Canada’s information commissioner is calling on the immigration department to improve communication with clients. As it is, the only way to see the status of your application or understand why your application for permanent residence was denied is to file an access to information request, more commonly known as an ATIP. This can be a […]
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Canadian Environment Week celebrates the actions we are taking to protect and preserve our environment. This year it falls from May 30 to June 5.
The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence; and the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, issued the following statement: “Today, we pay tribute to past and present United Nations peacekeepers who put themselves at risk in the service of peace around the world.
Health Canada has approved an extension to the expiry dates of two lots (MT0055 and MT0056) of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine by 30 days, from May 31, 2021, to July 1, 2021. The approval to extend the shelf life was supported by scientific evidence.
On May 29, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
The ongoing process of vaccinating Canadian and U.S. populations gives hope that the Canada-U.S. border will open for non-essential crossings sometime this summer. It is worthwhile then, to understand criminal inadmissibility, which can affect your trip to Canada. The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) identifies several factors which can make a person inadmissible to […]
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On May 28, 2021, Leonard Montgrand, an inmate from Saskatchewan Penitentiary died while in our custody.
“The mistreatment of Indigenous children is a tragic and shameful part of Canada’s history. Residential schools were part of a colonial policy that removed Indigenous children from their communities. Thousands of children were sent to these schools and never returned to their families. The families were often provided with little to no information on the circumstances of their loved one’s death nor the location of their burial. Children in residential schools were forbidden to speak their language and practice their own culture. The loss of children who attended residential schools is unthinkable and Canada remains resolved to supporting families, Survivors and communities and to memorializing those lost innocent souls.
On May 14, 2021, David Cohen passed away at his home in Montreal while surrounded by his adoring family. He had defeated cancer several times before but lost this battle at the age of 74. Countless friends, current and former colleagues, even competitors paid their respects to David’s family — because no matter who you […]
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Today the government is launching consultations with industry stakeholders on its intention to maintain the current alignment between the taxation of profits and the timing of income earning activities.
Accounting standards specify how transactions are recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in financial statements. While these standards are set by national accounting bodies, many countries, including Canada, follow the standards set by an independent international body, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
Quebec invited 90 immigration candidates to apply for permanent selection on May 27. The Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) invited candidates under the Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP) who had filed an Expression of Interest (EOI) in Quebec’s online registration portal, Arrima. There were two categories of candidates invited in the latest round: those […]
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Québec a invité 90 personnes à présenter une demande de sélection permanente le 27 mai 2021. Le ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) a invité les personnes candidates dans le cadre du Programme régulier des travailleurs qualifiés (PRTQ) qui avaient déposé une déclaration d’intérêt (DI) via la plateforme Arrima. Deux catégories […]
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The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, accompanied by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister, Irek Kusmierczyk, will announce important project funding to improve access to services for persons with disabilities in the Windsor region.
Tourism operators continue to demonstrate great resilience and innovation in the face of pandemic realities. The Government of Canada is investing in the sector to help Atlantic Canadian tourism organizations and operators develop new products and fresh approaches to delivering world-class tourism experiences.
The Government of Canada is investing in the sector to help Atlantic Canadian tourism organizations and operators develop new products and fresh approaches to delivering world-class tourism experiences.
New fund will help businesses create tourism products
Tourism operators continue to demonstrate great resilience and innovation in the face of pandemic realities. The Government of Canada is investing in the sector to help Atlantic Canadian tourism organizations and operators develop new products and fresh approaches to delivering world-class tourism experiences.
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 to work, learn and connect with friends and family from home.
Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, participated in the G7 Trade and Investment Ministers’ Meeting, hosted by Liz Truss, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for International Trade.
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade; and Greg Fergus, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, to the President of the Treasury Board and to the Minister of Digital Government and Chair of the Parliamentary Black Caucus; will make an announcement on the Black Entrepreneurship Program.
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) air demonstration teams officially began their 2021 season today after formal certification by the Commanders of 1 Canadian Air Division and 2 Canadian Air Division following an acceptance show at 15 Wing Moose Jaw.
The governments of Canada and Quebec, in partnership with the City of Trois-Rivières, announced a total of $36.6 million in funding to renovate and modernize the J.-Antonio-Thompson Theater.
Tourism is a key component of NWT’s economic diversification, but with many travel and public health restrictions still in place, NWT’s tourism industry continues to face challenges on the road to recovery. Throughout the pandemic, tourism businesses in NWT have demonstrated their resilience and adaptability, and support from the Government of Canada is helping the tourism industry to continue preparing for when travel restrictions are lifted.
Gudie Hutchings, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, will make an important announcement on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, regarding support for women’s and equality-seeking organizations across Ontario.