Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, February 26, 2021
Members of the media are invited to join an important infrastructure event regarding phase two of the BC Transit Bus Shelters project.
The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, will make an important announcement in support of agriculture literacy in Canada.
The Government of Canada is taking steps to ensure more people in Canada are vaccinated more quickly, and continues to work to give Canadians access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible.
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions grants $361,600 in support to Merinov as part of a project that could lead to the creation of 5 jobs.
That’s why today, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., announced the results of a $3.3-million investment to FPInnovations for a COVID-19 response project to develop non-medical biodegradable and eco-friendly single-use masks to reduce non-biodegradable waste.
As we continue to adapt to the new physical, social and economic realities presented by COVID-19, all orders of government are working together to ensure the safety and well-being of Canadians. This includes providing local communities with tools and support for evidence-based decision-making that will help them plan a healthier, safer and more prosperous future for everyone.
Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Dave Smith, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines and Indigenous Affairs, and Member of Provincial Parliament for Peterborough-Kawartha, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and Her Worship, Lucy Kloosterhuis, Mayor of Oliver Paipoonge.
Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, and Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, will participate in a virtual FedNor announcement on Monday, March 1, 2021 to create youth employment, while supporting clean-tech, economic development and sustainable growth in the Greater Sudbury and Nickel Belt area. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor.
Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with Arif Virani, Member of Parliament for Parkdale—High Park, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Christine Hogarth, Member of Provincial Parliament for Etobicoke—Lakeshore, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and Victor Willis, Executive Director of the Parkdale Activity Recreation Centre.
34 Quebec businesses and organizations receive nearly $16 million from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions to support promising projects.
The minister of immigration suggested that Canada is on track to meet the ambitious immigration targets for 2021. Marco Mendicino said 26,600 new permanent residents were admitted in January, in a video interview with Bloomberg news. That translates to a roughly 10 per cent increase from January 2020, before Canada went into lockdown. Mendicino said […]
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On February 26, 2021, Health Canada officials will hold a technical briefing on the authorization of the COVID-19 vaccines in Canada.
Montréal business will acquire advanced equipment to increase production and meet growing demand on international and other markets.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by Ministers and Government of Canada officials at February 26, 2021 news conference.
Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth and to the Minister of Canadian Heritage (Sport) and Member of Parliament (Milton), will announce funding for cultural infrastructure in Milton
The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Minister of National Revenue, and the Honourable David Lametti, Member of Parliament for LaSalle–Émard–Verdun and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, invite media representatives to a press conference regarding assistance from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions for two projects led by Nergica.
Today, Health Canada authorized two vaccines; the COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by AstraZeneca, and developed in partnership with Oxford University, and, the Serum Institute of India’s version of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
While the drop in immigration to Canada was felt across the country in 2020, early signs suggest that most provinces will see their intakes recover by the end of this year. The coronavirus pandemic caused immigration to Canada to fall to the lowest level since 1998 last year. As a result, Canada welcomed just over […]
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The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will virtually meet with the United States of America Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, to advance the Canada - United States roadmap launched by Prime Minister Trudeau and President Biden. Following the meeting, the Minister will hold a media availability.
Saskatchewan held a new draw on February 25, inviting candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited 299 candidates from the International Skilled Worker category. Only candidates who could be eligible for the SINP’s Express Entry subcategory were invited in this Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) […]
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Québec a publié la nouvelle liste des professions admissibles au traitement simplifié dans le cadre du Programme des Travailleurs Étrangers Temporaires (PTET). Le ministère de l’Immigration du Québec publie une liste mise à jour annuellement des professions pour lesquelles les employeurs n’ont pas besoin d’annoncer un poste ouvert avant d’embaucher un travailleur étranger. La nouvelle […]
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Youth and young farmers are the future of Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector. The Government of Canada recognizes that their fresh ideas and approaches will help build a stronger, more innovative sector ready to meet the needs of tomorrow.
“Indigenous Services Canada has received the Office of the Auditor General of Canada’s report on the important issue of safe drinking water in First Nations communities.
Lonny McKague has extensive leadership experience in the agricultural sector. He has operated a farm in south central Saskatchewan for over 40 years and has been serving as a Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission since 2017. This experience has enabled him to gain a deep understanding of the current social and economic issues facing producers and their businesses.