Lane closure on Chaudiere Crossing
Lane closure on Chaudiere Crossing
Immigration News
by Natural Resources Canada
from cic
Canada Invests in Smart Grid Technology in Alberta
The Honourable Jim Carr, Special Representative for the Prairies, on behalf of Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., today announced a combined investment of over $900,000 for two smart grid projects in Alberta that will enhance the energy grid and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Statement from the Office of the Chief Information Officer of the Government of Canada
On March 14, 2021, the Government of Canada was made aware of a possible ransomware attack on a private company that provides services to International and Canadian clients, including to some federal departments and agencies. No cyber threat has been directed at the Government of Canada, nor its information technology infrastructure.
Boardwalk reduction on Alexandra Bridge
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise cyclists and pedestrians that the boardwalk on the Alexandra Bridge will be reduced for tests and inspections.
by Infrastructure Canada
from cic
Canada and Ontario invest in improved community centre for Lucan Biddulph residents
Today, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Labour, and Member of Parliament for Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Monte McNaughton, Ontario Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development and Member of Provincial Parliament for Lambton–Kent–Middlesex, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and Cathy Burghardt-Jesson, Mayor of the Township of Lucan Biddulph, announced joint funding for the expansion and revitalization of the Lucan Community Memorial Centre in the Township of Lucan Biddulph.
by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
from cic
Minister Bibeau to announce investments to manage on-farm plastic waste and grow the bioeconomy
Minister Bibeau to highlight federal investments in support of bioplastics innovations in the Canadian agricultural sector.
by Public Safety Canada
from cic
New legislation designed to prevent and deter intimate-partner violence
Intimate-partner violence (IPV) occurs in all settings and among all socioeconomic, religious and cultural groups.
Huntsman Marine Science Centre continues to provide vital research and development activities
Government of Canada announces support to help leverage opportunities in the ocean economy
by Infrastructure Canada
from cic
Canada and Ontario invest in accessible sport, recreation and cultural facilities in Northern Ontario
Canadians everywhere are feeling the impact of COVID-19, on their families, their livelihoods and their way of life. Together, the governments of Canada and Ontario are working to reduce the impact of the pandemic, ensure health and safety, rebuild businesses, and promote job creation, growth and investment.
by Infrastructure Canada
from cic
Backgrounder: Canada and Ontario invest in more accessible sport, recreation and cultural facilities in Northern Ontario
Joint federal and provincial funding through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support seven community, culture and recreation projects in Northern Ontario.
Waterloo Airport Runway Project — Public Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) has accepted an initial project description for the proposed Waterloo Airport Runway Project, located in Breslau, Ontario.
by Infrastructure Canada
from cic
Canada and Ontario invest in improved recreational infrastructure for residents of French River
Canadians everywhere are feeling the impact of COVID-19, on their families, their livelihoods and their way of life. Together, the governments of Canada and Ontario are working to reduce the impact of the pandemic, ensure health and safety, rebuild businesses, and promote job creation, growth and investment.
Alberta energy companies fined $1.5 million for unlawful deposit of chlorinated water into North Saskatchewan River
On March 18, 2021, Gibson Energy ULC and GEP ULC (operating in partnership as Gibson Energy Partnership) were sentenced in the Provincial Court of Alberta and ordered to pay a total fine of $1.5 million. The companies were found guilty of two counts of violating the Fisheries Act. The fine will be directed to the Government of Canada’s Environmental Damages Fund. In addition to the fine, the companies will be ordered to make a presentation to industry within Strathcona County about the danger of chlorinated water.
Fifteen underserved communities in northern Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia to benefit from improved broadband connectivity
Today, the CRTC announced that seven transport projects will receive up to $57.7 million in funding from the Broadband Fund.
CRTC Broadband Fund second call: second round of selected projects
Today, the CRTC approved funding for seven transport projects from the CRTC Broadband Fund. Approximately 1,400 km of fibre transport networks will be built in northern Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia targeting 15 rural and remote communities representing almost 6,500 households, including five that are both Indigenous and official-language minority communities (OLMCs).
FedDev Ontario feeds growth of family-owned rural business
Canada’s agri-food producers have been hit hard by the economic impacts of the pandemic. The Government of Canada is committed to providing them the resources they need to support our economic recovery and emerge stronger and more competitive than before. Central to this is supporting their growth to meet customer demands—within Canada and globally—while creating new jobs for Canadians, in communities large and small.
by Public Health Agency of Canada
from cic
Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on Friday, March 19, 2021
Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, March 19, 2021
Government of Canada invests to transform Stratton Sales Barn into all-season agricultural hub for Northwestern Ontario
Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament, Thunder Bay—Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced an investment of nearly $830,000 to help more than 200 Northwestern Ontario farmers increase sales, expand their operations and create local jobs. Specifically, the FedNor funding will enable the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association to complete infrastructure upgrades and expand the Stratton Sales Barn. Once complete, this priority project will help increase service and annual cattle sales by more than 50 percent for farmers in the Rainy River, Kenora, and Thunder Bay Districts.
by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
from cic
Government of Canada invests $2.6 million to help improve safety of agri-food workers in Nova Scotia
Today, on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, the Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, Kody Blois, announced support of up to $2.6 million through the Emergency Processing Fund for 40 food processing companies in Nova Scotia.
by Canadian Heritage
from cic
A Week Focused on Indigenous-Led Efforts to Reclaim, Revitalize, Maintain and Strengthen Indigenous Languages: Highlights of New Projects Funded in the Maritimes
This week, Minister Guilbeault travels virtually across the country to meet with Indigenous communities and language organizations, spending each day in a different region
by Canadian Coast Guard
from cic
Search and Rescue stations across Ontario open for 2021 recreational boating season
Sarnia, Ontario – Four of the Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonally operated lifeboat stations on the Great Lakes will open on March 22, 2021. This includes the stations in Amherstburg, Kingston, Port Dover, and Port Weller, Ontario.
Universal Broadband Fund–supported project will bring high-speed Internet to rural New Brunswick
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how much we rely on our connections. Now more than ever, Canadians across the country need access to reliable high-speed Internet as many of us are working, learning, and staying in touch with friends and family from home. Right now, too many Canadians living in rural and remote communities lack access to high-speed Internet. Through the Rapid Response Stream of the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF), the Government of Canada is taking immediate action to get Canadians connected to the high-speed Internet they need.
Government of Canada helps two Lanaudière manufacturing businesses enhance their productivity
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions grants $250,000 to help Les Entreprises Daniel Goyette and Services mécanique fabrication to grow and innovate.
by Global Affairs Canada
from cic
Minister Ng announces Canada is ratifying the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement
Canada and the United Kingdom share a profound and positive relationship – one that is built on shared history and values, and strong economic and people-to-people ties.
by Infrastructure Canada
from cic
Media Advisory - French River, Ontario
Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with 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 Her Worship Gisèle Pageau, Mayor of the Municipality of French River.