Gun and gang violence is increasing across Canada - in rural communities, small towns and big cities.
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FedDev Ontario to announce support for innovation in Guelph
Lloyd Longfield, MP for Guelph, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario, will make an important announcement for Guelph.
Government of Canada invests $233,000 to bring high-speed Internet to 335 households in Tors Cove and Mobile
Today, Ken McDonald, Member of Parliament for Avalon, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, announced $233,000 in federal funding for Bell Canada to bring high-speed Internet to more rural residents of the Avalon Peninsula. Bell Canada will contribute $142,500 toward this project that will connect 335 underserved households in Tors Cove and Mobile to high-speed Internet.
Media Advisory - Neguac, New Brunswick
Members of the media are invited to an important announcement regarding COVID-19 response infrastructure with Pat Finnigan, Member of Parliament for Miramichi–Grand Lake, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Georges R. Savoie, Mayor of the Municipality of Neguac.
Express Entry: New PNP draw invites 266 candidates
Canada invited 266 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on April 14. In order to be invited in this draw, candidates needed a score of 753. This minimum score requirement may seem high compared to the average all-program, or Canadian Experience Class-only draw, but that is because invited candidates needed to have previously […]
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Government of Canada officials to hold a technical briefing on COVID-19 vaccines in Canada
On April 15, 2021, Government of Canada officials will hold a technical briefing to provide an overview on the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines.
Governments of Canada and Quebec to announce a major investment in transit at the Montréal-Trudeau International Airport
The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, the Government Leader in the House of Commons and Quebec Lieutenant, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Quebec’s Minister of Economy and Innovation, Mr. Pierre Fitzgibbon, and Quebec’s Minister for Transport and Minister responsible for the Metropolis and the Montréal Region, Ms. Chantal Rouleau, will hold a joint virtual news conference tomorrow to announce a new investment in infrastructure to better connect the Montréal-Trudeau International Airport to the City of Montréal
Government of Canada to announce update on Laboratories Canada - REVISED START TIME
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, accompanied by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (Science), William Amos, will announce investments to support new laboratory space for the National Research Council and Natural Resources Canada’s centres of expertise for advanced materials in Mississauga and Hamilton.
Canada launching 6 new immigration programs for international graduates, essential workers and French speakers
Essential workers, international student graduates and French speakers in Canada will have six new pathways to permanent residency this May. Canada’s immigration minister, Marco Mendicino, announced the new programs on April 14. Three of the new programs will pave the way for 90,000 new immigrants to get permanent status this year. The other three streams […]
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Media Advisory - Lower Post, British Columbia
Members of the media are invited to join a virtual event regarding an important infrastructure announcement in Lower Post.
The Honourable Mélanie Joly announces close to $1M in contributions for cross-country ski, snowmobiling and quad clubs in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions supports cross-country ski, snowmobiling and quad trail maintenance in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region to help attract winter activity enthusiasts from home and abroad in the coming years.
Minister Vandal to announce support for high-speed Internet in the Northwest Territories
The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, along with Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, will announce federal investments to improve high-speed Internet access in the Northwest Territories.
Backgrounder: Supporting winter tourism in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region
The following information is in addition to the news release issued on April 8, 2021, outlining CED’s financial assistance per organization.
Member of Parliament Sean Casey to make a funding announcement to the Province of Prince Edward Island
Member of Parliament Sean Casey to make a funding announcement to the Province of Prince Edward Island
B.C. holds third largest PNP draw of 2021
British Columbia invited 452 immigration candidates in four Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on April 13. The invitations were issued to candidates from the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). More specifically, those who received invitations were from the Skilled Worker, International […]
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Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on April 14, 2021
On April 14, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
Media Advisory - Brampton, Ontario
Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with Maninder Sidhu, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Development and Member of Parliament for Brampton East, on behalf of The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Amarjot Sandhu, Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton West on behalf of The Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; The Honourable Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria, Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction and Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton South; and His Worship Patrick Brown, Mayor of the City of Brampton.
Minister Wilkinson invites Canadians to help shape the future of mountain national parks
Parks Canada launches Indigenous and public engagement on draft management plans
Government of Canada establishes Critical Drug Reserve to bolster Canada’s supply of drugs used to treat COVID-19
Health Canada, working with provinces and territories and other partners, has established a Critical Drug Reserve to help bolster Canada’s supply of drugs used to treat COVID-19 patients. The reserve will help avoid shortages and support Canada’s pandemic response.
Government of Canada to announce support for COVID-19 safe voluntary isolation site for Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District
Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, will announce support towards a safe voluntary isolation site for residents of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District.
Backgrounder: Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador invest in public infrastructure to benefit residents of Western Newfoundland
Joint federal, provincial and municipal funding through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support seven infrastructure projects in Western Newfoundland.
Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador invest in public infrastructure to benefit residents of Western Newfoundland
The health, safety, and well-being of Canadians are the top priorities of the governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador. Throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, both governments have been taking decisive action to support families, businesses and communities - and continue to look ahead to see what more can be done as we prepare to recover and build back better.
CBSA and RCMP collaboration results in seizure of approximately 62 kilograms of suspected cocaine at Blue Water Bridge
CBSA and RCMP collaboration results in seizure of approximately 62 kilograms of suspected cocaine at Blue Water Bridge
The Government of Canada Launches Consultation on a Modern Copyright Framework for Online Intermediaries
The Government of Canada is consulting with Canadians and stakeholders to ensure Canada’s copyright framework for online intermediaries reflects the evolving digital world
Canada and Ontario invest in improved community, cultural and recreational facilities in First Nation communities in Ontario
Canadians everywhere are feeling the impact of COVID-19, on their families, their livelihoods and their way of life. Together, the governments of Canada and Ontario are working to reduce the impact of the pandemic, ensure health and safety, rebuild businesses, and promote job creation, growth and investment.