Governor representing Employers – Joseph Bajzath
As more and more Canadians are getting vaccinated and we finish the fight against COVID-19 and begin to safely reopen, the Government of Canada is committed to supporting small businesses from coast to coast to coast.
Today, representatives from the governments of Canada and Manitoba announced funding for Phase 1 upgrades to the regional wastewater treatment system in the City of Winkler and the Rural Municipality of Stanley. The announcement was attended by Terry Duguid, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Reg Helwer, Minister of Central Services; the Honourable Cameron Friesen, Minister of Justice and MLA for Morden-Winkler; and Martin Harder, Mayor of Winkler.
Today, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, announced nearly $16 million in federal funding through the Rapid Response Stream of the UBF for 27 projects to bring high-speed Internet to 7,511 underserved households in 49 communities across rural Ontario.
With climate change causing Arctic ice to melt at an alarming pace, the central Arctic Ocean is now opening up to increased international interest, including the potential for commercial fishing and shipping activity.
Today, Tim Louis, Member of Parliament for Kitchener–Conestoga, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, announced over $640,000 in federal funding for Avetria Wireless to bring high-speed Internet to residents of Bloomingdale, Ontario. This project will connect over 85 underserved households in the Waterloo region to high-speed Internet.
On June 28, 2021, Natural Resources Canada will host a technical briefing for members of the media for the release of Canada in a Changing Climate: National Issues Report.
Parks Canada announces the reopening of the Manoir Papineau National Historic Site
Yesterday, the Honourable Mona Fortier, Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance, participated in the virtual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Informal Finance Ministers’ Meeting with the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC).
Today the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities visited Canada’s Sugar Beach – the transformed Waterfront Toronto park that was once a surface parking lot in a former industrial area. Featuring a plaza, a tree-lined promenade and views of large freighters docking in the slip to deliver sugar to the neighbouring Redpath factory, the accessible urban beach is but one of the many Waterfront Toronto revitalization projects to embody Canada’s infrastructure ambitions: to build public infrastructure that provides economic, social and environmental benefits for people across the country.
Leslie Woo CRE® is a respected leader with over 25 years of experience building sustainable communities and shaping urban development in Canada’s fastest-growing urban region, the Greater Toronto Area. Leslie assumed the role of CEO at CivicAction in September 2020. CivicAction is a premier civic engagement organization that convenes established and rising leaders from all sectors, backgrounds and experiences to catalyze actions and impactful solutions to address pressing challenges in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and beyond.
Investments helping local businesses navigate toward recovery
Northeastern New Brunswick’s fish and seafood processors get support from the Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund
Every day, seafarers play a vital role in the safe and efficient transportation of goods and people that is critical to the success of the Canadian economy. As a maritime country dependent on trade by sea, Canada acknowledges the importance of their contributions, which has become even more evident during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Violent extremism and acts of terrorism have no place in Canadian society or abroad. The listing of terrorist entities under the Criminal Code sends a strong message that Canada will not tolerate this type of activity, and will do everything in its power to counter the ongoing threat to Canada’s national security and its citizens.
After 15 months, Canada’s border has reopened to approved permanent residents. These newcomers can now officially immigrate to Canada when they arrive at the border. Granted, they will be subject to the same public health measures that affect all incoming travellers. Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino opened up Canada’s border to approved permanent residents on June […]
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Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, as Colonel-in-Chief of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Legal Branch, presented a Royal Banner to the CAF Legal Branch, during a virtual audience held on June 22
Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, on behalf of to the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; and her Worship Dawn Arnold, Mayor of the City of Moncton, announced joint funding for ten projects to support green and community infrastructure in Moncton.
Joint federal and municipal funding through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support ten green and community infrastructure improvements projects in Moncton, New Brunswick.
On June 25, 2021, Government of Canada officials will hold a media technical briefing on data and modelling informing public health action on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines.
On June 22, 2021, at about 4:00 p.m., as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband was seized in the medium security unit at Mission Institution.
Canada and the United States share one of the longest-standing, closest relationships in the world. It is built on shared geography, values, and interests and on people-to-people ties and deeply integrated supply chains. As both countries finish the fight against COVID-19 and work toward a strong, sustainable, inclusive recovery, the ongoing collaboration and strength of this relationship will play a crucial role in creating jobs and generating prosperity for workers and businesses on both sides of the border.
Visitors come to Atlantic Canada to experience its rich seafaring history and beautiful coastal communities. That is why the Government of Canada is investing in key public infrastructure along the Lunenburg waterfront to help position the local tourism industry for a strong, swift recovery.
Canada held another Express Entry draw today, on June 24, 2021. A total of 6,000 candidates were invited to apply for permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The Comprehensive Ranking System score requirement (CRS) was 357. This CRS cutoff is the second-lowest ever for a CEC-only draw. The lowest was 75 during the […]
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From sunset to 1 a.m., the colours of the fleur-de-lis will adorn Samuel De Champlain Bridge to celebrate the Fête nationale du Québec.