Budget 2021 is the Government of Canada’s plan to finish the fight against COVID-19 and ensure a robust economic recovery that is sustainable and inclusive of all Canadians.
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Readout: Minister Diane Lebouthillier met with Femmessor – April 27, 2021
Today, the Minister of National Revenue Diane Lebouthillier met with female entrepreneurs and leaders at an event hosted by Femmessor in Gaspésie to discuss how the Government of Canada is investing in a sustainable, inclusive, feminist and resilient economy.
Media Advisory - Town of Prescott, Ontario
Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Neil Ellis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Member of Parliament for Bay of Quinte; the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Member of Provincial Parliament for Leeds–Grenville–Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and His Worship Brett Todd, Mayor of the Town of Prescott.
Minister Carr to discuss young Canadians and Budget 2021
The Honourable Jim Carr, Special Representative for the Prairies, will speak to the 2021 Budget and the Government of Canada’s plan to put young Canadians, as well as their future success, at the centre of Canada’s recovery.
Budget 2021: Minister Fortier highlights Budget 2021 investments on Montreal’s South Shore
Today, Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance, the Honourable Mona Fortier, continued her tour to discuss Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience by meeting virtually with members of the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de la Rive-Sud de Montréal.
MPCC 2020 Annual Report | A New Era: Managing through Uncertainty
MPCC 2020 Annual Report
Minister Bibeau and MP Duguid highlight child care investments in Budget 2021
Budget 2021 is the Government of Canada’s plan to finish the fight against COVID-19 and ensure a robust economic recovery that is inclusive of all Canadians.
President of the Treasury Board Jean-Yves Duclos meets with Brenda Mallory, Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality
The President of the Treasury Board, Jean-Yves Duclos met, today, with the Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, Brenda Mallory, in advance of the inaugural meeting of Greening Government Initiative co-hosted by Canada and the United States, scheduled for April 29, 2021.
Minister Murray highlights investments to support women entrepreneurs in Budget 2021
Budget 2021 is the Government of Canada’s plan to finish the fight against COVID-19 and ensure a robust economic recovery that is inclusive of all Canadians.
Manitoba holds biggest Skilled Worker in MB draw so far this year
Manitoba invited 367 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination, most of them skilled workers in the province. The province invited candidates through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Most of the invited candidates may be eligible for the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream. These are temporary foreign workers and international student graduates who […]
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Seizure of unauthorized items at Dorchester Penitentiary – Medium sector
On April 19, 2021, correctional officers at Dorchester Penitentiary – Medium sector, intercepted an inmate who was attempting to bring unauthorized items into the institution.
Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on April 27, 2021
Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, April 27, 2021
Statement by the Minister of Labour, Filomena Tassi
Today, the Minister of Labour, Filomena Tassi, issued the following statement regarding the situation at the Port of Montreal
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Quebec
The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments 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.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of British Columbia
The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments 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.
Minister Fortier to deliver a speech on Budget 2021 at the Quebec Industrial Parks Corporation
The Honourable Mona Fortier, Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance, will take part in a virtual event hosted by the Quebec Industrial Parks Corporation.
Backgrounder: Bill C-29, An Act to provide for the resumption and continuation of operations at the Port of Montréal
If passed, Bill C-29, An Act to provide for the resumption and continuation of operations at the Port of Montréal, would end the ongoing work stoppage at the Port of Montreal, and provide the Maritime Employers Association and the Syndicat des débardeurs – CUPE Local 375 with a neutral mediation-arbitration process to resolve their disputes. The bill would come into force at 00:00:01 Eastern Daylight Saving Time on the day after it receives Royal Assent,
Why Canada is focusing on immigration candidates living in the country
With international travel low and immigration targets high, Canada has been opening pathways for domestic immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence. The Canadian government is depending on foreign nationals who are likely already living in Canada to meet its immigration targets for the year. Canada has set out to welcome 401,000 new permanent residents […]
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Minister Jordan highlights historic investments in Budget 2021 for women entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
COVID-19 has affected all Canadians, but women have been disproportionately impacted. In the labour market, women were hit earlier and harder, and their jobs continue to recover more slowly. Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience is a plan to drive economic growth, increase women’s participation in the workforce, and offer each child in Canada the best start in life.
Minister Vandal and Minister Miller highlight Northern housing and infrastructure investments in Budget 2021
Minister of Northern Affairs, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, and Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, the Honourable Marc Miller met with Indigenous partners across the North and in Inuit Nunangat yesterday to discuss northern housing and infrastructure investments from Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience.
Minister Carr highlights she-cession investments in Budget 2021
COVID-19 has affected all Canadians, but women have been disproportionately affected. In the labour market, women were hit earlier and harder, and their jobs continue to recover more slowly.
Offshore helicopter crew recovers from inadvertent descent to 13 feet above water near Sable Island, Nova Scotia
Offshore helicopter crew recovers from inadvertent descent to 13 feet above water near Sable Island, Nova Scotia
Canada and Ontario invest in improved community and culture infrastructure in Ottawa
Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Anita Vandenbeld, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Ottawa West—Nepean; Goldie Ghamari, Member of Provincial Parliament for Carleton, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; Jeremy Roberts, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services and Member of Provincial Parliament for Ottawa West–Nepean, His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, and Councillor Catherine McKenney, Somerset Ward, announced joint funding for four community, culture and recreation infrastructure projects in Ottawa.
Backgrounder: Canada and Ontario invest in improved community and culture infrastructure in Ottawa
Joint federal, provincial, and recipient funding through the Investing in Canada plan will support four community, culture and recreation infrastructure projects in the City of Ottawa.
Budget 2021 will invest in women’s economic recovery
Today, more than 16,000 women have dropped out of the labour force completely, while the number of men in the labour force has grown by 91,000.