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Canada and Nova Scotia invest in renewable energy infrastructure for the Cogswell Redevelopment Area

Today, Andy Fillmore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for Halifax, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Labi Kousoulis, Minister of Inclusive Economic Growth, on behalf of Energy and Mines Minister Chuck Porter; and Cathie O’Toole, General Manager of Halifax Water, announced funding for an ambient temperature district energy system (DES) in the Cogswell District of downtown Halifax. Rafah DiCostanzo, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Clayton Park West, was also in attendance.

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Express Entry Q2 2021: Canada breaks another record

The second quarter of 2021 was another record-breaker in the Canadian immigration world. Canada has invited 44,591 immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence through the Express Entry system. The number of Express Entry candidates invited this past quarter tops the previous record from the first quarter of 2021, which was 44,124. Express Entry Q2 […]

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Minister Champagne presents Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence priorities for 2021

Artificial intelligence (AI) is fast becoming one of the most impactful technologies in the world today, with great potential for generating growth, creating jobs and supporting innovation. However, it can also give rise to new challenges in areas such as privacy and governance if left unchecked. Through its leadership role in the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), Canada is working closely with international partners to ensure that AI is developed and used responsibly to the benefit of all citizens.

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Governments invest in Heart’s Content tourism and sustainable economic growth

As the tourism sector prepares to welcome visitors from home and abroad, as public health measures allow, ACOA is committed to working with its many community partners – like the Heart’s Content Community Development Corporation – to diversify local economies, create new tourism opportunities and build healthy, resilient Atlantic Canadian communities.

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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of International Development on ceasefire in Tigray

Canada welcomes yesterday’s declaration by the Government of Ethiopia that an immediate, unilateral ceasefire, applicable to all federal and regional forces, is in effect in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. We urge all parties to allow unhindered humanitarian access and call on Eritrea to withdraw its forces immediately.

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Statement by Ministers on the work to eliminate racism against Indigenous Peoples in the health systems

The Honourable Patty Hajdu of Health Canada and the Honourable Marc Miller of Indigenous Services Canada issued the following statement today following the third virtual gathering with Indigenous Peoples and organizations, health professionals, health partners, and provincial and territorial representatives to work toward eliminating racism against Indigenous Peoples in Canada's health systems

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IRCC provides new instructions to expired COPR holders

The federal government has released details on the process for allowing approved permanent residents to travel to Canada if their documents have expired. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have released instructions to expired Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) holders on how they can renew their documents so that they can travel. Canada does not […]

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Environment and Climate Change Canada warns western Canadians about dangerous record-high temperatures

Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Meteorological Service is continuing to warn Canadians about a dangerous and unprecedented heat wave, which is expected to persist in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and parts of the Northwest Territories this week. This event is already shattering longstanding temperature records, especially in British Columbia.

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Canada reduces Express Entry application period to 60 days

Express Entry candidates will once again have 60 days from the date they receive their invitation to submit their application. As of June 29, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is rolling back the COVID-19 measure to allow Express Entry candidates to have 90 days to apply for permanent residence. The immigration department reported the […]

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Minister of Health and Minister of Indigenous Services Announce Funding & Federal Response to support efforts to address racism in health systems

Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced specific funding allocations of $126.7 million over three years, first announced in Budget 2021, to support efforts to address racism in Canada's health systems.

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Joint Statement of the Labour Council  Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement 

The Labour Council (the Council) of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) convened its first meeting on June 29, 2021. Pursuant to Article 23.14 of the CUSMA, the Council may consider any matter within the scope of the Labour Chapter and perform other functions as the Parties may decide. The Council is composed of senior governmental representatives from trade and labour ministries, as designated by each Party.

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Invitation to media – Ministers Mélanie Joly and Jean-Yves Duclos to participate in unveiling of Québec International action plan

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Québec and President of the Treasury Board, will participate in the unveiling of the results of a reflection exercise, Cap sur la croissance, led by Québec International, in collaboration with the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Québec.

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