Sydney—Victoria
Our government is investing $62.5M for the new Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund, to help Canada’s seafood sector adapt to these current challenges. People who work in fish and seafood processing plants across the country are playing a crucial role when it comes to getting food to our tables. This funding will help ensure that they […]
Researchers and scientists in Canada and around the world are working hard to better understand the virus, and its impacts on people and communities. We need long-term solutions to the virus.As such, we will be investing more than $1 billion in support of a national medical and research strategy to address COVID-19. This strategy will […]
Whether you’ve recently graduated and were looking forward to starting your career, or you’re still in school and counting on summer employment to pay tuition, or pursuing a national service opportunity – our Government has your back. We’re introducing: – The new, $1,250 per month, Canada Emergency Student Benefit, we’re getting help to students and […]
Due to the expected high volume of applications we’re asking that Canadians apply in a staggered fashion, throughout the week. Check out below to see when your recommended date is: The Canada Emergency Response Benefit will mean that workers, including the self-employed, who are unable to work or lose income because of COVID-19 have support, […]
CALLING ALL SUPPLIERS – Are you a business that can supply products and services in support of Canada’s response to COVID-19? Canada wants to hear from you. Find out more here. If you can provide items from the list, or other items not listed, please reach out. Items includes but are not limited to: ➖ Disposable […]
As you know, this remains an extremely fluid situation. The COVID-19 cirus continues to spread, around the world and within Canada, and we have all felt its impact on our day to day lives. Our government has responded to the crisis with a variety of measures as the situation has evolved and the number of […]
The application period for the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program is now open. I want to help employers like you hire youth and create valuable summer job opportunities that strengthen our local economy and our community. The CSJ program helps employers create quality summer job opportunities and provide valuable work experience for youth aged 15 […]
Our government passed the Ways and Means motion, a critical step in the ratification of the new NAFTA. Businesses and industries across Canada rely on free trade agreements like the new NAFTA to grow their customer base, ensuring that their products and services are available at competitive pricing in all three countries. By reaching more […]
Across the country, Canadians are leading grassroots action to protect the environment, tackle plastic pollution, conserve nature, and protect our waterways. These initiatives are creating good local jobs and improving the environment for the next generation. Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, launched the annual call for proposals for […]
As our population ages and our labour market shrinks, we will need new people to fund the pensions and social services that Canadians expect. Not only that, but immigration can help to sustain Cape Breton’s labour force and economic growth. It was an honour to welcome the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Hon. Marco […]
