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Invitation to media – Minister Mélanie Joly to announce major investments to support Quebec businesses

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, will announce Government of Canada financial support for Quebec organizations to be able to continue to assist small and medium-sized businesses affected by the economic impacts of the health crisis.
Categories: National News
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B.C. invites 506 in new PNP draw

British Columbia issued 506 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on March 16. The invitations were issued to candidates from the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). More specifically,  those who received invitations were from the Skilled Worker, International Graduate as well as Entry Level and Semi-Skilled sub-categories of SI […]

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Alberta PNP draw: CRS drops to 301

Express Entry candidates are one step closer to permanent residency status after Alberta held a new draw on March 2. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) invited a total of 200 Express Entry candidates to apply for the Alberta Express Entry stream. Candidates only needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 301. Those […]

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  by Employment and Social Development Canada   from cic

Government announces comprehensive plan to better protect foreign workers in order to secure Canada’s food supply chain 

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada acted to protect Canadians and workers. Temporary foreign workers (TFWs) have played an important role in ensuring our food security for decades, and especially during this pandemic. Their continued safety and timely entry into Canada is essential to our economy, and they deserve to be safe.
Categories: Employers
  by Employment and Social Development Canada   from cic

Backgrounder:  New measures to protect foreign workers and prevent the spread of COVID-19 for the 2021 season

The Government of Canada recognizes the vital role temporary foreign workers (TFWs) play in key sectors such as agriculture, agri-food, and fish and seafood processing that are critical to Canada’s food supply, food security and the Canadian economy. Allowing foreign workers entry into Canada is the first of many steps the government has taken to facilitate employer access to this important labour supply, while also protecting the health and safety of foreign workers and Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Categories: Non Canadians
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Minister McKenna launches public engagement on Canada’s first National Infrastructure Assessment 

Infrastructure is central to the daily life of every Canadian. Whether it is roads and bridges, public transit, clean energy, high-speed broadband, affordable housing or childcare facilities, infrastructure keeps our economy moving and communities thriving, and will play a massive role in our country’s ability to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Dollars spent in infrastructure need to achieve triple benefits: grow our economy and create jobs, tackle climate change and build a more resilient and inclusive country for all.
Categories: National News
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Backgrounder: Canada and Alberta invest in projects to support communities and improve the quality and sustainability of public facilities 

Funding through the Investing in Canada plan will support 61 infrastructure projects in Alberta. The Government of Canada is investing more than $73 million in these projects through the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada plan. Contributions by recipients toward their respective projects are more than $18 million. In total, this represents a combined infrastructure investment of more than $91 million.
Categories: National News
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Ontario to introduce Expression of Interest system for 5 immigration streams

Ontario is changing the registration system of five of its economic-class immigration streams in the coming weeks. Instead of the previous first-come-first-served model, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is moving to an Expression of Interest (EOI) system, a points-based system that ranks candidates based on human capital and labour market factors. Many other Provincial […]

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Canada and Alberta invest in projects to support communities and improve the quality and sustainability of public facilities 

The health and well-being of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Alberta. Investments in Alberta’s public infrastructure during this extraordinary time help create jobs, support local businesses and economies, and make communities more sustainable and resilient.
Categories: National News
  by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   from cic

Universal Broadband Fund–supported projects will bring high-speed Internet to Alberta communities

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 Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) Rapid Response Stream, the Government of Canada is taking immediate action to get Canadians connected to the high-speed Internet they need
Categories: National News
  by Employment and Social Development Canada   from cic

Government of Canada increases funding for alternate format materials for persons with print disabilities

The Government of Canada continues to take important and decisive action to ensure that all Canadians are supported during the COVID-19 pandemic. We know Canadians living with disabilities are facing significant challenges during this difficult time and that long-standing barriers to inclusion have been heightened. As we work together to restart the economy, we must continue to protect health and safety, and ensure the right supports are in place for all Canadians.
Categories: National News
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Government of Canada announces support for jobs and economic growth in Sault Ste. Marie

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, and Minister responsible for FedNor, along with Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary for FedNor, announced Sault Ste. Marie’s official designation as a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Point. The designation is designed to bolster Sault Ste. Marie’s position as a great place to do business, create jobs and invest.
Categories: National News
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The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Announces Support for British Columbia’s Fish and Seafood Processors

The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada will announce support for fish and seafood processors in British Columbia.
Categories: National News
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Government of Canada and Heiltsuk Nation collaborate to develop a local Marine Emergency Response Team

Coastal First Nations have an intimate knowledge of lands and waters in their territory, and are often the first on the scene when there’s an emergency on the water. When they are empowered to manage these environments, everyone benefits. Today, the Government of Canada and the Heiltsuk Nation are announcing the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) committing both organizations to work together to enhance the Nation’s role in marine environmental response within the Heiltsuk territory.
Categories: National News
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Canada Strengthens Energy Partnership with Germany  

The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, and the Honourable Minister Peter Altmaier, Germany’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy, today entered into an energy partnership, establishing a formal collaboration in a broad range of shared energy priorities aimed at facilitating private sector engagement, and trade and investment opportunities.
Categories: National News