Canada’s first phase of easing travel restrictions begins today, July 5. As of 12:01 a.m. Eastern, fully vaccinated travellers who are exempt from border restrictions can now skip quarantine. They also do not have to do day-eight testing. Those arriving by air do not need to stay at a government-authorized hotel to await their on-arrival […]
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The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, will attend the opening of Lac Mégantic’s micro-grid.
The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media availability at the conclusion of his visit to Jordan, Israel and the West Bank. During his five-day visit, the Minister met with government officials and community leaders and expressed Canada’s support towards the goal of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the region.
Today, the Honorable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, concluded an official visit with the new Government of Israel. He met with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett; Alternate Prime Minister & Foreign Affairs Minister Yair Lapid; and Innovation, Science and Technology Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen. He also spoke with President-elect Isaac Herzog.
The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Israel’s Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, Alternate Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The Government has accepted a formal Request for Federal Assistance from British Columbia, which is dealing with an unprecedented wildfire situation.
With vaccination campaigns ramping up, and pent-up travellers seeking an outlet, the international airline industry is poised to return to life. Stock in Air Canada, for example, posted a 10.5% gain in May 2021. In early June, meanwhile, the company announced it was re-activating more than 2,600 jobs which it had to eliminate at the […]
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Minister Ng congratulated Minister Kyerematen on his re-appointment as minister of trade and industry. She emphasized Canada’s commitment to working with Ghana as partners to further bilateral relations, explore trade and investment opportunities, continue development work and uphold shared values, such as respect for human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
In the first quarter of 2021, Canada’s population grew at the fastest rate since the pandemic began. The population rebounded thanks to the recovery of pre-pandemic immigration levels, and the return of international students, according to a recent RBC report. Immigration raised Canada’s population by 82,000 in the first quarter. The federal government’s push to encourage […]
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Fully vaccinated travellers will benefit from the reduced quarantine measure almost 24 hours earlier than expected. Starting July 5 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time, fully vaccinated travellers will not have to quarantine for 14 days or complete a day-eight test. Also, those arriving by air will not have to stay at a government-approved hotel to […]
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Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, and the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, for a media availability on the wildfires in British Columbia.
Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event regarding the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre with the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and Member of Parliament for South Shore—St. Margaret’s on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Suzanne Lohnes-Croft, Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage, on behalf of Energy and Mines Minister Chuck Porter; His Worship David Mitchell, Mayor of the Town of Bridgewater; and Martin Bell, Deputy Mayor of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg.
The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) today announced that its proposed Regulations Amending the Air Passenger Protection Regulations, which would provide new refund requirements, are now published in Part I of the Canada Gazette for public review and comment.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today found that the dumping of concrete reinforcing bar, originating in or exported from the Sultanate of Oman and the Russian Federation, has not caused injury but is threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry. Anti-dumping duties will therefore be collected by the Canada Border Services Agency.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into a complaint by EVRAZ Inc. NA Canada, of Regina, Saskatchewan, and by Welded Tube of Canada Corp., of Concord, Ontario, that they have suffered injury as a result of the dumping of oil country tubular goods, originating in or exported from the United Mexican States. The Tribunal’s inquiry is conducted pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) as a result of the initiation of a dumping investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
REMINDER – On July 5th, fully vaccinated travellers eligible to enter Canada can benefit from reduced public health measures
Bill C-30, the legislation that enacts many important measures in our recent budget, was adopted by the Senate and received Royal Assent.
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will visit Washington, D.C. on July 6, 2021 to meet with Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, and U.S. and Canadian building trades unions, to discuss ongoing work to keep supply chains open and resilient, and opportunities to ensure a strong, sustainable, inclusive economic recovery through trade.
Anthony Housefather, Member of Parliament for Mont-Royal and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support the expansion of Elkimia, an innovative business that produces sun protection products.
Temporary suspension of service at Gillespie, New Brunswick land border crossing
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on all Canadians, but especially on young Canadians. That is why the Government of Canada continues to make historic investments to ensure that youth have the supports and opportunities they need to build long and successful careers.
The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment 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 appointment 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.
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.