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Minister MacDonald, Minister Kostyshyn and other provincial and territorial ministers of agriculture to address media following the Annual Conference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture

The Honourable Heath MacDonald, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Ron Kostyshyn, Manitoba Minister of Agriculture, as well as other provincial and territorial ministers of agriculture will be addressing media following the Annual Conference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture.

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New advertising rules for employers seeking Labour Market Impact Assessments

Effective immediately, employers hiring for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-based jobs must use the “Direct Apply” feature on Canada’s National Job Bank, as part of the advertising requirements to receive a positive LMIA. These employers must also consider all applications received through the Job Bank via the Direct Apply function, or risk failing to meet […]

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Government of Canada invests over $3.5 million in forestry industry and economic resilience in Northern Ontario

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced Government of Canada investments totalling $3,575,246 in 10 forestry and economic resilience projects across Northern Ontario. The funding for these projects is provided through FedNor’s funding programs and initiatives, including: Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP), Regional Economic Growth through Innovation initiative (REGI), and the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative for Northern Ontario (RHII).

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Ontario to remove interprovincial barriers for regulated professions

This past Labour Day, the Ontario Government announced it will be making it easier for out-of-province workers in regulated professions to begin working in Ontario. This change, known as the “As of Right” framework, will allow certified professionals to become authorized to work in Ontario in as little as 10 days’ time. Under current regulations, […]

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Manitoba invites over 3,000 candidates to apply for provincial nomination

This week, Manitoba conducted another round of newcomer selections, issuing thousands of skilled workers and graduates invitations to apply for a provincial nomination through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Candidates were invited under the program’s International Education Stream, Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway, and Skilled Worker Overseas pathway through targeted strategic recruitment initiatives. Assess […]

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Media Advisory: Meeting of the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum on Housing in Vancouver

Members of the media are invited to attend a media availability with the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, and the Honourable Bernadette Smith, Manitoba’s Minister of Housing, Addictions and Homelessness.

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Invitation to media – Carlos Leitão touring Saguenay‒Lac-Saint-Jean region

Carlos Leitão, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, will visit the Saguenay‒Lac-Saint-Jean region from September 7 to 9, 2025. On behalf of Minister Joly, he will take the opportunity during his time there to meet with stakeholders and announce funding for organizations and businesses in various sectors.