Effective March 24, 2021, Canada is imposing sanctions against Russian officials in response to gross and systematic human rights violations that have been committed in Russia.

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced new sanctions against 9 Russian officials under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations in response to gross and systematic violations of human rights in Russia.

Spring is here at last, and all throughout the month of April, more new content is being launched on NFB.ca.

COVID-19 safety, increased storage and automated equipment help the industry stay productive

The Government of Canada and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami renew joint commitment to tuberculosis elimination

New addition to national park is home to several species at risk

The Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) and the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) are pleased to announce a new partnership days before the March 27, 2021 opening of Qaumajuq, the new Inuit art centre at the WAG.

Today, Andy Fillmore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for Halifax, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, joined Andrea Dicks, President of Community Foundations of Canada, and Mary W. Rowe, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Institute, to announce $95,000 in funding from the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative for the expansion of March of Dimes Canada’s Hi, Tech! program. Also in attendance were Rob Oliphant, Member of Parliament for Don Valley West, and Len Baker, President and CEO of March of Dimes Canada.

The 2021 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival is presenting four world premieres of National Film Board of Canada (NFB) documentaries that explore powerful themes of identity and human rights by Indigenous, LGBTQ2+ and women film creators.

Nancy Smyth becomes Ambassador to Ireland. Ms. Smyth replaces Kevin Vickers.

I have finally found my dream job in Canada, but my journey was far from normal. Immigrating to a new country is a big step in one’s life. But if done rightly, it can lead to a lifetime of happiness, a better life and a chance to live your dreams. After working for more than […]

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Nancy Smyth (BA Hons [French, German], McMaster University, 1987; MA [International Affairs], Carleton University, 1991) joined Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada in 2005 as deputy director for Policy Planning (2005 to 2008) and acted as deputy head in the Transformation Office (2008 to 2009).

The NFB joins Quebecers in returning to cinemas with Montreal filmmaker Mira Burt-Wintonick’s award-winning feature Wintopia, a moving portrait of her late father, renowned documentarian Peter Wintonick, which opens March 26.

The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Labour, and Member of Parliament (Hamilton West–Ancaster–Dundas), will announce funding for cultural infrastructure in Hamilton

“Canada welcomes the adoption of the UN Human Rights Council’s (UNHRC) resolution on promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka.”

Minister Miller, Minister Sajjan and Indigenous Services Canada officials will hold a news conference to provide an update on coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Members of the media are invited to a national announcement with Andy Fillmore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, will present Budget 2021 in the House of Commons on April 19, 2021, at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET.

Minister Schulte to announce new community supports for seniors across Canada at a Vaughan Community Health Centre project

Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, March 23rd, 2021

Canadians everywhere are feeling the impact of COVID-19, on their families, their livelihoods, and their way of life. Together, the governments of Canada and Ontario are working to reduce the impact of the pandemic, ensure health and safety, rebuild businesses, and promote job creation, growth and investment.

Gatineau, Quebec, March 23, 2021 - Public Services and Procurement Canada informing users that the lane closures and periodic sidewalk reductions on the Timiskaming Quebec Dam Bridge, connecting Highway 63, in Ontario, to Route 101, in Quebec is extended to carry out work on the bridge.

The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a $25,000 investment for Hydro Technologies Canada Inc. (HTCI) to conduct a study to reduce costs, improve energy efficiency and identify energy conservation initiatives for its Québec City plant.

In May 2020, the Government of Canada enhanced the Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP) with an investment of up to $9.2 million to assist employers in hiring Canadian youth for jobs in the agriculture sector. Since then, nearly 1,000 jobs were created in 2020 across Canada, including 34 jobs for young people in the Eastern Township region, in Quebec.

The Government of Canada remains committed to building a more inclusive and accessible Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. One way to strengthen Canada’s workforce and economic recovery is to address the challenges experienced by persons with disabilities in securing gainful employment. To help improve workplace accessibility and access to jobs, the Government of Canada introduced the National Workplace Accessibility Stream under the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities.