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Why are changes being made to the Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP)?
What is the Government of Canada doing to support small and medium-sized businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Service Canada is working to improve access and reduce wait times for Canadians through continued investments in its call centre operations.
Canadian lobbyist Ben Menashe and his firm have signed a contract with Myanmar military-appointed Defence Minister listed under Canadian Special Economic Measures (SEMA) Regulations Mya Tun Oo.
Despite surges in the spread of COVID and talks of the 2020 Games being cancelled, the Tokyo Games Organizing Committee as well as Japanese government authorities continue to plan and adjust their countermeasures to provide a safe and healthy environment for all Games participants. The government of Canada continues to work with Canadian sport partners to support their Games preparations.
The Parliamentary Budget Officer issued a report on basic income that examines how it could reduce poverty in Canada.
International students in Canada or planning to study in Canada have been impacted by the health and travel restrictions imposed to address COVID-19 pandemic. The Department has put in place measures to assist international students during these uncertain times.
Immigration Pathways for Caregivers and processing plan