Immigration News


  by Indigenous Services Canada   from cic

Minister Miller and Indigenous Services Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) 

Please be advised that the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, Valerie Gideon, Associate Deputy Minister of Indigenous Services Canada and Dr. Tom Wong, Chief Medical Officer of Public Health, will hold a news conference to provide an update on coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
  by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   from cic

Minister Ng and Parliamentary Secretary Bendayan to meet with manufacturers and exporters and Black business groups in Quebec 

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, and Rachel Bendayan, the Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will virtually meet with manufacturers and exporters and members of Black business community organizations in Quebec.
  by Women and Gender Equality Canada   from cic

Government of Canada invests in organizations across Ontario to help address gender-based violence

Everyone has the right to feel safe and live free from violence. Women’s organizations across the country provide vital services and support adapted to the individual realities of survivors of gender-based violence. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring these organizations have the resources they need to continue their essential work.
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Media Advisory - Atlantic Canada

As part of her one-day virtual tour in the Atlantic region, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, will meet with stakeholders in various local industries and organizations to make important funding announcements.
  by Health Canada   from cic

COVID Alert updated to help evaluate its effectiveness in reducing the spread of COVID-19 

Today, the Minister of Health, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, and the Minister of Digital Government, the Honourable Joyce Murray, announced that the COVID Alert app will be updated to help measure its uptake, performance and effectiveness in limiting the spread of COVID-19. This will be done through the collection of certain metrics, while maintaining strong privacy measures to protect confidentiality.
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Minister McKenna and Community Foundations of Canada launch intake for COVID-19 resilient projects under the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative

Canadians continue to do their part to protect the most vulnerable during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Local governments and community partners across the country are adapting their spaces and services to keep residents safe and healthy, support economic recovery, create jobs and build vibrant, resilient communities.
  by FedNor   from cic

FedNor announcement to create jobs and accelerate the growth of Greater Sudbury and Nickel Belt’s innovation ecosystem

Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, and Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, will make a FedNor announcement in support of technology, innovation and regional recovery efforts in Greater Sudbury and Nickel Belt. The virtual announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor.
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Residents of Saskatchewan to benefit from improved bridge, water and recreation infrastructure

Canadians everywhere are feeling the impact of COVID-19 on their families, their livelihoods and their way of life. Together, Canada and Saskatchewan are working to reduce the impact of the pandemic, ensure health and safety, rebuild businesses, promote job creation, growth and investment. Investments in Saskatchewan’s infrastructure during this extraordinary time provide an opportunity to make our communities more sustainable and resilient.
  by Employment and Social Development Canada   from cic

New workplace harassment and violence prevention training launched in British Columbia’s maritime sector

Canadians know that safe, healthy and respectful workplaces are good for everyone. That is why the Government of Canada continues to support workers, unions and employers to advance the goal of achieving harassment and violence-free federally regulated workplaces. By supporting harassment and violence prevention projects throughout Canada, we create workplaces where Canadian workers can achieve their potential. This is good for workers, unions, employers and the Canadian economy.