The Competition Bureau acknowledges today’s announcement of the proposed acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc. by Rogers Communications Inc.
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Government of Canada to announce support for trade, business growth and job creation in the Sault Ste. Marie region
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, and Minister responsible for FedNor, will be joined by Parliamentary Secretary Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, for a virtual FedNor announcement on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. The focus of the event is enhanced trade and business expansion in the Sault Ste. Marie area.
Minister O’Regan to Attend Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue
The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, will attend the virtual Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue where he will enter into an energy partnership with the Honourable Peter Altmaier, Germany’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy.
New Brunswick committed to welcoming immigrants despite COVID-19
The number of immigration candidates who were nominated by New Brunswick to immigrate to Canada in 2020 were similar to previous years. Despite the immigration challenges that came with the COVID-19 pandemic, New Brunswick issued a total of 2,020 nominations through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in 2020. In 2019, the province issued 2,022 PNP […]
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Government of Canada awards Wing support services and facilities maintenance contract for 5 Wing Goose Bay
Well-maintained infrastructure and well-supported operations are essential to ensure Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) defence capability and capacity. To support this requirement, the Government of Canada is providing the Royal Canadian Air Force with workplaces and support services that ensure effective Wing operations.
Investment in the Glenaladale Estate in Prince Edward Island
The Government of Canada supports restoration project at the Glenaladale Estate for its 250th anniversary
Virtual roundtable discussion with Minister Deb Schulte and Member of Parliament Lloyd Longfield
Please join Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, for a virtual roundtable on seniors’ issues during the COVID 19 pandemic with Canada’s Minister of Seniors, Deb Schulte and Guelph organizations.
Major investments in innovative, world-class research to benefit all Canadians
Research and science are essential to creating opportunity for Canadians and finding solutions to the challenges of today and tomorrow. That’s why the Government of Canada has committed more than $10 billion since 2016 to fund research and science, and that’s why its response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been guided by research and science. To keep Canadians safe and supported through this crisis, and to build back better for everyone, we will continue to make smart investments in Canadian research and those who power it.
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on March 14, 2021
On March 14, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
Canadian universities to return to in-person classes this fall
With promises that Canadians will be vaccinated by the end of September this year, post-secondary institutions are more confident that it will be safe to return to in-person classes for the fall semester. The return to in-person learning activities depends partially on the public health authority, as well as each institution’s administration. At this point, […]
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Minister Ng to launch Canada-Africa Clean Growth Symposium
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will speak at the Canada-Africa Clean Growth Symposium on Monday, March 15th.
Joint Statement by Ministers Miller and Lametti on the filing of a judicial review before the Federal Court
The Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Marc Miller, and the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable David Lametti, issued the following statement today.
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on March 13, 2021
On March 13, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
Immigrant-inclusive workplaces are the responsibility of middle managers, report finds
Middle managers, those who are above front-line managers and below the executive suite, have the most influence on immigrant integration in the workplace. This is according to a new report published by the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council. The report is titled Make or Break: How middle managers and executives can build immigrant-inclusive teams. This […]
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Accounts locked on February 16
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is committed to protecting the personal and tax information of Canadians.
Minister Garneau Speaks with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet
Minister Garneau had a productive first call with UN High Commissioner Bachelet.
Manitoba holds new PNP draw, invites 299 candidates
Manitoba invited 299 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on March 11. This is the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)’s fifth draw of the year. Skilled workers and international graduates were issued Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) through the following three streams, along with their minimum Expression of Interest (EOI) score requirements: Skilled Workers […]
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Canada’s economy rebounded in February
In February, Canada’s economy almost regained all of the jobs it lost in the two months prior, and the unemployment rate was the lowest it has been since March 2020. The number of people employed in February increased by 259,000 after falling by 266,000 over December and January. Statistics Canada derived these data from conducting […]
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Government of Canada invests to increase equity, diversity and inclusion in research
Increasing equity, diversity and inclusion in science and research enhances excellence, innovation and creativity and leads to more impactful results for all Canadians.
MP Arif Virani to announce funding through the Union Training and Innovation Program in the Greater Toronto Area
Arif Virani, Member of Parliament for Parkdale—High Park and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will announce Union Training and Innovation Program funding to help Canadians become certified in skilled trades.
Correctional Service of Canada on its response to Sexual Coercion and Violence
OTTAWA, March 12, 2021 – Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) issued the following statement on the issue of Sexual Coercion and Violence (SCV) in federal corrections:
Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance at the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance at the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
Ministers Blair and Monsef to make a funding announcement in Peterborough
Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, as they make a funding announcement to raise awareness of the Government’s efforts to combat sex trafficking in Peterborough and surrounding communities.
Minister Wilkinson, Mayor Stewart and Mayor Buchanan announce first-ever federal fund for cycling paths and trails
Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for North Vancouver, highlighted that the Government of Canada will invest $400 million in a first-ever federal fund to support new and expanded networks of pathways, bike lanes, trails and pedestrian bridges, as well as repairs and planning studies across the country.
Government of Canada supports recovery and growth of women-led businesses across British Columbia amid COVID-19 pandemic
Today, the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Digital Government announced over $1.4 million in top-up funding for six Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES) Ecosystem Fund recipients in British Columbia to support women entrepreneurs as they navigate this crisis and continue to grow their businesses.