The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, accompanied by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (Science), William Amos, will announce investments to support new laboratory space for the National Research Council and Natural Resources Canada’s centres of expertise for advanced materials in Mississauga and Hamilton.

Essential workers, international student graduates and French speakers in Canada will have six new pathways to permanent residency this May. Canada’s immigration minister, Marco Mendicino, announced the new programs on April 14. Three of the new programs will pave the way for 90,000 new immigrants to get permanent status this year. The other three streams […]

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Members of the media are invited to join a virtual event regarding an important infrastructure announcement in Lower Post.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions supports cross-country ski, snowmobiling and quad trail maintenance in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region to help attract winter activity enthusiasts from home and abroad in the coming years.

The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, along with Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, will announce federal investments to improve high-speed Internet access in the Northwest Territories.

The following information is in addition to the news release issued on April 8, 2021, outlining CED’s financial assistance per organization.

Member of Parliament Sean Casey to make a funding announcement to the Province of Prince Edward Island

British Columbia invited 452 immigration candidates in four Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on April 13. The invitations were issued to candidates from the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). More specifically,  those who received invitations were from the Skilled Worker, International […]

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On April 14, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with Maninder Sidhu, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Development and Member of Parliament for Brampton East, on behalf of The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Amarjot Sandhu, Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton West on behalf of The Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; The Honourable Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria, Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction and Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton South; and His Worship Patrick Brown, Mayor of the City of Brampton.

Parks Canada launches Indigenous and public engagement on draft management plans

Health Canada, working with provinces and territories and other partners, has established a Critical Drug Reserve to help bolster Canada’s supply of drugs used to treat COVID-19 patients. The reserve will help avoid shortages and support Canada’s pandemic response.

Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, will announce support towards a safe voluntary isolation site for residents of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District.

Joint federal, provincial and municipal funding through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support seven infrastructure projects in Western Newfoundland.

The health, safety, and well-being of Canadians are the top priorities of the governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador. Throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, both governments have been taking decisive action to support families, businesses and communities - and continue to look ahead to see what more can be done as we prepare to recover and build back better.

CBSA and RCMP collaboration results in seizure of approximately 62 kilograms of suspected cocaine at Blue Water Bridge

The Government of Canada is consulting with Canadians and stakeholders to ensure Canada’s copyright framework for online intermediaries reflects the evolving digital world

Canadians everywhere are feeling the impact of COVID-19, on their families, their livelihoods and their way of life. Together, the governments of Canada and Ontario are working to reduce the impact of the pandemic, ensure health and safety, rebuild businesses, and promote job creation, growth and investment.

Joint federal, provincial, and recipient funding through the Investing in Canada plan will support recreational, cultural, and community infrastructure projects in five First Nation communities across Ontario.

Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that the alternating lane reduction on the Chaudiere Crossing scheduled to end on April 20, has ended earlier than anticipated. The bridge is now fully open to motorists and cyclists.

Human trafficking is a heinous crime that disproportionately affects women and girls, as well as vulnerable and marginalized individuals.

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Mr. André Lamontagne, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), will jointly announce investments to support cattle, hog and big game producers in Quebec who are facing exceptional costs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual event will be held with the participation of La Financière agricole du Québec.

As the Government of Canada continues to protect and support Canadians through the COVID-19 pandemic, it is also looking to meet ambitious climate objectives, support economic growth and job creation, and build more inclusive and resilient communities where all Canadians have opportunities to thrive.

Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, joined by Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, will participate in a virtual FedNor announcement on Thursday, April 15, 2021, in support of community economic development and small business growth in the Sudbury East and West Nipissing regions. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor.

The Southern Resident killer whale is an icon of Canada’s pacific coast and this endangered species has an important cultural significance for Indigenous peoples and coastal communities in British Columbia (B.C.). The Government of Canada has taken strong, consistent action to protect and restore its population and will continue to do so.