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Parliamentary Secretary Gudie Hutchings Virtual Visit - Ontario

As part of a one-day virtual tour of Ontario, Gudie Hutchings, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, will meet with local organizations.

1387 days ago by Employment and Social Development Canada from cic

Minister of Labour meets with stakeholders to discuss workplace harassment and violence prevention project supported by the Government of Canada

All Canadians should be able to achieve their full potential in the workplace. While great strides have been made to foster safer, more equitable and effective workplaces where everyone feels welcome and valued, there is still more work to do. Ongoing collaboration is essential in making Canadian workplaces safer, healthier and more inclusive for the good of workers, unions, employers and the economy.

1387 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Media Advisory - Emo, Ontario

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Greg Rickford, Ontario Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, Ontario Minister of Indigenous Affairs, and MPP for Kenora—Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure, and His Worship, Harold McQuaker, Mayor of the Township of Emo.

1387 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 Dr. Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre, accompanied by representatives for the Vancouver Aboriginal Community Policing Centre Society (VACPCS) and the Women Against Violence Against Women (WAVAW) Rape Crisis Centre, will make a funding announcement.

1387 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Media Advisory - Brampton, Ontario

Members of the media are invited to an important infrastructure funding announcement with Ruby Sahota, Member of Parliament for Brampton North, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Khamal Khera, Member of Parliament for Brampton West; the Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction and Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton South, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; Amarjot Sandhu, Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton West; and His Worship Patrick Brown, Mayor of the City of Brampton.

1387 days ago by Department of Justice Canada from cic

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Alberta

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.

1387 days ago by Department of Justice Canada from cic

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of New Brunswick

1387 days ago by Department of Justice Canada from cic

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Ontario

1387 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Media Advisory - Ottawa, Ontario

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament for Whitby; Lorne Coe, Member of Provincial Parliament for Whitby, and Chief Government Whip, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and His Worship Don Mitchell, Mayor of the Town of Whitby.

1387 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Government of Canada and City of Montreal Invest in Park Shoreline Restoration on the Island of Montreal

The shorelines of the major parks on the Island of Montreal will be better protected from the erosion caused by extreme weather conditions, thanks to investments made by the Government of Canada in public infrastructures to protect communities and improve their quality of life.

1387 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Media Advisory - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual announcement regarding transportation infrastructure for Prince Edward Island with the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of Defence and Member of Parliament for Cardigan, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development and the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. The Honourable Wayne Easter, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, and Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont will also be in attendance.

1387 days ago by Natural Resources Canada from cic

Canada Invests in Energy Efficiency at Kruger Product’s Gatineau Plant

The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a $15,000 investment in an energy management information system (EMIS) for Kruger Products L.P.’s Gatineau facility that will reduce energy costs and improve energy efficiency as part of the government’s efforts to advance a low-carbon energy future.

1387 days ago by FedNor from cic

FedNor announcement to support business scale-up, improved productivity and increased profitability in the Parry Sound-Muskoka region

Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, will announce funding to boost business growth and the creation of well-paying jobs in the Parry Sound-Muskoka region.

1388 days ago by Employment and Social Development Canada from cic

Minister Tassi to launch new workplace violence and harassment prevention training program

The Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for Hamilton West–Ancaster–Dundas, Filomena Tassi, will announce the launch of a new violence and harassment prevention training program that will benefit British Columbia’s 10,000-person waterfront workforce.

1388 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on February 8, 2021

On February 8, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

1388 days ago by Fisheries and Oceans Canada from cic

Minister Jordan launches engagement on Canada’s new Blue Economy Strategy

With the world’s longest coastline and connected to three oceans, Canada is well positioned to be a global leader in the blue economy – an economy that creates good, middle-class jobs, while ensuring healthy oceans and sustainable ocean industries.

1388 days ago by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from cic

Government of Canada announces new tool to protect Ontario turkey producers

Canada’s turkey industry generates products worth $382.6 million, and up to $42.6 million in exports to 37 countries. Outbreaks of infectious diseases like avian influenza can impact producers’ ability to maintain operations and resume normal business practices, resulting in significant economic losses.

1388 days ago by FedNor from cic

Government of Canada invests to create jobs and accelerate the growth of Northern Ontario’s mining supply and service sectors

Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced a Government of Canada investment of $500,000 to enable the City of Temiskaming Shores to establish the seventh annual Northern Ontario Mining Showcase (NOMS) pavilion at the 2021 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) International Convention. Taking place March 8-11 on a virtual stage, PDAC 2021 is expected to reach a broader global audience, support a more targeted approach to exhibiting and help connect potential buyers or investors with new business opportunities during COVID-19 shutdowns.

1388 days ago by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions from cic

Invitation to media – Member of Parliament Joël Lightbound to announce investments to support innovative Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean manufacturers

Joël Lightbound, Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, invites media representatives to a press conference on support for OSBLOCK and Les Produits Gilbert.

1388 days ago by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions from cic

Invitation to media – Member of Parliament Joël Lightbound to announce investments to support innovative Québec manufacturers

1388 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Canada launches global campaign to address education crisis for refugees and internally displaced children and youth

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the education of 9 out of 10 learners worldwide, millions of them children living in countries facing a humanitarian crisis. The impacts are particularly severe for refugees and other forcibly displaced children and youth, especially girls, who are most at risk of being left behind.

1388 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Refugee Education Council members

As part of the Together for Learning campaign, the Refugee Education Council was created in consultation with the Canadian International Education Policy Working Group and will be hosted by World Vision Canada.

1388 days ago by Health Canada from cic

Government of Canada Invests Close to $3.5 Million to Virtual Health Care Services in Prince Edward Island

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced the signature of a bilateral agreement with Prince Edward Island (PEI) to expand virtual health care services for its residents. Under the agreement, the province will invest federal funding based on agreed-upon pan-Canadian priorities for accelerating virtual health services during the pandemic.

1388 days ago by Canadian Heritage from cic

Important Contribution to Mi'kmawey Debert Cultural Centre in Mi'kma'ki

The Government of Canada supports a project to protect and share history and heritage in Debert, Nova Scotia.

1388 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Universal Broadband Fund–supported projects will bring high-speed Internet to southwestern Ontario

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how much we rely on our connections. Now more than ever, Canadians across the country need access to reliable high-speed Internet as many of us are working, learning, and staying in touch with friends and family from home. Right now, too many Canadians living in rural and remote communities lack access to high-speed Internet. Through the Universal Broadband Fund’s (UBF) Rapid Response Stream, the Government of Canada is taking immediate action to get Canadians connected to the high-speed Internet they need.