Today, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, spoke with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. The meeting built on a long history of cooperation on nature-related matters between Canada and the United States.

Canada is pleased that the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention adopted the draft decision entitled “Addressing the Possession and Use of Chemical Weapons in the Syrian Arab Republic.” This decision underscores the international community’s commitment to hold Syria to account for its possession and use of chemical weapons. The victims of the Syrian regime’s war crimes deserve to see those responsible held accountable for their heinous actions.

Minister Bennett met with members of the Tundra Buddies Daycare Society to discuss early learning and child care investments from Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience

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. Today, the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, engaged with Yves Lalumière, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tourisme Montréal, Louise Beaudoin, Board President for Regroupement des événements majeurs internationaux, Paul Arseneault of the Université du Québec à Montréal and Martin Lessard of MT Lab on recovery for Montréal’s tourism industry. The discussion, organized by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) at MT Lab, centred on opportunities for this recovery outlined in the recent Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience.

Minister Vandal to speak to Budget 2021 investments in climate change and hydroelectricity in the North

Officials from Health Canada will hold a media technical briefing to discuss the final screening assessment of talc.

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. Today, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, met with Alberta women-, family- and youth-serving organizations to discuss investments in early learning and childcare, as well as other supports for families introduced in Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience.

The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, and the Honourable Jim Carr, Special Representative for the Prairies and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, will discuss green technology investments from Budget 2021. The discussion will be hosted by Edmonton Global, and they will be joined by industry representatives.

Minister Garneau first offered his sincere condolences to the families and friends who lost loved ones in the recent floods and earthquake in Indonesia. He affirmed that Canada stands with the people of Indonesia in this trying time.

Today, Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance, the Honourable Mona Fortier, began her tour to discuss Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience by meeting virtually with members of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce.

CNSC President reiterates the importance of engagement and regulatory cooperation.

The Special Representative for the Prairies, the Honourable Jim Carr, met with women entrepreneurs to discuss early learning and child care investments from Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience. Establishing a Canada-wide early learning and child care system, in partnership with provincial, territorial, and Indigenous partners, which will help all families access affordable, high-quality, and flexible child care no matter where they live, and no longer shoulder the burden of high child care costs.

Whether you are migrating to Canada or moving to this exciting country to study, having confidence in your English language is important. Think about it, conversations help us stay connected, make new friends, and engage within our local communities. Having command over a language means you can effectively communicate your fears, needs and goals, and […]

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Today, the President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, met with industry leaders to discuss early learning and child care plan investments from Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience.

Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, April 21, 2021

On behalf of the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, along with the Member of Parliament for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, Darren Fisher, will meet with representatives from Efficiency Nova Scotia to highlight investments in Budget 2021 that create jobs and promote a green recovery.

Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will participate in the Leaders Summit on Climate hosted by the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, on April 22, 2021. The Summit will convene heads of state and government, and business and civil society leaders to discuss the urgent need for stronger climate action.

Cashiers, cleaners, and healthcare workers are among the many essential occupations that are eligible for Canada’s new immigration programs. Starting May 6, temporary foreign workers in 135 essential occupations can apply for the new permanent residency pathways. If you are working outside of Quebec, you could be one of the 50,000 new immigrants that are […]

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The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Jim Carr, Special Representative for the Prairies, will host a panel discussion with young farmers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan to discuss climate-smart agricultural practices and highlight investments in Budget 2021.

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 as many of us are working, learning, and staying in touch with friends and family from home.

On April 16, 2021, at approximately 7:00 p.m., due to the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized on the perimeter of Beaver Creek Institution, a multi-level security facility.

Canada was an extremely attractive destination to global talent prior to the coronavirus pandemic. Over one million new permanent residents, temporary foreign workers, and international students were arriving to Canada each year. The pandemic has, of course, changed a lot of things. Hence, it is worth re-evaluating whether these changes will impact Canada’s appeal to […]

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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by Government of Canada officials at April 21, 2021 news conference.

B.C. invited 90 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on April 20. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech Pilot draw rendered invitations to candidates under the Express Entry BC and Skills immigration categories. Find out if you’re eligible for Canadian immigration Invited candidates who were from the Skilled Worker and International Graduate subcategories needed a minimum […]

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The Special Representative for the Prairies, the Honourable Jim Carr, will speak to the 2021 Budget and the Government of Canada’s plan to make a transformative investment to build a Canada-wide early learning and child care system at a virtual event.