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Environment and Climate Change Canada Enforcement opens a formal investigation into Imperial Oil Ltd.'s Kearl Oil Sands Site

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

Environment and Climate Change Canada takes pollution incidents and threats to the environment very seriously.

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  • Environment and Climate Change Canada takes pollution incidents and threats to the environment very seriously.
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada Enforcement has opened an investigation into a suspected contravention of subsection 36(3) of the Fisheries Act at Imperial Oil Ltd.'s Kearl Oil Sands Site.
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers and environmental emergencies officers have carried out inspections at the site since they became aware of the incident on February 7, 2023.
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada has created a free subscription service to help Canadians stay current with what the Government of Canada is doing to protect our natural environment.

Our Climate Quest exhibition opens at Canada Science and Technology Museum

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

The Our Climate Quest exhibition is open now at the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa.

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  • The Our Climate Quest exhibition is open now at the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa.
  • With messages of hope that inspire climate solutions, the exhibition avoids a fear-based approach to urging climate action and a more sustainable future.
  • Included in the price of admission, come discover Our Climate Quest now through September 4, 2023 at the Canada Science and Technology Museum.
  • We are grateful to Environment and Climate Change Canada for funding this transformational initiative, which will reach millions of youth across our country."

Government of Canada outlines resumption of passport services for Canadians following public service labour disruption

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

GATINEAU, QC, May 1, 2023 /CNW/ - Service Canada is prepared to resume all services at Service Canada Centres and Passport offices following the end of the public service labour disruption.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, May 1, 2023 /CNW/ - Service Canada is prepared to resume all services at Service Canada Centres and Passport offices following the end of the public service labour disruption.
  • During the labour disruption, Service Canada processed passports that met the essential criteria for humanitarian or emergency situations.
  • Nationally, Service Canada received approximately 27,900 applications during the disruption, which represents approximately 81% fewer domestic passport applications than forecasted for this period.
  • This includes a network of over 300 Service Canada Centres that can provide 20-day service for passport applications, the 13 Service Canada Centres that offer 10-day pick-up service for passports, as well as 36 specialized passport offices offering 10-day pick-up service.

Sudanese nationals can extend their stay in Canada

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Saturday, April 29, 2023

We are working to help those seeking safety in Canada, including Sudanese nationals already in Canada who may not wish to return home at this time.

Key Points: 
  • We are working to help those seeking safety in Canada, including Sudanese nationals already in Canada who may not wish to return home at this time.
  • Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced more details of these special measures to support Sudanese nationals in Canada temporarily.
  • As of April 30, 2023, Sudanese nationals in Canada can apply to extend their stay or change their status as a visitor, student or temporary worker free of charge.
  • These measures will help protect the Sudanese population already in Canada, keep families together and give them a safe place to stay.

Canadian companies innovating to tackle microplastics from tire wear with Government of Canada support

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Every year approximately six million tonnes of tire wear particles are released into the global environment.

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  • Every year approximately six million tonnes of tire wear particles are released into the global environment.
  • That is why the Government of Canada is supporting Canadian businesses in developing innovative solutions to plastic pollution.
  • These small- and medium-sized Canadian companies will each receive up to $150,000 toward developing environmentally acceptable and cost-effective solutions that will reduce the release of microplastics from tire wear in Canada.
  • To date, the Government of Canada has committed over $24 million to Canadian small- and medium-sized businesses to innovate and develop solutions to address plastic pollution and waste, through 17 Innovative Solutions Canada challenges.

Canada to provide support to Sudanese nationals

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Monday, April 24, 2023

We are deeply concerned for the safety of people in the area, and understand that some Sudanese nationals in Canada may wish to temporarily extend their stay here rather than return home at this time.

Key Points: 
  • We are deeply concerned for the safety of people in the area, and understand that some Sudanese nationals in Canada may wish to temporarily extend their stay here rather than return home at this time.
  • Once these measures are in place, Sudanese nationals can apply for an extension of their status in Canada and move between temporary streams, allowing them to continue studying, working or visiting family free of charge.
  • We are monitoring the situation closely, and are working to provide support for those seeking safety in Canada."
  • More information about the measures for Sudanese nationals in Canada will be available on IRCC's website in the coming days.

Not-for-profit corporation assumes responsibility for operating the Biologics Manufacturing Centre

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

MONTRÉAL, April 20, 2023 /CNW/ - The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and CCRM announced today that the not-for-profit corporation Biologics Manufacturing Centre (BMC) Inc. has officially assumed responsibility for the operations of the Biologics Manufacturing Centre.

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  • MONTRÉAL, April 20, 2023 /CNW/ - The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and CCRM announced today that the not-for-profit corporation Biologics Manufacturing Centre (BMC) Inc. has officially assumed responsibility for the operations of the Biologics Manufacturing Centre.
  • Announced in 2020, the Biologics Manufacturing Centre was always intended to operate independently, separate from the Government of Canada.
  • The CCRM was selected through a competitive process in 2022 to work with the NRC to establish and facilitate the transition of governance and operations to Biologics Manufacturing Centre (BMC) Inc.
    Biologics Manufacturing Centre (BMC) Inc. operates as a contract manufacturing organization.
  • As the vaccine sponsor, Novavax is responsible for providing updates on their project underway at the Biologics Manufacturing Centre.

Canada marks significant milestone, welcoming over 30,000 vulnerable Afghans

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Canada's humanitarian resettlement program is focused on resettling the most vulnerable Afghans, including woman leaders, human rights defenders, persecuted and religious minorities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals and journalists.

Key Points: 
  • Canada's humanitarian resettlement program is focused on resettling the most vulnerable Afghans, including woman leaders, human rights defenders, persecuted and religious minorities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals and journalists.
  • "I am proud to mark a significant milestone today in Canada's long-standing humanitarian tradition by welcoming over 30,000 vulnerable Afghans to their new home.
  • Canada is also welcoming up to 5,000 extended family members of Afghan interpreters who came to Canada as part of earlier programs.
  • Canada was one of the first countries to launch a special humanitarian resettlement program for vulnerable Afghans.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Canada fined $1 million for Fisheries Act violation

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

On April 4, 2023, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Canada was ordered by the Court of Quebec to pay $1 million after pleading guilty in the Montréal courthouse to one count of violating the Fisheries Act.

Key Points: 
  • On April 4, 2023, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Canada was ordered by the Court of Quebec to pay $1 million after pleading guilty in the Montréal courthouse to one count of violating the Fisheries Act.
  • Depositing a deleterious substance in water frequented by fish, or in any place where the substance may enter any such water, is a violation of the Fisheries Act.
  • The waters of Bouchard Creek and Lake Saint-Louis are frequented by fish, as defined in the Fisheries Act.
  • Created in 1995, the Environmental Damages Fund is a Government of Canada program administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Tackling the labour shortage by helping more skilled refugees and other displaced people build their careers in Canada

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Monday, March 27, 2023

By welcoming skilled refugees and other displaced individuals to Canada, the government is helping communities and businesses address labour shortages.

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  • By welcoming skilled refugees and other displaced individuals to Canada, the government is helping communities and businesses address labour shortages.
  • The EMPP pairs skilled refugees and other qualified displaced individuals with Canadian employers who need to overcome labour shortages in key occupations.
  • "Canada is a global leader in helping skilled refugees connect with employers struggling to find workers in critical areas, while giving newcomers the opportunity to restart their careers and their lives here in Canada.
  • Following the first ever Global Summit on Refugee Labour Mobility earlier this month, the potential for skilled refugees to address labour gaps has never been more apparent.