Please note that the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, will take part in event announcing funding for the Prince George Nechako Aboriginal Employment and Training Association. A media availability will follow.

The Minister of Indigenous Services, Marc Miller, issued the following statement today: “Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) thanks the Office of the Auditor General of Canada for its report on Health Resources for Indigenous communities specific to the COVID-19 pandemic, which was issued on May 26.

The Public Health Agency of Canada, Health Canada and Public Services and Procurement Canada accept all audit recommendations from the Auditor General on PPE and medical devices during the COVID-19 pandemic.

International collaboration on trade and health issues is critical to ending the COVID-19 pandemic while ensuring a strong, resilient, and inclusive economic recovery.

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 to support the tourism sector for Eastern Ontario.

Openness, transparency and accountability are guiding principles of the Government of Canada. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is incorporating these principles as we improve and modernize our systems, processes and digital infrastructure to better serve our clients. IRCC takes its responsibilities and obligations under the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act very seriously.

Waterton Lakes National Park officially kicks off 2021 summer season.

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual announcement regarding COVID-19 response infrastructure for Nova Scotia hospitals and long term care facilities with the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for South Shore—St. Margaret’s, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Zach Churchill, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Health and Wellness. Andy Fillmore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, and Member of Parliament for Halifax; Lenore Zann, Member of Parliament for Cumberland—Colchester; Mike Kelloway, Member of Parliament for Cape Breton—Canso; and Darrel Samson, Member of Parliament for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, will also be in attendance.

The Government continues to prioritize critical investments in public health and the economy to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and support Canadians who are most in need.

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of a lane reduction on the Des Joachims Bridge.

Ontario invited 64 skilled workers to apply for a provincial nomination on May 25. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued the invitations to immigration candidates who had a profile in the Expression of Interest (EOI) system. Invited candidates were registered for the Regional Immigration Pilot. They may now apply for the Employer Job Offer: […]

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The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will join in a virtual roundtable discussion with Canadian cleantech CEOs and entrepreneurs receiving funding from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) for innovative projects that will help drive the growth of Canada’s green economy. The Minister will highlight forward-looking investments in clean technology that are transforming Canadian industry while advancing economic and environmental prosperity.

Today, Shaun Chen, Member of Parliament for Scarborough North, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Raymond Cho, Ontario’s Minister for Seniors and Accessibility and Member of Provincial Parliament for Scarborough North, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and Alan Lam, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto announced joint funding for upgrades to the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto.

During her visit to the Québec Maple Syrup Producers Annual General Meeting, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honorable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of $1.76 million over the next two years (2021-2023) to support the export efforts of Quebec’s maple industry.

Today, Andy Fillmore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, joined Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, Andrea Dicks, President of Community Foundations of Canada, and Mary W. Rowe, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Institute, to announce federal funding from the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative. Also in attendance was Todd Russell, President of the NunatuKavut Community Council, whose project Building Resilience in NunatuKavut was supported by $241,000 in federal funding from the first round of the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative.

As many countries prepare for humanity's return to the Moon, there is great potential for Canadian entrepreneurs and scientists to advance lunar science and technology, and be part of the highly competitive global supply chain to the Moon.

As we plan for humanity's return to the Moon, there is great potential for Canadian entrepreneurs and scientists to advance lunar science and technology. Canadians will play an important role in the highly competitive and innovative global supply chain of the expanding new space economy.

Saskatchewan invited 269 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on May 25. The invitations went to candidates who may be eligible for a nomination from the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), specifically from the International Skilled Worker category. For this invitation round, Saskatchewan targeted candidates in the Occupations In-Demand sub-category. Invited […]

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Brief Panellist Bios

Expert Advisory Panel on Moving People Sustainably in the Bow Valley in Banff National Park.

Parks Canada announces members of the expert panel on visitor movement in Banff National Park.

Canadians are invited to have their say about the five designs proposed for this new national monument

Alberta invited 250 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on May 18. The province announced the draw on its website last night, on May 25. Invited candidates must have a valid Express Entry profile with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) requirement of at least 301. It was the 10th draw of the […]

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British Columbia invited 370 immigration candidates in two Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held May 25. B.C. has been conducting two separate rounds of invitations under its PNP program since February. There has been a general draw and a second draw targeting retail and wholesale trade managers as well as restaurant and foodservice managers. There […]

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The City of Gaspé will go ahead with its heritage promotion project in Rivière-au-Renard that will create 10 jobs.