On February 18, 2021, Government of Canada officials will hold a technical briefing to provide an overview on the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Government of Canada awards contract for reconfiguration work on Canadian Coast Guard Ship Sir Wilfred Grenfell
Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy, the Government of Canada is ensuring the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has the vessels it needs to keep Canadian waterways safe and accessible, while generating significant economic benefits to communities across Canada.
B.C. invites 494 immigration candidates, holds two PNP draws
British Columbia invited 494 immigration candidates in two separate Provincial Nominee Program draws held on February 16, 2021. A total of 459 invitations went to candidates from the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). More specifically, invitations were issued to candidates in the […]
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Government of Canada outlines its 2021 measures to protect North Atlantic right whales
Representatives from Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Transport Canada will announce the 2021 measures to help protect North Atlantic right whales from interactions with fishing gear and vessels in Canadian waters.
Backgrounder: Organizations receiving funding under the Union Training and Innovation Program 2020 call for proposals
Organizations receiving funding under the Union Training and Innovation Program 2020 call for proposals
Government of Canada COVID-19 Update for Indigenous Peoples and communities
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is closely monitoring the number of COVID-19 cases reported in First Nations communities across the country. Overall, case numbers continue to decline, with 1,383 active cases reported as of February 16, 2021.
Government of Canada invests in training to help Canadians become certified in the skilled trades
In order to help maintain a robust workforce and better position our country for a strong economic recovery, the Government of Canada is investing in the skilled trades to ensure that Canadians have the training they need to access good, well-paying jobs. The Government is making targeted investments, so that key groups facing barriers—like women, newcomers, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and Black and racialized Canadians—can better find work in the skilled trades through projects led by unions and their partner organizations.
Nova Scotia community revitalizes historic harbourfront
New and improved infrastructure to enhance tourism opportunities in Scots Bay.
Statement by Minister of Labour, Filomena Tassi
Today, the Minister of Labour, Filomena Tassi, issued the following statement regarding the collective bargaining negotiations between the Syndicat des débardeurs, the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 375 and the Maritime Employers Association:
Government of Canada introduces new firearms legislation to protect Canadian communities
Canadians are concerned about rising firearm-related violence. Provinces and territories - as well as some large urban centres and First Nations communities – have identified firearm-related violence as a significant public safety issue in Canada. Some municipalities have raised risks posed by handguns and assault-style firearms.
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on February 17, 2021
On February 17, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
Law enforcement partners dismantle alleged cross border smuggling organization
A number of individuals in Canada and the United States have been arrested for cross border smuggling following an investigation involving law enforcement partners on both sides of the border.
Minister Monsef to announce high-speed Internet projects in southern British Columbia
The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, will announce a federal investment to improve high-speed Internet access in British Columbia. A media availability will follow.
Joint statement by Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada and United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary on crackdown on Belarusian civil society
The persecution yesterday of human rights organisations and independent journalists across Belarus in targeted raids by the Belarusian authorities is appalling. This is a further assault on civil society and liberties in that country, which has faced extraordinary oppression from the Lukashenko regime.
Invitation to media – Member of Parliament Rachel Bendayan to announce investments to support Montréal’s information systems sector
Rachel Bendayan, Member of Parliament for Outremont and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, invites media representatives to a press conference regarding support for Prodago, Big Bang and Heyday Technologies.
Ministers of National Defence and Veterans Affairs mark progress on transition initiative related to Strong, Secure, Engaged
Today, Transition Centre Petawawa begins the trial of an initiative to assist members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and their families with transition to civilian life following service to Canada.
Government of Canada launches its 2030 Agenda National Strategy
The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is an ambitious call to action. Its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure all people are able to live in peace and prosperity. This shared responsibility calls for closer cooperation between governments, civil society, and the private sector.
Backgrounder: Moving forward together – Canada's 2030 Agenda National Strategy
The 2030 Agenda is a shared responsibility that requires a whole‑of‑government and whole‑of‑society effort. Meaningful multi‑stakeholder partnerships are fundamental to achieving the goals. Recognizing this, Moving Forward Together – Canada’s 2030 Agenda National Strategy aims to create and foster an enabling environment for ongoing participation, dialogue, and whole-of-society collaboration to help advance progress on the 17 SDGs.
Invitation to media – Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to Minister Mélanie Joly, to announce investment to support Bas‑Saint‑Laurent agri-food industry
Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), the Honourable Mélanie Joly, invites media representatives to a press conference regarding support for the Distillerie du St. Laurent.
Minister Guilbeault to Announce Funding for Cultural Institutions in Toronto
The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and Marci Ien, Member of Parliament (Toronto Centre), will announce funding in support of cultural infrastructure in Toronto
Canada extends travel restrictions one month for U.S. travellers, two months for everyone else
Canada has extended travel restrictions until March 21 for U.S. travellers, and until April 21 for travellers from other countries. Since travel restrictions were last extended in January, Canada has tightened measures at the border. International flights are only being accepted at four Canadian airports. Canada’s four major airlines are suspending flights to Mexico and […]
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Media Advisory - Brantford, Ontario
Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas; Will Bouma, Member of Provincial Parliament for Brantford—Brant, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and members of the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Brantford.
Government of Canada now closer than ever to organizations at heart of Côte-Nord regional development
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions grants $243,504 in support to Innovation et développement Manicouagan, project partner with Développement économique Sept-Îles.
Federal, provincial and territorial ministers discuss rebuilding biomanufacturing in Canada
Today, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, along with President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Dominic LeBlanc, met with Provincial and Territorial Ministers to discuss efforts to build biomanufacturing capacity in Canada.
Invitation to media – Member of Parliament William Amos to announce investments to support Abitibi-Témiscamingue mining industry
William Amos, Member of Parliament for Pontiac and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (Science), invites media representatives to a press conference regarding support for Géliko, Abitibi Geophysics, Clôture Abitem and Mecanicad.