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Minister Ng to attend StrikeUP 2021 Virtual Conference and speak about support for women entrepreneurs

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion and International Trade will speak about support for women-led businesses and women entrepreneurs at the virtual StrikeUP 2021 Conference, led by Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation. Minister Ng will also be participating in a fireside chat with Wendy Curtis, Executive Director, Northumberland CFDC.

1365 days ago by Fisheries and Oceans Canada from cic

Quebec Fisheries Fund grants more than $1 million for 13 projects across the province

Thirteen projects across the province funded by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and the Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ) under the Quebec Fisheries Fund (QFF).

1365 days ago by Fisheries and Oceans Canada from cic

Quebec Fisheries Fund grants more than $1 million for 13 projects across the province

The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are announcing funding of more than $1 million to improve the efficiency, quality and sustainability of Quebec’s fish and seafood sector. The Government of Canada’s contribution to these thirteen projects amounts to $855,806, and the Government of Quebec’s contribution is $376,773.

1365 days ago by Department of Finance Canada from cic

Government Announces Wage and Rent Subsidy Amounts to Remain Unchanged Through to June

Businesses, non-profits, and charities that have experienced a decline in revenues while weathering the COVID-19 crisis are eligible for a variety of government support measures including direct subsidies to support workers and pay rent.

1365 days ago by Department of Justice Canada from cic

Government of Canada supports initiative to address workplace sexual harassment and improve access to justice in Canada

All individuals have the right to a safe workplace with fair treatment for all. Sexual harassment impacts the health and well-being of those involved, as well as their ability to perform their jobs to the best of their ability. Creating and maintaining workplaces where everyone – no matter their gender identity or expression – can be safe, respected and able to focus on their work is a priority for the Government of Canada.

1365 days ago by Department of Justice Canada from cic

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Federal Court

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. Angela Furlanetto, Prothonotary of the Federal Court in Toronto, is appointed a Judge of the Federal Court. Madam Justice Furlanetto replaces Mr. Justice P.B. Annis, who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective June 18, 2020.

1365 days ago by Department of Justice Canada from cic

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.

1365 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Canada accepts spousal or common-law sponsorship applications from out-of-status foreign nationals

Among the recent challenges arising from the coronavirus pandemic is that many people are not able to travel to where they had planned and are consequently stuck where they are. A notable example of this phenomenon is the predicament of foreign nationals who have to come to Canada to visit their spouse or common-law partner […]

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1365 days ago by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions from cic

Invitation to media – Minister François‑Philippe Champagne to announce investments to support clean technology development in Mauricie and Centre‑du-Québec regions

The Government of Canada considers the environment and clean technologies as key elements of the economic recovery.With this in mind, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Member of Parliament for Saint Maurice–Champlain and Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, invites media representatives to a press conference regarding assistance from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions for Annexair and Biotechnologies Ulysse. He will be accompanied by the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Member of Parliament for Honoré–Mercier, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Quebec Lieutenant.

1365 days ago by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions from cic

Invitation to media – Minister Mélanie Joly to announce investments to support clean technology development in Montréal

The Government of Canada considers the environment and clean technologies as key elements of the economic recovery. With this in mind, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Member of Parliament for Laurier–Sainte-Marie and Minister of Canadian Heritage, Rachel Bendayan, Member of Parliament for Outremont and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, and Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, invite media representatives to a press conference regarding assistance from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions for the Collège de Maisonneuve’s CÉPROCQ, Propulsion Québec, Electrobac and Future Earth.

1365 days ago by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions from cic

Economic recovery will be green in Cantons-de-l’Est region

Government of Canada grants $33,000 to assist ADDERE to go green and helps create one job.

1365 days ago by Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario from cic

Governments of Canada and Ontario to announce support for innovative manufacturer

Bryan May, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario, and the Honourable Vic Fedeli, Ontario Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, will make an important virtual announcement in Ayr.

1366 days ago by Correctional Service Canada from cic

Assault of staff members at Grand Valley Institution

On February 28, 2021, at approximately 7:45pm, three staff members were assaulted at Grand Valley Institution, a multi-level security federal institution. The injured staff members were evaluated and treated at an outside hospital.

1366 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Canada welcomes U.S and EU sanctions against Russian officials responsible for serious human rights violations

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Canada strongly supports the decision made by the United States and the European Union on the adoption of sanctions against Russian officials responsible for the arbitrary detention, prosecution and attempted assassination of Alexey Navalny using a chemical weapon. It is important to note that two of the four individuals targeted by the European Union have already been sanctioned by Canada.

1366 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Canada and Sweden co-host virtual round table with women entrepreneurs

Supporting women entrepreneurs to scale up their businesses and access global markets generates growth, creates jobs, and will be key for an inclusive global economic recovery.

1366 days ago by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from cic

Minister Bibeau holds First Bilateral Discussion with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack

Today the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, held her first official bilateral dialogue with the United States Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, in which they reinforced the strength of the Canada-U.S. agricultural trade relationship.

1366 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Ontario PNP invites Express Entry candidates in 10 targeted occupations

Ontario invited 754 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on March 2. Invited candidates had profiles in the Express Entry system with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores between 463 and 467. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited candidates who may be eligible for the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream (HCP). This Provincial […]

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1366 days ago by Canadian Heritage from cic

Government of Canada Outlines Various Initiatives to Recruit and Retain Teachers Across the Country

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, will outline various initiatives aiming to address the shortage of teachers in French-language schools in minority communities as well as French immersion and French as a second language programs

1366 days ago by Natural Resources Canada from cic

Showcasing Innovative Wood Construction in Vancouver

The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Digital Government, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, today announced $648,250 for Fast + Epp, a structural engineering firm from Vancouver, toward the construction of their head office, a four-storey, hybrid, mass timber and steel building.

1366 days ago by Department of Justice Canada from cic

Minister Lametti to make a funding announcement

The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, accompanied by a representative for Botler AI, will make a funding announcement. Following the address to recipients, Minister Lametti, Minister Miller and the recipients will be available to media.

1366 days ago by Employment and Social Development Canada from cic

Government of Canada launches Everyone Counts 2021

Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. That is why the Government of Canada is committed to ending chronic homelessness across the country.

1366 days ago by Health Canada from cic

Health Canada and the European Medicines Agency publish clinical data used to support their authorizations of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

Today, Health Canada and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) collaboratively published the full clinical data reviewed as part of their authorizations of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

1366 days ago by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions from cic

Invitation to media – Élisabeth Brière to announce investment to support clean technology development in Cantons-de-l’Est

The Government of Canada considers the environment and clean technologies as key elements of the economic recovery. With this in mind, Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), the Honourable Mélanie Joly, invites media representatives to a press conference regarding assistance from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions for Concertaction Estrie (ADDERE).

1366 days ago by Health Canada from cic

Government of Canada supports expansion of innovative safer supply project to operate in four cities across Canada

Today, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, Darren Fisher, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, announced nearly $3.5 million to expand the MySafe Society safer supply project.

1366 days ago by Employment and Social Development Canada from cic

Helping workers in New Brunswick develop the skills they need to find good jobs

As the Canadian economy recovers from the impact of COVID-19, workers are facing new challenges. Residents of New Brunswick and all Canadians need access to training and employment supports to develop new skills and find good jobs.