The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is pleased to announce that 7 Canadian firms have been approved to pursue collaborative projects with UK partners through the Canada-UK industrial research and development call for proposals delivered by the NRC and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The successful projects are focussed on improving productivity and sustainability in the agricultural industry, including crop, livestock, and/or aquaculture systems using precision and data-driven solutions.

Parliamentary Secretary Marie France Lalonde confirms funding for official languages organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador

Parliamentary Secretary Marie France Lalonde confirms funding for official languages organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador

On May 20, 2021, Government of Canada officials will hold a technical briefing to provide an overview on the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines.

The Government of Canada supports the Francophone community in Timmins by investing in the reconstruction of the Centre culturel La Ronde, a major Franco-Ontarian institution

Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, met virtually with chief economists from major Canadian financial institutions to listen to their views on the state of the Canadian and global economies and their expectations for the months and years ahead.

Canada is committed to working with partners in North America to build resilience, increase capabilities, and strengthen operational capacity to counter transregional threats

Thanks to a $1.67-million joint investment made as part of Canada–Quebec Operation High Speed, 310 households in the La Mitis RCM will have access to high-speed Internet services by September 2022. The project will be implemented by TELUS.

More than ever, Canadians are relying on a good Internet connection for work, school, finances and health care, making access to high-quality and affordable services essential.

Member of Parliament Lloyd Longfield, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, will make an announcement for support for people at risk of overdose in Guelph.

Today, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State, on the margins of the 12th Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council.

As of May 18, 2021, more than 21.9 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been distributed across the country. As of May 18, 452,043 vaccine doses have been administered in 687 First Nations, Inuit and territorial communities.

Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of over $244,000 to support the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity’s (CCFI) work to build public trust in Canada’s food system.

On May 19, 2021, Health Canada authorized a submission from Pfizer-BioNTech to allow its COVID-19 vaccine to be stored at regular refrigerated temperatures (2-8°C) at the point of use for up to one month. The vaccine was first authorized with a recommended storage temperature of between -80°C to -60°C (-112°F to -76°F). Thawed undiluted vials could only be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. On March 3, 2021, Health Canada authorized a change to enable storage at -25°C to -15°C (13°F to 5°F) for up to 2 weeks. This latest change will support additional flexibility in vaccine distribution.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is committed to using cutting-edge research, technology, products and services put forward by Canadian small businesses to solve important challenges faced by the Agency and benefit businesses.

Today, Health Canada is publishing its final re-evaluation decision regarding the risks to human health and environment from the neonicotinoid pesticide imidacloprid.

Today, Health Canada released the final re-evaluation decision on the risk to human health and the environment from the neonicotinoid pesticide imidacloprid.

As part of the Canadian Coast Guard’s Indigenous Community Boat Volunteer Pilot Program, Ahousaht First Nation has received and launched its new dedicated response vessel. As a founding member of the Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary (CN-CGA), Ahousaht First Nation works and trains with the Canadian Coast Guard and other first responders to support marine safety on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

The Government of Canada, the Northwest Territory Métis Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories have signed a framework agreement that will further advance reconciliation, the right to self-determination, work toward building strong Indigenous nations, and the Northwest Territory Métis Nation (NWTMN) land claim negotiations.

Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament for Whitby, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, today announced an $87,000 investment to the Town of Whitby to identify energy-saving opportunities for its municipal buildings and vehicle fleet.

Thanks to a total investment of $2.1 million, made as part of Canada–Quebec Operation High Speed, 140 households in the Portneuf RCM will have access to TELUS high-speed Internet services by September 2022.

British Columbia held a new draw through its Provincial Nominee Program on May 18. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued a total of 82 invitations through the province’s Tech Pilot and under the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration categories. Invited candidates who were from the Skilled Worker and International Graduate subcategories needed a minimum provincial score […]

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The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier announces financial support from Government of Canada for Gaspé businesses that have benefited from the Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund to help Canada’s fish and seafood processing sector through the COVID-19 crisis.

Parliamentary Secretary Larry Bagnell, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for CanNor, will make a virtual announcement regarding investments to support agriculture and agrifood initiatives in Yukon.

Minister Lebouthillier to announce investments under Canada Summer Jobs