As the Canadian economy recovers from the impact of COVID-19, workers are facing new challenges. Ontario residents and all Canadians need access to training and employment supports to develop new skills and find good jobs.

Like most sectors, the entertainment industry has had to find creative solutions to safely operate amid the pandemic. Glace Bay’s historic Savoy Theatre is among those making big changes to enable audiences to watch live performances, virtually.

Health Canada provided its first approval for a coronavirus vaccine on December 9, 2020. This means that Canada can now begin the largest vaccination campaign in its history. Approval was given to a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech Manufacturing. Health Canada issued a news release stating that “the approval of the vaccine is […]

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The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, today issued the following statement: “This past year has presented some serious challenges, particularly when it comes to human rights. The pandemic has exposed inequalities and worsened the situation of many groups, including minorities. In some cases, pandemic-related measures have been used to restrict human rights.

The Government of Canada is proud to mark Human Rights Day today

Canada’s greatest resource is its people. Businesses and organizations benefit from having the right people, reflecting Canada’s full diversity, putting their talents to use. The leadership of corporate Canada and our major organizations should look like Canada—not simply because it’s fair but also because it makes good sense. Time and time again, research has shown that businesses and organizations that embrace diversity on their boards and management teams outperform their peers. Intuitively, a broader range of perspectives and talents results in better performance.

Canada has invited 5,000 immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence in a new Express Entry draw held on December 9. Invited candidates needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 469 in order to be invited. This draw brings the number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued this year to 102,350, a record […]

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British Columbia invited 256 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence in a draw held December 8. Invitations issued in this draw went to candidates registered in the Skilled Workers and International Graduates categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)’s Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC  (EEBC) streams. Candidates in […]

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The Government of Canada has been working hard on a trade agreement between Canada and the United Kingdom that will support good, middle-class jobs in Canada and provide predictability and stability for businesses of all sizes, which is more important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. On December 14, Canada will begin accepting applications for permanent residence from refugee claimants who provided direct healthcare to Canadians. Canada’s minister of immigration, Marco Mendicino, had announced two new temporary immigration programs this past summer. One is for refugees in Quebec, and the other is for refugees […]

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Le 14 décembre, le Canada commencera à accepter les demandes de résidence permanente des demandeurs d’asile qui ont fourni des soins de santé directs aux Canadiens. Le ministre canadien de l’immigration, Marco Mendicino, avait annoncé deux nouveaux programmes d’immigration temporaire l’été dernier. L’un est destiné aux demandeuses et demandeurs d’asile du Québec et l’autre à […]

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The Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, will be joined by Elly Vandenberg, Director Global Office Canada, World Food Programme; Jon Elvedal Fredriksen, Norway’s Ambassador to Canada; and Nicolas Moyer, President and CEO of Cooperation Canada, to celebrate the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize 2020 to the World Food Programme.

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “December 10 marks two years since Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor were arbitrarily detained in China.

CBSA investigation leads to jail time for man convicted of smuggling

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, today issued the following statement regarding the signing of the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement:

The Government of Canada has announced that it is providing over $32 million to support the economic empowerment of women and the most vulnerable and marginalized groups in Ukraine.

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of a temporary closure on the Des Joachims Bridge for repair work.

December 9, 2020 - Government of Canada officials will offer a technical briefing on the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-U.K. TCA) following the tabling of its implementation legislation.

Canada is unwavering in its support for Ukraine as it secures its future as a stable, democratic and prosperous country. This includes supporting the Government of Ukraine to enhance the economic security of women, especially those affected by the conflict in eastern Ukraine.

Although Canada’s labour market still saw improvements in November, the rate of recovery is continuing to slow. Statistics Canada’s recently released Labour Force Survey looked at Canada’s labour market conditions during the week of November 8 to 14. Overall findings reveal that employment rose 0.3 per cent in November, which followed an increase of 0.5 […]

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Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted the 12th call of the Ministerial Coordination Group on COVID-19 with counterparts from Brazil, Germany, Italy, Mexico, South Africa and the United Kingdom.

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a preliminary injury inquiry, upon receipt of a notice from the Director General of the Trade and Anti dumping Programs Directorate at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), regarding the decision of the President of the CBSA to launch, on its own initiative, an investigation respecting the dumping of concrete reinforcing bar from the Sultanate of Oman and the Russian Federation. 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 CBSA.

New Canadians immigrate to Canada through a variety of immigration pathways. One of the most popular is conjugal sponsorship. Historically, sexual intimacy has been a key consideration in determining whether a couple is really a couple. But that framework appears to be changing, with dramatic results. [Read more…]

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Canadians will face a challenging winter as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect communities across the country. Better days are coming, but the federal government will help to ensure families have the support they need until Canada emerges from this crisis.

Today, the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the Impact Award winners for 2020.