The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will participate virtually in the Women Entrepreneurship Conference, a month-long event series presented by the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub. The Minister will deliver closing remarks at the final session, the State of Women Entrepreneurship in 2021.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is addressing the issue of food fraud so Canadians can be confident that the food they buy is accurately represented.

Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, issued the following statement:

British Columbia issued 95 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on March 23. The Province held a Tech Pilot draw through its British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), under the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration categories. Invited candidates were from the Skilled Worker and International Graduate subcategories and needed […]

The post B.C. invites 95 in Tech Pilot draw, extends Entrepreneur Immigration Pilot first appeared on CIC News.

The Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program welcomed the newest group of eight young agriculture leaders today. This program provides young people with the skills and experiences necessary to take on leadership roles within the industry. The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan committed $100,000 in funding through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to support this intake of mentees.

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 Saskatchewanian families, particularly with children staying home and parents being unable to return to the workforce.

On March 24, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a preventable and treatable disease, and yet it remains one of the world’s most common infectious diseases. In Canada, TB disproportionately affects Indigenous peoples and vulnerable populations. Today, on World Tuberculosis Day, we reaffirm Canada’s commitment with other nations in ending the worldwide TB epidemic by 2030, as set out in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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.

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.

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.

Effective March 24, 2021, Canada is imposing sanctions against Russian officials in response to gross and systematic human rights violations that have been committed in Russia.

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced new sanctions against 9 Russian officials under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations in response to gross and systematic violations of human rights in Russia.

Spring is here at last, and all throughout the month of April, more new content is being launched on NFB.ca.

COVID-19 safety, increased storage and automated equipment help the industry stay productive

The Government of Canada and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami renew joint commitment to tuberculosis elimination

New addition to national park is home to several species at risk

The Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) and the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) are pleased to announce a new partnership days before the March 27, 2021 opening of Qaumajuq, the new Inuit art centre at the WAG.

Today, Andy Fillmore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for Halifax, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, joined Andrea Dicks, President of Community Foundations of Canada, and Mary W. Rowe, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Institute, to announce $95,000 in funding from the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative for the expansion of March of Dimes Canada’s Hi, Tech! program. Also in attendance were Rob Oliphant, Member of Parliament for Don Valley West, and Len Baker, President and CEO of March of Dimes Canada.

The 2021 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival is presenting four world premieres of National Film Board of Canada (NFB) documentaries that explore powerful themes of identity and human rights by Indigenous, LGBTQ2+ and women film creators.

Nancy Smyth becomes Ambassador to Ireland. Ms. Smyth replaces Kevin Vickers.

I have finally found my dream job in Canada, but my journey was far from normal. Immigrating to a new country is a big step in one’s life. But if done rightly, it can lead to a lifetime of happiness, a better life and a chance to live your dreams. After working for more than […]

The post How I got my first job in Canada during the pandemic first appeared on CIC News.

Nancy Smyth (BA Hons [French, German], McMaster University, 1987; MA [International Affairs], Carleton University, 1991) joined Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada in 2005 as deputy director for Policy Planning (2005 to 2008) and acted as deputy head in the Transformation Office (2008 to 2009).

The NFB joins Quebecers in returning to cinemas with Montreal filmmaker Mira Burt-Wintonick’s award-winning feature Wintopia, a moving portrait of her late father, renowned documentarian Peter Wintonick, which opens March 26.

The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Labour, and Member of Parliament (Hamilton West–Ancaster–Dundas), will announce funding for cultural infrastructure in Hamilton