COVID-19 has affected all Canadians, but women have been disproportionately affected. In the labour market, women were hit earlier and harder, and their jobs continue to recover more slowly.

Offshore helicopter crew recovers from inadvertent descent to 13 feet above water near Sable Island, Nova Scotia

Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Anita Vandenbeld, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Ottawa West—Nepean; Goldie Ghamari, Member of Provincial Parliament for Carleton, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; Jeremy Roberts, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services and Member of Provincial Parliament for Ottawa West–Nepean, His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, and Councillor Catherine McKenney, Somerset Ward, announced joint funding for four community, culture and recreation infrastructure projects in Ottawa.

Joint federal, provincial, and recipient funding through the Investing in Canada plan will support four community, culture and recreation infrastructure projects in the City of Ottawa.

Today, more than 16,000 women have dropped out of the labour force completely, while the number of men in the labour force has grown by 91,000.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by the Prime Minister, Ministers and Government of Canada officials at April 27, 2021 news conference.

CELPIP has added new test dates amid high demand following the Canadian government’s announcement of six new pathways to permanent residency for workers and students in Canada. The English language test provider released details of the new test dates on its Twitter page on April 26 at about 8:18 p.m. EST. The announcement comes more […]

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Throughout the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic response, the Government of Canada has been providing significant support to each province and territory.

Today, Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance, the Honourable Mona Fortier, continued her tour to discuss Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience by speaking virtually with members of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce.

Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will deliver remarks and discuss Canada’s plan to build a cleaner and more prosperous economy, including through recent investments in Budget 2021, with the Oakville Chamber of Commerce.

Minister Monsef holds Roundtable on Budget 2021 investments to Address the She-Cession

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Jim Carr, Special Representative for the Prairies, will be meeting with business leaders in Saskatchewan to discuss the 2021 Budget and the Government of Canada’s plan to invest in building a recovery that gives all women in Canada the ability to fully participate in our economy.

The selection of productions from NFB studios across Canada includes two new must-see feature-length documentaries launched online: Santiago Bertolino’s Freelancer on the Front Lines, and Mirjam Leuze’s The Whale and the Raven.

On April 26, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will meet with Jeanette Jackson, CEO of Burnaby-based Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre, to discuss opportunities for clean tech businesses, both in Canada and abroad.

The COVID-19 recession has widened gaps in Canadians' access to housing. These gaps, if not addressed, could deepen cleavages in our communities and exacerbate social inequalities.

The Honourable Mona Fortier, Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance, will take part in a virtual event hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the South Shore of Montreal. The Minister will deliver a speech on Budget 2021 and the Government’s recovery plan for jobs, growth and resilience.

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Terry Duguid, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, will host a panel discussion with women in agriculture across Manitoba to discuss their experiences in the sector

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Anita Vandenbeld, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Ottawa West—Nepean; Goldie Ghamari, Member of Provincial Parliament for Carleton, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; Jeremy Roberts, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services and Member of Provincial Parliament for Ottawa West–Nepean; His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa; and Councillor Catherine McKenney, Somerset Ward.

Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a significant drop in the already low number of immigrant admissions to Quebec and the province is now actively seeking ways to reverse the situation. Quebec immigration minister Nadine Girault said Thursday at a virtual press conference that there is a shortfall […]

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La pandémie de coronavirus a entraîné une baisse significative du nombre déjà faible d’admissions d’immigrants au Québec et la province cherche maintenant des moyens de remédier à cette situation. La ministre de l’immigration du Québec, Nadine Girault, a déclaré jeudi dernier, lors d’une conférence de presse virtuelle, qu’il y a un manque à gagner de […]

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The government’s plan will invest $2.5 billion, and reallocate $1.3 billion, to speed up the construction, repair, or support of 35,000 affordable housing units across the country.

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu issued the following statement on National Immunization Awareness Week 2021.

Budget 2021 is the Government of Canada’s plan to finish the fight against COVID-19 and ensure a robust economic recovery that is inclusive of all Canadians.

The Minister of Indigenous Services and the Minister of Northern Affairs will hold a media availability on Budget 2021 funding for housing in the North.