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Prince Edward Island dairy company fined $50,000 for offence under the Fisheries Act

On March 23, 2022, Nobra Holsteins Inc. was sentenced and ordered to pay a $50,000 fine after pleading guilty to one count of contravening subsection 36(3) of the Fisheries Act related to a liquid manure spill that occurred on or about June 3, 2020.

970 days ago by Canadian Institutes of Health Research from cic

Health Research Training Platforms

As the pandemic has shown, Canada relies on its scientists to help us respond to and recover from health emergencies and uncover the scientific evidence we need to tackle other health challenges. That is why it is critical that we invest in the next generation of Canada’s health researchers.

970 days ago by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada from cic

Canada and the Northern Secwepemc Cultural Society will make an announcement on support for a new cultural centre

Please be advised that the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Northern Secwepemc Cultural Society will announce support for the construction of a new cultural centre.

970 days ago by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency from cic

Government Support for Community Infrastructure in Carbonear

Ken McDonald, Member of Parliament for Avalon, on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA, will make a funding announcement related to a community infrastructure project in the Town of Carbonear.

970 days ago by Fisheries and Oceans Canada from cic

Higher Snow Crab Quota in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2022

Snow crab is the backbone of the fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador. Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s management practices in recent years, supported by evidence-based science advice, favourable ocean conditions, and the stewardship of local harvesters, have rejuvenated the snow crab stock in most areas throughout the Province. Improvements in the stock are likely to continue in the short-term and point to continued growth and a sustainable fishery into the future.

971 days ago by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada from cic

Canada expands settlement support for Ukrainians coming to Canada

Canada remains steadfast in its commitment to welcome Ukrainians and their families and to provide a safe haven while the war continues in their home country. But their journey does not end when they enter Canada, and we are working to provide additional supports for Ukrainians once they arrive.

971 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

Express Entry: Canada invites 919 PNP candidates to apply

Canada invited 919 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on March 30. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) only invited Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in the new invitation round. To be invited, candidates needed to have a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of at least 785. The minimum score was relatively high because PNP candidates get an […]

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971 days ago by Correctional Service Canada from cic

Death of an inmate from Pacific Institution

On March 27, 2022, Roy Dalen, an inmate from Pacific Institution, died while in our custody.

971 days ago by Correctional Service Canada from cic

Seizure of contraband at Joyceville Institution

On March 28, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband was seized at Joyceville Institution, a multi-level security institution.

971 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

IRCC eases overseas biometrics requirement for some Ukrainians

Effective immediately, certain Ukrainians looking to move to Canada will no longer need to submit their biometrics at Visa Application Centres (VACs) overseas. In an email to CIC News this morning, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser’s office explained: “Biometrics are currently a requirement before arrival in Canada for the majority of Ukrainian nationals. IRCC relies on […]

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971 days ago by Natural Resources Canada from cic

Canada Announces Grand Prize Winners of Impact Canada Challenges

Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced the grand prize winners of three Cleantech Challenges under the Impact Canada Initiative, a government-wide approach to introduce innovative approaches to help solve Canada’s biggest challenges. The winners of the Power Forward, The Sky’s the Limit and Charging the Future Challenges were announced during the GLOBE Forum 2022 in Vancouver.

971 days ago by Canadian Heritage from cic

Backgrounder – Government of Canada announces expert advisory group on online safety

Backgrounder: Topics and biographies of the expert advisory group on online safety

971 days ago by Canadian Heritage from cic

Government of Canada announces expert advisory group on online safety

The Government of Canada will engage with an expert advisory group to provide advice on a revised approach to combatting harmful online content

971 days ago by Canadian Heritage from cic

The Government of Canada will make an announcement on online safety

The Government of Canada will make an announcement on its approach to combatting harmful online content

971 days ago by Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat from cic

Minister Fortier, Senator Woo and Parliamentary Secretary Fergus to make an announcement about regulatory modernization

971 days ago by Fisheries and Oceans Canada from cic

Rebuilding key forage fish stocks for healthier East Coast fisheries

The long-term prosperity of Canada’s seafood sector depends on abundant fish stocks and healthy ecosystems. In Eastern Canada, pelagic forage fish, like herring and mackerel, play a vital role in the ecosystem and the fishing industry. They are an important food source for other species, including tuna and Atlantic cod, and are a traditional source of bait in some commercial fisheries, including lobster and snow crab.

971 days ago by Natural Resources Canada from cic

Government of Canada Supports Emerging Clean Technologies at GLOBE Forum 2022

Today at GLOBE Forum 2022, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a combined investment of over $12 million to seven organizations that are advancing emerging clean technologies to grow our economy and help Canada meet its environmental targets.

971 days ago by National Defence from cic

Canadian soldier of the First World War identified

The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces have confirmed the identification of remains recovered during a munitions clearing process north of Lens, France, as being those of Sergeant Richard Musgrave, a Canadian soldier of the First World War. The identity was confirmed through historical, genealogical, anthropological, archaeological and DNA analysis.

971 days ago by Correctional Service Canada from cic

Death of an inmate from Millhaven Institution - Regional Treatment Centre

On March 29, 2022, Vlado Maljkovich, an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

971 days ago by FedNor from cic

Seven Northeastern Ontario airports to share more than $5.8M from federal government to maintain regional connectivity and jobs

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced more than $5.8 million in financial support for seven Northeastern Ontario airports. Of the total, the City of Timmins will receive $2,913,915, Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport Authority $1,222,812, Town of Kirkland Lake $900,000, Municipality of Wawa $332,264, Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport Commission $187,131, Town of Hearst $140,325, and the Town of Moosonee $90,000.

971 days ago by Employment and Social Development Canada from cic

Canada’s poverty rate decreased significantly in 2020

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada has taken action to support Canadians and the Canadian economy. The economic shock wrought by the pandemic required an unprecedented government response to help Canadians weather its aftereffects.

971 days ago by Veterans Affairs Canada from cic

Minister of Veterans Affairs marks Month of the Military Child

Ottawa, ON – Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement to mark the Month of the Military Child:

971 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Government of Canada advances supports for zero emission bus transportation

Today, Jennifer O’Connell, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced that the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) has been selected to support transit bus operators by producing comprehensive and accurate zero emission transit bus electrification and planning studies.

971 days ago by Public Services and Procurement Canada from cic

Alternating lane closure on LaSalle Causeway

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of an alternating lane closure on the LaSalle Causeway for repair work.

971 days ago by Department of Justice Canada from cic

Providing support to survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence in Ontario is a priority for the Government of Canada

All people living in Canada should be safe and free from physical, emotional and sexual violence, discrimination, and harassment, regardless of where they live.