We wish to inform you of the following information sessions, federal calls for proposals, consultations, and appointment opportunities that are currently open.
INFORMATION SESSIONS AND TRAINING
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
To support workplaces during the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety has made helpful products and resources free of charge until March 31, 2021, including free courses. https://www.ccohs.ca/products/
CALLS FOR PROPOSALS
The 50-30 Challenge to improve diversity and inclusion at senior levels of management
In Fall 2020, the federal government launched the #5030Challenge to improve diversity and inclusion at senior levels of management across sectors in the country. The Challenge is offered in three distinct streams: large corporations; small and medium-sized enterprises (SME); post-secondary institutions, not-for-profits and charities. The streams allow participating organizations to strive to achieve their 50 – 30 goals in a way that best suits and reflects their needs and acknowledges the variety of sizes and structures of organizations, including those without boards of directors or senior management teams.
Website and Registration Form
Canada Healthy Communities Initiative (CHCI)
Deadline for the first round of funding: Today Tuesday March 9, 2021
A second round for project proposals will begin in May 2021.
The Government of Canada and Community Foundations of Canada launched an intake for COVID-19 resilient projects under the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative (CHCI). The program will provide up to $31 million in federal funding to support community-led solutions that respond to immediate and ongoing needs arising from COVID-19 over the next two years. Projects funded by this initiative will fall under three main themes:
Local governments and community-led organizations can apply for funding ranging from $5,000 to $250,000 for eligible projects.
Press Release
Website : http://www.
Foundation of Greater Montreal : http://www.fgmtl.org/en/
Building towards a green economy – Virtual Trade Mission to France from Monday March 29 to Thursday April 1, 2021 and Thursday April 8, 2021
Deadline for Registration : Friday March 12, 2021
France has ambitious plans to transition to a green economy, and is Canada’s ninth largest merchandise trading partner and the second largest economy in Europe. This virtual trade mission will help innovative Canadian companies access export and partnership opportunities in the French market, and allow participants to expand their insight into the following fast-growing sectors:
Join the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade and Isabelle Hudon, Ambassador of Canada to France, on this virtual trade mission to France. It is a great opportunity for businesses to learn more about Canada’s Trade Commissioner Services, EDC, our CanExport program, to participate in seminars to learn more about the French market and to take advantage of unique networking opportunities.
Website and Registration
Lake Winnipeg basin program
Deadline: Friday March 19, 2021
The Government of Canada is taking action to improve the ecological health of Lake Winnipeg and its basin, which is experiencing large and frequent algal blooms due to high nutrient levels from multiple transboundary sources including agriculture, industry, municipal wastewater and surface run-off. In order to address freshwater issues in the basin, Environment and Climate Change Canada's Lake Winnipeg Basin Program provides financial support for projects that are aimed at reducing nutrients, enhancing collaboration and supporting the engagement of Indigenous Peoples.
Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/
Feminist Response and Recovery Fund
Deadline : Thursday March 25 at 3pm
The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified systemic and longstanding inequalities, with women and girls disproportionately affected by the crisis. The Government of Canada is taking strong action to prevent the pandemic from rolling back progress or reversing the hard-won gains of women in Canada. The government launched a new call for proposals through Women and Gender Equality Canada’s Women’s Program. The call, entitled “Feminist Response and Recovery Fund”, will provide $100 million for projects helping recipient organizations to launch new projects or scale up past projects that increase women and girls' participation in Canada’s economic, social, democratic and political life.
Website Press Release
Growing Canada’s Forests program
Deadlines : Thursday, March 25, 2021 5:00 p.m. and Thursday, May 27, 2021 5:00 p.m.
The Growing Canada’s Forests (GCF) program is the Government of Canada’s response to its commitment to plant an additional two billion trees by 2030.
We are seeking Requests for Information (RFI) from potential future participants interested in implementing or contributing to large-scale single or multiple-year tree planting projects.
Deadline: Thursday, May 27, 2021 5:00 pm
We are also accepting Expressions of Interests (EOI) from experienced organizations for early start projects to implement new tree planting projects or add to existing tree planting
projects for the fast approaching 2021 growing season.
Deadline: Thursday, March 25, 2021 5:00 pm
Salish Sea Marine vessel Emissions Reductions program
Deadline: Wednesday March 31, 2021
The Salish Sea Marine Emission Reductions Fund (SSMERF) will help reduce air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions from domestic marine vessels or fleets operating in the Canadian portion of the Salish Sea. The Salish Sea is located in the Pacific Northwest waters of British Columbia in Canada.
Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/
Help shape future of Indigenous early learning and child care
Deadline : Wednesday, April 14 at 2pm
A call for proposals has been launched for the Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Quality Improvement Projects. This call for proposals is targeted towards First Nations (on and off reserve), Inuit, and Métis peoples, governments and organizations and will support new approaches to Indigenous governance, coordination and delivery of culturally appropriate early learning and child care.
Virtual information sessions in both official languages will be held on Wednesday March 24. Those interested in participating are invited to send an email to EDSC.AGJEA.PAQ-QIP.IELCC.
Press Release
Canada Nature Fund - Priority Places
Deadline: Thursday April 15, 2021, 3 p.m.
Community-Nominated Priority Places (CNPP) for Species at Risk is part of Canada’s Nature Fund. CNPP will support multi-partner initiatives in priority places where there are opportunities to protect and recover species at risk and their habitat through multi-species and ecosystem-based conservation action.
Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/
Deep Space Food Challenge
Deadline : Friday, July 30, 2021
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) announced the Deep Space Food Challenge in Canada, a competition to develop innovative ways of producing food for astronauts on space missions to the Moon and Mars, while expanding opportunities for food production on Earth. The Deep Space Food Challenge is in line with Canada's Space Strategy's commitment to harness space to solve everyday challenges on Earth – like access to nutritious food. All Canadian innovators are invited to submit a design concept for their food production technology by July 30, 2021. News Release
PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS
1 - Infrastructure Canada is seeking feedback on potential projects for the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program. The Program will provide up to $1.5 billion in federal funding for community buildings to support retrofits, repairs or upgrades of existing public buildings and the construction of new public buildings. Local governments, not-for-profit and Indigenous organizations are invited to submit project ideas through an online questionnaire.
2 - Government of Canada has launched consultations on how to implement its CUSMA commitment to extend Canada’s general copyright term of protection. NR. Deadline : Friday March 12, 2021
3 - The CRTC launched a consultation on its proposed framework to address botnets, harmful networks of malware-infected computers that are under the control of a malicious actor. NR. Deadline : Monday, March 15, 2021
4 - Health Canada launched a public engagement process to advance the National Strategy for High-Cost Drugs and Rare Diseases. NR. Deadline : Friday, March 26, 2021
5 - Canada Launches Radioactive Waste Policy Engagement. NR Deadline : Wednesday, March 31, 2021
6 - The federal government has launched the consultation phase of the Canada Grain Act review. NR. Deadline : Friday, April 30, 2021
7 - The government launched the engagement phase in the development of Canada’s Blue Economy Strategy. Canada’s Blue Economy Strategy is expected to contribute to sustainable oceans, drive investment in our ocean industries, and create jobs in coastal communities as Canada charts its economic recovery from COVID-19. NR. Portal. Deadline : Tuesday June 15 2021
APPOINTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
To apply to and view appointment opportunities with the federal government : Appointment opportunities. In addition to these appointment opportunities, the following call for nominations is currently open :
Applications to join Canada’s Volunteer Awards’ National Advisory Committee
Deadline : Thursday April 8, 2021
Every day, volunteers throughout Canada make valuable contributions to their communities. The Government of Canada recognizes the difference they make in the lives of fellow Canadians through Canada’s Volunteer Awards (CVA), with the advice and support of a National Advisory Committee (NAC). The NAC is composed of up to 15 leaders and changemakers who have demonstrated knowledge, experience and commitment as volunteers. Its members provide advice and recommendations on the selection of recipients in several CVA categories and build awareness of the CVA program.
Press Release and Application
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to my office by email at [email protected] or by phone at 514-522-1339.
Thank you,
Steven Guilbeault
Member of Parliament for Laurier–Sainte-Marie
Minister of Canadian Heritage
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