Canada News Centre2026-08-10T09:01:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-launches-new-initiative-to-support-early-childhood-educators.html

Government of Canada launches new initiative to support early childhood educators

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-10T09:01:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/backgrounder-building-a-strong-mobile-and-sustainable-early-childhood-education-workforce.html

Building a Strong, Mobile, and Sustainable Early Childhood Education Workforce

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-10T09:00:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/07/50000-in-federal-funding-will-support-upgrades-at-playground-in-donkin.html

The Build Communities Strong Fund supports communities across Atlantic Canada by building reliable infrastructure at a speed and scale not seen in generations

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-07-21T09:36:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-to-announce-investment-in-community-infrastructure-in-cape-breton-regional-municipality.html

Members of the media are invited to Atlantic Canada’s first Building Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) announcement with Mike Kelloway, Member of Parliament for Sydney—Glace Bay.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-07-20T08:15:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/07/minister-olszewski-highlights-increased-canada-child-benefit-delivering-more-support-to-alberta-families.html

Nearly 500,000 Alberta families to receive increased Canada Child Benefit payments starting July 20, 2026, as the Government of Canada delivers direct affordability support to families.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-07-17T14:30:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/07/minister-olszewski-to-highlight-canada-child-benefits-more-generous-support-making-life-more-affordable-for-alberta-families.html

The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will be joined by His Worship PJ Stasko, Mayor of the City of Camrose, to highlight the increase to the Canada Child Benefit, which is helping to lower costs for families in Alberta and across Canada.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-07-16T14:00:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/06/national-school-food-program-takes-shape-across-canada.html

National School Food Program takes shape across Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-06-16T09:11:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/06/backgrounder-federal-vision-for-a-national-school-food-program.html

Federal vision for a National School Food Program

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-06-16T09:10:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/04/data-portability-and-interoperability-are-key-to-competition-in-the-digital-health-care-sector.html

Data portability and interoperability are key to competition in the digital health care sectorApril 22, 2026Ottawa, Ontario

Competition Bureau Canada2026-04-23T10:36:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/12/canada-and-alberta-agree-to-one-year-extension-of-early-learning-and-child-care-agreements.html

Affordable child care is essential to Canada’s economy. Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and every parent deserves the peace of mind that comes from knowing their child is cared for, in a safe and inclusive environment.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-12-12T16:16:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/12/governments-of-canada-and-alberta-to-announce-extension-to-canada-wide-early-learning-and-child-care-agreement.html

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, and the Honourable Demetrios Nicolaides, Alberta’s Minister of Education and Childcare, will be in Calgary to announce an extension to the Canada–Alberta Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-12-11T13:01:31-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/12/competition-bureau-obtains-a-court-order-to-advance-investigation-into-well-healths-acquisition-of-healwell.html

Competition Bureau obtains a court order to advance investigation into WELL Health’s acquisition of HEALWELL December 10, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-12-10T11:48:11-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/11/the-governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-announce-five-year-extension-to-early-learning-and-child-care-agreements.html

Affordable child care is essential to Canada’s economy. Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and every parent deserves the peace of mind that comes from knowing their child is cared for, in a safe and inclusive environment.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-11-28T11:17:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/11/governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-to-announce-extension-to-its-canada-wide-early-learning-and-child-care-agreement.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development) and the Honourable Everett Hindley, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Education, will be in Regina to announce an extension to its Canada-wide early learning and child care agreement.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-11-27T10:30:54-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/11/statement-by-the-secretary-of-state-children-and-youth-on-national-child-day.html

The Honourable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State (Children and Youth), issued the following statement today to mark National Child Day:

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-11-20T12:36:24-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2025/09/government-of-canada-and-assiniboia-residential-school-legacy-group-commemorate-former-assiniboia-residential-school.html

Government of Canada and Assiniboia Residential School Legacy Group Commemorate Former Assiniboia Residential School.

Parks Canada2025-09-26T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/09/canadian-digital-regulators-forum-publishes-paper-on-synthetic-media-to-cap-off-second-year-of-collaboration-additional-multimedia.html

Canadian Digital Regulators Forum publishes paper on synthetic media to cap off second year of collaboration September 18, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-09-18T13:01:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/08/governments-of-canada-and-british-columbia-to-expand-access-to-early-learning-and-child-care.html

The Honourable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State (Children and Youth), joined by the Honourable Lisa Beare, British Columbia’s Minister of Education and Child Care, and Rohini Arora, British Columbia’s Parliamentary Secretary for Child Care, will announce the creation of new affordable child care spaces in British Columbia. 

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-08-27T12:05:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/08/statement-by-the-secretary-of-state-children-and-youth-the-honourable-anna-gainey-on-international-youth-day-2025.html

Statement by the Secretary of State (Children and Youth), The Honourable Anna Gainey on International Youth Day 2025

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-08-12T13:41:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/08/new-research-funding-will-help-to-strengthen-canadas-national-school-food-program.html

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) have partnered to launch a new school food-focused research funding opportunity, under the 2025-26 Partnering for Impact – Catalyst Grant.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-08-05T16:18:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/polar-knowledge/news/2025/06/a-milestone-in-realizing-a-vision-for-canadian-leadership-in-arctic-science-new-exhibition-about-indigenous-knowledge-app-opens-at-canadian-high-ar.html

A Milestone in Realizing a Vision for Canadian Leadership in Arctic Science New exhibition about Indigenous Knowledge App opens at Canadian High Arctic Research Station

Polar Knowledge Canada2025-06-04T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2025/03/cameron-bowl-ballfield-gets-a-refresh-to-attract-new-opportunities.html

The Government of Canada is investing in upgrades to a beloved ballfield in Glace Bay, ensuring the field remains a vibrant hub for recreation and helping Cape Breton strengthen its reputation as a popular location for event tourism.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2025-03-13T12:04:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/03/healthy-meals-for-kids-savings-for-families-in-saskatchewan.html

School food programs make life easier. They provide healthy meals to kids throughout the school year. They save families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-03-10T12:42:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/03/more-healthy-meals-for-kids-in-the-yukon.html

No child should go to school hungry. And in the Yukon, where food prices are among the highest in the country, getting kids a full breakfast before they head out the door or packing school lunches is not always an easy task. That’s why school food programs are so important. They provide access to nutritious meals that can positively affect the health, well being, and overall success of kids in the classroom. They also save families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-03-10T09:35:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/03/healthy-meals-for-kids-savings-for-families-in-british-columbia.html

School food programs make life easier. They provide healthy meals to kids throughout the school year. They save working families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills. They also support local economies, farmers and producers by sourcing food grown locally, whenever possible.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-03-07T13:45:27-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/03/healthy-meals-for-kids-savings-for-families-in-the-northwest-territories.html

No kid should go to school hungry. And in the Northwest Territories, where food prices are among the highest in the country, getting kids a full breakfast before they head out the door or packing school lunches is not always an easy task. That’s why school food programs are so important. They provide healthy meals to kids throughout the school year. They also save working families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-03-06T14:06:10-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/03/governments-of-canada-and-northwest-territories-support-more-healthy-meals-for-kids-in-northwest-territories.html

The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, and the Honourable Caitlin Cleveland, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment and Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment for the Northwest Territories, will make an announcement on the National School Food Program.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-03-05T13:21:42-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/03/new-funding-for-early-learning-and-child-care-initiatives-in-francophone-minority-communities.html

The early years of life are critical to the development and future well-being of children. High-quality, inclusive early learning and child care programs for children in official language minority communities help them build a strong sense of identity, while enabling parents and families to participate in their culture.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-03-05T12:48:59-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/02/more-healthy-meals-for-kids-in-nunavut.html

No kid should go to school hungry, no matter where they live. In Nunavut, where food prices are among the highest in the country and supply chains are complex, feeding kids at school is not always a simple task. But we must show up for every child in need.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-02-28T13:16:02-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/02/meeting-parents-where-they-are-more-affordable-child-care-in-manitoba.html

Parents deserve child care that fits their lives, whether they’re working late shifts at the hospital, finishing a degree or raising a family in a rural or remote community. That’s why the governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing in real, practical solutions: more spaces where you work or study, extended hours, and better options in rural and remote areas, so parents can find child care that truly works for them.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-02-18T14:40:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/02/governments-of-canada-and-manitoba-expand-access-to-early-learning-and-child-care.html

The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, joined by the Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and the Honourable Tracy Schmidt, Manitoba’s Minister of Education and Early Childhood Learning, will announce the creation of new affordable child care spaces in Winnipeg.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-02-14T14:43:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/02/healthy-meals-for-kids-savings-for-families-in-new-brunswick.html

Our National School Food Program provides healthy meals to kids and sets them up for success. It’s also saving families hundreds of dollars a year in grocery bills.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-02-07T10:20:55-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/10/big-changes-underway-for-multi-use-cape-breton-facility.html

Government of Canada support for upgrades to Canada Games Complex will increase usage, attract premiere events

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-10-17T10:12:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/10/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-cape-breton-university.html

Government of Canada to announce support for Cape Breton University

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-10-16T09:56:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2024/09/winnipeg-community-centre-receives-federal-investment-to-enhance-facilities.html

PrairiesCan support allows Centro Caboto Centre to renovate the interior and exterior structure

Prairies Economic Development Canada2024-09-13T14:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2024/09/mp-carr-announces-federal-investment-in-fort-whyte-alive.html

PrairiesCan funding enables FortWhyte Alive to provide enhanced outdoor experiences to attract tourists and support Indigenous economic reconciliation

Prairies Economic Development Canada2024-09-13T11:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/08/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-indigenous-ecotourism.html

The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will announce funding for an ecotourism project retracting traditional canoe routes between Bear River and Kejimkujik.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-08-22T11:03:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/08/governments-of-canada-and-new-brunswick-to-announce-early-learning-and-child-care-action-plan.html

Governments of Canada and New Brunswick to announce Early Learning and Child Care Action Plan

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-08-06T10:01:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/06/government-of-canada-invests-in-mental-health-and-crisis-services-for-children-and-young-people-in-canada.html

Today, the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, highlighted funding in Budget 2024 of $7.5 million over three years to support Kids Help Phone (KHP) in its work providing mental health, counselling, and crisis support to young people.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-06-25T14:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/06/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-the-national-school-food-policy.html

I am glad to be here with the students, teachers and parents of this incredible school, Lord Roberts Elementary School, and the people of LunchLAB, who do something so amazing for the kids and the families and the communities here.

Department of Finance Canada2024-06-24T16:49:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/06/shelburne-embraces-accessible-outdoor-recreation.html

Our communities thrive when residents and visitors of all abilities can enjoy public spaces. The Government of Canada has invested to help make a community park and trail more accessible.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-06-21T10:48:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2024/06/government-of-canada-announces-funding-for-dakota-community-centre-fitness-playground.html

Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, Special Advisor for Water, and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface – Saint Vital, will announce federal support for the Dakota Community Centre at the grand opening of the Fitness Playground.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2024-06-20T11:00:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/library-archives/news/2024/06/td-summer-reading-club-is-celebrating-their-20th-anniversary-as-a-national-program.html

Get ready to blast off with the 2024 TD Summer Reading Club!

Library and Archives Canada2024-06-20T08:45:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/06/federal-investment-will-improve-climate-comfort-centres-in-antigonish-and-pictou-counties.html

Climate comfort centres play an essential role during extreme weather events, offering residents a place to shelter, charge devices, use the internet, and check in with family and friends.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-06-13T12:42:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/06/backgrounder-federal-investment-will-improve-climate-comfort-centres-in-antigonish-and-pictou-counties.html

By providing a space where people can feel safe, supported, and connected during times of upheaval and uncertainty, climate comfort centres help communities recover more quickly once the crisis has passed.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-06-13T12:42:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/06/energy-efficiency-upgrades-underway-at-gaelic-college.html

Cape Breton Island is focused on preserving and promoting its unique Highland history and heritage, and keeping the culture alive for residents and visitors. The Government of Canada is investing in improvements to the Gaelic College campus in St. Anns.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-06-10T09:29:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2024/05/historic-bellevue-house-reopens.html

New exhibits and extensive restoration completed at former Sir John A. Macdonald residence.

Parks Canada2024-05-18T11:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/05/parliamentary-secretarys-visit-spotlights-cape-bretons-unique-cultural-heritage.html

During a three-day visit to Cape Breton that coincided with Atlantic Official Languages Week and Gaelic Nova Scotia Month, Darrell Samson, the Member of Parliament for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, met with educators, arts administrators, and economic development leaders to discuss the region’s unique cultural heritage, as well as its competitive advantages, challenges, and plans for future growth.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-05-17T12:38:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2024/05/re-opening-the-gros-morne-national-park-visitor-centre.html

Enhanced Visitor Information Centre reopens and ready to welcome visitors

Parks Canada2024-05-17T11:00:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2024/05/bellevue-house-national-historic-site-reopening-with-new-exhibits-and-programming.html

Bellevue House National Historic Site reopening with new exhibits and programming

Parks Canada2024-05-15T10:00:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/05/government-of-canada-will-make-an-important-announcement-regarding-early-learning-and-child-care-in-new-brunswick.html

Government of Canada will make an important announcement regarding early learning and child care in New Brunswick

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-05-14T12:21:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/05/building-more-child-care-spaces-for-families-in-the-northwest-territories.html

Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-05-14T10:30:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/05/building-more-child-care-spaces-for-families-in-quebec.html

Building more child care spaces for families in Quebec

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-05-13T18:44:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/05/government-of-canada-will-make-an-important-announcement-regarding-early-learning-and-child-care-in-manitoba.html

Government of Canada will make an important announcement regarding Early Learning and Child Care in Manitoba

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-05-13T15:14:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/nuclear-safety-commission/news/2024/04/decision-by-the-independent-commission-on-the-applicability-of-the-environmental-assessment-for-the-darlington-new-nuclear-project-to-ontario-power.html

Backgrounder: Decision by the independent Commission on the applicability of the environmental assessment for the Darlington New Nuclear Project to Ontario Power Generation’s selected reactor technology

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission2024-04-22T13:00:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/nuclear-safety-commission/news/2024/04/independent-commission-determines-environmental-assessment-for-ontario-power-generations-darlington-new-nuclear-project-is-applicable-to-the-select.html

Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the Commission’s decision that the existing environmental assessment (EA) for the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) is applicable to the reactor technology selected by Ontario Power Generation (OPG), the General Electric Hitachi BWRX300 reactor.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission2024-04-22T13:00:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/03/minister-hutchings-and-minister-petitpas-taylor-to-announce-support-for-childcare-and-early-childhood-education.html

Minister Hutchings and Minister Petitpas Taylor to announce support for childcare

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-03-27T14:28:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/new-federal-law-helps-ensure-families-will-benefit-from-affordable-early-learning-and-child-care-for-generations-to-come.html

Every family in Canada deserves access to high-quality child care when they need it and at a price that won’t break the bank.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-20T16:20:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/backgrounder.html

Bill C-35, An Act respecting early learning and child care in Canada, was introduced in the House of Commons on December 8, 2022.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-20T16:19:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/child-care-announcement-for-families-in-alberta.html

The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, will join the Honourable Matt Jones, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade for Alberta, to announce a fee reduction for licensed child care in Alberta.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-14T11:35:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/03/cape-breton-organizations-receive-federal-investment-to-recover-repair-and-rebuild-post-hurricane-fiona.html

When Hurricane Fiona wreaked havoc on cities and towns along the Atlantic coast, the Government of Canada responded quickly with programs designed to help the region with long-term recovery efforts and adaptations to help businesses and communities recover, restore and rebuild for the future.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-03-05T09:11:08-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/03/backgrounder-cape-breton-organizations-receive-federal-investment-to-recover-repair-and-rebuild-post-hurricane-fiona.html

Hurricane Fiona was an unprecedented storm that wreaked havoc along the Atlantic coast, causing damage to businesses, communities and non-profit organizations. The Government of Canada recognizes the need to rebuild and adapt to future weather events, and is investing $6,437,005 in non-repayable contributions through ACOA’s Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund (HFRF) program to fund five projects that will restore and upgrade infrastrcuture.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-03-05T09:10:57-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-to-organizations-impacted-by-hurricane-fiona.html

Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney – Victoria, will announce support for five projects in Cape Breton County to help recover, repair and rebuild their facilities.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-03-04T14:04:05-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/governments-of-canada-and-northwest-territories-announce-early-learning-and-child-care-three-year-action-plan.html

The governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories announced today a three-year action plan to improve and expand licensed early learning and child care (ELCC) programming across the territory. The 2023 to 2026 action plan covers investments outlined in the Canada-Northwest Territories Canada-wide ELCC Agreement – 2021 to 2026 and the Canada-Northwest Territories ELCC Agreement – 2021 to 2025. The action plan sets a road map for strengthening and expanding the ELCC sector and improving access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive ELCC opportunities for families throughout the territory. It builds on progress achieved to date during the first two years of both agreements.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-01T13:38:44-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/02/northwest-territories-to-achieve-average-of-10-a-day-regulated-child-care-on-april-1.html

Families across Canada know that affordable child care is not a luxury—it is a necessity. That is why the Government of Canada is working with provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system that will bring fees for regulated child care across the country down to $10 a day on average for children five years of age and younger by March 2026.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-02-22T13:26:02-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/02/minister-sudds-to-announce-child-care-fee-reduction-in-northwest-territories.html

The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, will join Northwest Territories’ Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Caitlin Cleveland, for an announcement in Yellowknife.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-02-21T13:15:18-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/02/governments-of-canada-and-nova-scotia-release-early-learning-and-child-care-action-plan.html

Families across Canada know that affordable child care is not a luxury—it is a necessity. That is why the Government of Canada is working with provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care (ELCC) system that will bring fees for regulated child care across the country down to $10-a-day on average by March 2026.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-02-16T09:45:45-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/02/early-learning-and-child-care-announcement-for-families-in-nova-scotia.html

The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the Honourable Jenna Sudds, will join Nova Scotia’s Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, the Honourable Becky Druhan, to announce an early learning and child care action plan in Halifax.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-02-15T10:29:39-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/02/csa-astronaut-david-saint-jacques-to-give-virtual-presentation-at-lets-talk-space-rocks.html

Today, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques and CSA mission scientist Patrick Hill will participate in a geology webinar for nearly 4,000 Canadian students in grades 9 to 12. It will be about rocks, both in space and on Earth, and the geology training that astronauts take in preparation for future lunar missions.

Canadian Space Agency2024-02-08T08:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/01/federal-investment-will-help-richmond-county-make-climate-comfort-centres-more-accessible-and-well-equipped.html

Climate comfort centres play an essential role during extreme weather events, offering residents a place to shelter, charge devices, use the internet, and check in with family and friends.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-01-10T12:18:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/12/prince-edward-island-to-achieve-10-a-day-regulated-child-care-two-years-ahead-of-national-target.html

Families across Canada know that affordable child care is not a luxury—it is a necessity. That is why the Government of Canada is working with provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system that will bring fees for regulated child care across the country down to $10-a-day on average by March 2026.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-12-15T11:22:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/12/minister-sudds-to-make-child-care-announcement-in-prince-edward-island.html

Minister Sudds to make child care announcement in Prince Edward Island

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-12-14T13:59:07-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/12/canada-wide-early-learning-and-child-care-system-creating-82000-new-child-care-spaces-and-making-life-more-affordable-for-families.html

Every family in Canada deserves access to high-quality child care when they need it and at a price that won’t break the bank. The Government of Canada is working closely with provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners to make this a reality.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-12-05T11:36:39-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/12/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-jenni-gibbons-to-speak-with-students-about-canadas-role-in-lunar-exploration.html

On December 6, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jenni Gibbons will connect with over 500 students around the globe to discuss Canada's role in lunar exploration.

Canadian Space Agency2023-12-04T09:40:21-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/09/ingonish-stepping-up-regional-tourism.html

Today, Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria, announced a $95,500 non-repayable ACOA contribution to the Ingonish Development Society (IDS) to develop a regional tourism strategy.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-09-28T14:41:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/09/backgrounder-projects-funded-through-the-workplace-harassment-and-violence-prevention-fund.html

Backgrounder: The Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children at Western University was funded in the amount of $1,999,997 to launch the project “Collaborating to Prevent and Respond to Violence and Harassment at Work”.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-09-13T12:22:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/institutes-health-research/news/2023/09/message-from-the-minister-of-health--national-childhood-cancer-awareness-month.html

Cancer is the leading cause of death from disease in children and adolescents in Canada. Approximately 10,000 children are living with cancer in this country and 1,500 more are diagnosed every year. September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – a time to reflect on how we can better understand and address the needs of children affected by cancer, as well as their families and caregivers.

Canadian Institutes of Health Research2023-09-12T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/09/lake-banook-boosts-profile-as-premiere-paddling-venue.html

New and improved docks and boardwalk offer better experience for paddlers and spectators

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-09-01T12:25:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/08/upgrades-underway-for-the-hector-heritage-quay.html

Improvements to the Ship Hector site will better tell the story of the first Scottish emigrants to come directly from Scotland to Nova Scotia

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-08-30T09:19:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/08/upgrades-will-help-acadian-arts-and-culture-thrive-in-cheticamp.html

Atlantic Canada’s rich multicultural heritage is central to the region’s identity, and supports a strong, vibrant, and welcoming society that attracts visitors and newcomers from around the world. The Government of Canada is investing to ensure that Acadian community art and culture, and the French language, continue to flourish in Nova Scotia.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-08-14T11:13:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2023/08/government-of-canada-and-province-of-prince-edward-island-to-announce-implementation-of-national-action-plan-on-gender-based-violence.html

On August 2, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Natalie Jameson, Prince Edward Island’s Minister of Education and Early Years and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, will make an announcement supporting the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence on Prince Edward Island.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2023-08-01T13:02:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2023/07/backgrounder--funding-for-five-organizations-supporting-indigenous-women-and-2slgbtqqia-people-to-prevent-and-address-gender-based-violence.html

Backgrounder – Funding for five organizations supporting Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people to prevent and address gender-based violence.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2023-07-28T16:22:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/07/governments-of-canada-and-manitoba-announce-180-million-in-funding-for-child-care-spaces-in-public-schools-and-post-secondary-institutions.html

Families across Canada are striving every day to give their children the best possible start in life. That is why the Government of Canada is working with our provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners on building a Canada-wide early learning and child care system that offers families better access to high-quality, affordable, flexible, and inclusive child care and early learning opportunities, no matter where they live.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-07-20T13:44:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/07/governments-of-canada-and-manitoba-to-announce-new-investment-to-increase-manitobas-licensed-child-care-capacity.html

The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will be in Winnipeg with Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Wayne Ewasko, and Minister of Manitoba Advanced Education and Training, Sarah Guilemard, to announce funding to expand child-care spaces in public schools and post-secondary institutions.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-07-19T17:44:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/06/government-of-canada-to-announce-investments-in-early-learning-and-child-care-research-and-training.html

Ya’ara Saks, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will be in Vancouver to announce project funding through the Early Learning and Child Care Innovation Program to improve services for families across Canada.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-06-30T11:01:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/06/investment-in-early-learning-helps-create-new-licensed-child-care-spaces-in-ottawa.html

Canadians know that child care is not a luxury—it is a necessity. That is why the Government of Canada is working with provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners to create a Canada-wide early learning and child care (ELCC) system that increases access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive ELCC programs and services.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-06-29T09:57:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/06/statement-by-minister-of-labour-on-world-day-against-child-labour.html

Statement by Minister of Labour on World Day Against Child Labour

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-06-12T11:11:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/05/fall-river-waverly-investments-community-sports.html

Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. Having access to vibrant, interactive spaces is important for health and wellbeing in every corner of our country. Breathing new life into our communities also stimulates local economies, creates jobs, and improves the quality of life for Canadians.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-05-26T09:56:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/05/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-a-community-organization-in-waverley0.html

Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minster of Veterans Affairs, Associate Minister of National Defence, and Member of Parliament for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, will make an announcement regarding support for the Waverley Amateur Athletic Association.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-05-25T14:16:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/05/porters-lake-community-centre-will-benefit-from-a-recreation-investment-to-increase-program-offerings.html

Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. Having access to vibrant, interactive spaces is important for health and wellbeing in every corner of our country. Breathing new life into our communities also stimulates local economies, creates jobs, and improves the quality of life for Canadians.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-05-25T10:15:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/05/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-a-community-organization-in-porters-lake.html

Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook, will make an announcement regarding support for the Porters Lake Commnity Service Organization.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-05-24T10:27:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/05/trenton-park-upgrades-to-entice-residents-visitors-to-enjoy-outdoor-hot-spots.html

As Canada moves toward a greener future, communities that rely on coal to fuel their economies are building up other sectors to continue growing and create local employment. For many, the tourism sector is already a key economic driver, and it is important that communities are resourced and ready to create offerings that highlight local strengths and assets.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-05-17T12:59:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/05/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-recreation-upgrades-in-pictou-county.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, will make an announcement to support tourism growth for a local hot spot in Trenton.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-05-16T13:07:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/04/helping-families-in-canada-to-benefit-from-innovative-early-learning-and-child-care-practices.html

The early learning and child care sector continues to evolve in increasingly complex and challenging environments. Identifying innovative practices and solutions that better address the essential needs of children and families is key to continuing to improve early learning and child care services across Canada.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-04-18T13:27:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/04/government-of-canada-to-announce-investments-in-innovative-early-learning-and-child-care-practices.html

Government of Canada to announce investments in innovative early learning and child care practices

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-04-17T13:18:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/03/celebrating-the-one-year-anniversary-of-the-signing-of-the-canada-wide-early-learning-and-child-care-agreement-with-ontario.html

Child care is not just a social policy - it is an economic policy, too. Access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care will grow the economy, allow more women to enter the workforce and help give every child in Canada the best start in life. That is why the Government of Canada signed agreements with each province and territory to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system that will benefit children and families from coast-to-coast-to-coast.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-03-28T11:21:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/03/cape-breton-community-works-together-to-restore-and-revitalize-green-space.html

Government of Canada supports inclusive, family-friendly recreation hub

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-03-16T13:19:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/03/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-to-revitalize-community-green-space-in-cape-breton.html

Government of Canada to announce support to revitalize community green space in Cape Breton

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-03-15T12:56:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2023/03/statement-by-minister-ien-head-of-the-delegation-of-canada-to-uncsw-67th-session.html

Statement by Minister Ien, Head of the Delegation of Canada, to UNCSW 67th Session

Women and Gender Equality Canada2023-03-09T13:39:25-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/03/growth-and-community-meet-at-the-cedar-event-centre.html

Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economy is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-03-09T12:27:46-05:00