Tag: Canada

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Canada strongly supports the decision made by the United States and the European Union on the adoption of sanctions against Russian officials responsible for the arbitrary detention, prosecution and attempted assassination of Alexey Navalny using a chemical weapon. It is important to…

Supporting women entrepreneurs to scale up their businesses and access global markets generates growth, creates jobs, and will be key for an inclusive global economic recovery. March 2, 2021 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada Supporting women entrepreneurs to scale up their businesses and access global markets generates growth, creates jobs, and will be…

Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced that the proposed Contrecoeur Port Terminal Expansion Project can proceed. March 1st, 2021 — Ottawa — Impact Assessment Agency of Canada The Government of Canada is working to protect the environment while growing the economy and creating good jobs for Canadians. Today, the Minister…

The governments of Canada, British Columbia and the Tlowitsis Nation have signed a new agreement that will further advance reconciliation and treaty negotiations. February 26, 2021 — Campbell River, BC — Tlowitsis Nation — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada — British Columbia Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation The governments of Canada, British Columbia and the Tlowitsis Nation have signed…

The Government of Canada is taking steps to ensure more people in Canada are vaccinated more quickly, and continues to work to give Canadians access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible. February 26 2021 - Gatineau, Quebec - Public Services and Procurement Canada The Government of Canada is taking steps to…

Today, the Department of Finance released draft legislative proposals that would implement technical amendments to ensure these programs better support the businesses and workers who are facing challenges as a result of the pandemic. February 24, 2021 - Ottawa, Ontario - Department of Finance Canada The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy…

Today, the Department of Finance released draft legislative proposals that would implement technical amendments to ensure these support programs better support the businesses and workers who are facing challenges as a result of the pandemic. The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy has protected over 5 million jobs and helped businesses, charities and non-profits re-hire workers throughout…