Canada

2023 - 3 - 16

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Fredericton named Forest Capital of Canada for 2023 (fredericton.ca)

The designation by the Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF) kicks off a year-long celebration of the city's rich forest history and the valuable role forestry ...

“We were pleased to select the Greater Fredericton Region as the 2023 Forest Capital of Canada”, said Mark Pearson, Executive Director of the CIF. The City of Fredericton and the Greater Fredericton Region have been named as the Forest Capital of Canada for 2023. “For a city whose motto is ‘Noble Daughter of the Forest’, being named Forest Capital of Canada is certainly a great honour,” said Fredericton Mayor Kate Rogers.

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Government of Canada will remove COVID-19 testing requirement ... (Canada.ca)

As of 12:01 a.m. EDT on March 17, 2023, air travellers to Canada on flights originating from the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macao will no ...

Travellers should remember to make informed decisions when considering travel outside of Canada and are advised to maintain enhanced health precautions and practice public health measures at ports of entry. “Safeguarding the health and safety of Canadians is always at the forefront of any decision our government makes. The Government of Canada will not hesitate to adjust measures to protect the health and safety of people in Canada, should it be required. Canada remains committed to working with global partners to reinforce health systems and enhance preparedness for the future.” In January 2023, temporary border measures were put in place to protect the health and safety of everyone in Canada. These pages contain country-specific information on health risks, safety and security, local laws and customs, entry requirements, and other important travel information. “Canada’s COVID-19 border measures continue to be informed by available data, scientific evidence and monitoring of the epidemiological situation and response capacity domestically and internationally. “As the pandemic has evolved, so has our response. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, to protect the health and safety of Canadians, the Government of Canada has taken a prudent and measured approach to adjusting border measures. Since Canada and other countries put in place temporary border measures in January 2023, data from China, the international community, and wastewater sampling conducted in Canada, have not detected any new variants of concern. Today, the Government of Canada announced it will remove those temporary measures. Individuals should not travel if they have symptoms of COVID-19.

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Le premier ministre annonce la tenue d'une cérémonie au Canada ... (Premier ministre du Canada)

Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a annoncé aujourd'hui qu'une cérémonie sera organisée à Ottawa, le 6 mai 2023, pour souligner le couronnement de Sa ...

La tournée royale s’inscrivait dans le cadre des célébrations canadiennes du jubilé de platine de la reine Elizabeth II, marquant le 70e anniversaire de son accession au trône. Diverses activités publiques seront organisées par la suite, les 7 et 8 mai 2023, dont un concert au château de Windsor pour célébrer le couronnement de Sa Majesté. La cérémonie mettra en relief la relation spéciale que Sa Majesté entretient avec le Canada depuis plus de 50 ans et célébrera son règne en tant que roi du Canada.

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Prime Minister announces Canadian ceremony to mark the ... (Prime Minister of Canada)

In less than two months, Canada will mark the Coronation of its new monarch, His Majesty King Charles III. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, ...

On May 6 and 7, 2023, Canadians will celebrate the King’s Coronation in communities across the country. The Canadian delegation attending the Coronation Service will be announced in the coming weeks. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that a ceremony will be held in Ottawa for His Majesty’s Coronation on May 6, 2023, beginning a new chapter in our country’s history.

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Canada is sitting on 12 'carbon bombs.' Here's where they are | CBC ... (CBC.ca)

The Canadian government reports only carbon dioxide emitted in Canada. It does not count the greenhouse gas emissions produced when those fossil fuels are ...

"It has the highest per capita emissions in the world and is giving subsidies to [the] fossil fuel industry." is invested in at least two of the projects, including the Montney Play. "The word was used as a loophole to allow G20 countries to do whatever they wanted." That doesn't mean extraction of natural gas in the area will stop. This means preventing methane emissions is a potential emergency intervention to keep temperatures lower in the immediate future. Supreme Court case between the Government of B.C. "Methane is responsible for half a degree of warming right now," said Kühne. The company did not respond to multiple interview requests from CBC News. Davies argues that natural gas from Canada can be an environmental win if it helps countries such as India and China get off coal. New developments in the heart of the Montney had been halted since 2021 since the outcome of a B.C. This would be catastrophic for the world's efforts to slow rising global temperatures, the authors argue. Canada's largest carbon bomb — and the sixth largest in the world — is the Montney Play.

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Canada lifting COVID-19 screening requirements for travellers from ... (CBC.ca)

Starting Friday, air travellers arriving in Canada from China, Hong Kong or Macao will no longer have to provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test taken ...

Other countries, including the U.S., implemented similar measures. Starting Friday, air travellers arriving in Canada from China, Hong Kong or Macao will no longer have to provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test taken before their departure. Canada lifting COVID-19 screening requirements for travellers from China, Hong Kong

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Canada dropping COVID testing requirements for air travellers from ... (CTV News)

The Canadian government is dropping its COVID-19 testing requirements Friday for air travellers coming to the country from China, Hong Kong or Macao.

[Edmunds Compares: 2023 Toyota Prius vs. A man from Brampton, Ont. This week she released 'Paris: The Memoir,' sharing what it was like for her growing up a Hilton. 8 hr ago aviation officials face an uptick in airplane near-misses. 1 hr ago 5 hr ago 6 hr ago 2 hr ago "While we are encouraged that the epidemiological situation has improved in both China and Canada, and that temporary test requirements for air travellers put in place in early 2023 can now be lifted, we know we must remain vigilant in the fight against COVID-19 and its variants," Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra said in the release. The government first put the testing requirements into place Jan. "While this is good news, we need to remain vigilant.

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This is How Canada Will Mark King Charles III's Coronation (To Do Canada)

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has announced the details of how Canada will mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

In addition, lieutenant-governors and territorial commissioners will invite Canadians to take part in celebrations and initiatives in their communities throughout May. “His Majesty has a long history and a special relationship with Canada, and we look forward to celebrating his Coronation in May. It will include speeches, artistic performances, and special unveilings, providing a fitting tribute to the special relationship that His Majesty has had with Canada for over 50 years.

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How will Canada mark King Charles' coronation? Details revealed (Globalnews.ca)

'His Majesty has a long history and a special relationship with Canada, and we look forward to celebrating his Coronation in May,' Prime Minister Justin ...

Public events on May 7 and 8 will follow the King’s coronation in the U.K., including a coronation concert at Windsor Castle. Together, we look to the future and the continued betterment of the Commonwealth and its people.” The coronation will take place on May 6 at Westminster Abbey in London, U.K.

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Canada will hold special ceremony to mark May 6 coronation of ... (Terrace Standard)

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will hold a special ceremony marking the coronation of King Charles on May 6. The ceremony in Ottawa will be one ...

Trudeau says the Canadian ceremony will acknowledge the special relationship that King Charles has had with Canada over the past 50 years as the Prince of Wales. The ceremony in Ottawa will be one of several events held over two days as Canada marks the investiture of its new monarch. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will hold a special ceremony marking the coronation of King Charles on May 6.

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Canada's farms were more profitable in 2020 than in 2015 (Statistique Canada)

Information on farm operating revenues and expenses help paint a portrait of Canada's agricultural businesses. This article sheds light on farm ...

Furthermore, oilseed and grain farms enabled Saskatchewan to generate the largest total net farm operating income ($4.1 billion; 27.6% of Canada’s total) and the largest average net operating income per farm ($120,123) in Canada. In 2020, these farms averaged $202,828 in net operating income per farm, followed by dairy cattle and milk farms ($178,047 per farm) and poultry and egg farms ($175,411 per farm). On average, dairy cattle and milk farms in Canada reported operating revenues of $904,778 and operating expenses of $726,731 in 2020. The average operating expenses for hog and pig farms were $1.7 million per farm in 2020. In 2020, hog and pig farms produced the largest average operating revenues among all farm types in Canada, with $1.9 million. Oilseed and grain farms accounted for over one-third (34.3%) of the total number of farms in Canada and led all other farm types in average farm area. In contrast, farms with a total land area of less than 240 acres accounted for over half (52.3%) of the total farms in Canada and contributed around one-quarter of Canada’s total operating revenues (24.9%; $21.6 billion) and expenses (26.0%; $18.8 billion). In 2021, Saskatchewan was home to nearly one-third (31.4%) of Canada’s oilseed and grain farms, and these farms contributed 80.8% of the province’s total farm operating revenues. Conversely, sheep and goat farms continued to be on the lower end of profitability, with an expense-to-revenue ratio of 96.7 cents per dollar in 2020 (Table 4). Furthermore, farms in the top three revenue classes ($500,000 to $999,999, $1,000,000 to $1,999,999, and $2,000,000 and over) accounted for 83.2% of total operating revenues in 2020. The most common farm operating arrangement reported is sole proprietorship, accounting for over half of farms in Canada (50.9%; 96,702 farms). Farms in Canada with revenues of $100,000 and over reported improved expense-to-revenue ratios in 2020 compared with 2015.

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Canada is lifting COVID-19 testing rules for travellers from China (Globalnews.ca)

The move comes nearly three weeks before the measures were set to expire and quickly follows the lifting of similar requirements by the United States.

The same isn’t true for kids](https://globalnews.ca/news/9547597/suicide-covid-children-mental-health/) [New national biomedical innovation hub being led by UBC at its Vancouver campus](https://globalnews.ca/news/9554332/national-biomedical-innovation-hub-ubc/) [Will U.S. What to know about Texas case](https://globalnews.ca/news/9552115/abortion-pills-texas-case-explained/) and many other countries as China battled a surge in COVID-19 infections after lifting its “zero-COVID” measures late last year, allowing residents to travel both within and outside the country for the first time in nearly three years. The country declared last month it had achieved a “decisive victory” over COVID-19. [Sarah Ferguson reveals hijinks that got her and Princess Diana arrested](https://globalnews.ca/news/9554054/sarah-ferguson-princess-diana-arrested/) [Study shows COVID had little impact on mental health. [COVID-19](http://globalnews.ca/tag/covid) testing requirements for travellers from [China](http://globalnews.ca/tag/china), [Hong Kong](https://globalnews.ca/tag/hong-kong) and [Macau](http://globalnews.ca/tag/macau) Friday morning, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) announced Thursday.

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This petition asks Canada to grant asylum to transgender people ... (CBC.ca)

Tens of thousands of Canadians are joining a call for the Canadian government to assist transgender and non-binary people fearing the outcome of anti-LGBTQ ...

But she hopes that the petition will push the federal government to take the safety concerns of trans and non-binary people in those countries more seriously. CBC News reached out to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to request data on the number of asylum claims made by people from the U.S. The government will have 45 days to respond. In 2022, the IRB rejected 186 applications from the U.S and accepted none; in 2021, there were 339 claims rejected and zero accepted. president, for example, who's saying that if he were to take office that he would consider [similar measures] at the national level." He wants the government to ensure there is a means for transgender and non-binary people to seek refuge, if needed — especially young people from states limiting gender-affirming care. "If they [go] to yet another state, maybe the laws there will also change." A bill tabled by Minnesota's first openly transgender lawmaker also aims to make the state a "trans refuge state." "We start seeing this erosion of human rights in one state and then to another," he said. Other bills aim to ban books about sexual orientation and gender diversity in libraries, or limit the use of chosen pronouns in schools. Mike Morrice, the Green Party MP for Ontario's Kitchener Centre, authorized the e-petition and will present it to parliament once it closes. She said friends in the U.S.

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Canada squad announced for Concacaf Nations League matches in ... (Canada Soccer)

Canada Soccer | National Team home matches, exclusive merchandise offers and information.

Sudbury & Mississauga, ON, CAN Sudbury Lions Canada Soccer’s Men’s National Team are the reigning Kings of Concacaf, having finished first overall in the Concacaf Final Round of FIFA World Cup™ Qualifiers from September 2021 to March 2022. “This is just the start of the journey and we hope the fans that were there celebrating will support us on our first step towards our home FIFA World Cup preparations for 2026.” [Ticketmaster.ca](https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10005E4E24B807E9). Canada Soccer have announced their Men’s National Team squad for the upcoming Concacaf Nations League matches against Curaçao and Honduras in the month of March.

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Canada to drop mandatory COVID tests for travelers from China (Reuters)

Canada will remove mandatory COVID-19 testing requirements for air travelers arriving from China, Hong Kong and Macao from March 17, the Public Health ...

Canada, like several other countries, had imposed temporary testing measures for travelers from the region in January, and data since then indicates that the COVID situation has improved, the health ministry said in a statement. OTTAWA, March 16 (Reuters) - Canada will remove mandatory COVID-19 testing requirements for air travelers arriving from China, Hong Kong and Macao from March 17, the Public Health Agency of Canada said on Thursday. Canada to drop mandatory COVID tests for travelers from China

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Canada name 23-man roster for Concacaf Nations League games ... (MLSsoccer.com)

Canada have announced their first squad since participating in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, calling up 23 players for this month's Concacaf Nations ...

Other players who've recently followed the MLS-to-Europe pipeline, like former Montréal standouts Alistair Johnston (Celtic FC) and Ismaël Koné (Watford), have also been called up. Honduras](https://www.mlssoccer.com/competitions/concacaf-nations-league/2022/matches/canvshon-03-28-2023/)- 8 pm ET (OneSoccer) Clair](https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/dayne-st-clair/), [Kamal Miller](https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/kamal-miller/), [Richie Laryea](https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/richie-laryea/), [Mark-Anthony Kaye](https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/mark-anthony-kaye/), [Jonathan Osorio](https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/jonathan-osorio/) and [Ayo Akinola](https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/ayo-akinola/). [March 25 at Curaçao](https://www.mlssoccer.com/competitions/concacaf-nations-league/2022/matches/cuwvscan-03-25-2023/)- 9 pm ET (OneSoccer) In the Nations League, Canada are currently second in League A, Group B with three points – three behind leaders Honduras. - Jonathan Osorio - Toronto FC

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Canada to drop COVID test requirement for travellers from China ... (CityNews)

The Canadian government is ending the mandatory COVID-19 test requirement for anyone travelling to Canada from China, Hong Kong or Macao as of Friday.

Banking complaints in Canada reached new highs in 2022 (Financial Post)

Canada's Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments opened a record 1151 cases in 2022. Find out more.

[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Complaints related to e-transfers accounted for 14 per cent of all banking cases, up from seven per cent in 2021. In June, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada introduced new requirements it said hold banks “to a higher standard” and force them to take greater responsibility for consumer outcomes. Investment cases were down overall by 18 per cent in 2022 to 465, from 568 cases in 2021 and on par with 2020. Article content

The Daily — Canada's international transactions in securities ... (Statistique Canada)

Canadian investors reduced their holdings of foreign securities by $16.2 billion in January, the largest divestment since March 2022.

Non-resident investors reduced their exposure to Canadian equity securities by $5.5 billion in January 2023. [Securities statistics](/en/catalogue/71-607-X2019004)," part of the series Statistics Canada – Data Visualization Products ( [), is available online. Equity and investment fund shares include common and preferred equities, as well as units or shares of investment funds. In January 2023, Canadian short-term interest rates rose to their highest levels since July 2007, while long-term interest rates fell to the lowest levels in six months. This product illustrates the nature and extent of Canada's economic and financial relationship with the world using interactive graphs and tables. Canadian investors reduced their holdings of foreign securities by $16.2 billion in January, the largest divestment since March 2022. The overall foreign investment was down considerably in January compared with December 2022, largely due to lower investments in money market instruments. The investment targeted new bonds denominated in non- This activity excludes transactions in equity and debt instruments between affiliated enterprises. [US] shares ($7.7 billion) and non- [US] foreign shares ($7.6 billion). [US] bonds in both December 2022 and January 2023. The latter was the largest divestment in seven years.

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Canada's Immigration Minister Sean Fraser to make PGWP ... (Canada Immigration News)

Canada's Immigration Minister Sean Fraser to make PGWP announcement this morning The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) enables international students to ...

[IRCC says](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/03/canada-announces-extension-of-post-graduation-work-permits-for-up-to-18-months-to-retain-high-skilled-talent.html) it will send messages to those who are eligible for the extension to invite them to log into their online IRCC Secure Account starting on April 6. IRCC notes there were more than 286,000 PGWP holders in Canada at the end of 2022. [Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada](https://www.canadavisa.com/ircc.html) (IRCC) provides. —- L’honorable Sean Fraser, ministre de l’Immigration, des Réfugiés et de la Citoyenneté, fera le point sur les permis de travail postdiplôme (PTPD). [majority](https://www.cicnews.com/2022/07/survey-international-students-choose-canada-for-its-reputation-as-a-safe-and-inclusive-country-0728732.html#gs.ss6pql) of Canada’s international students report an interest in [applying for permanent residence](https://www.canadavisa.com/studypr.html). [Express Entry](https://www.canadavisa.com/express-entry.html) system, offer [more points](https://www.canadavisa.com/express-entry-comprehensive-ranking-system.html) to those with Canadian [study](https://www.canadavisa.com/study-in-canada-options.html) and [work](https://www.canadavisa.com/working-in-canada.html) experience. [500,000 in 2025](https://www.cicnews.com/2022/11/canada-immigration-levels-plan-2023-2025-1131587.html#gs.ssajkd). Beginning April 6, candidates will be able to apply for the extension on IRCC’s website. [Provincial Nominee Program](https://www.canadavisa.com/provincial-nomination-program.html) (PNP), available specifically to international graduates. [Post-Graduation Work Permits](https://www.canadavisa.com/post-graduation-work-permit-program.html) (PGWP) are available to international students who graduate from an eligible educational program at a Canadian [designated learning institution](https://www.canadavisa.com/designated-learning-institution-list.html) (DLI). This means such individuals will be able to restore their status and get an interim Open Work Permit authorization at the same time, as early as April 6. Minister Fraser will be joined by James Maloney, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke-Lakeshore.

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Canada set to remove mandatory COVID-19 tests for travellers from ... (Daily Hive)

The federal government announced on Thursday that it is set to remove mandatory COVID-19 tests for travellers from China.

We continue to closely monitor the situation and will adapt as necessary because that’s what Canadians expect.” [“racist” and “xenophobic](https://dailyhive.com/canada/doctors-slam-negative-covid-test-required-travellers-china).” “In addition, the COVID-19 situation in both China and Canada has improved, and the Canadian healthcare systems remain stable,” the federal government added.

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