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  by Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency   from cic

Government of Canada investments support communities, northerners and Indigenous peoples across the Northwest Territories as they recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic

The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, announced a combined investment of over $3.1 million, delivered through CanNor, to support nine projects and help communities across the Northwest Territories recover and grow.
  by Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency   from cic

CanNor makes key infrastructure revitalization investments to support NWT communities

Today, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, announced a combined investment of over $3.1 million, delivered through CanNor, to support nine projects that help communities across the Northwest Territories in their recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada   from cic

Canada and the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke move forward on new multi-use cultural space

Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown−Indigenous Relations, and Grand Chief Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer announced funding for the construction of a new cultural centre, museum and theatre. The funding provided through the Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program will help the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke establish this cultural space and multi-purpose building within their community. The new cultural centre will serve as a safe space for community members to share traditional knowledge and culture through a variety of programs, including language revitalization, where Mohawk language speakers will mentor new learners.
  by Natural Resources Canada   from cic

Government of Canada Helps Protect Canadians With Earthquake Early Warning System

Today, Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources; along with Jennifer Rice, British Columbia Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness; and Mark Collins, President and CEO for BC Ferries, announced that Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has installed the first of hundreds of sensors for the national Early Earthquake Warning (EEW) system.
  by Canadian International Trade Tribunal   from cic

Tribunal Initiates Expiry Review—Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Belarus, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Japan, Portugal and Spain

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an expiry review of its finding made on May 3, 2017, in inquiry NQ-2016-003, to determine if the expiry of the finding is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping of concrete reinforcing bar from the Republic of Belarus, the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (excluding those goods exported by Feng Hsin Steel Co., Ltd.), the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, Japan, the Portuguese Republic and the Kingdom of Spain, and is likely to result in injury.
  by Employment and Social Development Canada   from cic

Call for proposals launched to improve the participation and social inclusion of persons with disabilities across Canada  

Canada’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic must leave no one behind, including the one in five Canadians who identify as having a disability. That is why the Government of Canada is working with partners from the disability community to address barriers to accessibility and inclusion, so that every Canadian can fully participate in all aspects of society.
  by Public Services and Procurement Canada   from cic

Canada moves closer to delivering 88 advanced fighter jets for the Royal Canadian Air Force as it begins negotiations with the top-ranked bidder, the United States government and Lockheed Martin, for the F-35 

The Government of Canada has reached another milestone in the competitive process to purchase 88 advanced fighter jets for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), which will ensure the requirements of the RCAF are met while also providing value for Canadians, generating high-value jobs in Canada as well as further growth for the Canadian aerospace and defence sector for decades to come.
  by CIC News   from cicnews

How to work in Canada if you have a criminal record

If you have a criminal record and do not address inadmissibility before you apply for a Canadian work permit, you risk being refused entry to Canada. You may be able to overcome criminal inadmissibility depending on the crime, how long ago it happened, and how you have behaved since. In order to come to Canada […]

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  by Global Affairs Canada   from cic

Minister of International Development to host Canada’s Together for Learning Summit: Engaging Displaced Youth to Transform Education

March 28, 2022 – The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, will host Canada’s Together for Learning Summit: Engaging Displaced Youth to Transform Education, taking place March 30-31. At the Summit, Minister Sajjan will engage with youth and other partners on advancing inclusive and quality education, gender equality, as well as technology and innovation for displaced children and youth in low- and middle-income countries.
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Defence Minister Anand reiterates Government of Canada’s commitment to apologize and honour No. 2 Construction Battalion’s service to Canada during the First World War

Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand attended the virtual event to reiterate the Canadian Government’s intent to apologize and honour No. 2 Construction Battalion’s service to Canada during the First World War, and announced that she will attend the apology event, which will be held on July 9th, 2022 in Truro, Nova Scotia.
  by Public Services and Procurement Canada   from cic

Government of Canada to make important announcement regarding Future Fighter Capability Project 

The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, along with the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, will hold a press conference to announce next steps in the competitive procurement process for the Future Fighter Capability Project. They will be accompanied by representatives from the federal government. A question period will follow the announcement.