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  by Environment and Climate Change Canada   from cic

Minister Wilkinson to make an important announcement to invest carbon-pollution-proceeds for Ontario schools

Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will make an announcement regarding carbon-pricing-proceeds going to improve energy efficiency for Ontario schools. He will be joined by the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Catherine McKenna.
  by Employment and Social Development Canada   from cic

Government of Canada invests in training to help Canadians in Burnaby, British Columbia, 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.
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Residents of Saskatchewan to benefit from recreation, water, and bridge infrastructure projects

Today, the Honourable Jim Carr, Special Representative for the Prairies, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Don McMorris, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Government Relations, announced more than $33 million in joint funding for 26 projects in Saskatchewan.
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Backgrounder: Residents of Saskatchewan to benefit from recreation, water, and bridge infrastructure projects

Funding through the Investing in Canada plan will support 26 infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan. The Government of Canada is investing more than $21 million in these projects, with the Government of Saskatchewan providing over $12 million. Contributions by recipients toward their respective projects are more than $12 million. In total, this represents a combined infrastructure investment of more than $46 million. Funding recipients are responsible for any additional project costs.
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Canada and Ontario invest in upgrades to the Centre In The Square in Kitchener

Today, Raj Saini, Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Tim Louis, Member of Parliament for Kitchener—Conestoga; Mike Harris, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry and Member of Provincial Parliament for Kitchener—Conestoga, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; Amy Fee, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services and Member of Provincial Parliament for Kitchener South—Hespeler; Berry Vrbanovic, Mayor of the City of Kitchener; and Elizabeth Sproule, Chair of the Board of Directors, Centre In The Square, announced funding for two renovation projects for the Centre In The Square theatre, in downtown Kitchener.
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Six New Brunswick communities receive support for stronger asset management practices

That is why the Government of Canada is investing $300,000 in six new projects in New Brunswick communities through the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP), delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities on behalf of the federal government. The program aims to strengthen local infrastructure planning and decision-making by increasing local asset management capacity through investments in activities such as asset management training, technology and software enhancements and information sharing.
  by Natural Resources Canada   from cic

New Online Platform Will Improve Understanding of  Impacts of Cumulative Effects on Our Environment

Even during a pandemic, Canada continues to strengthen the economy while protecting and conserving our natural environment, supporting our natural resource sectors and mitigating the impacts of climate change. Increasing our understanding of the long-term cumulative effects from human activities is essential in making decisions that impact our future well-being.
  by National Defence   from cic

Acting Chief of the Defence Staff announces the 2021 Canadian Armed Forces General and Flag Officer senior appointments, promotions, and retirements

Today, the Acting Chief of the Defence Staff announced the 2021 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) General and Flag Officer (GOFO) senior appointments, promotions, and retirements. General Officers (Canadian Army and the Royal Canadian Air Force) and Flag Officers (Royal Canadian Navy) lead the CAF in defending our country’s values and interests, here at home and abroad.
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Media Advisory - Saint John, New Brunswick

Members of the media are invited to an important infrastructure announcement with Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John–Rothesay, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Arlene Dunn, Minister responsible for Economic Development and Small Business, Minister responsible for Opportunities NB, Minister responsible for Immigration, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, and MLA for Saint John Harbour, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Crossman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation; and His Worship Don Darling, Mayor of Saint John.
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Express Entry: 671 PNP candidates invited

Canada invited 671 Express Entry candidates to send in their applications for permanent residence on March 8. Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited candidates who had a minimum score of 739. This score requirement seems high, but that is because everyone invited had previously received a nomination from a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Express […]

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