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Alexandra Bridge closed to vehicular traffic

Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that the Alexandra Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic so the work related to the structural steel replacement on the bridge can continue.

1443 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Canada announces additional support for equitable access to COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a profound global impact, with its wide-reaching effects amplified for vulnerable populations both in Canada and around the world. This virus will not be fully eradicated until it’s eradicated everywhere. That is why Canada is committed to a robust global effort to end the pandemic and address its devastating health, social, economic and security impacts. Canada continues to do its part to ensure that everyone, everywhere, has access to COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines.

1443 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Canada’s investments to support equitable access to COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines

Since February 2020, the Government of Canada has announced that it will commit nearly $1.6 billion to the global response to COVID-19. This includes more than $865 million in funding for the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator to support equitable access to COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines.

1443 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Why do people immigrate to Nova Scotia— and why do they leave?

The main deciding factor on whether or not immigrants stay in Nova Scotia depends on the job opportunities that are available. About 46 per cent of immigrants who had left the province between 2011 and 2018 reported that it was due to a lack of employment opportunities. This could be related to finding a job, […]

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1444 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Minister Gould and Minister Anand to hold news conference

The Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, and the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, invite the media to participate in a news conference on Canada’s global and domestic response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

1444 days ago by Canadian Heritage from cic

Statement by Minister Bardish Chagger on the Birthday of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan

Today, Shia Ismaili Muslims in Canada and around the world celebrate the birthday of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan

1444 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Canada among top ‘safe and stable’ countries for international students

Canada is among the top countries considered to be ‘safe and stable’ for international students and has further improved its position as the ‘go-to’ study destination because of its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is according to two surveys conducted by Navitas Insights. In addition, the survey suggests that countries considered to be ‘safe […]

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Canada signs new youth mobility agreement with Italy

Canada and Italy have expanded their already existing youth mobility agreement, which will allow more people to go on longer working holidays between the two countries. Canada’s immigration minister, Marco Mendicino, and Italy’s minister of foreign affairs, Luigi Di Maio, signed the new bilateral agreement on December 11. Italians and Canadians between ages 18 and […]

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25,000 Syrians in 100 days highlights the best of Canadian immigration

Yesterday marked the 5-year anniversary of the arrival of the first flight of Syrian refugees to Canada under Canada’s 2015-16 Syrian refugee operation. In November 2015, Canada began an ambitious effort to welcome 25,000 Syrian refugees within just a few months. The initiative was largely supported by the Canadian public, as it was an election […]

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1446 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Statement by Minister Ng on Canada’s challenge of U.S. duties on Canadian softwood lumber

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, today issued the following statement regarding Canada’s request for a panel review under Chapter 10 of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement regarding U.S. countervailing duties on imports of Canadian softwood lumber: “On November 24, 2020, the U.S. Department of Commerce established, through its first administrative review process, a 7.42% countervailing duty rate for most Canadian producers of softwood lumber.

1446 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Minister Ng to deliver remarks and participate in panel discussion at the Economic Club of Canada

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will participate virtually in an Economic Club of Canada event.

1446 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Minister Ng announces appointments to Export Development Canada and Canadian Commercial Corporation boards of directors

Export Development Canada (EDC) and the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) are a vital part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to helping Canadian businesses of all sizes grow and succeed, including in diversified export markets. This is more important than ever as we work to build a strong economic recovery from COVID-19.

1446 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Backgrounder – Biographical notes

Manjit Sharma joined Export Development Canada’s board of directors in October 2020. She brings over 25 years of depth and experience in navigating a wide range of operational matters in a variety of industries. Manjit is Chief Financial Officer for WSP Canada Inc. and a member of the international consultancy’s Canadian Leadership Team. Before joining WSP, Manjit was on the National Executive Team of General Electric Canada (GE Canada), serving as chief financial officer. Her responsibilities spanned strategic planning and analysis, mergers and acquisitions, tax oversight, risk, governance, diversity and inclusion. She has also served on the board of GE Canada and is past-chair of the GE Canada Pension Trust, overseeing investment strategy. Active in her community, Manjit serves on the board of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, and has had leadership roles with the Greater Toronto YMCA (past board member), Junior Achievement of Central Ontario (past governor) and FEI Young Luminaries Mentorship Program. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto, is a chartered professional, and is an alumna of the Rotman School of Management’s Judy Project for Executive Women in Leadership. In 2019, she was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women.

1446 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Approved permanent residents still blocked from coming to Canada

Fadi Ghaoui and his family did not expect to still be in Lebanon on August 4, when the Port of Beirut explosions happened less than three kilometres away from where they were squatting at his parents’ house. Ghaoui is among thousands of other approved permanent residents who are unable to travel to Canada even though […]

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