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Flying Smoothly: A Canadian Guide for International Airline Staff

With vaccination campaigns ramping up, and pent-up travellers seeking an outlet, the international airline industry is poised to return to life. Stock in Air Canada, for example, posted a 10.5% gain in May 2021. In early June, meanwhile, the company announced it was re-activating more than 2,600 jobs which it had to eliminate at the […]

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Minister Ng speaks with Ghana’s Minister of Trade and Industry

Minister Ng congratulated Minister Kyerematen on his re-appointment as minister of trade and industry. She emphasized Canada’s commitment to working with Ghana as partners to further bilateral relations, explore trade and investment opportunities, continue development work and uphold shared values, such as respect for human rights, democracy and the rule of law.

Categories: Canada and World
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Immigrants and international students grew Canada’s population in Q1 2021

In the first quarter of 2021, Canada’s population grew at the fastest rate since the pandemic began. The population rebounded thanks to the recovery of pre-pandemic immigration levels, and the return of international students, according to a recent RBC report. Immigration raised Canada’s population by 82,000 in the first quarter. The federal government’s push to encourage […]

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Canada’s measures for fully vaccinated travellers now begin earlier

Fully vaccinated travellers will benefit from the reduced quarantine measure almost 24 hours earlier than expected. Starting July 5 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time, fully vaccinated travellers will not have to quarantine for 14 days or complete a day-eight test. Also, those arriving by air will not have to stay at a government-approved hotel to […]

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Ministers Blair, Sajjan, Qualtrough and Wilkinson to hold media availability 

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, and the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, for a media availability on the wildfires in British Columbia.

Categories: National News
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Media Advisory - Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event regarding the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre with the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and Member of Parliament for South Shore—St. Margaret’s on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Suzanne Lohnes-Croft, Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage, on behalf of Energy and Mines Minister Chuck Porter; His Worship David Mitchell, Mayor of the Town of Bridgewater; and Martin Bell, Deputy Mayor of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg.

Categories: National News
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Tribunal Finds Threat of Injury—Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Oman and Russia

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today found that the dumping of concrete reinforcing bar, originating in or exported from the Sultanate of Oman and the Russian Federation, has not caused injury but is threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry. Anti-dumping duties will therefore be collected by the Canada Border Services Agency.

Categories: Non Canadians
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Tribunal Initiates Inquiry—Oil Country Tubular Goods from Mexico

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into a complaint by EVRAZ Inc. NA Canada, of Regina, Saskatchewan, and by Welded Tube of Canada Corp., of Concord, Ontario, that they have suffered injury as a result of the dumping of oil country tubular goods, originating in or exported from the United Mexican States. The Tribunal’s inquiry is conducted pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) as a result of the initiation of a dumping investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

Categories: Non Canadians
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Itinerary – Visit by Minister Ng to Washington, D.C.

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will visit Washington, D.C. on July 6, 2021 to meet with Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, and U.S. and Canadian building trades unions, to discuss ongoing work to keep supply chains open and resilient, and opportunities to ensure a strong, sustainable, inclusive economic recovery through trade.

Categories: Canada and World
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Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Alberta

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.

Categories: National News
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Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Nova Scotia

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.

Categories: National News
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Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Ontario

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.

Categories: National News
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Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Québec

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.

Categories: National News
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Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Saskatchewan

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.

Categories: National News
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Invitation to media – The Honourable Mélanie Joly to announce Government of Canada support for Lachute SME Be Well Canada Spa

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, accompanied by Stéphane Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Argenteuil‒La Petite-Nation and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support the growth of Be Well Canada Spa, a division of 9257-4607 Québec inc.

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