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Federal government invests in flood resilience measures for the Village of Carmacks and Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation

The Village of Carmacks and Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation (LS/CFN) will see the creation of permanent flood mitigation measures within the community of Carmacks after an investment of more than $38.4 million from the federal government. The Government of Yukon is providing project management services.

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Government of Canada refers Contrecoeur Container Terminal project to Major Projects Office

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy, announced one of the first major projects that are being referred to the Major Projects Office (MPO) – the Contrecoeur Container Terminal project in Montréal, Quebec.

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Small Business Financing in Canada: Helpful Tips for Newcomers

Starting a business in a new country may feel like both an opportunity and a learning curve. For newcomers to Canada, it can be useful to understand the rules, structures, and supports that are available. This can include legal requirements, business planning, and awareness of financing or trade considerations. The overview below introduces some of […]

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Canadian Coast Guard celebrates the completion of the 10th and final Bay Class search and rescue vessel, the CCGS Mira Bay

Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy, the Government of Canada is investing in Canadian Coast Guard ships while strengthening Canada’s shipbuilding industry. Shipyards across the country are building world-class vessels to equip the Canadian Coast Guard so it can serve Canadians, protect the environment, and support a strong economy.

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What to keep in mind when accepting a job offer for employer-driven immigration programs

Certain jobs and employers can give you an advantage in seeking Canadian permanent residence. In this article, we’ll walk you through the most important considerations prior to accepting a job offer for Canadian immigration. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm What are employer-driven immigration pathways? Employer-driven immigration pathways are […]

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Changes in the works for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, Carney says

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that the government is working on changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). In an address to the Liberal caucus in Edmonton on Sept. 10, Carney said that moving forward the TFWP “must have a focused approach that targets specific, strategic sectors, and needs in specific regions,” and […]

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Backgrounder: Government of Canada and FCM Invest $85.5 Million Through Green Municipal Fund to Advance Sustainable Affordable Housing Across Canada

The Green Municipal Fund (GMF) is a $2.4-billion investment funded by the Government of Canada and delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). It supports innovative and scalable municipal sustainability projects that deliver environmental, economic and social benefits to communities across Canada.

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Government of Canada and FCM Invest $85.5 Million Through Green Municipal Fund to Advance Sustainable Affordable Housing Across Canada

This World Green Building Week, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) President Rebecca Bligh announced $85.5 million in funding under the Sustainable Affordable Housing (SAH) stream of the Green Municipal Fund (GMF).

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World Premiere of Vancouver filmmaker Wahid Ibn Reza’s NFB animated short After Us coming to SPARK. Festival will also present the BC premiere of Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski’s The Girl Who Cried Pearls.

SPARK ANIMATION will present the world premiere of After Us, a new National Film Board of Canada (NFB) computer animated short from Vancouver by engineer-turned-filmmaker Wahid Ibn Reza, following the journey two resilient animal survivors in a post-human world.

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