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Delivering good jobs and clean air with a new electric vehicle battery components facility in Ontario

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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Through the new partnership, Umicore plans to invest $1.5billion to establish a net-zero facility in Loyalist Township, Ontario, which will create 1,000 jobs during construction and hundreds of permanent positions.

Key Points: 
  • Through the new partnership, Umicore plans to invest $1.5billion to establish a net-zero facility in Loyalist Township, Ontario, which will create 1,000 jobs during construction and hundreds of permanent positions.
  • By the end of the decade, Umicore's new facility will produce enough precursor cathode active materials (pCAM) and cathode active materials (CAM) essential components in batteries to supply one million electric vehicles annually.
  • As we build a clean economy, the Government of Canada will continue to ensure the Canadian automotive industry and its workers remain competitive.
  • Today's announcement was made during Electric Vehicle Week in Canada, which runs from July 11 to 15, 2022.

Government of Canada supports Science North's newly opened innovative climate change experience for young Canadians

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Friday, July 8, 2022
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Science North is leadinga series of high-impact climate action outreach projects to engage the next generation of Canadians on the critical issues of climate change.

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  • Science North is leadinga series of high-impact climate action outreach projects to engage the next generation of Canadians on the critical issues of climate change.
  • This includes The Climate Action Show, travelling exhibits, and a climate action digital campaign.
  • Through these projects, Science North will reach two million youth across Canada, improving their understanding of climate change and inspiring action that reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
  • The Climate Action and Awareness Fund is investing in climate change projects for youth across Canada.

Statement from Minister Gould on the status of passport services

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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"The majority of Canadians with immediate travel needs have continued to receive their passport in time to travel.

Key Points: 
  • "The majority of Canadians with immediate travel needs have continued to receive their passport in time to travel.
  • Service Canada plans to expand this strategy to additional passport offices in the coming weeks.
  • Federal public servants are currently working over 6000 hours of overtime per week to deliver passport services.
  • The Task Force on Services to Canadians was announced on June 25, 2022 , to improve government services.

Government of Canada launches the quarterly Climate Action Incentive payment for 2022‒23

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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Full details on quarterly payment amounts for individuals and families in 202223 are specified on the Climate Action Incentive payment webpage .

Key Points: 
  • Full details on quarterly payment amounts for individuals and families in 202223 are specified on the Climate Action Incentive payment webpage .
  • "The CRA is committed to ensuring that Canadians receive the benefits and credits they're entitled to, including the Climate Action Incentive payment.
  • In jurisdictions where the federal pollution pricing system applies, eight out of ten families get more back through the Climate action incentive payment.
  • The Climate Action Incentive payment is designed to increase each year to align with the increasing price on carbon pollution.

Statement from Minister Gould on improving passport processing times

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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"Service Canada has added staff, streamlined procedures and increased processing capacity to help deal with this unprecedented situation.

Key Points: 
  • "Service Canada has added staff, streamlined procedures and increased processing capacity to help deal with this unprecedented situation.
  • "Staff from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are now assisting with direct passport processing.
  • Coupled with additional streamlining of passport processing and printing, Service Canada is optimistic that these steps will lead to further improvements.
  • This builds on the recently launched publication of estimated wait times for specialized passport sites on Canada.ca.

Afghan newcomers continue to arrive in Canada

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Friday, June 17, 2022
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As we prepare to mark World Refugee Day on June 20, we are sharing stories of the Afghan newcomers who have found safe haven and a new life in Canada.

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  • As we prepare to mark World Refugee Day on June 20, we are sharing stories of the Afghan newcomers who have found safe haven and a new life in Canada.
  • We recognize the bravery and achievements of refugee newcomers, including:
    Abdul Hakim Azizi was as an interpreter for the Canadian Armed Forces who arrived in Canada last August.
  • Since arriving in Canada, this young couple has built a close community of friends, including other Afghan newcomers, helping to create a feeling of home in their new city.
  • Canadians across the country continue to welcome refugee newcomers from Afghanistan, and around the world, into their communities.

Minister Guilbeault announces investment with Ducks Unlimited Canada to increase long-term carbon storage and enhance biodiversity by conserving wetland and coastal marshes across Eastern Canada

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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Today, the Honourable StevenGuilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced that the Government of Canada will invest $5.6million over three years with Ducks Unlimited Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable StevenGuilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced that the Government of Canada will invest $5.6million over three years with Ducks Unlimited Canada.
  • This project will also permanently secure wetlands and upland habitats to provide significant long-term carbon storage, because wetlands are known to be particularly effective carbon sinks.
  • "Ducks Unlimited Canada is a hugely important partner in our efforts to protect and restore nature across Canada.
  • Working with Indigenous communities, Ducks Unlimited Canada will develop and assess culturally significant species associated with the restoration projects across Eastern and Atlantic Canada.

Enhancements to the super visa program for parents and grandparents will help reunite families more easily and for longer

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced enhancements to Canada's super visa program.

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  • Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced enhancements to Canada's super visa program.
  • These enhancements will make it easier for Canadians to reunite with their parents and grandparents in Canada and will allow super visa holders to stay for a longer period of time.
  • This means super visa holders will now be able to stay in Canada for up to 7 consecutive years.
  • Since 2011, Canadian citizens and permanent residents have been able to reunite with their parents and grandparents in Canada for extended periods of time through Canada's super visa program.

LG ELECTRONICS CANADA HONOURED BY NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA AS 2022 ENERGY STAR® APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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TORONTO, June 7, 2022 /CNW/ -LG Electronics Canada has been named 2022 ENERGY STAR CANADA Appliance Manufacturer of the Year by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).

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  • TORONTO, June 7, 2022 /CNW/ -LG Electronics Canada has been named 2022 ENERGY STAR CANADA Appliance Manufacturer of the Year by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).
  • This year's ENERGY STAR Canada award recipients are ambassadors of energy efficiency and examples of the value of investing in smart energy choices."
  • "Congratulations to LG Electronics Canada Inc. in North York, Ontario, as the recipient of the 2022 ENERGY STAR Canada Award for Manufacturer of the Year Appliances."
  • About LG Electronics Canada Inc.
    LG Electronics Canada Inc. is the Canadian subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., a US $56-billion global innovator in technology and consumer electronics headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

ENERGY STAR® Canada Recognizes Leaders in Energy Efficiency

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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ENERGY STAR Canada is a voluntary partnership between the Government of Canada and more than 1,000 organizations working to use our natural resources more wisely in order to make high efficiency products readily available and visible to Canadians.

Key Points: 
  • ENERGY STAR Canada is a voluntary partnership between the Government of Canada and more than 1,000 organizations working to use our natural resources more wisely in order to make high efficiency products readily available and visible to Canadians.
  • In 2021 alone, ENERGY STAR certified products saved enough energy to power over 402K homes for a year.
  • The following businesses and organizations were recognized as ambassadors of energy efficiency and as examples of the value of investing in smart energy choices.
  • Each year ENERGY STAR Canada recognizes businesses and organizations for their outstanding contributions to protecting the environment and saving energy.