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Minister McKenna speaks with Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Secretary of Transportation

On Wednesday, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, spoke with U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg. They discussed the importance of the Canada-U.S. relationship and their respective infrastructure priorities, including public transit and active transportation, and infrastructure’s importance in creating good jobs, tackling climate change and building more equitable and inclusive communities.

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PEI invites 155 immigration candidates in new draw

Prince Edward Island has released the details of its scheduled May 20 draw. The province invited a total of 155 immigration candidates through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Most of the invitations, 138, were issued to Express Entry and Labour Impact candidates. The remaining 17 invitations went to Business Impact candidates who had a minimum point threshold […]

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Minister of Foreign Affairs concludes successful participation in Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting in Iceland

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today successfully concluded Canada’s participation in the 12th Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council in Reykjavik, Iceland. Minister Garneau also represented Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) on behalf of the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs.

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Government extends relief for Registered Pension Plans and deferred salary leave plans

Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced a one-year extension of draft regulations, initially released on July 2, 2020, to help employers who sponsor a registered pension plan (RPP) or deferred salary leave plan (DSLP) manage and maintain benefits for their employees through the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Media Advisory - Toronto, Ontario

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Member of Parliament for York South—Weston, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Christine Hogarth, Parliamentary Assistant to the Solicitor General and Member of Provincial Parliament for Etobicoke–Lakeshore, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; His Worship John Tory, Mayor of the City of Toronto; Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor for Scarborough-Rouge Park and Chair for Infrastructure and Environment Committee; and Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor for York South-Weston and Council Speaker.

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Express Entry: CRS drops to 397 in surprise draw

On May 20, Canada held an unusual Express Entry draw. Not only did it come out of the blue, eligible candidates only needed a score of 397. We have not seen an Express Entry draw with a score requirement this low since the historic February 13 draw where the cutoff score was just 75. Immigration, […]

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The Canadian Hurricane Centre is prepared for an above-average 2021 hurricane season

This morning, the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season outlook, which predicts hurricane activity in the North Atlantic Ocean this year will be above normal. NOAA predicts 13 to 20 named storms, 6 to 10 hurricanes, and 3 to 5 major hurricanes. The outlook is a general guide to the expected overall activity during the upcoming hurricane season. Shortly after NOAA released its outlook, the Canadian Hurricane Centre put it into context for Canadians, so they have an idea of what to expect this hurricane season and how to prepare accordingly.

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Minister of Transport investing in railway safety while growing the economy

Transport Canada’s Rail Safety Improvement Program provides federal funding in the form of grants or contributions to provinces, territories, municipalities, and local governments, road and transit authorities, crown corporations, for-profit and not-for-profit organizations (including academia), Indigenous groups, communities and organizations and individuals to help improve rail safety and reduce injuries and fatalities related to rail transportation.

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Government of Canada investment helping the fish and seafood sector in Newfoundland and Labrador’s Eastern and Southern regions remain strong

The workforce of Canada’s fish and seafood processing sector is an economic driver in coastal and rural communities, and is vital to the national food supply chain. The sector faced immense challenges due to COVID-19, and the Government of Canada worked quickly to ensure it had the support it needed during this unprecedented time.

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Eastern and Southern Newfoundland and Labrador fish and seafood processors get support from the Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund

Atlantic Canada’s fish and seafood sector has faced significant challenges and financial hardship since the downturn in the economy due to COVID-19. That is why the Government of Canada is helping fish and seafood processors navigate these difficult times with support through the Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund.

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