Federal Minister of Health tables the 2019 Annual Report of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board
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Minister Hussen and Minister Simpson to make a virtual announcement on the early learning and child care agreement with the Northwest Territories
The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Ahmed Hussen, will discuss how the Government of Canada is supporting child care in the Northwest Territories. He will be joined by the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment of the Northwest Territories, R.J. Simpson. They will be accompanied by Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, Michael McLeod.
Minister Bibeau highlights investments to support Quebec food processors under the Emergency Processing Fund
The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Anju Dhillon, Member of Parliament for Dorval-Lachine, will highlight investments under the Emergency Processing Fund to support Quebec food processors in their efforts to protect the health of their workers in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on March 25, 2021
On March 25, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
Government of Canada supports Nunavut's fishing and sealing industries
CanNor invests over $3.2 million in six projects focused on research, marketing, and training in the territory’s fishing and sealing industries
CanNor makes key investments in Nunavut's fishing and sealing industries
The Government of Canada highlights investments of over $3.2 million that have been made to support six projects that will continue to grow and diversify Nunavut’s economy.
Government of Canada announces new partnership with the Netherlands to fund type 2 diabetes research
Government of Canada announces new partnership with the Netherlands to fund type 2 diabetes research
The Right Timing to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes – Netherlands-Canada Type 2 Diabetes Research Consortium
Recently, our 24-hour culture has been identified as a potential cause of type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Government of Canada to outline support for fish and seafood sector in Escuminac area
Government of Canada to outline support for fish and seafood sector in Escuminac area
Government of Canada announces funding to enhance cyber security in Canadian agriculture sector
Canadians are more connected now than ever. Our reliance on technology and systems for essential services, including the agriculture sector, require the constant need for innovation and vigilance in cyber security.
Statement by the Minister of National Revenue the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, on the Auditor General of Canada (OAG)’s performance audit of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
Following the tabling of the 2021 performance audit of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) of Canada, the Minister of National Revenue, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier issued the following statement in response to the report entitled, "Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy," which included three recommendations for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA):
Government of Canada investment helping the fish and seafood sector in Dartmouth remain strong
COVID-19 safety equipment and production expansion help companies through the pandemic
Minister Jonathan Wilkinson to hold media availability following the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling on the constitutionality of Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act
Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will hold a virtual press conference following the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling on the constitutionality of Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act.
Supporting Cultural Infrastructure in Hamilton
The Government of Canada supports the creation of the Bridgeworks Community Space for local arts groups and performers
New tool could help immigrants decide where to live in Canada
Researchers are working on a new tool that will help newcomers identify which Canadian city they are most likely to be successful in. Most immigrants end up choosing to live in one of Canada’s major cities. In fact, more than half of all immigrants and recent immigrants to Canada currently live in Toronto, Montreal or […]
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Government of Canada to provide support to First Nations communities in Manitoba to accelerate the vaccination campaign
The Canadian Armed Forces will join Indigenous Services Canada, First Nations partners and other service providers to accelerate the Covid-19 vaccination roll-out in a number of isolated on-reserve communities in Manitoba.
Health Canada issues label change and guidance on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Health Canada reassures Canadians that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine continues to be safe and effective at protecting them against COVID-19 and encourages people to get immunized with any of the COVID-19 vaccines that are authorized in Canada.
Minister Ng hosts initial meeting of Global Clean Technology Advisory Group.
As Canada continues its recovery from the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial that Canada’s clean technology businesses have access to support that will lead them grow here in Canada and abroad.
Over 1.3 million Canadians lifted out of poverty since 2015 according to the 2019 Canadian Income Survey
The Government of Canada knows that vulnerable populations have been disproportionally impacted by COVID-19. That is why the government introduced measures to provide support to Canadians through Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, and why it remains committed to ensuring every Canadian has a fair and equal chance to succeed.
Research Security Policy Statement – Spring 2021
Canada’s world-class research, and its open and collaborative research environment, are increasingly targeted by espionage and foreign interference activities.
Government of Canada announces next steps in safeguarding research
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting a research environment that is open and collaborative while also safeguarding the integrity of Canada’s research enterprise, national security, and long-term economic competitiveness and prosperity.
Government of Canada officials to hold a technical briefing on COVID-19 vaccines in Canada
On March 25, 2021, Government of Canada officials will hold a technical briefing to provide an overview on the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines.
Government of Canada COVID-19 Update for Indigenous Peoples and Communities
Overall, active case counts continue to decline, with 1,083 active cases reported as of March 23, 2021.
Minister Champagne highlights updated guidelines on national security review of foreign investments
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, made the following statement regarding updates to the 2016 Guidelines on the National Security Review of Investments, issued under the Investment Canada Act (ICA).
Ministers respond to the reports of the Auditor General of Canada
The Government of Canada will respond to the first reports related to COVID‑19 and the report on Investing in Canada Plan from the Auditor General of Canada.