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Quebec updates list of targeted occupations for facilitated LMIA process

Quebec has released the new list of occupations eligible under the facilitated Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process. Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration provides an annually updated list of occupations for which employers do not need to advertise an open position before hiring a foreign worker. The new list, which will be in effect for the current […]

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The Rendez-vous de la Francophonie: NFB productions even more accessible to francophone communities and francophiles across Canada.

The National Film Board of Canada will be participating in the annual Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF) for the 16th year in a row, from March 1 to 31, 2021. Offered in a hybrid format, the latest edition of the RVF will honour the inspiring people and culture of the Acadian region of Canada.

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BC PNP invites 87 immigration candidates in new Tech Pilot draw

British Columbia invited 87 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on February 23. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech Pilot draw issued invitations to candidates under the Express Entry BC and Skills immigration categories. Invited candidates who were from the Skilled Worker and International Graduate subcategories needed a minimum provincial score of 75, which is […]

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U.S.- Canada High Level Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Ambition

To jointly address climate change and demonstrate global leadership on the climate crisis, Canada and the United States have joined to form a high-level dialogue. This dialogue will elevate and advance long-standing cooperation between the two countries, which share many of the same risks and can benefit from many of the same opportunities.

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Investigation of FlightHub ends with $5.8M in total penalties for company and directors

In addition to a $5 million penalty for FlightHub Group Inc., two company directors have agreed to penalties of $400,000 each after the Competition Bureau concluded that the online travel agency charged customers hidden fees, authored positive customer reviews to promote its services, and made numerous false or misleading claims about its prices and other flight-booking services.

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Government of Canada invests in transportation infrastructure at Edmonton International Airport to move goods to market

The Government of Canada is committed to protecting and serving Canadians through the challenge of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. That includes making sure our vital trade corridors and gateways remain open and functional and ensuring Canadians continue to receive the essential goods they need to remain safe while supporting Canada’s economy.

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Government of Canada to host Canada’s Feminist Response and Recovery Summit to mark International Women’s Day

The COVID-19 pandemic is the most serious public health crisis Canada has ever faced. It has highlighted fundamental gaps in our society and disproportionately impacted those who were already marginalized, vulnerable or struggling. Women have faced steep job losses or shouldered the burden of unpaid care work at home, and many have bravely served on the front lines of this crisis in our communities.

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Media Advisory - Milton, Ontario

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Adam Van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth and to the Minister of Canadian Heritage (Sport) and Member of Parliament for Milton; Parm Gill, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Member of Provincial Parliament for Milton, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and His Worship Gordon Krantz, Mayor of the Town of Milton.

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Spring icebreaking on St. Lawrence River between Montreal and Québec

Québec City, Quebec – The Canadian Coast Guard announces that spring icebreaking operations on the St. Lawrence River between Montreal and Québec will begin on the morning of Monday, March 1. However, these activities could begin earlier, given the risk to the fast ice posed by the combination of mild temperatures and high tides expected on February 26, 27 and 28. Icebreaking will continue thereafter on several streams, rivers and river mouths in Quebec.

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Innovation, access and choice in Canada’s digital health care sector: Views of Canadians and industry stakeholders

Health care continues to be one of the most important issues for Canadians, and digital solutions can be instrumental in meeting Canadians’ health care needs. Today, the Competition Bureau published summaries of the feedback it received from Canadians and industry stakeholders through a survey and public consultation.

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