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Statement by Minister Ng on Brazil’s decision to end WTO challenge regarding Airbus A220

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, today issued the following statement regarding Brazil’s decision to withdraw its World Trade Organization complaint regarding Canada’s support of the Airbus A220 aircraft (formerly named the Bombardier CSeries)

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Canada and Caribbean countries deepen partnership at first Canada-Caribbean Community Foreign Ministers’ Group Meeting

Today, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Eamon Courtenay, Belize’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration and the incoming Chair of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), co-chaired the first meeting of the Canada-CARICOM Foreign Ministers’ Group. This forum serves as a platform for Canada and Caribbean partners to discuss shared priorities and opportunities for coordinated action.

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Canada’s support for the Caribbean Community

Canada has pledged $81.41 million to the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)’s Special Development Fund (SDF) over 4 years (2021 to 2024) to support the fund’s critical role in fighting poverty and inequality.

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Joint Statement by Ministers Lametti and Hajdu on motion seeking additional extension of Superior Court of Québec’s Truchon ruling

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, today issued the following statement:

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Minister MacAulay to introduce a broadened approach to commemorating Veterans

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will participate in a virtual event with Veterans, introducing a new approach to commemorating Canadians who have served our country, at home and abroad.

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Media Advisory - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual announcement regarding COVID-19 response infrastructure with the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown; and the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.

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David’s Blog | Canadian Experience: The Gift that Keeps on Giving

You might think of immigration as a one-off, if, dramatic process, in which an individual leaves his or her country of origin and in a span of several hours, lands, as a permanent resident, in a different one. In this model, there is (hopefully) extensive preparation, but the actual immigration is a relatively distinct event. […]

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Government of Canada takes steps to protect critical habitat of Copper Redhorse

A key part of protecting aquatic species at risk is ensuring their critical habitat is also protected. The Government of Canada recognizes that we must safeguard these vital areas—including breeding sites, nursery areas, or feeding grounds—to help our at-risk species recover and survive for future generations.

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New Program Launches to Plant Two Billion Trees

Canada is home to healthy and resilient forests that support the well-being of Canadians and our economy by creating thousands of green jobs while absorbing and storing vast amounts of carbon. Canada’s path to net-zero emissions includes protected areas and sustainable forests.

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Government of Canada now closer than ever to Lanaudière and Laurentides agri-food and tourism sectors

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions grants $1,140,000 in support to two Lanaudière businesses and to two Laurentides organizations and helps create and maintain 24 jobs.

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Boardwalk reduction on Alexandra Bridge

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise cyclists and pedestrians that the boardwalk on the Alexandra Bridge will be reduced for tests and inspections.

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“Everyone at the Table”: Minister Bibeau announces members of the Canadian Food Policy Advisory Council

Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced the membership of the Canadian Food Policy Advisory Council, a central component of the Food Policy for Canada. Minister Bibeau made the announcement as part of the virtual Food Systems Summit Dialogue convened by the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph, where she delivered a speech.

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Government of Canada proposes increase to number of weeks for recovery benefits and EI regular benefits to ensure continued support for Canadians who have been hardest hit

From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada has been there for Canadians and provided them with the support they need to stay healthy, safe and solvent. Many workers and families across the country continue to face uncertain times as a result of the difficult but necessary public health measures put in place to save lives.

1377 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Media Advisory - Moncton, New Brunswick

Members of the media are invited to an important infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Ernie Steeves, Minister of Finance and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Moncton–North; and Her Worship Dawn Arnold, Mayor of Moncton.

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Government of Canada releases 2020-21 Pacific Herring Integrated Fisheries Management Plan

Today, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard, announced that Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has released the 2020-21 Pacific Herring Integrated Fisheries Management Plan (IFMP). The IFMP is developed in the fall of each year and describes the scientific results and proposed management measures for the upcoming season, including gear allocations, open areas and harvest levels. Prior to the release, a 30-day public consultation period was held to ensure that DFO’s fishery management decisions are transparent, developed through the best available science, and informed by First Nations groups, commercial harvesters and input from the public.

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Minister Ng to lead virtual trade mission to France: Building toward a green economy

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, announced that she will lead a group of Canadian business people on a virtual trade mission to France from March 29 to April 1, inclusive, and April 8, with a focus on creating opportunities for businesses to grow and contribute to a sustainable and inclusive economic recovery.

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Seizure of contraband at Collins Bay Institution

On February 14, 2021, at approximately 6:40 p.m., as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband was seized on the perimeter of Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security facility.

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Government of Canada launches new aircraft to improve conservation and protection of our oceans

Fishery officers require state-of-the-art aerial surveillance equipment to continue the important work they conduct protecting Canada’s marine resources, ensuring compliance with fisheries management measures and enforcing the Fisheries Act from coast to coast to coast.

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A New Treasure Hunt on the Plains During Spring Break

As of February 26, the Plains of Abraham Museum offers you the opportunity to learn about the Plains’ sports heritage with Shoot, Score!, a family treasure hunt to take out.

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Government of Canada now closer than ever to Québec region’s information technologies industry

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions grants $300,000 in support to three regional businesses and helps create 12 jobs.

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Saint John residents, region and visitors to benefit from the redevelopment of Fundy Quay

Today, the Honourable Blaine Higgs, Premier of New Brunswick; Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John—Rothesay, on behalf of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Catherine McKenna; the Honourable Gary Crossman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister Responsible for the Regional Development Corporation; and His Worship Don Darling, Mayor of Saint John, announced funding for four projects in support of the redevelopment of the Fundy Quay in Saint John.

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Government of Canada now closer than ever to Laval’s metal products industry

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions grants $350,000 in support to Custom Diamond International and helps create 20 jobs.

1377 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Why start the Express Entry process in 2021?

Canada has set out to welcome at least 401,000 immigrants annually beginning this year, with over one-quarter set to arrive through the Express Entry system. The immigration department is already starting the year off strong. On Saturday, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a historically large Express Entry draw with a historically low CRS […]

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Government of Canada Unveils Plan to Modernize Official Languages Act

Minister Joly unveils the Government of Canada’s vision for official languages reform and planned modernization of Official Languages Act

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PEI holds new PNP draw inviting 121 immigration candidates

Prince Edward Island has released the details of its scheduled February 18 draw. The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued a total of 121 invitations. Most of the invitations, 102, went to Express Entry and Labour Impact candidates. Business Impact candidates took home the remaining 19, as long as they had a minimum point threshold of 82. […]

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