Government of Canada’s statement on reports tabled by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development
Government of Canada’s statement on reports tabled by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development
Immigration News
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Beaver Creek Institution
From April 18 to 22, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Beaver Creek Institution, a federal multi-level security institution.
Government of Canada launches call for concepts to help guide culture change around harassment and violence in the workplace
All Canadians deserve a workplace free from harassment and violence. Recognizing that these behaviours persist, the Government of Canada continues to make significant investments to create safer, healthier and more supportive work environments for all federally regulated employees.
Funding helps Windsor business grow and improve productivity as it expands local facility
A key part of Canada’s economic recovery is supporting businesses as they adapt, grow and move forward from the COVID-19 pandemic. Small and medium-sized businesses and the organizations that support them represent the backbone of regional economies. They generate quality local jobs and are a source of pride for their communities. To do so, businesses and entrepreneurs need a strong foundation, built on technological innovation, inclusivity, and clean growth to create the workforce of the future.
Government of Canada invests over $5 million to bring high-speed Internet to 7,339 households in Alberta
Rural communities to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed Internet
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Minister Sajjan concludes participation in productive International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.
The global community is dealing with multiple crises at once: the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, drastic changes in climate and more and more extreme weather events, increasing conflict and violence, and financial pressures—including global food prices that have increased 30% since January.
New equipment and renovations help Avalon Peninsula businesses to modernize and create jobs
A key part of Canada’s economic recovery is supporting businesses as they adapt, grow and move forward from the COVID-19 pandemic. Small and medium-sized businesses and the organizations that support them represent the backbone of regional economies. They generate quality local jobs and are a source of pride for their communities. To do so, businesses and entrepreneurs need a strong foundation, built on technological innovation, inclusivity, and clean growth to create the workforce of the future.
Backgrounder: New equipment and renovations help Avalon Peninsula businesses to modernize and create jobs
The Government of Canada invests more than $1.2 million in three projects to support business growth on the Avalon Peninsula.
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Government of Canada Investing $300 Million in Clean Energy Projects in Indigenous, Rural and Remote Communities
Today, the Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson; the Minister of Northern Affairs, the Honourable Daniel Vandal; and the Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, announced $300 million toward capacity-building initiatives that communities can now apply for on the Clean Energy in Indigenous, Rural and Remote Communities website, and applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis.
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Parliamentary Secretary Arif Virani welcomes Second APEC Business Advisory Council Meeting 2022
Fostering partnerships with forums such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC) is paramount for our global economic recovery.
More than 140,000 great work opportunities for young people now available through Canada Summer Jobs 2022
Young people across Canada – particularly those facing barriers to employment – have been acutely affected by the loss of jobs caused by the pandemic. Recognizing that the energy and talent of young people is a powerful engine for our economic recovery, the government is working with employers across the country to help them find meaningful, high-quality jobs.
Backgrounder: Canada Summer Jobs 2022
Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, which is the Government of Canada’s commitment to help young people—particularly those facing barriers to employment—get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to transition successfully into the labour market. CSJ is delivered by Employment and Social Development Canada.
Tsawwassen First Nation and Canada reach land claim settlement agreement
Chief Ken Baird and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced that the Tsawwassen First Nation and the Government of Canada have concluded negotiations and reached a settlement agreement of the English Bluff Specific Claim.
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Government of Canada Celebrates the National Historic Significance of the Winnipeg Falcons Hockey Club
Government of Canada Celebrates the National Historic Significance of the Winnipeg Falcons Hockey Club
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Death of an inmate from Archambault Institution
On April 25, 2022, Donald Cormier, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
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New residential energy retrofit financing program for Leduc, Alberta
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and Joanne Vanderheyden, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced today a $4.1-million investment through the Community Efficiency Financing (CEF) initiative to implement a home energy retrofit financing program that will lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and drive cost savings in the City of Leduc, Alberta.
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Winning design for the Global Affairs Canada Commemorative Artwork Revealed
A remarkable solar concept from Team MacLeod has been selected for a new commemorative artwork that will be built on the grounds of the Diefenbaker Building on Sussex Drive in Ottawa
50% child care fee reduction for families in New Brunswick
Since 2015, the Government of Canada has delivered real improvements to make life more affordable from coast to coast to coast, including making a historic investment of $30 billion over five years to build a Canada-wide early learning and child care system in collaboration with provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners.
Government of Nunavut ordered to pay $100,000 fine for Rankin Inlet diesel fuel spill into Hudson Bay
On April 14, 2022, at the Nunavut Court of Justice, the Government of Nunavut was ordered to pay $100,000 after pleading guilty to one offence under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), in violation of subsection 2.1(1) of the Storage Tank Systems for Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products Regulations. The fine will be directed to the Government of Canada’s Environmental Damages Fund to support projects that benefit the natural environment.
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Ministerial Advisory Panel report released as part of effort to eliminate systemic racism and discrimination on the Defence Team
The Minister’s Advisory Panel was created in December 2020 with a clear mandate to seek out the policies, processes and practices that enable systemic racism and discrimination in the Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and provide advice on how to eliminate them from our institution.
Why employers are able to hire more tech talent in Canada
Canadian tech employers continue to face labour shortages, as the tech sector continues to grow despite the pandemic. One way to support gaps in the labour market is to hire talent from abroad. The shortage of qualified workers in Canada was the crux of the Council of Canadian Innovators‘ recent call for the federal government […]
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Minister’s Advisory Panel on Systemic Racism and Discrimination Final Report
The Minister’s Advisory Panel was created in December 2020 with a clear mandate to seek out the policies, processes and practices that enable systemic racism and discrimination in the Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and to provide advice on how to eliminate them from our institution.
Government of Canada supports upgrades at the Riverview Community Centre in Winnipeg
The Government of Canada, through PrairiesCan, invests over $300,000 to upgrade the rink and recreational space Riverview Community Centre in Winnipeg.
Minister Ng launches call for applications to deliver the Inclusive Women Venture Capital Initiative
As Canada works to finish the fight against COVID-19, the government is committed to ensuring a strong, inclusive economic recovery that addresses systemic gaps and empowers women in the economy.
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Driving economic growth by advancing Canada's global reputation for top-quality beef
Canada's livestock producers and processors have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, safe and delicious beef. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of up to $3.6 million to ensure the beef industry has the necessary resources to seize new export opportunities to remain competitive and continue to be a sustainable driver of economic growth.