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COVID-19 Update (May 11, 2021) – The Prime Minister, Ministers and Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by the Prime Minister, Ministers and Government of Canada officials at May 11, 2021 news conference.
Automotive tech business accelerates expansion plans
Atlantic Canada’s advanced technology industry is an important part of building a strong, resilient economy. That is why the Government of Canada is helping automotive technology company Quorum Information Systems Inc. create more jobs and grow its business.
Minister O'Regan to Announce Funding for The Rooms
The Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament (St. John's South–Mount Pearl), will announce funding for The Rooms public cultural space in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Media Advisory - Rouyn-Noranda, Québec
Media representatives are invited to a press conference at which the Quebec Lieutenant, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and for Honoré-Mercier, the Honorable Pablo Rodriguez, and the Minister for Education and Minister responsible for the Status of Women, Isabelle Charest, will make an announcement concerning recreational and sports infrastructure in the region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue.
Joint statement on the 5th anniversary of Canada’s full support for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Five years ago, on May 10, 2016, the Government of Canada changed its position to fully support the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. On this day we endorsed the Declaration without qualification and committed to its full and effective implementation. We acknowledged the enormous effort and struggle from Indigenous leaders, across Canada and the world, to bring the Declaration into fruition and the Government of Canada became an active partner in the collaborative work to advance its implementation. These efforts have resulted in a significant shift in the global will to protect the rights, culture, language, dignity and well-being of Indigenous peoples worldwide
Indigenous Services Canada announces 2021 recipients of the Awards of Excellence in Nursing
In a year filled with unknowns, nurses have been one of the few consistencies across the country; stepping up and showing up to support an often-overwhelmed health care system.
Minister of Veterans Affairs marks National Nursing Week
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today to recognize National Nursing Week.
Government of Canada collaborating with Ontario farmers on sustainable solutions to environmental issues
Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, kicked-off a roundtable discussion with Ontario agriculture stakeholders by announcing an investment of $4.2 million to launch Living Lab – Ontario in the Lake Erie region.
Minister Ng signs memorandum of understanding with Chile on intellectual property and innovation issues
On Thursday, May 6, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, and Rodrigo Yáñez, Chile’s Under-Secretary for International Economic Relations, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to foster collaboration on intellectual property (IP) and innovation issues.
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on May 10, 2021
On May 10, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
Canada promotes Arctic science collaboration and Indigenous research priorities at meeting of international science Ministers
The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, led the Canadian delegation to the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial held in Tokyo, Japan—and virtually—on May 8-9, 2021.
Minister Wilkinson to participate in fireside chat at the Making Nature Investable virtual summit
Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will participate in a fireside chat with the President and CEO of Nature Conservancy of Canada, Catherine Grenier, at the Making Nature Investable virtual summit.
$62.8 million to provide high-speed Internet access to more than 15,000 households in the Laurentides region by September 2022
Thanks to a $62.8-million joint investment made as part of Canada–Quebec Operation High Speed, 15,350 households in the Laurentides region will have access to Cogeco high-speed Internet services by September 2022.
Transport Minister Alghabra announces reappointments in the transportation sector
The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, today announced two reappointments in the transportation sector.
Canada and Ontario invest $11.2M in municipal infrastructure to respond to the impacts of COVID-19 in the City of Ottawa
Today, the Government of Canada is investing over $8.9 million through the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure plan. The Government of Ontario is contributing more than $2.2 million.
Employing technology for long-term care
Tenera Care undertakes first production run of its monitoring and contact tracing system
How to extend your stay as a visitor in Canada
With border closures, travel bans, and restrictions still in place, if you are in Canada as a visitor, you may be looking to extend your stay. In general, visitor visas allow foreigners to live legally in Canada for up to six months. At the end of this period, the visitor’s legal status expires and they […]
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Government of Canada to announce new funding programs to support Canadian airports
OTTAWA, ONTARIO — The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Gaspésie – Les-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, Gudie Hutchings, will hold a virtual news conference to announce new funding programs as well as the financing of projects to support Canadian airports.
Abegweit First Nation to benefit from active transportation and social infrastructure investments
Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and Member of Parliament for Cardigan, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, along with the Honourable Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island and Abegweit First Nation Chief Roderick W. Gould Jr., announced funding for active transportation and social infrastructure for the Abegweit First Nation community.
Canadian Heritage Launches the Canadian Artists and Content Creators Economic Survey
Canadian Heritage invites artists and content creators of all backgrounds and disciplines to share their current reality during and prior to the COVID-19 pandemic
Government of Canada plans to issue US-dollar global bond
Today, the Government of Canada announced its plan to issue a US-dollar-denominated global bond later this week, subject to market conditions.
Canada concerned about persistent violence in Colombia
The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:“Canada is deeply saddened by the loss of life and injuries in Colombia over the last week.
Canada’s international graduates: Don’t lose hope
Many were hoping to benefit from the English-speaking International Graduates stream that Canada launched on May 6. This was the most popular of the six streams introduced by Canada to allow some 90,000 additional international graduates and essential workers to apply for permanent residence. The two English-speaking essential worker streams have a quota of 50,000 […]
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COVID-19: Focus on Substance Use and Stigma
On May 9, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.