The Government of Canada is proud to support the heritage and cultural sectors and to help young Canadians find jobs and build their careers in this field

The path to reconciliation requires a true partnership between Canada and First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Nation when it comes to decisions about Canada’s marine environment. The Government of Canada, in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples, is taking concrete measures to address the complex range of threats that contribute to the endangerment of marine mammals, including addressing increased noise levels from nearby ships. This important partnership with Indigenous communities in British Columbia is one based on traditional knowledge sharing, science and inclusive engagement.

On June 30, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

Government of Canada invests in infrastructure for Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site and Kejimkujik National Park Seaside

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced four new projects receiving funding through the Immunization Partnership Fund (IPF) to support vaccination efforts across Canada.

The Québec-based institute, an international leader in optics and photonics, will be able to pursue growth, leading to the creation of 25 jobs.

New commercial kitchen helps MetroWorks Employment access new markets, create opportunities

Backgrounder: New Projects Funded Under the Immunization Partnership Fund

My name is Supriya Syal, and I am the Deputy Commissioner of Research Policy and Education at the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada. It’s my pleasure to be here with you today.

Today, Andy Fillmore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for Halifax, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Labi Kousoulis, Minister of Inclusive Economic Growth, on behalf of Energy and Mines Minister Chuck Porter; and Cathie O’Toole, General Manager of Halifax Water, announced funding for an ambient temperature district energy system (DES) in the Cogswell District of downtown Halifax. Rafah DiCostanzo, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Clayton Park West, was also in attendance.

The second quarter of 2021 was another record-breaker in the Canadian immigration world. Canada has invited 44,591 immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence through the Express Entry system. The number of Express Entry candidates invited this past quarter tops the previous record from the first quarter of 2021, which was 44,124. Express Entry Q2 […]

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is fast becoming one of the most impactful technologies in the world today, with great potential for generating growth, creating jobs and supporting innovation. However, it can also give rise to new challenges in areas such as privacy and governance if left unchecked. Through its leadership role in the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), Canada is working closely with international partners to ensure that AI is developed and used responsibly to the benefit of all citizens.

As the tourism sector prepares to welcome visitors from home and abroad, as public health measures allow, ACOA is committed to working with its many community partners – like the Heart’s Content Community Development Corporation – to diversify local economies, create new tourism opportunities and build healthy, resilient Atlantic Canadian communities.

Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced that the Canada Workers Benefit will now be available to about one million more Canadians and help lift nearly 100,000 people out of poverty.

The Competition Bureau is seeking to block Secure Energy Services Inc.’s proposed acquisition of Tervita Corporation to protect competition for customers of oil and gas waste services in Western Canada.

In partnership with the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, today announced a new rehabilitation services contract for Veterans and their families.

The Government of Canada remains committed to supporting Canadian businesses in the face of the ongoing pandemic.

Canada welcomes yesterday’s declaration by the Government of Ethiopia that an immediate, unilateral ceasefire, applicable to all federal and regional forces, is in effect in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. We urge all parties to allow unhindered humanitarian access and call on Eritrea to withdraw its forces immediately.

Last night, Bill C-30, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 19, 2021 and other measures received Royal Assent. The passage of Bill C-30 enacts the government’s budget plan to finish the fight against COVID-19, create jobs and growth, and ensure a robust economic recovery that brings all Canadians along.

The guiding principles pave the way for international consensus among countries, the private sector and civil society organizations.

The Honourable Patty Hajdu of Health Canada and the Honourable Marc Miller of Indigenous Services Canada issued the following statement today following the third virtual gathering with Indigenous Peoples and organizations, health professionals, health partners, and provincial and territorial representatives to work toward eliminating racism against Indigenous Peoples in Canada's health systems

The federal government has released details on the process for allowing approved permanent residents to travel to Canada if their documents have expired. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have released instructions to expired Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) holders on how they can renew their documents so that they can travel. Canada does not […]

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Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Meteorological Service is continuing to warn Canadians about a dangerous and unprecedented heat wave, which is expected to persist in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and parts of the Northwest Territories this week. This event is already shattering longstanding temperature records, especially in British Columbia.

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, today concluded their participation in the G20 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meeting in Matera, Italy.

Express Entry candidates will once again have 60 days from the date they receive their invitation to submit their application. As of June 29, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is rolling back the COVID-19 measure to allow Express Entry candidates to have 90 days to apply for permanent residence. The immigration department reported the […]

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