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Government of Canada launches consultation on legislative amendments to counter foreign interference in Canada

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Friday, November 24, 2023
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Anyone living in Canada, or Canadians living abroad, are encouraged to share their views through the consultation webpage .

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  • Anyone living in Canada, or Canadians living abroad, are encouraged to share their views through the consultation webpage .
  • Foreign interference poses a threat to all levels of government, the private sector, academia, diaspora communities and the general public.
  • On March 6, 2023, the Government of Canada announced a series of measures to take further action on foreign interference and strengthen Canadians' confidence in our democracy.
  • From March 9 to May 9, 2023, the Government held public consultations to guide the creation of a Foreign Influence Transparency Registry in Canada.

Canada increases support for asylum claimants

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Friday, November 24, 2023
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Responding to the needs of asylum claimants requires collaboration and engagement from all levels of government, and the Government of Canada remains committed to working together on solutions.

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  • Responding to the needs of asylum claimants requires collaboration and engagement from all levels of government, and the Government of Canada remains committed to working together on solutions.
  • I want to extend my gratitude to Minister Miller and the Government of Canada for supporting a new reception centre for asylum claimants.
  • This reception centre is vital for asylum claimants and will help ease the capacity burdens of Peel's emergency shelters."
  • The federal government currently has nearly 3,800 temporary rooms across Canada that are providing housing for over 7,000 asylum claimants.

Government of Canada introduces bill to protect elephants and great apes in captivity

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Thursday, November 23, 2023
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This includes protecting wild species of special concern in captivity, such as elephants and great apes, building on Canada's whale and dolphin captivity laws.

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  • This includes protecting wild species of special concern in captivity, such as elephants and great apes, building on Canada's whale and dolphin captivity laws.
  • In Canada, elephants have been used in the past for performances for entertainment purposes, which this Bill would ban.
  • Bill S-15 fulfills the Government of Canada's mandate commitment to introduce legislation to protect wild animals in captivity.
  • This is the reason I introduced a bill to better protect captive elephants and great apes in 2020.

Government of Canada selects CIBC for updated Green Bond Framework

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2023 /CNW/ - CIBC has been selected by the Government of Canada on its recently updated Green Bond Framework as Sole Structuring Advisor.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2023 /CNW/ - CIBC has been selected by the Government of Canada on its recently updated Green Bond Framework as Sole Structuring Advisor.
  • CIBC was selected to advise on all aspects of the updated green bond framework to align with the latest sustainable finance developments, including assistance with a second-party opinion from Sustainalytics, confirming alignment with the International Capital Markets Association Green Bond Principles 2021.
  • "With intensifying environmental challenges, Canada's updated green bond framework is an important step in the development of a stronger sustainable finance market," said Siddharth Samarth, Managing Director and Head, Sustainable Finance, CIBC.
  • "As trusted advisors in helping our clients navigate a time of significant change, we're pleased to work with the Government of Canada on this important initiative.

Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst marks five-year anniversary with partnership renewal and $15 million in new funding from Rogers, $1 million from RBC

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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RBC also reinforced its support for the Catalyst with an investment of $1 million.

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  • RBC also reinforced its support for the Catalyst with an investment of $1 million.
  • This new funding underscores the shared vision from both companies of driving Canadian leadership in cybersecurity.
  • Having a highly trained cyber workforce is critical to Canada's success," says Adam Evans, Chief Information Security Officer at RBC.
  • "We are deeply grateful for the generous contributions and guidance of our founding partners – thank-you especially to Rogers Communications and RBC for their substantial new investments in the Catalyst.

Call for proposals launched under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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Under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI), the Government of Canada is strengthening the capacity of Black-led and Black‑serving community-based organizations across the country by bringing decision-making closer to Black communities to better meet their needs and priorities.

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  • Under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI), the Government of Canada is strengthening the capacity of Black-led and Black‑serving community-based organizations across the country by bringing decision-making closer to Black communities to better meet their needs and priorities.
  • The National Funders network, which includes Tropicana Community Services, Africa Centre, Black Business Initiative and Groupe 3737, has launched a call for proposals under SBCCI whose application period begins today and remains open until December 15 at 11:59 EST.
  • In recognition of this UN initiative, since 2019, over $175 million has been invested through the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative to celebrate, share knowledge and build capacity in Canada's vibrant Black Canadian communities.
  • Through it, the Government of Canada has provided the Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC) with an endowment of $200 million.

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.