If you are preparing for IELTS to support your Canadian immigration or study journey, you are probably wondering what practice materials will help you get your best score on test day. We all know the saying practice makes perfect. It is true, the more you practice, the more likely you are to achieve the score […]
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Today, the Minister of National Defence, Harjit S. Sajjan, tabled in Parliament the report on the Third Independent Review of specified provisions of the National Defence Act (NDA) and their operation.
On November 5, 2020, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, appointed the Honourable Morris J. Fish, former Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, as the Independent Review Authority, to conduct an independent review of specified provisions of the National Defence Act (NDA) and their operation.
In June, Canadians celebrate Filipino Heritage Month
The principle of “Nothing without us” is at the core of Accessibility Standards Canada’s mandate. Yesterday, the organization put that into action by hosting its first annual public meeting online, along with over 500 participants.
British Columbia’s Tech Pilot will continue as a permanent, fast-track immigration pathway for foreign workers and international students. Instead of setting another one-year extension for the pilot as has been the case in the past, this time the “Tech Pilot has been extended indefinitely and renamed BC PNP Tech,” the province said in an update […]
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Today marks the beginning of Portuguese Heritage Month
June 1st marks the beginning of Italian Heritage Month
On June 1st, 2021, federal government officials will provide a technical briefing for media on the National Advisory Committee on Immunization’s guidance for the interchangeability of COVID-19 vaccines.
Media are invited to participate in a virtual technical briefing and media availability on receipt of the Third Independent Review of the National Defence Act and the associated recommendations for the ongoing and necessary evolution of the Canadian Armed Forces Military Justice system.
Canada held a new Express Entry draw on May 31, inviting 5,956 candidates to apply for permanent residence. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited candidates with scores of at least 380. The new draw targeted candidates who are eligible for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Invited candidates have had at least […]
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Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, met with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Big City Mayors’ Caucus for a virtual roundtable on housing affordability.
The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, connected with hundreds of members of Asian communities across Canada virtually during Asian Heritage Month.
This week, on June 4 and 5, 2021, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, will take part in the in-person-only meeting of G7 Finance Ministers being held in London, UK.
The Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, and Quebec’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, André Lamontagne, announced that businesses under organic production or in transition to organic production are now also eligible for the increase in the maximum assistance granted under the Advisory Services Program to simplify access to assistance measures and to increase the impact on agricultural and agri-food businesses.
Canada's supply-managed poultry and egg farmers are part of the backbone of the Canadian agriculture sector and the Canadian economy. Despite the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, they continue to produce high-quality products for Canadians and keep our rural communities competitive and resilient.
Today, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, and Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, announced that the Government of Canada is providing close to $7 million to support seven science-based research projects. These projects aim to close gaps in our knowledge and improve understanding of the threats posed by plastic pollution and to help us move toward a cleaner and healthier world.
Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedDev Ontario and Official Languages), will make an important virtual announcement for Eastern Ontario’s tourism sector
The Government of Canada continues on the path towards a barrier-free Canada. In this modern day and age, the Government is especially focused on supporting new technologies that help Canadians with disabilities play an active role in society. This has never been more important, as we build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Today, to mark World No Tobacco Day, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced $3 million in funding for a national social marketing campaign to encourage people who smoke to quit.
Today, to mark World No Tobacco Day, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced $3 million in funding for a national social marketing campaign to encourage people who smoke to quit.
The Lévis-based organization will be able to continue assisting manufacturers with their technological development and their transition to Industry 4.0.
Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, acting on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Isabelle Charest, Quebec’s Junior Education Minister and Minister responsible for the Status of Women, announced over $7.5 million in funding for 12 projects in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region. They were joined by Caroline Proulx, Minister of Tourism, Minister responsible for the Bas-Saint-Laurent and Lanaudière regions, and MNA for Berthier, as well as the Mayor of Amqui, Pierre D’Amours. This funding will allow the population of the region to have access to modern and safe facilities that will promote an active, healthy and inclusive lifestyle.
Joint federal, provincial and municipal funding is being awarded for 12 recreational and sports infrastructure projects to be carried out in communities in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region. These projects include building or renovating indoor and outdoor recreational facilities.
On May 31, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.