). This is the first SDTC investment in Red Leaf Pulp and part of a partnership that will help the company improve its process for converting agricultural residues into pulp.
Investment supports Polar Sapphire, a growing Canadian cleantech company, and will help Canada meet its ambitious climate objectives
December 1 marks World AIDS Day and the beginning of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week. This is an opportunity for us to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS, support those living with HIV, and remember the people we have lost.
The Government of Canada awards $50,000 to the P.E.I. Arts Guild through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced an investment of $3.8 million in Barrie-based Cobric Chemicals through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). This is the first SDTC investment in Cobric Chemicals and part of a partnership that will further the company as an industry leader in waste-recycling services.
The Commissioner of Competition is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lilla D. Csorgo as the Competition Bureau’s new T.D. MacDonald Chair in Industrial Economics.
Our Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) must be well equipped and prepared for operations at home and abroad in order to support the safety and security of Canadians. The Government of Canada is supporting this requirement by investing in the Naval Experimentation and Testing - Engineering and Charter Services (NEXT-ECS).
December 1 marks World AIDS Day and the beginning of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week. Today we commemorate the loved ones we have lost to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS-related-illnesses), and by showing our support for people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Together we can do our part to raise awareness, increase our knowledge, and put an end to the stigma and discrimination surrounding HIV.
To protect competition for customers of industrial waste services (IWS) and oil recycling services (ORS) in Western Canada, the Competition Bureau is challenging GFL Environmental Inc.’s recent purchase of Terrapure Environmental Inc.
On November 30, the Canadian government announced several more countries have been added to the list of those currently subject to stricter border measures. The countries added to the list are Nigeria, Egypt, and Malawi. They join a list of seven southern African countries that had restrictive measures imposed on them this past Friday. The […]
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Minister Ng and Ambassador Tai engaged on important Canada-United States trade issues, including the Government of Canada’s continued significant concern with the discriminatory, protectionist elements of the U.S. tax credits for electric vehicles proposed in the current version of the Build Back Better bill. Minister Ng noted that the proposed tax credits run counter to U.S. trade obligations under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement...
The ministers underscored the importance of NATO, particularly in safeguarding transatlantic security and promoting a rules-based international order. The ministers exchanged views on the situation in Ethiopia and the need to resolve the ongoing conflict through peaceful dialogue. They also shared concerns about Russia’s military build-up in and around Ukraine and discussed how the international community can support de-escalation...
The Minister of Health, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, announced additional border measures to reduce the risk of the importation and transmission of COVID-19 and its variants in Canada related to international travel.
General Glen VanHerck, Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command, visited National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa, on November 29 and 30.
The Canada and Manitoba governments continue to support producers impacted by drought by announcing a Herd Management Drought Assistance program under the AgriRecovery framework. The program will help livestock
Canada’s cleantech entrepreneurs are proving their power to take on today’s environmental challenges. Working in partnership with innovative companies, the Government of Canada is supporting the growth of a greener economy.
On July 2, 2021, Garry Dean Stoner was sentenced in Terrace Provincial Court after pleading guilty to 12 counts under the Fisheries Act for violations that occurred between June and September 2017, and in July and August 2018, in waters north of Haida Gwaii.
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, announced an investment of $3.7 million in Timmins-based Mikro-Tek through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). This is the second SDTC investment in Mikro-Tek and part of a continuing collaboration that will help the company commercialize its improved forest management technology, which is designed to capture carbon from the atmosphere.
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, joined by members of the opposition, will be visiting Washington, D.C. from December 1 to December 3, 2021.
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, in concert with MaRS, announced the $1-million grand prize winner of the Impact Canada Women in Cleantech Challenge: Amanda Hall, Chief Executive Officer of Summit Nanotech, based in Calgary, Alberta.