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Government of Canada strengthens "use it or lose it" spectrum policy and develops rules that will give Indigenous applicants priority access to unused spectrum

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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This framework will encourage current licensees to expand their coverage or give new users the opportunity to put spectrum to use.

Key Points: 
  • This framework will encourage current licensees to expand their coverage or give new users the opportunity to put spectrum to use.
  • To advance Indigenous self-determination and economic reconciliation, the Government of Canada is also developing rules that will give Indigenous applicants priority access to this unused spectrum.
  • The government has published a draft Indigenous Priority Window Spectrum Policy Framework that will be further developed through meaningful engagement with Indigenous Peoples.
  • The draft Indigenous Priority Window (IPW) Spectrum Policy Framework is a proposed time-limited window during which Indigenous applicants have priority access to available spectrum.

Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the public service

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service:
    Catherine Blewett, currently Deputy Minister of Economic Development and, concurrently, President of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, becomes Secretary of the Treasury Board, effective February 6, 2024.
  • Mala Khanna, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Canadian Heritage, becomes Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Governance), Privy Council Office, effective February 12, 2024.
  • Dominic Rochon, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Transport, becomes Chief Information Officer of Canada, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, effective February 12, 2024.
  • The Prime Minister also congratulated Graham Flack, Secretary of the Treasury Board, on his retirement from the public service.

Governments of Canada and British Columbia invest over $600,000 to bring high-speed Internet to more than 140 households

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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The governments of Canada and British Columbia are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to underserved communities.

Key Points: 
  • The governments of Canada and British Columbia are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to underserved communities.
  • This funding is part of an existing agreement between the governments of Canada and British Columbia.
  • This investment will enable CityWest to provide reliable high-speed Internet access to more than 140 underserved homes in sḵelhp and Lund, British Columbia."
  • Since 2015, the Government of Canada has invested nearly $525 million in connectivity projects in British Columbia.

Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the public service

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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Dr. Harpreet S. Kochhar, currently President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, becomes Deputy Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, effective January 27, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Harpreet S. Kochhar, currently President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, becomes Deputy Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, effective January 27, 2024.
  • Michelle Kovacevic, currently Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Federal-Provincial Relations and Social Policy Branch, Department of Finance Canada, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Indigenous Services, effective January 22, 2024.
  • Rob Wright, currently Assistant Deputy Minister, Science and Parliamentary Infrastructure Branch, Public Services and Procurement Canada, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, effective January 22, 2024.
  • The Prime Minister also congratulated the following individuals on their retirements from the public service after years of tireless efforts serving Canadians, and he wished them the best in their future endeavours:

Government of Canada on track to exceed high-speed Internet connectivity targets

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
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To help meet connectivity targets faster, the Government of Canada has also entered into co-funding partnerships with Quebec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, Alberta, British Columbia, and Prince Edward Island.

Key Points: 
  • To help meet connectivity targets faster, the Government of Canada has also entered into co-funding partnerships with Quebec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, Alberta, British Columbia, and Prince Edward Island.
  • For the latest information on Canada's progress toward achieving universal high-speed Internet access, visit the interactive High-Speed Internet Access Dashboard .
  • Since 2015, the federal government has allocated more than $7.6 billion for improving connectivity across Canada.
  • The High-Speed Internet Access Dashboard is updated on a quarterly basis and allows Canadians to view national progress and government funding by province and territory.

Canadians can now access the new look and experience of the My Service Canada Account dashboard

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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Service Canada is working to continuously improve the MSCA experience for clients so that no matter where or when they need to access it, the application works easily, seamlessly and intuitively.

Key Points: 
  • Service Canada is working to continuously improve the MSCA experience for clients so that no matter where or when they need to access it, the application works easily, seamlessly and intuitively.
  • Service Canada's next step in this continuous improvement is the launch of a new MSCA dashboard.
  • "I encourage Canadians to try the new My Service Canada Account dashboard, which has simpler access to payments, benefits, and services.
  • - Minister of Citizens' Services, Terry Beech
    My Service Canada Account is a secure online portal.

Applying online for a Social Insurance Number is the quickest option for international students and workers ahead of the winter season

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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Each year, Service Canada sees an increase in demand for SIN applications in the summer and in the winter from international students and temporary foreign workers.

Key Points: 
  • Each year, Service Canada sees an increase in demand for SIN applications in the summer and in the winter from international students and temporary foreign workers.
  • As international students and workers arrive, Service Canada encourages them to apply for a SIN online .
  • It is a quick and convenient option and applicants can view their SIN via My Service Canada Account within 5 days.
  • Since September 1, 2023, Service Canada held more than 280 SIN clinics and has helped more than 9,000 international students and workers.

600,000 Old Age Security clients successfully onboarded to the new common benefit delivery platform

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Today, Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens' Services highlighted the successful implementation of phase 1 of Old Age Security (OAS) on the new system.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens' Services highlighted the successful implementation of phase 1 of Old Age Security (OAS) on the new system.
  • In June 2023, the programme brought the first group of OAS clients onto the new platform, including Case Management Support for over 600,000 Foreign Benefit Clients, who receive some of their pension income from other countries.
  • In 2022, that OAS would be the first benefit program to onboard onto the new common benefit delivery platform as part of the modernization programme.
  • – Minister of Citizens' Services, Terry Beech
    The Old Age Security (OAS) program is one of the Government of Canada's largest programs.

Making dental care more affordable in Canada

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Today, the Government of Canada announced the details of the upcoming roll-out of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), a significant milestone for the health and well-being of people in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Government of Canada announced the details of the upcoming roll-out of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), a significant milestone for the health and well-being of people in Canada.
  • "The Canadian Dental Care Plan will help millions of Canadians seeking access to oral health care.
  • The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) will be administered by Health Canada in collaboration with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), through Service Canada, and Sun Life.
  • The Canada Dental Benefit will continue to support families with children under the age of 12 until June 30, 2024.

Canada Apprentice Loans added to My Service Canada Account, improving access and service to Canadians

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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Today, Minister of Citizens' Services, Terry Beech, announced that My Service Canada Account (MSCA) will become the single point of entry to access the Canada Apprentice Loans.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Minister of Citizens' Services, Terry Beech, announced that My Service Canada Account (MSCA) will become the single point of entry to access the Canada Apprentice Loans.
  • Current and new Canada Apprentice Loan clients will need to register or sign-in to MSCA to apply, manage or monitor their Canada Apprentice Loan.
  • When Canada Apprentice Loan clients access the Canada Apprentice Loans Service Centre website , they will be redirected to MSCA to log into their account.
  • After logging in to their MSCA account, clients can access the Canada Apprentice Loan Service Centre (CALSC) website, where they can view the balance and status of their loans.