On October 10, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, two packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized on the perimeter of Cowansville Institution, a federal medium-security facility.
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Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease (October 22, 2021)
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by Public Health Agency of Canada officials at October 22, 2021 news conference.
Canada will lift ban on Morocco flights
Direct flights between Canada and Morocco will resume next week. At 00:01 Eastern Time on October 29, travellers will be able to board direct flights from Morocco to Canada, with a few additional measures, according to the Canadian government. Travellers will need to have a negative COVID-19 molecular pre-departure test that is issued by the […]
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Campbell River professional whale watching guide fined $10,000 under the Species At Risk Act for knowingly approaching Threatened killer whales
On September 13, 2021, in Campbell River Provincial Court, the Honourable Judge R. Lamperson found Nicklaus Templeman, the owner and operator of Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions, guilty of violations under both the Species At Risk and Federal Fisheries Acts.
Ontario invites workers, Masters and PhD grads in PNP draws
Ontario held new rounds of invitations on October 20, inviting 546 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited candidates who had profiles in the Expression of Interest (EOI) pool. Candidates may have qualified for the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream, for the Masters Graduate stream, and for […]
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Canada reveals plans for national COVID-19 vaccine passport
People in Canada will soon be able to download a vaccine passport that is supposed to facilitate international travel during the pandemic. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed the new standardized document from the nation’s capital city, Ottawa. PM Trudeau on vaccination certificates for travel, vaccines for children, pandemic support programs Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and […]
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Transport Canada introducing new measures for the reintroduction of direct flights from Morocco on October 29, 2021
Canada continues to take a risk-based and measured approach to re-opening the border while prioritizing the health and safety of everyone in Canada.
Government announces targeted COVID-19 support measures to create jobs and growth
With one of the most successful vaccination campaigns in the world, many businesses safely reopening, and employment now back to pre-pandemic levels, Canadians have reached a turning point in the fight against COVID-19. The government has now surpassed its target of creating a million new jobs. Canada is on the road to economic recovery—but some areas of the country and economy continue to need targeted support.
The Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit
Canada is on the road to economic recovery and employment is now back to pre-pandemic levels. This is thanks to the resilience of employers and hard work of Canadians.
Targeting COVID-19 Support Measures
The wage subsidy, rent subsidy and Lockdown Support are set to expire on October 23, 2021. The passage of the budget implementation act provided the government with the authority to further extend these programs until November 20, 2021.
Canada announces accelerated delivery of COVID-19 paediatric vaccine pending regulatory authorization
Pfizer submitted an application to Health Canada for regulatory review of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine COMIRNATY for children aged 5-11. This is an important step toward providing additional protection for our young Canadians.
Using Canada’s COVID-19 proof of vaccination for travel
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Minister Ng to attend G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will deliver remarks at the G7 Trade and Investment Ministers’ Meeting in London, the United Kingdom, on October 21 and 22, 2021.
Commissioner of Competition advocates for more competition in remarks to Canadian Bar Association
Today, Canada’s Commissioner of Competition, Matthew Boswell, championed the power of competition in building a more prosperous Canada at the Canadian Bar Association Fall Symposium.
Canada needs more competition
Pre-recorded remarks from Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of Competition - Canadian Bar Association Competition Law Fall Conference - October 20, 2021
New BC PNP Tech draw: 85 immigration invitations issued
B.C. invited 85 tech workers to apply for a provincial nomination on October 19. The invitations were issued through the BC PNP Tech, which is a stream under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The BC PNP is an economic immigration route used by the province of British Columbia to attract experienced, high-demand foreign […]
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Canada has introduced NOC 2021. What will it mean for immigrants in 2022?
Canada’s immigration system will overhaul the way it classifies occupations in fall 2022. The changes will affect some economic class and foreign worker applicants, although the federal government has yet to communicate which sorts of applicants will be affected. Canada’s system for categorizing occupations is called the National Occupational Classification (NOC). The NOC is reviewed […]
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WEBINAR: Secure a Financially Fit Future in Canada, Brought to you by CanadaVisa and Scotiabank
CanadaVisa and Scotiabank are pleased to host a new webinar called Secure a Financially Fit Future in Canada. The webinar is taking place November 24 at 9 AM Eastern Time. Sign up to this free webinar! What will I learn? Now that you are planning to arrive in Canada as a newcomer, your success needs […]
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Affordable high-speed Internet for low-income seniors and families
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors, announced the second phase of Connecting Families, which will help connect hundreds of thousands of low-income seniors and families to affordable high-speed home Internet in 2022.
Canada deploys Aurora Air Detachment to Japan to bolster the integrity of global maritime sanctions against North Korea
Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, announced the deployment of a CP-140 Aurora Air Detachment under Operation NEON to Kadena Air Base, located in Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture, to support ongoing multinational efforts to counter North Korea’s attempts to evade sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Minister Sajjan to participate in NATO Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Brussels
The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, will participate in the NATO Defence Ministers’ Meeting being held in Brussels, Belgium, from October 21 to October 22, 2021.
PGP 2021: How to calculate your income
When you apply to sponsor your parents or grandparents for Canadian immigration, you have to prove that you have made enough money to meet the income requirement. The income requirement varies for Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) applicants, depending on the size of your family, the number of people being sponsored, and whether you are […]
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Canadian Authors and Illustrators Shine as the 2021 Frankfurt Book Fair Begins
Canada is in the spotlight as the Guest of Honour country at the 2021 Frankfurt Book Fair
Occupational Health and Safety Students Invited to Apply for Scholarship
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is now accepting applications for the 2022 Dick Martin Scholarship Award.
REVISED - Lane closures on Alexandra Bridge
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the Alexandra Bridge will be closed to motorists for inspection and maintenance work.