Ensuring that the members of the Canadian Coast Guard have the equipment they need to keep Canada’s waterways navigable and safe is a key priority for the Canadian Coast Guard. In support of this priority, the Coast Guard maintains a fleet of icebreakers that operate across Canada, keeping major waterways open to allow for the free movement of people and goods throughout the winter months, ensuring that Canada’s economy remains open and strong.
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Royal Canadian Air Force to conduct flypasts for Remembrance Day commemorations
The Royal Canadian Air Force will conduct flypasts for several Remembrance Day commemorations across Canada on November 11. These will be carried out by aircraft from Royal Canadian Air Force Wings throughout Canada at various times throughout the day.
Dedicated Canadians recognized for their volunteer contributions during Veterans’ Week
Canadians have many reasons to show gratitude to our Veterans.
Canadian recognized for their volunteer contributions to Veterans
Canadians have many reasons to show gratitude to our Veterans. Whether for the freedoms and peace that we enjoy at home today, or for the peace they helped establish and maintain around the world.
Canadian recognized for their volunteer efforts in helping Veterans
Canadians have many reasons to show gratitude to our Veterans. Whether for the freedoms and peace that we enjoy at home today, or for the peace they helped establish and maintain around the world.
Increased use of higher-cost medicines continues to put pressure on Canadian public drug plans
High-cost drugs accounted for over one third of total drug costs in 2019-20 but were only used by 2% of beneficiaries.
How to find a job in your profession or trade in Canada
Canada can be a land of new opportunities to further your profession or trade. As a new immigrant or someone who wishes to immigrate to Canada, securing an employment offer can make your life in your new province much easier. While the job search process might be different in your native country, these tips can […]
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Itinerary – Minister Ng to meet with World Trade Organization partners in Geneva
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will be meeting her World Trade Organization partners in Geneva, Switzerland, on November 10 to 12, 2021.
Federal investment advances Alberta’s hydrogen economy
Funding of $1.35 million through Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) to help modernize an Edmonton facility for Alberta firms to test their products and processes will assist Alberta's advantage in the growing global hydrogen industry.
The Government of Canada supports climate and clean air initiatives that will help developing countries reduce methane emissions
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, announced today that the Government of Canada will invest $10 million over five years towards the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) Trust Fund.
Federal Minister Bibeau and Ontario Minister Thompson to highlight results of Annual Conference of federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Agriculture
The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will be joined by the Honourable Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs for Ontario, and other provincial and territorial Ministers for a media conference following the Annual Conference of federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Agriculture.
Canada’s employment remained steady in October
Canada added 31,000 jobs to the economy this past October, as unemployment fell for the fifth consecutive month. Statistics Canada’s latest Labour Force Survey results reflected the week of October 10 to 16. That week, many provinces had implemented proof-of-vaccine initiatives. Ontario, B.C., and Quebec had lifted capacity limits and replaced them with proof-of-vaccination requirements. […]
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Ministers Joly and Ng highlight international cooperation as key to sustainable and inclusive recovery from pandemic at APEC Ministerial Meeting
International collaboration, in particular Canada’s partnerships within the Asia-Pacific region, is essential to achieving a strong, sustainable and inclusive global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minister Ien Visits Halifax to Meet with Community Leaders as well as Women’s, LGBTQ2, Indigenous and Youth Organizations
The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will visit Halifax on November 9 and 10, 2021. The Minister will meet with community leaders and women’s, LGBTQ2, Indigenous and youth organizations.
Canada’s nuclear regulator to hold a media technical briefing on NB Power’s application to renew its Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station operating licence
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) would like to inform the media about the upcoming public Commission hearing on NB Power’s licence renewal application for its Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station on November 10, 2021.
Health Canada authorizes the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine as a booster shot
Health Canada has authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine as a booster shot to help people maintain their protection against COVID-19 over time.
Minister Wilkinson Strengthens Canada’s International Leadership on the Clean Energy Transition at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26)
Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson joined Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault in Glasgow for the Conference of the Parties (COP26) to increase Canada’s climate ambition and action and to deliver on key initiatives intended to accelerate the international community’s transition toward a low-carbon future.
Initiative that protects Morocco’s argan forests and supports women’s economic empowerment
November 9, 2021 - Members of the media are invited to make use of a package of videos, images and quotes on a Canada-funded project that protects argan forests in Morocco.
CNSC amends Ontario Power Generation’s power reactor operating licence for its Darlington Nuclear Generating Station to authorize the production of Molybdenum-99
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced its decision to amend Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington operating licence to authorize the production of Molybdenum-99.
Canada reaffirms support for High Ambition Coalition with COP26 Leaders’ Statement
Yesterday, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, reaffirmed the Government of Canada’s support for the High Ambition Coalition and more ambitious actions on climate outlined in the COP26 Leaders’ Statement.
Minister Ien Visits Halifax to Meet with Community Leaders as well as Women’s, LGBTQ2, Indigenous and Youth Organizations
The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will visit Halifax on November 9 and 10, 2021. The Minister will meet with community leaders as well as women’s, LGBTQ2, Indigenous and youth organizations.
Statement by Minister Joly on Nicaragua’s November 7 electoral process
Nicaragua’s November 7 elections do not reflect the will of the Nicaraguan people.
Minister of Foreign Affairs speaks with Chairperson of African Union Commission
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today spoke with His Excellency Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC).
Tribunal Initiates Expiry Review—Copper Pipe Fittings from the United States, Korea and China
Ottawa, Ontario, November 8, 2021—The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an expiry review of its orders made on November 28, 2016, in expiry review No. RR-2015-003, to determine if the expiry of the orders is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping of copper pipe fittings from the United States of America, the Republic of Korea and the People’s Republic of China, and subsidizing of such goods originating from the People’s Republic of China, and is likely to result in injury.
Seizure of unauthorized items at Dorchester Penitentiary
On October 28, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing unauthorized items were seized in the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary.