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International Monetary Fund report validates Canada's economic response to COVID-19

Today, the Department of Finance Canada welcomed the International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s Staff Report for the 2021 Article IV Consultation to conclude its annual Article IV mission to Canada.

1351 days ago by Employment and Social Development Canada from cic

Government of Canada launches consultations to ensure labour protections meet new realities of working Canadians

Modern digital communications have been changing the way we work for decades, and the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the pace of this change. The Government of Canada knows that labour protections must continue to evolve to ensure safe and decent working conditions for all workers.

1351 days ago by Financial Consumer Agency of Canada from cic

Welcome address by Dr. Supriya Syal, Deputy Commissioner, Research, Policy and Education, Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, at the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada's Financial Literacy Virtual World Tour, November 2020

Remarks for Supriya Syal, Deputy Commissioner, Research, Policy and Education, Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, CPA Canada’s Financial Literacy Virtual World Tour on Financial Education on the Global Stage

1351 days ago by Financial Consumer Agency of Canada from cic

Remarks by Judith Robertson, Commissioner, Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, Launch of Financial Literacy Month, November 2020

Remarks for Judith Robertson, Commissioner, Financial Consumer Agency of Canada at the 10th Anniversary Financial Literacy Month – Virtual Launch Event

1351 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on March 18, 2021

On March 18th, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

1351 days ago by Public Services and Procurement Canada from cic

Government of Canada awards contract for the Vessel Life Extension of Canadian Coast Guard Ships Cape Roger and Cygnus

Government of Canada awards contract for the Vessel Life Extension of Canadian Coast Guard Ships Cape Roger and Cygnus.

1351 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Communities in Ontario receive support for stronger asset management practices

As we continue to adapt to the new physical, social, and economic realities presented by COVID-19, all orders of government are working together to ensure the safety and well-being of Canadians. This includes providing local communities with tools and support for evidence-based decision-making that will help them plan a healthier, safer and more prosperous future for everyone.

1351 days ago by Employment and Social Development Canada from cic

Support to workers and families increases with the passage of EI legislation and the coming into effect of recovery benefit regulations

The Government of Canada continues to help and support Canadian families and workers struggling to make ends meet because of the COVID 19 pandemic. Over the past year, this support has included the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, the Canada Emergency Student Benefit, three recovery benefits and a more flexible and accessible Employment Insurance (EI) program.

1351 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Residents of Kingston to benefit from modern, energy-efficient community library

Celebrating the benefits of community and culture infrastructure with today’s announcement for the newly renovated Kingston library in #NS. #BuildUp #RuralOpportunity

1351 days ago by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from cic

Governments Investing in Agriculture Research at Vineland

Canada and Ontario are supporting research projects to increase capacity and productivity in the horticultural sector through a more than $330,000 investment in in the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (VRIC).

1351 days ago by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from cic

Government of Canada to highlight investments to improve the safety of agri-food workers in Nova Scotia

Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, Nova Scotia will highlight investments under the Emergency Processing Fund to improve the safety of agri-food workers in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

1351 days ago by Transportation Safety Board of Canada from cic

Release of Iran’s Final Safety Investigation Report into the Downing of PS752

On January 8, 2020, Ukraine International Airlines flight 752 was shot down shortly after taking off from Tehran’s international airport, killing all 176 people on board, including 55 Canadians, 30 permanent residents and dozens of others with ties to Canada. Within a few short hours following this tragedy, the TSB advised Iran’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Board (or AAIB) that we would appoint an Expert in accordance with Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation and we accepted Iran’s invitation to visit the accident site. From that day forward, we have been fully engaged in doing as much as possible to find out what happened, why it happened and what needs to change to prevent such a tragedy from happening again.

1351 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Canada and Ontario invest in the construction of a new multipurpose centre in Port Hope

Canadians everywhere are feeling the impact of COVID-19, on their families, their livelihoods and their way of life. Together, 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.

1351 days ago by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions from cic

COVID-19: Up to another $44M to support Quebec businesses

The Government of Canada wishes to support the Réseau des SADC et CAE, PME MTL and eight regional organizations to help SMEs hit by the economic impacts of the health crisis.

1351 days ago by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions from cic

Backgrounder: Government of Canada support for Quebec businesses

The following information is in addition to the news release issued on March 18, 2021, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient organizations and their respective projects.

1351 days ago by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency from cic

Building on aquaculture success

Upgrades to Nova Scotia fish farm will increase production, create jobs in Indigenous community

1351 days ago by Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario from cic

FedDev Ontario to announce support for agri-food business in southwestern Ontario

Tim Louis, Member of Parliament for Kitchener–Conestoga, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario, will make an important virtual announcement in New Hamburg.

1351 days ago by Natural Resources Canada from cic

Canada Raising Awareness on Zero-Emission Vehicles

Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., today announced a federal investment of $50,000 in a campaign by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) to raise awareness of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and help Canadians make informed decisions when choosing their next vehicle. The CAA is matching the investment in the project, bringing the total funding to $100,000.

1351 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in the Bell Aliant Centre in anticipation of the 2023 Canada Winter Games

Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, along with the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Shawn Murphy, Chairman of the Board for the Bell Aliant Centre, announced funding to upgrade MacLauchlan Arena at the Bell Aliant Centre to accommodate the 2023 Canada Winter Games.

1351 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

PS Hutchings Virtual Visit – Atlantic Provinces

As part of her two-day virtual tour in the Maritimes region, Gudie Hutchings, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, will meet with stakeholders in various local industries and organizations and make important funding announcements.

1351 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Media Advisory - Lucan Biddulph, Ontario

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with 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 Her Worship Cathy Burghardt-Jesson, Mayor of the Township of Lucan Biddulph.

1351 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

One year later: How the pandemic is affecting Canadian immigration

Days after Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino announced plans to increase immigration in 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the world that the Canadian border would be closed on March 18— one year ago today— as a public safety measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Initially, the border was just supposed to be closed until […]

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1351 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Ukraine

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, are united in our condemnation of Russia’s continued actions to undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence.

1351 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Government of Canada invests in research and technology to create jobs and produce non-emitting energy

Canada is poised to be a global leader in the safe and responsible development of small modular reactor (SMR) technology. SMRs, as a non-emitting source of energy, have the potential to support the global fight against climate change and provide economic benefits as Canada transitions to a clean growth economy.

1351 days ago by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions from cic

Invitation to media – Member of Parliament Robillard to announce investments to support two Lanaudière manufacturing businesses

Yves Robillard, Member of Parliament for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin, accompanied by Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), the Honourable Mélanie Joly, will announce Government of Canada financial support to boost the growth of Services mécanique fabrication and Entreprises Daniel Goyette.