The pandemic has made us aware of the importance of having a healthy population, the governments of Canada and Quebec are proud to support nearly 200 recreational and sports infrastructure projects across Quebec. Thanks to these investments, Quebec municipalities will have modern and safe facilities that are easily accessible, creating winning conditions for physical activity in our communities.
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Alternating lane closures on Chaudiere Crossing
Gatineau, Quebec, March 26, 2021 – Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be alternating lane closures on the Chaudiere Crossing.
Manitoba invites 335 in new PNP draw
Manitoba invited another 335 Canadian immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on March 25. If these invited candidates receive the provincial nomination through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) they will be one step closer to permanent residency status. Manitoba regularly invites hopeful immigrants to apply through one of the following three Provincial Nominee […]
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Ian Scott to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage
We welcome the opportunity to contribute to the Committee’s study of Bill C-10. We have been following with interest the debates in the House of Commons.
Minister of Transport announces funding for new projects to improve the safety for road users
Road safety programs protect Canadians by finding ways to improve the safety for all road users, while also reducing the risk of collisions.
CBSA sets new penalties for crossing the border with cannabis
Under the Cannabis Act, it remains illegal to import into Canada, or export from Canada, cannabis and cannabis products (including CBD products derived from cannabis or hemp) without a valid permit or exemption issued by the Government of Canada.
Minister Bibeau highlights $12.8 million to improve worker safety and strengthen the food supply chain in Quebec
Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, highlighted support of up to $12.8 million through the Emergency Processing Fund for 135 food processing companies in Quebec.
Database: Emergency Processing Fund projects in Quebec
As of March 25, 2021, 135 food processing companies in Quebec are receiving up to $12.8 million in funding through the program to help improve worker safety.
The Government of Canada and the Government of Northwest Territories announce additional support for quality early learning and child care across the territories
Child care is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the real social and economic challenges faced by families in Northwest Territories, particularly with children staying home and parents being unable to return to the workforce.
Minister Ng wraps up successful Joint Committee Meeting on Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada has been committed to ensuring global supply chains are strong and resilient. It is more important than ever that the world works to advance an inclusive and sustainable economic recovery from the pandemic.
Government of Canada invests in new research to address COVID-19 variants
The Government of Canada continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 virus variants of concern that have been identified in Canada and is working to better understand these variants and their impact on the health of Canadians and our public health measures.
Minister Ng receives assurances from European Commissioner for Trade, Valdis Dombrovskis about vaccine exports to Canada
Minister Ng welcomed the close collaboration with the EU on the continued supply of contracted deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines to Canada, and underscored the importance that this continue in light of the EU’s recent announcement regarding amendments to their mechanism on vaccine exports.
Virtual event announcing the intent to apologize for the treatment of No. 2 Construction Battalion Members
Media are invited to view the live stream of a virtual event providing an update on discussions regarding the Government of Canada’s intent to apologize in a meaningful and respectful way for the treatment that members of No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canada’s only Black military unit, endured before, during, and after their service to our country during the First World War.
Minister Ng speaks with European Union member states
This week, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, connected with Anna Hallberg, Sweden’s Minister of Foreign Trade; Sophie Wilmès, Belgium‘s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade and Franck Riester, France’s Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, regarding the continued flow of vaccines across borders.
Government of Canada investment helping the fish and seafood sector in Escuminac area remain strong
Escuminac, Hardwicke and Pointe-Sapin’s fish and seafood processors navigating toward recovery
Escuminac area fish and seafood processors get support from the Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund
Escuminac area fish and seafood processors get support from the Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund
Canada’s population growth rate falls to WWI levels in 2020
With an increase in deaths and a decrease in new immigrants, Canada saw its lowest population growth rate since 1916. In 2020, Canada’s population only increased 0.4 per cent, according to Statistics Canada. Population growth has not been this low since the first year of World War I when it was just 0.3 per cent. […]
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Biographical note
Lisa Stadelbauer (BA [Administrative and Commercial Studies], University of Western Ontario, 1988) joined External Affairs and International Trade Canada in 1990.
Announcement of a new diplomatic appointment
Lisa Stadelbauer becomes Ambassador to the State of Israel. Ms. Stadelbauer replaces Deborah Lyons.
Canada’s Ministers of Agriculture agree to implement a key improvement to the AgriStability program to better support farmers
During today’s virtual meeting of Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture, Ministers agreed to remove the reference margin limit for AgriStability, one of the business risk management (BRM) programs under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
COVID-19 Update (March 26, 2021) – Ministers to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by Ministers at March 26, 2021 news conference.
Minister Garneau speaks with Lebanese counterpart
Le ministre des Affaires étrangères, l’honorable Marc Garneau, s’est entretenu aujourd’hui avec le ministre des Affaires étrangères et des Émigrants du Liban, Charbel Wehbé.
Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance: Government announces additional pandemic support
Good morning. To defeat COVID-19 and get our economy back on track, we need a pan-Canadian approach. We have to do everything we can to support Canadians who need help. We must take the necessary steps to ensure people’s safety. That is why, today, I introduced Bill C-25. If enacted by Parliament, this legislation will provide $7.2 billion in critical support to provinces, territories, municipalities, and First Nations communities across Canada.
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks with Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris
Today the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, held her first call with the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris. The two previously participated in the virtual bilateral meeting between the Prime Minister and President on February 23, 2021.
COVID-19 Update (March 26, 2021) – Government of Canada officials to provide updates on coronavirus disease
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given Government of Canada officials at March 26, 2021 news conference.