The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a federal investment of $50,000 to the Pollution Probe Foundation to raise awareness of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and help Canadians choose zero-emission for their next vehicle.

April is Sikh Heritage Month

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we must postpone to a later date the press conference planned for 2 p.m. today, April 1st, 2021 on support for Québec International.

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with the Honourable Mona Fortier, Minister of Middle Class Prosperity, Associate Minister of Finance, and Member of Parliament for Ottawa—Vanier, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Jeremy Roberts, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services and Member of Provincial Parliament for Ottawa West—Nepean, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; Natalia Kusendova, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Francophone Affairs and Member of Provincial Parliament for Mississauga Centre; His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa; and Councillor Mathieu Fleury, Rideau-Vanier Ward.

The expedited work permit for immigrant entrepreneurs is no more, here are some other options. The Owner/Operator category has been removed from the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) as of April 1, 2021. This category allowed applicants to apply for a work permit without having to do the advertising requirement of the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). There have […]

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The inshore fisheries of Canada’s East Coast are often family-run businesses that drive rural, local, regional, and national economies. The fisheries are the pride of our coastal communities, and the Government of Canada is committed to supporting their growth and prosperity.

Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement to mark the Month of the Military Child:

Today, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Bill Blair, announced that beneficiaries of correctional, parole and probation officers who have lost their lives as a result of their duties can now apply for federal support under the Memorial Grant Program for First Responders.

Government of Canada announces $42,958 in support for Productions Traces et Souvenances to design and develop a new tourism experience.

On April 1, 2021, Government of Canada officials will hold a technical briefing to provide an overview on the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines.

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is closely monitoring the number of COVID-19 cases reported in First Nations communities across the country.

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Stephen Crawford, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Infrastructure and Member of Provincial Parliament for Oakville, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; Peter Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer of the YMCA of Three Rivers; Jaya James, Executive Director of HOPE House; and His Worship Kelly Linton, Mayor of the Township of Centre Wellington.

The Government of Canada is working to ensure that access to information reflects today’s digital world and Canadians’ expectations for accessible, timely, and trustworthy information.

As the Government of Canada continues to address the COVID-19 pandemic, collaborating with international partners is essential to fighting the virus and ensuring a sustainable and inclusive global economic recovery from the pandemic.

Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Quebec’s Minister of Immigration, Nadine Girault, announced the official opening of the Permanent Immigration Pilot Program for Orderlies on March 31. The pilot program, which will run for up to five years, will select up to 550 principal applicants who work as orderlies annually. This program is […]

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La ministre de l’Immigration du Québec, Nadine Girault, a annoncé l’ouverture officielle du programme pilote d’immigration permanente pour les préposés aux bénéficiaires le 31 mars. Ce nouveau programme pilote, d’une durée maximale de cinq ans, permettra de sélectionner chaque année jusqu’à 550 candidats principaux qui travaillent comme préposés aux béneficiaires. Ce projet pilote a été […]

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Yesterday, as part of a broader ongoing engagement across government with the European Union and its member states, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, spoke with Minister Peter Altmaier, Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, about the importance of the continued shipment of vaccines from Europe to Canada.

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Québec and President of the Treasury Board, accompanied by Geneviève Guilbault, Deputy Premier of Quebec, Minister of Public Security and Minister Responsible for the Capitale-Nationale Region, invite media representatives to a press conference on support for Québec International.

The Honourable Jim Carr, Special Representative for the Prairies and Member of Parliament of Winnipeg South Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a $1,990,000 investment in the University of Alberta’s biojet technology.

The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, today announced that Ms. Suzanne Gouin, MBA, ICD.D, has been reappointed Chair of the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) Board of Management for a five-year term.

Canada’s health minister, Patty Hajdu, met with the health ministers of the other G7 countries – the U.S., the U.K., France, Germany, Italy and Japan – on Monday to discuss the possibility of introducing vaccine passports. “The G7 partners agreed that there needs to be some consistency and some collaboration among the countries, so we […]

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Appointment of independent consultants for the creation of a criminal case review commission

A well-functioning justice system is one that serves all Canadians, protects the vulnerable, and builds a safer and better Canada.

On March 24, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on institutional grounds at Springhill Institution, a medium security federal institution.

The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified systemic and long-standing inequalities, with women and girls disproportionately affected by the crisis. Bold action is needed to renew momentum and accelerate progress on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in all their diversity.