Canadians mark Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month in April
Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, will announce FedNor funding to support innovation, business development and growth, and the creation of good paying jobs in Nipissing—Timiskaming and across Northern Ontario.
Canada and the United States share a common vision: that of a prosperous and sustainable economy that will help protect the environment and health of communities across North America. The U.S. and Canada share the world’s longest border, common ecosystems, and an integrated economy. Today we recommit to working together to fight climate change and grow our economies for the benefit of all our citizens, including those most vulnerable to climate and environmental threats.
Human trafficking is a heinous crime that devastates victims, survivors, their families, communities and society as a whole.
The health and safety of Canadians and the protection of our environment are priorities for the Government of Canada.
When young people have the tools, resources and supports they need to start their careers, they embark on a path to success. In recognition of the upcoming World Autism Awareness Day, we celebrate the many contributions that Canadians on the autism spectrum have made and continue to make in our communities.
The YESS is a Government of Canada initiative delivered in collaboration with 11 federal departments and agencies, including Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). Through the YESS, the Government of Canada helps young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition into the labour market. ESDC’s YESS program supports organizations that provide job placements and skills development services to young people, as well as a broad range of supports such as job coaching, mental health support, clothes for job interviews, day care services for parents and subsidized Internet access to help with job searches.
Government of Canada announces $1.4M in support for the Centre technologique en aérospatiale, a college centre for technology transfer affiliated with Cégep Édouard-Montpetit.
Today, 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, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, announced $441,200 in funding for Bell Canada to bring high-speed Internet to rural Ontario residents. Bell will contribute $1,286,200 toward this project that will connect 756 underserved households to high-speed Internet in the following communities and surrounding rural areas: Ashgrove, Campbellville, Carlisle, Cedar Springs, Freelton, Hornby, Morriston, Waterdown and other areas just outside Milton.
The Competition Bureau has announced two important updates related to its filing fees for merger reviews which take effect immediately in accordance with the Service Fees Act.
The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a federal investment of $50,000 to the Pollution Probe Foundation to raise awareness of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and help Canadians choose zero-emission for their next vehicle.
April is Sikh Heritage Month
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we must postpone to a later date the press conference planned for 2 p.m. today, April 1st, 2021 on support for Québec International.
Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with the Honourable Mona Fortier, Minister of Middle Class Prosperity, Associate Minister of Finance, and Member of Parliament for Ottawa—Vanier, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Jeremy Roberts, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services and Member of Provincial Parliament for Ottawa West—Nepean, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; Natalia Kusendova, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Francophone Affairs and Member of Provincial Parliament for Mississauga Centre; His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa; and Councillor Mathieu Fleury, Rideau-Vanier Ward.
The expedited work permit for immigrant entrepreneurs is no more, here are some other options. The Owner/Operator category has been removed from the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) as of April 1, 2021. This category allowed applicants to apply for a work permit without having to do the advertising requirement of the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). There have […]
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The inshore fisheries of Canada’s East Coast are often family-run businesses that drive rural, local, regional, and national economies. The fisheries are the pride of our coastal communities, and the Government of Canada is committed to supporting their growth and prosperity.
Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement to mark the Month of the Military Child:
Today, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Bill Blair, announced that beneficiaries of correctional, parole and probation officers who have lost their lives as a result of their duties can now apply for federal support under the Memorial Grant Program for First Responders.
Government of Canada announces $42,958 in support for Productions Traces et Souvenances to design and develop a new tourism experience.
On April 1, 2021, Government of Canada officials will hold a technical briefing to provide an overview on the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines.
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is closely monitoring the number of COVID-19 cases reported in First Nations communities across the country.
Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Stephen Crawford, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Infrastructure and Member of Provincial Parliament for Oakville, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; Peter Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer of the YMCA of Three Rivers; Jaya James, Executive Director of HOPE House; and His Worship Kelly Linton, Mayor of the Township of Centre Wellington.
The Government of Canada is working to ensure that access to information reflects today’s digital world and Canadians’ expectations for accessible, timely, and trustworthy information.
As the Government of Canada continues to address the COVID-19 pandemic, collaborating with international partners is essential to fighting the virus and ensuring a sustainable and inclusive global economic recovery from the pandemic.
Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Quebec’s Minister of Immigration, Nadine Girault, announced the official opening of the Permanent Immigration Pilot Program for Orderlies on March 31. The pilot program, which will run for up to five years, will select up to 550 principal applicants who work as orderlies annually. This program is […]
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