The Government of Canada invests in SPECTRUM Waterloo Region as one of 76 LGBTQ2 capacity-building projects funded across Canada
Month: March 2021
The Government of Canada is working to ensure that access to information reflects today’s digital world and Canadians’ expectations for accessible, timely, and trustworthy information.
Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Stephen Crawford, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Infrastructure and Member of Provincial Parliament for Oakville, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; Peter Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer of the YMCA of Three Rivers; Jaya James, Executive Director of HOPE House; and His Worship Kelly Linton, Mayor of the Township of Centre Wellington.
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is closely monitoring the number of COVID-19 cases reported in First Nations communities across the country.
The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Thatcher Demko to a five-year extension. Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini confirmed the signing on Twitter.
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say a toddler who has been missing since Sunday morning in a wooded area about 50 kilometres north of Kingston, Ont., has been found alive and well Wednesday afternoon.
A former Minneapolis convenience store cashier who claimed George Floyd gave him a counterfeit $20 bill testified on Wednesday he felt “disbelief and guilt” as he later watched the 46-year-old Black man being pinned to the ground by police.
The B.C. Prosecution Service has approved charges against the suspect of an alleged arson at one of three Masonic halls that caught fire in Metro Vancouver on Tuesday.
Canada has entered a “challenging” stage of the pandemic and Canadians must do all they can to follow public health measures and give vaccines time to work, said Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam.
Jordan Larson was a player and coach while winning the inaugural championship of a unique women’s professional indoor volleyball league. The two-time U.S. Olympian might have a third role as a recruiter now that Athletes Unlimited has announced there will be a second season in 2022.
As the Government of Canada continues to address the COVID-19 pandemic, collaborating with international partners is essential to fighting the virus and ensuring a sustainable and inclusive global economic recovery from the pandemic.
The ‘Change the Game: The Future of Women’s Sports’ panel hosted by CBC Sports’ Andi Pertillo featured rugby player Charity Williams, baseball player Claire Eccles, hockey player Laura Stacey, The Gist co-founder Jacie deHoop and Curling Canada CEO Katherine Henderson.
Premier François Legault says Quebec City, Lévis and Gatineau will be essentially shut down for 10 days starting Thursday to curb the “exponential” rise of COVID-19 cases in these three cities.
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Québec and President of the Treasury Board, accompanied by Geneviève Guilbault, Deputy Premier of Quebec, Minister of Public Security and Minister Responsible for the Capitale-Nationale Region, invite media representatives to a press conference on support for Québec International.
The military’s head of personnel — one of the more prominent leaders in the Canadian Armed Forces — is on indefinite leave with pay as he faces an investigation over an allegation of rape that dates back almost three decades.
The Los Angeles County sheriff says detectives have determined what caused Tiger Woods to crash his SUV last month in Southern California but would not release details Wednesday, citing unspecified privacy concerns for the golf star.
The ANA Inspiration is back in its usual leadoff spot in golf’s major championship season, though far from normal with fans absent again.
An excerpt from CBC Sports’ daily newsletter previews a promising season for Canada’s only major-league team.
Yesterday, as part of a broader ongoing engagement across government with the European Union and its member states, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, spoke with Minister Peter Altmaier, Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, about the importance of the continued shipment of vaccines from Europe to Canada.
Almost six per cent of Ontarians online are spreading misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic, according to exclusive new research conducted on behalf of the Ontario Medical Association.
The Honourable Jim Carr, Special Representative for the Prairies and Member of Parliament of Winnipeg South Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a $1,990,000 investment in the University of Alberta’s biojet technology.
The owner of Charley Victoria’s All Day Après, the restaurant that hosted a rowdy party at B.C.’s Big White ski resort Monday evening, has now apologized for the “ignorant decision,” acknowledging his actions might have “jeopardized” the community.
Appointment of independent consultants for the creation of a criminal case review commission
Chicago president of hockey operations Stan Bowman has been appointed general manager of the U.S. men’s Olympic ice hockey team for the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, USA Hockey said on Wednesday.
Appointment of independent consultants for the creation of a criminal case review commission
No. 2 Naomi Osaka’s 23-match winning streak ended Wednesday when she lost to Maria Sakkari of Greece in the quarter-finals of the Miami Open, 6-0, 6-4.
Today, Health Canada is publishing two special review decisions regarding the risks to aquatic insects from two neonicotinoid pesticides: clothianidin and thiamethoxam.
Today, following a special review that included broad public consultation and science-based assessments, Health Canada released its decisions on the risks to aquatic insects from two neonicotinoid pesticides: clothianidin and thiamethoxam.
The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Member of Parliament for Honoré–Mercier, Quebec Lieutenant and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, and Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), invite media representatives to a press conference on Government of Canada support for the Centre technologique en aérospatiale, a dynamic, resilient college centre for technology transfer with innovative ideas helping to create a strong local economic fabric.
The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified systemic and long-standing inequalities, with women and girls disproportionately affected by the crisis. Bold action is needed to renew momentum and accelerate progress on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in all their diversity.
On March 24, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on institutional grounds at Springhill Institution, a medium security federal institution.
A well-functioning justice system is one that serves all Canadians, protects the vulnerable, and builds a safer and better Canada.
Canadian Janine Beckie scored the opening goal of Man City’s match against Barcelona in the second leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-finals. Although Man City won 2-1, Barcelona advanced on aggregate, 4-2.
A key part of protecting aquatic species at risk is ensuring their critical habitat is also protected. The Government of Canada recognizes that we must safeguard these vital areas—including breeding sites, nursery areas, or feeding grounds—to help our at-risk species recover and survive for future generations.
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will host a conversation with Florent Menegaux, Michelin’s Chief Executive Officer, on the fourth and final day of Canada’s virtual trade mission to France.
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will host a conversation with Florent Menegaux, Michelin’s Chief Executive Officer, on the fourth and final day of Canada’s virtual trade mission to France.
While moving forward with a plan to change their name, Cleveland’s MLB team said it will not permit fans inside Progressive Field wearing headdresses or face paint.
A look into the 14 teams representing their respective countries at the men’s World Curling Championships in Calgary from April 2-11.
On March 31, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
On March 31, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
Edmonton Oilers star forward Connor McDavid has been fined US $5k by the NHL for elbowing Montreal Canadiens forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi on Tuesday night.
Edmonton Oilers star forward Connor McDavid has been fined US $5k by the NHL for elbowing Montreal Canadiens forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi on Tuesday night.
It’s hard for Prentice Scott to choose a highlight from a day spent vaccinating seniors against COVID-19 in the lobby of their Windsor, Ont., apartment building.
Safe and secure access to transportation infrastructures in Quebec and the rest of Canada is of vital importance to coastal communities and businesses. Transport Canada conducts regular maintenance and annual inspections to ensure the sustainability of its infrastructure and the safety of activities.
Antimatter atoms get annihilated whenever they contact matter — which makes up everything. So how can you manipulate them in order to study them properly to understand our universe? A team of scientists say they’ve figured out a new way to do that using a special Canadian-built laser.
Canadians everywhere have felt the impact of COVID-19 on their families, their livelihoods, and their way of life. Canada and Saskatchewan have worked together to ensure health and safety, support families and businesses, and sustain local economies. Investments in Saskatchewan’s infrastructure during this extraordinary time provide an opportunity to make communities more sustainable and resilient in the long run, and to further develop our renewable energy resources.
As the Government of Canada continues to address the COVID-19 pandemic and work towards an inclusive and sustainable global economic recovery, it is helping Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs to start up, scale up, and access new markets.
Officials from Health Canada will hold a technical briefing to discuss the special review decisions for clothianidin and thiamethoxam.
Officials from Health Canada will hold a technical briefing to discuss the special review decisions for clothianidin and thiamethoxam.
As the Government of Canada continues to address the COVID-19 pandemic and work towards an inclusive and sustainable global economic recovery, it is helping Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs to start up, scale up, and access new markets.