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Statement by Minister Ng to kick off Asian Heritage Month

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, today issued the following statement: “This year, we celebrate 20 years of taking the time to highlight the history, achievements, and contributions, past and present, of people of Asian descent in Canada while continuing our fight against anti-Asian racism.

937 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Canada and FCM support strengthened asset management in Ontario communities

The Government of Canada is investing $997,123 in 21 Ontario communities through the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP), delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). These initiatives will help communities make data-driven decisions about key infrastructure and ensure long-term infrastructure performance.

937 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec announce more than one million dollars for the development of the Saint-André-Avellin library

The Government of Canada is investing over $503,550 through the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Government of Quebec is also investing over $503,550 through its Cultural Infrastructure Development Assistance Program (PADIC). The City of Saint-André-Avellin will contribute $431,700 to the project.

937 days ago by Canadian Heritage from cic

Itinerary for the National Culture Summit: The Future of Arts, Culture and Heritage in Canada

National Culture Summit gathers leaders for a conversation on resilience, sustainability and transformation in this important industry.

938 days ago by Canadian Heritage from cic

Statement by Minister Hussen on Eid al-Fitr

Muslims in Canada and around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan.

938 days ago by Natural Resources Canada from cic

New EV Chargers Coming to Multi-Unit Residential Buildings Across Canada

Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a more than $899,000 investment in Broadstreet Properties Ltd. to install 188 Level 2 EV chargers at various multi-unit residential buildings across Canada.

938 days ago by Health Canada from cic

Message from the Minister of Health and the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health on National Physicians’ Day May 1, 2022

Today, on National Physicians’ Day, we would like to take the time to thank physicians for everything they do.

938 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Canada’s PNP immigration results for April 2022

Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) issued nearly 3,000 invitations to apply for provincial nomination in April. The PNP is an immigration program jointly administered by the federal, provincial, and territorial governments. It offers Canadian provinces and territories the opportunity to create their own immigration streams to better meet their labour market needs and economic development […]

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938 days ago by National Defence from cic

Royal Canadian Navy Commemorates 77th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic

Today, Canadians from coast to coast to coast will commemorate the 77th anniversary of the end of action in the Battle of the Atlantic and the sacrifices of the thousands of Canadians who fought valiantly from 1939-1945 during the longest campaign of the Second World War.

939 days ago by Canadian Heritage from cic

Statement by Minister Hussen on Asian Heritage Month

Today marks the beginning of Asian Heritage Month

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Canada’s immigration backlog now exceeds 2 million persons

Immigration Canada’s processing inventory now stands at more than 2 million people across all lines of business. The temporary and permanent residence backlog has increased. Meanwhile, the citizenship backlog went down to about 400,000 persons in April, compared to more than 453,000 in March. The backlog has progressed as follows since last summer: April 11-12, […]

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940 days ago by National Defence from cic

Four cadets of the Royal Military College of Canada lose their lives on campus

Four 4th-Year cadets of the Royal Military College of Canada travelling in a single vehicle lost their lives when their car entered the waters on campus at Point Frederick on Friday April 29, 2022 at approximately 2 a.m. ET.

940 days ago by Fisheries and Oceans Canada from cic

Renewal of interim understanding reached that will see Potlotek First Nation members fishing in pursuit of a moderate livelihood

Building on last year’s successful moderate livelihood fishery, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has reached a second interim understanding with Potlotek First Nation that will see their members fishing jakej (lobster) in pursuit of a moderate livelihood and selling their catch under Potlotek’s Netukulimk Livelihood Fisheries Plan and a DFO-issued authorization. The plan was developed by the community with support from the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs and Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO).

940 days ago by Pacific Economic Development Canada from cic

Government of Canada to announce funding that supports the growing clean tech ecosystem in British Columbia

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, will provide details on funding that helps local businesses enhance Canada’s competitiveness and build a green economy.

940 days ago by Fisheries and Oceans Canada from cic

Pictou Landing First Nation to pursue spring moderate livelihood lobster fishery

The Government of Canada is committed to advancing reconciliation. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is actively working with First Nations across the Maritime provinces and the Gaspé region of Québec to further implement their Treaty right to fish in pursuit of a moderate livelihood while maintaining healthy fisheries for all harvesters for generations to come.

940 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Media Advisory - Saint-André-Avellin, Quebec

Members of the media are invited to attend a cultural infrastructure announcement.

940 days ago by Environment and Climate Change Canada from cic

Husky Oil Operations Limited fined $600,000 for Fisheries Act offence

On April 29, 2022, Husky Oil Operations Limited was fined $600,000 in the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan for contravening subsection 36(3) of the Fisheries Act. The company pleaded guilty to one count of depositing a deleterious substance into water frequented by fish. The fine will be directed to the Government of Canada’s Environmental Damages Fund.

940 days ago by Canadian Transportation Agency from cic

CTA announces Volume-Related Composite Price Indices for Crop Year 2022–2023 for CN and CP

The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has announced its determination of the Volume-Related Composite Price Index (VRCPI) for the Canadian National Railway Company (CN) at 1.6319 and the Canadian Pacific Railway Company (CP) at 1.6709 for the 2022–2023 crop year beginning August 1st. This is an increase in the VRCPI over the last crop year of 11.99 percent for CN and of 12.70 percent for CP.

940 days ago by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions from cic

Divers profils recrutement inc. will be able to develop eco-friendly tourism destination L’Auberge de la Diversité thanks to Government of Canada support

Chibougamau business receives $73,750 in financial assistance from CED.

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Statement by Minister Hussen on Canadian Jewish Heritage Month

In May, we mark Canadian Jewish Heritage Month

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Federal Government supporting Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada in addressing Anti-Indigenous Racism in Health Systems

Indigenous Services Canada is supporting IPAC in their advocacy against racism with more than $150K to help ensure Indigenous people in Canada have access to health services without fear of discrimination or racism.

940 days ago by Canadian Food Inspection Agency from cic

Minister Bibeau meets with stakeholders from the agricultural sector to discuss the impacts of highly pathogenic avian influenza

"This has been an unprecedented year for the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 (HPAI) worldwide. Working together, we can prevent the spread of the disease and minimize the impact on poultry producers across Canada.

940 days ago by Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario from cic

Guelph and Wellington County receive over $2.6 million to help revitalize community infrastructure and tourism industry

FedDev Ontario supports eight projects in Guelph and Wellington County to fuel community revitalization, support local tourism and create conditions for local economies to rebound

940 days ago by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions from cic

Ministers Pascale St-Onge and Diane Lebouthillier announce Government of Canada support for Ville de Sainte‑Anne‑des‑Monts

CED fueling community revitalization and creating the conditions for local economies to thrive as they rebound from the effects of COVID-19.

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Canadian Space Agency funds study of water ice on the Moon

The Canadian Space Agency is awarding a $200,000 grant to the University of Sherbrooke to support Dr. Myriam Lemelin's participation in the mission science team for NASA's Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER). The mission will map the location of ice deposits and study soil samples near the south pole of the Moon.