Ms. Lesley Antoun was appointed to the Board of Directors of The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI), effective December 18, 2020. Her extensive experience as an entrepreneur, a manager and a partnership facilitator will be a significant asset to the organization in carrying out its mandate.

The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI) manages important projects such as the deconstruction of the former Champlain Bridge while ensuring the ongoing viability of its infrastructure portfolio and safe users mobility. Building on its 40 years of leadership and a solid research and development program, JCCBI is developing and implementing innovative techniques to improve the sustainability of Montréal’s bridge infrastructure while preserving the local environment and ecosystems. The JCCBI Board of Directors will play a key role in defining the organization’s strategic direction and overseeing its overall management.

Ms. Catherine Lavoie was appointed Chair of the Board of Directors of The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI), effective December 18, 2020. Her familiarity with the organization, her expertise and her leadership, which are widely recognized by stakeholders, will be key to ensure the continued success of JCCBI.

Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced Government of Canada investments totalling more than $616,000 to support jobs, growth and a strong economy in the Timiskaming district.

Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced a FedNor investment of more than $616,000 in support of five initiatives designed to create and maintain jobs, support recovery efforts and enhance business development and growth throughout the region.

As the 2021 AgriInsurance contract will soon be released to Manitoba farmers, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, and Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Blaine Pedersen announced that coverage is expected to be the highest on record while premium rates are moderately lower than last year.

Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Daryl Kramp, Member of Provincial Parliament for Hastings—Lennox and Addington, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and His Worship Paul Jenkins, Mayor of the Town of Bancroft, announced funding for the construction of the North Hastings Community Hub.

Nearly $660,000 to help young workers in Peel Region explore new employment opportunities, create up to 20 jobs and bolster Canada’s cybersecurity sector

COVE’s new multi-use platform enables rapid, cost-effective product development in ocean tech sector

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions grants $752,900 to help three manufacturing businesses to grow by acquiring equipment to enhance their productivity.

Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, and Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, will make an announcement on Friday, February 12, 2021 on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor. The virtual announcement will highlight a program that is attracting newcomers to the region to support economic development and help address labour challenges.

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, spoke with Tatiana Clouthier Carrillo, Mexico’s Secretary of Economy, on February 9, 2021.

With world-class post-secondary institutions and urban technology firms, the manufacturing and industrial corridor along the 401 and a strong agricultural centre, southwestern Ontario is a diverse region, home to a variety of industries that support Canada’s economy. During this time of economic uncertainty, businesses in the region are innovating, adopting technology and increasing efficiency to take advantage of opportunities to come back strong, stay competitive and grow their workforces.

The Government of Canada is making investments that will lay the groundwork for a stronger, greener and more resilient economy, which will create opportunities for all Canadians

Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced that Canada has provided almost $1.8 million this fiscal year to five Indigenous groups from Atlantic Canada through the Nation Rebuilding Program.

With world-class post-secondary institutions and urban technology firms, the manufacturing and industrial corridor along the 401 and a strong agricultural centre, southwestern Ontario is a diverse region, home to a variety of industries that support Canada’s economy. In the face of current economic challenges, the businesses in the region are innovating, adopting technology and increasing efficiency to take advantage of opportunities to come back strong, stay competitive and grow their workforces.

Small businesses are at the heart of communities across Canada, and they have been hit particularly hard by the pandemic. The Government of Canada is working hard to ensure businesses get the support they need, so they can bridge to better times and expand into global markets.

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice–Champlain and Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, invites media representatives to a press conference on support for Synapse Electronics and ICO Technologies.

On February 11, 2021, Government of Canada officials will hold a technical briefing to provide an overview on the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines.

On February 10, 2021, at approximately 6:00 p.m., inmate David Everett Alexson was seen by staff leaving the Waseskun Healing Lodge, a community residential center and minimum security facility.

Canada invited 654 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on February 10, 2021. Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited candidates who had a minimum score of 720. Only candidates who had received a nomination from a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) were invited in the latest draw, which is why the Comprehensive Ranking […]

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Audiovisual industry: The Government of Canada announces the extension and increase of compensation related to COVID-19 until March 31, 2022.

Hiring an immigration lawyer is not a requirement in the immigration process, however, there are major benefits to working with one. In fact, choosing to hire an experienced and trustworthy Canadian immigration lawyer can make the difference between a rejected and accepted application. The decision to immigrate to Canada and make a life for oneself […]

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Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced that 5,054 Canadian dairy farmers have already received their payments, totalling $267.1 million, under the second year of the Dairy Direct Payments Program.

King’s Theatre receives funding to improve energy efficiencies, technology and online presence