Government of Canada

Canada Summer Jobs 2024: Application period for employers begins November 21, 2023

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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That is why the Government of Canada supports youth at every stage of their journey towards a bright future through its comprehensive array of youth programming, that includes Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ).

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  • That is why the Government of Canada supports youth at every stage of their journey towards a bright future through its comprehensive array of youth programming, that includes Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ).
  • On November 21, 2023, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will launch the employer application period for CSJ 2024.
  • Employers from not-for-profit organizations, the public sector, and private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees in Canada can apply for funding until January 10, 2024, to hire young Canadians next summer.
  • CSJ 2024 will aim to create 70,000 summer jobs for young Canadians, with an emphasis on creating jobs for youth facing barriers to employment.

Canada implements stricter measures for elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn trade

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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That is why today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced a stricter approach to trade for Canada that will further limit the ability to transport all elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn across Canadian borders.

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  • That is why today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced a stricter approach to trade for Canada that will further limit the ability to transport all elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn across Canadian borders.
  • Also, permits will now be required for household items and personal effects of worked elephant ivory and worked rhinoceros horn.
  • Canada adheres to its obligations on the trade of elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), through a permitting system for imports, exports, and re-exports.
  • With the fast decline of African elephant populations and threats to rhinoceros populations due to poaching, Canada recognizes the importance of further limiting elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn trade to Canada.

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.

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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.
  • 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.

The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub Opens the Market

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Representatives from the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) and the Ontario government joined Cheryl Graden, Chief Legal and Enterprise Corporate Affairs Officer and Corporate Secretary, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market and celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Representatives from the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) and the Ontario government joined Cheryl Graden, Chief Legal and Enterprise Corporate Affairs Officer and Corporate Secretary, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market and celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day.
  • The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) is a national network and accessible digital platform for sharing research and resources, and leading strategies.
  • With 10 regional hubs and a network of more than 250 organizations, WEKH is designed to address the needs of diverse women entrepreneurs across regions and sectors.
  • Held annually on November 19, Women's Entrepreneurship Day is a day on which the work of women entrepreneurs is observed and discussed.

Significant BlackBerry Cybersecurity Deal with the Government of Malaysia at APEC Leaders' Summit welcomed by Canadian and Malaysian Prime Ministers

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Government of Malaysia and BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB), today announced a long-term software and services agreement to strengthen Malaysia's cybersecurity posture. The landmark deal will enable the Malaysian Government to leverage the full suite of trusted BlackBerry® cybersecurity solutions, and support the integrity of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) while upskilling the nation's workforce with advanced cybersecurity technology and training.

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  • The landmark deal will enable the Malaysian Government to leverage the full suite of trusted BlackBerry® cybersecurity solutions, and support the integrity of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) while upskilling the nation's workforce with advanced cybersecurity technology and training.
  • The Malaysian public sector will benefit from secure, reliable, real-time access to BlackBerry software and services, hosted in a sovereign cloud.
  • BlackBerry also announced it will establish a world-class Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE) in Kuala Lumpur in 2024.
  • Mr. Giamatteo will oversee the deployment of BlackBerry Cybersecurity solutions in Malaysia, and the establishment of the BlackBerry CCoE.

Statement by the Prime Minister congratulating Pedro Sánchez on his re-election as Prime Minister of Spain

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to congratulate Pedro Sánchez on his re-election as Prime Minister of Spain:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to congratulate Pedro Sánchez on his re-election as Prime Minister of Spain:
    "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Pedro Sánchez on his re-election as Prime Minister of Spain.
  • "Canada and Spain are close partners and friends, with a history of strong co-operation and warm ties between our peoples.
  • Our relationship is based on shared interests and values, including protecting human rights and democracy and a commitment to making life better for people.
  • "I look forward to continuing to work with Prime Minister Sánchez on a range of common priorities – from taking ambitious climate action to advancing gender equality.

Government of Canada announces new members of the National Advisory Council on Poverty

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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This is why the Government of Canada's Opportunity For All – Canada's First Poverty Reduction Strategy commits to the formation of a National Advisory Council on Poverty to provide advice on how the federal government can best address and reduce the impact of poverty on our citizens.

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  • This is why the Government of Canada's Opportunity For All – Canada's First Poverty Reduction Strategy commits to the formation of a National Advisory Council on Poverty to provide advice on how the federal government can best address and reduce the impact of poverty on our citizens.
  • In support of this commitment, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, today announced Hannah Brais, Lisa Brown, John Cox, Kristen Desjarlais-deKlerk and Nathalie Lachance as new members of the National Advisory Council on Poverty.
  • "I am pleased to welcome the new members of the National Advisory Council on Poverty.
  • The Government of Canada committed to creating a National Advisory Council on Poverty as part of its Poverty Reduction Strategy.

The Government of Canada invests in crime prevention in Windsor

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Investing in crime prevention is part of the Government of Canada's plan to keep Canadians safe.

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  • Investing in crime prevention is part of the Government of Canada's plan to keep Canadians safe.
  • To that end, we have invested nearly a half billion dollars and further strengthened our cooperation with the United States.
  • The Government of Canada will continue to put in place robust measures to keep Canadians safe.
  • Public Safety Canada is finalizing agreements with municipalities and communities that have been identified through evidence-based criteria and meet the program requirements.

Canadians invited to help design the new Canada Disability Benefit

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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This accessible platform will collect insight and feedback from Canadians to help inform the design of the regulations for the new benefit.

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  • This accessible platform will collect insight and feedback from Canadians to help inform the design of the regulations for the new benefit.
  • As it designs the new Canada Disability Benefit, the Government of Canada is taking another historic step forward to support the financial security of working-age Canadians with disabilities.
  • The Canada Disability Benefit Regulations Online Engagement Tool can be accessed through the Canada.ca website until December 21, 2023.
  • This is just one part of the extensive consultations our Government is doing with the disability community on the Canada Disability Benefit.

ROYAL CANADIAN MINT UNVEILS CANADIAN EFFIGY OF HIS MAJESTY KING CHARLES III

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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The contemporary portrait of King Charles III is the work of Canadian artist Steven Rosati, who also participated in the unveiling ceremony.

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  • The contemporary portrait of King Charles III is the work of Canadian artist Steven Rosati, who also participated in the unveiling ceremony.
  • "Since opening its doors in 1908, the Mint has featured the portrait of the reigning monarch on Canadian coins.
  • When the Government of Canada announced that the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III would appear on Canadian coins, we were proud to once more uphold a longstanding Canadian tradition," said Marie Lemay, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.
  • Following the Government of Canada's May 6 announcement that the obverse (heads side) of future Canadian coins would feature the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, the Royal Canadian Mint immediately launched the process to create this new design.