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Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Ontario

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

973 days ago by Department of Justice Canada from cic

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Nova Scotia

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

973 days ago by Department of Justice Canada from cic

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of New Brunswick

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

973 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Minister Ng announces renewed funding for the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, announced a new contribution agreement totalling $4.25 million for the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH), one of the pillars of the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, a now $6 billion program to advance women’s economic empowerment. This funding will help the WEKH sustain its momentum, advancing its research and expanding its tools and resources to support diverse women entrepreneurs.

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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Drummond Institution

On March 17, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, several packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drummond Institution, a federal medium-security institution.

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Federal funding provided to expand support for victims in Manitoba and to address vicarious trauma in the justice system

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting projects and activities that promote access to justice and increase awareness of services available to victims of crime and their families.

974 days ago by CIC News from cicnews

IRCC back to 12-month processing for spousal sponsorship applications

In January 2022, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced that Canada’s spousal sponsorship has returned to its 12-month processing standard for new applicants. According to a government media release, efforts to modernize the Canadian immigration system have allowed Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to get back on track. IRCC also launched a portal where spousal […]

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Joint Statement on Armed Forces Day in Myanmar

A joint statement on Armed Forces Day in Myanmar by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union and the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Palau, Republic of Korea, Serbia, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

975 days ago by Health Canada from cic

Remarks from the Minister of Health on Backlogs Top-Up & Five Areas of Priority for the Future of Federal Provincial Relations on Health Care, March 25, 2022

Remarks from the Minister of Health on Backlogs Top-Up & Five Areas of Priority for the Future of Federal Provincial Relations on Health Care, March 25, 2022.

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Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and BC release immigration draw results

This past week, Quebec released its immigration draw results. BC held its weekly Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) round of invitations. Ontario and Manitoba also held PNP draws. Among the many ways to immigrate to Canada, the PNP allows participating provinces to tailor their own immigration programs. Quebec has more autonomy over its immigration system than […]

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976 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Minister Ng to speak at the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub’s annual meeting

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will deliver remarks at the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub’s annual meeting.

976 days ago by Women and Gender Equality Canada from cic

Canadian Delegation Wraps Up 66th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

The Government of Canada is committed to championing gender equality and taking action to ensure that women and girls can succeed in Canada and around the world. The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, led the Canadian delegation to the 66th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW66), which concluded today. The event was held between March 14 and 25, 2022, both virtually and in New York City.

976 days ago by Canada Border Services Agency from cic

CBSA hours of operations changing at the Grand Falls, New Brunswick border crossing

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CBSA hours of operations changing at the Milltown, New Brunswick border crossing

976 days ago by National Defence from cic

Virtual event confirming the intent to apologize to No. 2 Construction Battalion

Media are invited to view the live stream of a virtual event, which will provide an update on the upcoming Government of Canada apology to members of No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canada’s first and only all-Black battalion-sized formation.

976 days ago by Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency from cic

The Honourable Daniel Vandal to make a virtual announcement highlighting support for key community revitalization initiatives in the Northwest Territories

Please be advised that 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, will make a virtual announcement on Monday regarding funding support for community revitalization projects in the Northwest Territories.

976 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Media advisory - Montréal, Quebec

Tonight, the architectural lighting of the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be switched off from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in support of Earth Hour.

976 days ago by Department of Justice Canada from cic

Minister Lametti to make a funding announcement

The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Jim Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, Manitoba, will make a funding announcement regarding support for victims in Manitoba.

976 days ago by Public Services and Procurement Canada from cic

Lane reduction on LaSalle Causeway

Kingston, Ontario, March 28, 2022 — Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of a lane reduction on the LaSalle Causeway for maintenance work.

976 days ago by Natural Resources Canada from cic

Canada Invests in Cleantech Solutions at Lafarge’s Cement Plants

Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced an investment of more than $1.9 million to accelerate the development of innovative technologies that will reduce fossil fuel consumption at Lafarge Canada Inc.'s cement plants in Richmond, British Columbia, and Brookfield, Nova Scotia.

976 days ago by Correctional Service Canada from cic

Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution

On March 24, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Collins Bay Institution, a federal multi-level security institution.

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Tribunal Initiates Inquiry—Drill Pipe from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into a complaint by Command Drilling Products Ltd., of Nisku, Alberta, that it has suffered injury as a result of the dumping and subsidizing of drill pipe from the People’s Republic of China. The Tribunal’s inquiry is conducted pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) as a result of the initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

976 days ago by Natural Resources Canada from cic

MP Patrick Weiler to Make an Emergency Preparedness Announcement

OTTAWA — Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources; along with Jennifer Rice, British Columbia Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness; and Mark Collins, President and CEO of BC Ferries, will make an announcement related to the Earthquake Early Warning system.A media availability will follow. All attendees are asked to adhere to local health guidelines.

976 days ago by Canada Border Services Agency from cic

The CBSA launches investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of certain drill pipe from China

976 days ago by Department of Finance Canada from cic

Canada commits $2 billion in additional health care funding to clear backlogs and support hundreds of thousands of additional surgeries

Canadians are rightfully proud of their publicly funded health care system. Ensuring accessible, public, high-quality health care is ever critical as we adapt to a post-pandemic reality. The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed an estimated 700,000 surgeries and other medical procedures, resulting in an increase of waitlists and backlogs. The federal government is today taking further action to help provinces and territories deliver quicker access to health care, reduce the backlog accumulated during the pandemic and support hundreds of thousands additional surgeries.