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COVID-19 Update (March 5, 2021) – The Prime Minister, Ministers and Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by the Prime Minister, Ministers and Government of Canada officials at March 5, 2021 news conference.

1363 days ago by Canadian Space Agency from cic

Junior Astronauts: Komoka and Sault Ste. Marie winners in Ontario

On March 8, 2021, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen will speak to students from Parkview Public School in Komoka and St. Mary's French Immersion School in Sault Ste. Marie. These schools won this visit from an astronaut through the Junior Astronauts campaign. Jeremy Hansen will share his story, talk about his career as an astronaut, and answer their questions.

1364 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Minister Gould concludes virtual visit to Colombia and announces new projects

Canada is a long-standing partner of Colombia. Together, they are working to advance the Sustainable Development Goals in the region.

1364 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Canada announces projects in Colombia to support most vulnerable populations

Canada has announced $29.5 million in development assistance for 6 projects to support high-quality education, peace and economic prosperity in Colombia caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the crisis in Venezuela.

1364 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Ontario holds second PNP draw in two days

Ontario held a new draw on March 3, inviting French-speaking Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited 126 candidates through the French-Speaking Skilled Worker (FSSW) stream. Invited candidates needed to have a profile in the Express Entry system with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score between […]

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1364 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Minister of Foreign Affairs speaks with U.K. foreign secretary Dominic Raab

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today spoke with Dominic Raab, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.

1364 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Canadian immigration for tech workers: Express Entry, PNPs, and work permits

Canada offers multiple immigration and work permit programs for highly-skilled tech workers. Tech workers, with their education and experience, do well in many of Canada’s leading broad economic immigration pathways, both at the federal and provincial or territorial levels. These multilayers of government have developed innovative and specific programs to attract and retain tech workers, […]

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1364 days ago by Health Canada from cic

Government of Canada officials to hold a technical briefing on COVID-19 vaccines in Canada

On March 5, 2021, Health Canada officials will hold a technical briefing on the authorization of the COVID-19 vaccines in Canada.

1364 days ago by Health Canada from cic

Health Canada authorizes Janssen COVID-19 vaccine

Today, Health Canada authorized the COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Janssen Inc. Health Canada received an application from Janssen Inc. for authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine on November 30, 2020. After a thorough, independent review of the evidence, the Department has determined that the vaccine meets Canada’s stringent safety, efficacy and quality requirements.

1364 days ago by Public Safety Canada from cic

Minister Blair to make a funding announcement in Moncton

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, as he makes a funding announcement to underscore the Government of Canada’s efforts to combat human trafficking in Moncton and surrounding communities.

1364 days ago by Environment and Climate Change Canada from cic

British Columbia-based import company ordered to pay $163,776 fine for illegally importing European eel meat

On March 3, 2021, Pacific Gateway Holding Inc. was ordered to pay a fine of $163,776 after entering a guilty plea in Vancouver court to two charges under federal wildlife legislation. These charges are related to the illegal importation of significant quantities of meat of the Anguilla anguilla, commonly known as the European eel. The company was charged with importing a CITES-listed species without a permit from the country of export, in contravention of subsection 6(2) of the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act.

1364 days ago by Correctional Service Canada from cic

Seizure of unauthorized items at Atlantic Institution

On February 25, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, two packages containing unauthorized items were seized at Atlantic Institution, a maximum security federal institution.

1364 days ago by Indigenous Services Canada from cic

Indigenous Community Business Fund supports Alberta First Nations

The health, safety and well-being of all people in Canada, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis is and will remain a top priority for the Government of Canada

1364 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

New investments to support research and science in southwestern Ontario

Research and science are essential to creating opportunity for Canadians and finding solutions to the challenges of today and tomorrow.

1364 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Ten Manitoba communities receive support for stronger asset management practices

As we continue to adapt to the new physical, social and economic realities presented by COVID-19, all orders of government are working together to ensure the safety and well-being of Canadians. This includes providing local communities with tools and support for evidence-based decision-making that will help them plan a healthier, safer and more prosperous future for everyone.

1364 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Canada and Ontario invest in improved sport, recreation and cultural facilities in London

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.

1364 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Backgrounder: Canada and Ontario invest in improved sport, recreation and cultural facilities in London

Joint federal and provincial funding through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support six community, culture and recreation projects in the City of London.

1364 days ago by Environment and Climate Change Canada from cic

Environment and Climate Change Canada to hold a technical briefing with media to discuss the Government of Canada’s proposed regulations for the Federal Greenhouse Gas Offset System

Media representatives are advised that senior officials from Environment and Climate Change Canada will hold a technical briefing on the Government of Canada’s proposed Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System regulations. The briefing will be on background only and is not for attribution.

1364 days ago by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from cic

Government of Canada to highlight investments to improve the safety of agri-food workers in British Columbia

The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion and Member of Parliament for Delta, along with Ron McKinnon, Member of Parliament for Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam, will highlight investments under the Emergency Processing Fund to improve the safety of agri-food workers in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

1364 days ago by Natural Resources Canada from cic

Canada Invests in Renewable Energy With Geothermal Exploration in the Yukon

The Honourable Larry Bagnell, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, today announced $2 million in funding for the Government of Yukon to explore the potential of geothermal energy as a long-term source of renewable energy for communities currently powered by diesel.

1364 days ago by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions from cic

Economic recovery will be green in the Montérégie region

Government of Canada grants $500,000 to EcoloPharm to support its growth and contribute to the creation of four jobs.

1364 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on March 4, 2021

On March 4th, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

1364 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Minister of Foreign Affairs takes action on Syria’s human rights violations

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada has requested formal negotiations, under the United Nations Convention Against Torture, to hold Syria accountable for the countless human rights violations it has inflicted on the Syrian people since 2011. These violations formed the basis of a similar request by the Netherlands in September 2020 and have been well documented by the UN Human Rights Council’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, among others.

1364 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Government of Canada investing to electrify transit systems across the country

Today, Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna and the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Francois-Philippe Champagne announced $2.75 billion in funding over five years, starting in 2021, to enhance public transit systems and switch them to cleaner electrical power, including supporting the purchase of zero-emission public transit and school buses. This funding is part of an eight year, $14.9 billion public transit investment recently outlined by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and will also support municipalities, transit authorities and school boards with transition planning, increase ambition on the electrification of transit systems, and deliver on the government’s commitment to help purchase 5,000 zero-emission buses over the next five years.

1364 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Backgrounder: Investing to electrify transit systems across the country

Today, the Government of Canada announced an investment of $2.75 billion over five years, that can be accessed starting in 2021, to support the purchase of zero-emission public transit and school buses and enhance public transit systems by switching them to cleaner electrical power. This funding is sourced from $14.9 billion for public transit projects that was outlined by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.