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  by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   from cic

Government of Canada to make an important announcement about high-speed Internet

Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, will announce an investment to improve high-speed Internet access in Manitoba. A media availability will follow.
Categories: National News
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Quebec needs more workers to fill job vacancies: report

Quebec has started off the year with a low unemployment rate and a record number of job vacancies. In an effort to address labour shortages, the provincial and federal governments have put forth a number of measures to support immigrants. The pandemic has transformed Quebec’s labour market. Public health measures have exacerbated previously-existing labour market […]

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Categories: Immigration , Quebec , Canada economy , Canada labour market , coronavirus pandemic , COVID-19 , labour market , lmia , pandemic , temporary foreign worker , tfwp
  by Correctional Service Canada   from cic

Information about COVID-19 at William Head Institution

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) advises that six inmates at William Head Institution, in British Columbia, have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution.
Categories: National News
  by Environment and Climate Change Canada   from cic

The Government of Canada supports Nova Scotia organizations in keeping water clean and protecting key ecosystems

Today, Member of Parliament for Halifax, Andy Fillmore, on behalf of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, announced $554,745 in funding for three new projects to directly address water-quality issues in the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Wolastoq/Saint John River watersheds. The funding comes from the Atlantic Ecosystems Initiatives, which aim to improve the health, productivity, and sustainability of priority ecosystems in Atlantic Canada.
Categories: National News
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in improved water and wastewater infrastructure for Cornwall

Today, Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure; and Her Worship Minerva McCourt, Mayor of the Town of Cornwall, announced joint funding for two community infrastructure projects that will improve water and wastewater infrastructure in the Town of Cornwall.
Categories: National News
  by FedNor   from cic

FedNor invests in Greater Sudbury’s health technology sector

Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced that IRegained Inc. will receive $528,550, through FedNor, to assist in the commercialization of its innovative device that helps stroke survivors regain use of lost hand function. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor.
Categories: National News
  by Fisheries and Oceans Canada   from cic

Government of Canada and Province of Prince Edward Island help commercial fish harvesters invest and adopt energy-efficient technologies

Canada’s fisheries are the backbone of many coastal communities and a driving force of the economy. The seafood sector is a rapidly shifting environment – competition is intensifying, consumers are looking for sustainability and quality. That is why the Government of Canada and the Province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) today announced funding support to the Prince Edward Island Fishermen’s Association (PEIFA) through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF).
Categories: National News