Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the decision to repurpose the 3800 MHz spectrum band to support 5G services. This decision will allow for the deployment of new technologies, which will lead to the creation of good jobs and new products and services for Canadians.

Parks Canada sites in Eastern Newfoundland officially kick off 2021 summer visitor season beginning on May 21 with the opening of Terra Nova National Park

Today, The Honourable Deb Schulte, Minister of Senior and Member of Parliament for King-Vaughan, on behalf of The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; The Honourable Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s Minister of Education and Member of Provincial Parliament for King-Vaughan, on behalf of The Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and His Worship Steve Pellegrini, Mayor of the Township of King, announced joint funding for the construction of a new recreational centre in King.

This business in the Centre-du-Québec region will pursue its growth and create 20 jobs.

Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Member of Parliament for York South—Weston, Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Christine Hogarth, Parliamentary Assistant to the Solicitor General and Member of Provincial Parliament for Etobicoke–Lakeshore, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; His Worship John Tory, Mayor of the City of Toronto; Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor for Scarborough-Rouge Park and Chair for Infrastructure and Environment Committee; and Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor for York South-Weston and Council Speaker announced joint funding to support the upgrades and repairs to the George Bell Arena in Toronto.

Canada has extended the travel restrictions in place to curb the spread of COVID-19, but there’s light at the end of the tunnel. Travel continues to be restricted from all countries, including the U.S., through to June 21 Restrictions on travel to Canada from countries other than the U.S. will be extended until June 21. Certain exemptions apply. https://t.co/Tq0SoTnlm2 […]

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The Government of Canada supports the revitalization of a landmark cultural and community space for the Francophone community in Northern Ontario

On Wednesday, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, spoke with U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg. They discussed the importance of the Canada-U.S. relationship and their respective infrastructure priorities, including public transit and active transportation, and infrastructure’s importance in creating good jobs, tackling climate change and building more equitable and inclusive communities.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by the Prime Minister, Ministers and Government of Canada officials at May 21, 2021 news conference.

The Government of Canada maintains its commitment to supporting the economic recovery of the Canadian audiovisual industry

Prince Edward Island has released the details of its scheduled May 20 draw. The province invited a total of 155 immigration candidates through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Most of the invitations, 138, were issued to Express Entry and Labour Impact candidates. The remaining 17 invitations went to Business Impact candidates who had a minimum point threshold […]

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The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today spoke with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, at the Arctic Council Ministerial meeting.

Canada is committed to delivering an inclusive and sustainable economic recovery by promoting progressive trade relationships that benefit all, fostering growth and creating good middle class jobs in the process.

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today successfully concluded Canada’s participation in the 12th Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council in Reykjavik, Iceland. Minister Garneau also represented Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) on behalf of the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs.

The Sustainable Development Working Group (SDWG) was established in 1998 after the inception of the Arctic Council, and is one of six Arctic Council Working Groups.

Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced a one-year extension of draft regulations, initially released on July 2, 2020, to help employers who sponsor a registered pension plan (RPP) or deferred salary leave plan (DSLP) manage and maintain benefits for their employees through the COVID-19 pandemic.

On May 20, 2021, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance announced the extension of proposed amendments to the Income Tax Regulations initially released on July 2, 2020 that apply to Registered Pension Plans (RPPs) and deferred salary leave plans (DSLPs).

Between February 28, and May 16, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Kent Institution, a maximum security institution.

Earlier today, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) announced that, effective June 1, 2021, it will implement a new minimum qualifying rate for all uninsured mortgages.

Chief David Crate and the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced a major step forward on the path of reconciliation through the resolution of the Fisher River Cree Nation’s 1896 Alienation Specific Claim.

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Member of Parliament for York South—Weston, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Christine Hogarth, Parliamentary Assistant to the Solicitor General and Member of Provincial Parliament for Etobicoke–Lakeshore, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; His Worship John Tory, Mayor of the City of Toronto; Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor for Scarborough-Rouge Park and Chair for Infrastructure and Environment Committee; and Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor for York South-Weston and Council Speaker.

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, is pleased to announce the Ministerial Appointment of Ms. Dawn Madahbee Leach as the new Chair of the National Indigenous Economic Development Board (NIEDB) for a five-year term, effective April 30.

On May 20, Canada held an unusual Express Entry draw. Not only did it come out of the blue, eligible candidates only needed a score of 397. We have not seen an Express Entry draw with a score requirement this low since the historic February 13 draw where the cutoff score was just 75. Immigration, […]

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This Outaouais-region business will be able to pursue its expansion, leading to the creation of 22 jobs.

This morning, the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season outlook, which predicts hurricane activity in the North Atlantic Ocean this year will be above normal. NOAA predicts 13 to 20 named storms, 6 to 10 hurricanes, and 3 to 5 major hurricanes. The outlook is a general guide to the expected overall activity during the upcoming hurricane season. Shortly after NOAA released its outlook, the Canadian Hurricane Centre put it into context for Canadians, so they have an idea of what to expect this hurricane season and how to prepare accordingly.