In Canada, June is National Indigenous History Month, Italian Heritage Month, Portuguese Heritage Month, Filipino Heritage Month, LGBTQ2+ Pride, and others. There is no central Canadian authority that decides what is a nationally-recognized commemorative day, week, or month. Essentially any group from inside or outside Canada can call for recognition during a certain timeframe, and […]
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Yesterday, the Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance, Mona Fortier spoke with Grant Robertson, New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.
Joint federal and provincial funding through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support 11 infrastructure projects in Western Prince Edward Island. These investments will support healthier and more sustainable communities.
Today, Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, announced funding of $3,963,200 for 11 community infrastructure projects in Western Prince Edward Island. The Honourable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Health and Wellness was also in attendance.
Innovative supply and service businesses create jobs and support growing industries throughout Atlantic Canada. That is why the Government of Canada invested to help Avalon Laboratories Inc. of St. John’s, NL upgrade its nationally accredited full-service laboratory to improve service to clients in mining, oil and gas, and other growth sectors.
Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for St. John's South—Mount Pearl, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Gudie Hutchings, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development; and the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced an investment of up to $28.99 million in Meltech Innovation Canada Inc., a newly established division of Medicom Group Inc. (Medicom). This investment will support a $38.754-million project, which includes the establishment of a new factory in Greater Montréal dedicated to manufacturing the specialized fabric required to produce life-saving respirators and surgical masks. As a part of this project, Meltech Innovation will establish a research and development (R&D) lab and testing facility to improve this material and develop innovative material options for PPE.
On June 17, 2021, federal government officials will hold a news conference to provide an update on COVID-19, including the National Advisory Committee on Immunization’s updates to its Statement on Recommendations on the use of COVID-19 Vaccines.
The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement following a meeting of Cabinet ministers with Canadian and international leaders on Canada’s national action plan on women, peace and security.
The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, today issued the statement.
Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced $117 million to renew the Indigenous Community Business Fund (ICBF). The ICBF provides non-repayable financial contributions to Indigenous microbusinesses and community- or collectively owned businesses across the country that do not qualify for other existing business supports.
As of June 14, 2021, Canada reported an incredible accomplishment in its vaccination efforts, with more than 33,113,116 COVID-19 vaccine doses being distributed across the country. As of June 15, 2021, in First Nations communities with information available, over 82% of individuals aged 18 and older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and over 43% have received two doses.
The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, will participate virtually in a panel discussion entitled NATO 2030: How to get there? as part of the GLOBSEC 2021 Bratislava Forum.
Ontario held a new immigration draw on June 16, inviting 940 to apply for a provincial nomination. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited candidates who had profiles in the new Expression of Interest (EOI) pool. Candidates may have qualified for one of two Employer Job Offer streams. A total of 569 were invited who may be eligible […]
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Members of the media are invited to join an important virtual event regarding an infrastructure announcement in British Columbia. This virtual event will take place in the presence of the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Mike Farnworth, British Columbia’s Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, and Ron Richert, Fire Chief for the City of Quesnel.
On behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, Jennifer O'Connell, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, along with Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Western Economic Diversification Canada) and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change (Canada Water Agency), will announce funding for projects to help address methamphetamine use in communities across Canada.
Lenore Zann, Member of Parliament for Cumberland–Colchester, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a $18,500 investment in an energy management information system (EMIS) for Intertape Polymer Group Inc.’s (IPG) facility in Truro, Nova Scotia, to reduce energy costs and improve energy efficiency.
Members of the media are invited to an announcement with the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities regarding funding allocated through the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative.
Media are invited to view the Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC) change of command ceremony between Acting Commander Major-General Bill Seymour and the incoming Commander Vice-Admiral Bob Auchterlonie.
Member of Parliament Scott Simms, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, and Member of Parliament Sean Casey will announce support for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder prevention in the Atlantic provinces.
B.C. invited 72 immigration candidates who work in the IT sector to apply for a provincial nomination on June 15. The new invitations were issued through the BC PNP Tech, which is part of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). Those invited through B.C’s Tech draws must meet the requirements of one of […]
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Farmers and agri-businesses in the North and across Canada are leaders in climate-smart agriculture, finding new ways to make their operations more sustainable. To help them continue towards a low-carbon economy, the Government of Canada is supporting the research, innovation and adoption of clean technologies.
Freshwater habitats include the numerous lakes, rivers, streams and waterways that are part of Canada’s diverse aquatic ecosystem. These versatile habitats and species that call them home have been affected by human activity and environmental changes. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting research that will study and inform us on how we can sustainably protect freshwater habitats for all Canadians.
Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky Country, will highlight a major investment
Joint federal and provincial funding will support upgrades to four education and active transportation infrastructure projects in central Prince Edward Island. These investments will support safer and more sustainable communities.