Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, June 1, 2021
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FedDev Ontario investments help two southwestern Ontario businesses scale up and succeed
Two southwestern Ontario companies, VDB Grains and Mycionics Inc., are receiving a combined FedDev Ontario repayable contribution of nearly $2 million to support their growth.
Backgrounder: ESDC Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) funding
The YESS is a Government of Canada initiative delivered in collaboration with 11 federal departments and agencies, including Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). Through the YESS, the Government of Canada helps young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition into the labour market. ESDC’s YESS program supports organizations that provide job placements and skills development services to young people, as well as a broad range of supports such as job coaching, mental health support, clothes for job interviews, day care services for parents and subsidized Internet access to help with job searches.
FedDev Ontario investment supports recovery of Ontario’s Highlands’ tourism sector
Today, Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedDev Ontario and Official Languages), announced a non-repayable FedDev Ontario investment of $1 million to support the tourism industry’s recovery in Ontario’s Highlands.
Ministers Ng and Fortier participate in virtual Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
International cooperation is essential to addressing the health, economic and social crises caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuring a strong, inclusive, and sustainable global economy as the world builds back better from the pandemic.
Transport Minister Alghabra announces appointments and reappointments in the transportation sector
The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, today announced appointments and reappointments in the transportation sector.
Helping young Canadians with disabilities learn lasting skills and keep quality jobs
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on all Canadians, and young people—particularly young people with disabilities—have been especially affected. That is why the Government of Canada continues to make historic investments to ensure that they have the supports and opportunities needed to build long and successful careers.
Government of Canada investment helping the fish and seafood sector on the Avalon Peninsula remain strong
The workforce of Canada’s fish and seafood processing sector is an economic driver in coastal and rural communities, and is vital to the national food supply chain. The sector faced immense challenges due to COVID-19, and the Government of Canada worked quickly to ensure it had the support it needed during this unprecedented time.
Avalon Peninsula fish and seafood processors get support from the Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund
Atlantic Canada’s fish and seafood sector has faced significant challenges and financial hardship since the downturn in the economy due to COVID-19. That is why the Government of Canada is helping fish and seafood processors navigate these difficult times with support through the Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund.
Joint Statement by the Minister of Labour, the Federally Regulated Employers - Transportation and Communications, and the Canadian Labour Congress regarding the role that vaccination can play in workplace health and safety
Today, the Minister of Labour, Filomena Tassi, the Federally Regulated Employers - Transportation and Communications (FETCO) and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) issued the following joint statement today regarding the role that vaccination can play in workplace health and safety
Want to move to Canada? Here’s how to prepare for success on your IELTS
If you are preparing for IELTS to support your Canadian immigration or study journey, you are probably wondering what practice materials will help you get your best score on test day. We all know the saying practice makes perfect. It is true, the more you practice, the more likely you are to achieve the score […]
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Defence Minister releases results of the Third Independent Review of the National Defence Act and begins implementation of recommendations
Today, the Minister of National Defence, Harjit S. Sajjan, tabled in Parliament the report on the Third Independent Review of specified provisions of the National Defence Act (NDA) and their operation.
Third Independent Review of the National Defence Act
On November 5, 2020, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, appointed the Honourable Morris J. Fish, former Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, as the Independent Review Authority, to conduct an independent review of specified provisions of the National Defence Act (NDA) and their operation.
Statement by Minister Chagger on Filipino Heritage Month
In June, Canadians celebrate Filipino Heritage Month
Accessibility Standards Canada hosts first public meeting
The principle of “Nothing without us” is at the core of Accessibility Standards Canada’s mandate. Yesterday, the organization put that into action by hosting its first annual public meeting online, along with over 500 participants.
BC PNP Tech pilot project to become a permanent program
British Columbia’s Tech Pilot will continue as a permanent, fast-track immigration pathway for foreign workers and international students. Instead of setting another one-year extension for the pilot as has been the case in the past, this time the “Tech Pilot has been extended indefinitely and renamed BC PNP Tech,” the province said in an update […]
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Statement by Minister Chagger on Portuguese Heritage Month
Today marks the beginning of Portuguese Heritage Month
Statement by Minister Chagger on Italian Heritage Month
June 1st marks the beginning of Italian Heritage Month
Update on COVID-19 vaccine guidance
On June 1st, 2021, federal government officials will provide a technical briefing for media on the National Advisory Committee on Immunization’s guidance for the interchangeability of COVID-19 vaccines.
Media availability and Technical Briefing - Receipt of the Third Independent Review of the National Defence Act
Media are invited to participate in a virtual technical briefing and media availability on receipt of the Third Independent Review of the National Defence Act and the associated recommendations for the ongoing and necessary evolution of the Canadian Armed Forces Military Justice system.
Express Entry: Canada holds major draw inviting 5,956 immigration candidates
Canada held a new Express Entry draw on May 31, inviting 5,956 candidates to apply for permanent residence. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited candidates with scores of at least 380. The new draw targeted candidates who are eligible for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Invited candidates have had at least […]
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Deputy Prime Minister speaks with Canada’s Big City Mayors
Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, met with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Big City Mayors’ Caucus for a virtual roundtable on housing affordability.
Asian Heritage Month: Celebrating Contributions of Asian Communities and Addressing Anti-Asian Racism in Canada
The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, connected with hundreds of members of Asian communities across Canada virtually during Asian Heritage Month.
Deputy Prime Minister to attend G7 Finance Ministers’ Meeting
This week, on June 4 and 5, 2021, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, will take part in the in-person-only meeting of G7 Finance Ministers being held in London, UK.
The government of Canada and the government of Quebec announced the addition of organic businesses to the groups eligible for the increase in maximum assistance
The Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, and Quebec’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, André Lamontagne, announced that businesses under organic production or in transition to organic production are now also eligible for the increase in the maximum assistance granted under the Advisory Services Program to simplify access to assistance measures and to increase the impact on agricultural and agri-food businesses.