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A Week Focused on Indigenous-Led Efforts to Reclaim, Revitalize, Maintain and Strengthen Indigenous Languages: Highlights of New Projects Funded in Quebec

This week, Minister Guilbeault travels virtually across the country to meet with Indigenous communities and language organizations, spending each day in a different region

1353 days ago by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission from cic

Commission grants licence amendment to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories to enter active decommissioning for Douglas Point Waste Facility

Today, the Commission announced its decision to amend the waste facility decommissioning licence issued to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd. (CNL) for its Douglas Point Waste Facility, located in Tiverton, Ontario. This decision follows a public hearing held virtually on November 25 and 26, 2020. The amended licence allows CNL to undertake Phase 3 active decommissioning activities, including the decommissioning and dismantlement of certain facilities and structures at the facility.

1353 days ago by Correctional Service Canada from cic

Seizure of Contraband and Unauthorized Items at the Regional Reception Centre

On March 9, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Regional Reception Centre, a federal multi-level security institution.

1353 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on March 15, 2021

On March 15, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

1353 days ago by Correctional Service Canada from cic

Seizure of contraband at Dorchester Penitentiary – Medium Security Unit

On March 5, 2021, correctional officers in the medium security unit of Dorchester Penitentiary intercepted an inmate who was attempting to bring contraband into the institution.

1353 days ago by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions from cic

Pit Caribou microbrewery to enhance productivity

Government of Canada grants $260,000 to business to acquire equipment to remain competitive in a high-growth market.

1354 days ago by Public Services and Procurement Canada from cic

Lane reductions on Burlington Canal Lift Bridge

1354 days ago by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from cic

Government of Canada highlights Canadian Agriculture Safety Week with up to $1.4 million investment to boost farm safety

Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of up to $1.4 million over two years to improve farm safety. The announcement helps kick off this year’s Canadian Agriculture Safety Week by providing the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) with funding to provide valuable farm safety tools and advice to Canada’s agriculture industry.

1354 days ago by Women and Gender Equality Canada from cic

Statement by Minister Monsef and Minister Charest on support for victims of sexual violence and domestic violence in Quebec in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development Canada, and Isabelle Charest, Minister for Education and Minister responsible for the Status of Women in the province of Quebec, issued the following joint statement: “The pandemic created unprecedented challenges and impacted people’s health and safety in Quebec and across Canada.

1354 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of International Development to mark 10 years since the peaceful protests in Syria

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, today issued the following statement: “Ten years ago, Syrians peacefully stood up to demand change and a better future for their children. Their bravery was brutally repressed, and in the decade that followed, Syrians repeatedly suffered human rights violations, war crimes and crimes against humanity. The Assad regime has engaged in torture, forced disappearances, extrajudicial killings and the use of chemical weapons. The regime and its enablers—notably Russia—have also deliberately attacked civilian targets, including hospitals and schools.

1354 days ago by Western Economic Diversification Canada from cic

The Honourable Jim Carr announces further support for recovery and growth of women-led businesses across the prairies amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Government of Canada is announcing support to the recovery and growth of women-led businesses across the Prairies amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

1354 days ago by Competition Bureau Canada from cic

New Alert Warns Businesses during Fraud Prevention Month

Today, the Competition Bureau warned businesses to watch out for four pervasive scams. Fraudsters see the current global health crisis as an opportunity to target businesses with creative and convincing frauds. The annual Fraud Prevention Month campaign, which launched on March 1st, 2021, raises awareness about scams and deceptive practices.

1354 days ago by Competition Bureau Canada from cic

Taking care of business

You’ve read about it in the media and on your social media feeds. Maybe you know someone who’s been a victim, or maybe you’ve been a target yourself. In the last year alone, scam artists have taken advantage of Canadian businesses to the tune of $24.5 million. However, it is estimated that only 5% of fraud is reported so the impact is likely much greater.

1354 days ago by Public Safety Canada from cic

Government of Canada announces funding for project to raise awareness of human trafficking

The Government of Canada is committed to ending human trafficking in all its forms, including sexual exploitation and forced labour.

1354 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Canada and Ontario invest to expand community and recreational infrastructure in Elk Lake

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.

1354 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

More than 770 households and 12 businesses in the Laurentides Region now have access to high-speed Internet

A combined investment of more than $1.5 million from the Government of Canada, the Government of Quebec and Cogeco means that high-speed Internet network access is now available to 774 households and 12 businesses in the Laurentides Region.

1354 days ago by Natural Resources Canada from cic

PS Duguid To Make a Green Infrastructure Announcement

Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, as well as Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, will virtually announce support for Winnipeg’s electric vehicle charging network.

1354 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Media Advisory - Municipality of East Ferris, Ontario

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade and Member of Provincial Parliament for Nipissing, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and Her Worship Pauline Rochefort, Mayor of the Municipality of East Ferris.

1354 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Canada and Ontario invest in water, wastewater and storm infrastructure improvements in Terrace Bay and Red Rock

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.

1354 days ago by Competition Bureau Canada from cic

Competition Bureau to host The Competition and Growth Summit in June

From June 1 to June 3, 2021, the Competition Bureau will host The Competition and Growth Summit, where experts will discuss the role of competition to drive economic growth in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

1354 days ago by Employment and Social Development Canada from cic

Government of Canada invests in training to help Canadians in Toronto, Ontario, become certified in skilled trades

In order to help maintain a robust workforce and better position our country for a strong economic recovery, the Government of Canada is investing in the skilled trades to ensure that Canadians have the training they need to access good, well-paying jobs. The government is making targeted investments, so that key groups facing barriers—like women, newcomers, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and Black and racialized Canadians—can better find work in the skilled trades through projects led by unions and their partner organizations.

1354 days ago by Natural Resources Canada from cic

Canadian Mass Timber to Make Vancouver Schools More Earthquake-Resistant

Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., today announced a $1,482,000 investment in British Columbia’s Vancouver School Board District #39. This investment will enable the construction of two local schools as part of recent seismic upgrades to make B.C. schools safer.

1354 days ago by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency from cic

Helping international students, families feel at home

New Dawn to forge connections between Cape Breton University students, communities, businesses

1354 days ago by Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario from cic

Minister Joly to announce support for local manufacturer

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario, along with Vance Badawey, Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre and Chris Bittle, Member of Parliament for St. Catharines will make an important virtual announcement in support of a local manufacturer.

1354 days ago by Competition Bureau Canada from cic

Competition Bureau to review the proposed acquisition of Shaw by Rogers

The Competition Bureau acknowledges today’s announcement of the proposed acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc. by Rogers Communications Inc.