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employersCanada News Centre2026-09-11T11:50:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svgAtom-Jet Industries expands production and reaches new markets in response to unjustfied U.S. tariffshttps://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/atom-jet-industries-expands-production-and-reaches-new-markets-in-response-to-unjustfied-us-tariffs.html

PrairiesCan investment through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative will help the Brandon manufacturer bring more production in-house and grow sales across Canada

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-11T12:00:44-04:00Secretary of State Zerucelli highlights funding to support Edmonton’s skilled trades workforcehttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-zerucelli-highlights-funding-to-support-edmontons-skilled-trades-workforce.html

Secretary of State Zerucelli highlights funding to support Edmonton’s skilled trades workforce

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-09T14:55:32-04:00Federal investment helps defend Winnipeg’s advanced manufacturing sector against U.S. tariffshttps://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/federal-investment-helps-defend-winnipegs-advanced-manufacturing-sector-against-us-tariffs.html

Minister Olszewski announces PrairiesCan support for 15 Winnipeg manufacturing projects through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative and Business Scale-up and Productivity program

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-03T11:05:16-04:00Backgrounder: Federal investment helps defend Winnipeg’s advanced manufacturing sector against U.S. tariffshttps://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/backgrounder-federal-investment-helps-defend-winnipegs-advanced-manufacturing-sector-against-us-tariffs.html

The projects will help manufacturers grow, improve productivity, strengthen domestic supply chains and reach new markets.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-03T11:05:02-04:00Minister Olszewski to announce support for Winnipeg manufacturers expanding production and reaching new marketshttps://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/minister-olszewski-to-announce-support-for-winnipeg-manufacturers-expanding-production-and-reaching-new-markets.html

The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will announce federal funding to support Winnipeg manufacturers as they respond to tariff pressures, strengthen their operations and pursue new opportunities for growth.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-02T10:30:18-04:00Federal government invests in Cold Lake’s energy and aviation sectors to build a stronger, more secure Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/08/federal-government-invests-in-cold-lakes-energy-and-aviation-sectors-to-build-a-stronger-more-secure-canada.html

Investments to enhance Canada’s strategic position while unlocking economic opportunities to support workforce development and Indigenous-led resource development

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-08-26T14:14:06-04:00Government of Canada to announce support for economic opportunities in the Cold Lake regionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-economic-opportunities-in-the-cold-lake-region.html

Matt Jeneroux, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Riverbend to announce federal funding in support of economic development opportunities in the Cold Lake Region on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-08-25T12:49:50-04:00Competition Bureau to hold technical briefing on challenge of Nortera’s proposed acquisition of B&G’s Green Giant and Le Sieur Canadian vegetable businesshttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/08/competition-bureau-to-hold-technical-briefing-on-challenge-of-norteras-proposed-acquisition-of-bgs-green-giant-and-le-sieur-canadian-vegetable-busi.html

Competition Bureau to hold technical briefing on challenge of Nortera’s proposed acquisition of B&G’s Green Giant and Le Sieur Canadian vegetable businessAugust 19, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2026-08-19T09:19:13-04:00Competition Bureau seeks to block Nortera’s proposed acquisition of B&G’s Green Giant and Le Sieur Canadian vegetable businesshttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/08/competition-bureau-seeks-to-block-norteras-proposed-acquisition-of-bgs-green-giant-and-le-sieur-canadian-vegetable-business.html

Competition Bureau seeks to block Nortera’s proposed acquisition of B&G’s Green Giant and Le Sieur Canadian vegetable business August 19, 2026– GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2026-08-19T09:18:42-04:00Backgrounder: Competition Bureau seeks to block Nortera’s proposed acquisition of B&G’s Green Giant and Le Sieur Canadian vegetable businesshttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/08/backgrounder-competition-bureau-seeks-to-block-norteras-proposed-acquisition-of-bgs-green-giant-and-le-sieur-canadian-vegetable-business.html

Backgrounder: Competition Bureau seeks to block Nortera’s proposed acquisition of B&G’s Green Giant and Le Sieur Canadian vegetable businessAugust 19, 2026

Competition Bureau Canada2026-08-19T09:18:22-04:00Multiple charges laid in deceptive online passport service scamhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/07/multiple-charges-laid-in-deceptive-online-passport-service-scam.html

Multiple charges laid in deceptive online passport service scam July 28, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2026-07-28T07:58:09-04:00Government of Canada announces new $2-billion funding for provinces and territories under Team Canada Strong https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-announces-new-2-billion-funding-for-provinces-and-territories-under-team-canada-strong0.html

Government of Canada announces new $2-billion funding for provinces and territories under Team Canada Strong

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-07-16T15:24:09-04:00Competition Bureau seeks feedback on new enforcement guidelines about illegal business agreementshttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/07/competition-bureau-seeks-feedback-on-new-enforcement-guidelines-about-illegal-business-agreements.html

Competition Bureau seeks feedback on new enforcement guidelines about illegal business agreements July 15, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2026-07-15T09:17:51-04:00Competition Bureau protects competition in retail fuel supply in the Niagara Regionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/06/competition-bureau-protects-competition-in-retail-fuel-supply-in-the-niagara-region.html

Competition Bureau protects competition in retail fuel supply in the Niagara Region July 2, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2026-07-02T08:55:42-04:00Competitive markets are essential in supporting food security and affordabilityhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/06/competitive-markets-are-essential-in-supporting-food-security-and-affordability.html

Competitive markets are essential in supporting food security and affordability June 2, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario

Competition Bureau Canada2026-06-02T15:46:50-04:00Competition Bureau reaches agreement to protect competition for grain farmers in Saskatchewanhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/05/competition-bureau-reaches-agreement-to-protect-competition-for-grain-farmers-in-saskatchewan.html

Competition Bureau reaches agreement to protect competition for grain farmers in Saskatchewan May 22, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2026-05-22T08:49:38-04:00Statement from Stephanie Cadieux on appointment to second term as Canada’s Chief Accessibility Officerhttps://www.canada.ca/en/office-chief-accessibility-officer/news/2026/05/statement-from-stephanie-cadieux-on-appointment-to-second-term-as-canadas-chief-accessibility-officer.html

Statement from Stephanie Cadieux on appointment to second term as Canada’s Chief Accessibility Officer

Office of the Chief Accessibility Officer2026-05-12T12:53:13-04:00Backgrounder: Competition Bureau challenges Keyera’s proposed acquisition at a critical Canadian energy hubhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/05/backgrounder-competition-bureau-challenges-keyeras-proposed-acquisition-at-a-critical-canadian-energy-hub.html

Backgrounder: Competition Bureau challenges Keyera’s proposed acquisition at a critical Canadian energy hubMay 4, 2026

Competition Bureau Canada2026-05-05T09:06:14-04:00Competition Bureau challenges Keyera’s proposed acquisition at a critical Canadian energy hubhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/05/competition-bureau-challenges-keyeras-proposed-acquisition-at-a-critical-canadian-energy-hub.html

Competition Bureau challenges Keyera’s proposed acquisition at a critical Canadian energy hub May 5, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2026-05-05T09:05:45-04:00Safety and Health Week Webinars Focus on Plain Language and Indigenous Inclusion in the Workplacehttps://www.canada.ca/en/centre-occupational-health-safety/news/2026/04/safety-and-health-week-webinars-focus-on-plain-language-and-indigenous-inclusion-in-the-workplace.html

To help workplaces celebrate Safety and Health Week, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is hosting free webinars on plain language and Indigenous inclusion in the workplace.

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety2026-04-27T10:07:09-04:00Competition Bureau warns businesses that colluding to win public contracts carries serious consequenceshttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/04/competition-bureau-warns-businesses-that-colluding-to-win-public-contracts-carries-serious-consequences.html

Competition Bureau warns businesses that colluding to win public contracts carries serious consequences April 24, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2026-04-24T08:38:49-04:00Data portability and interoperability are key to competition in the digital health care sectorhttps://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 Canada2026-04-23T10:36:25-04:00Workplaces are Invited to National Launch Event to Kick Off Safety and Health Week 2026https://www.canada.ca/en/centre-occupational-health-safety/news/2026/04/workplaces-are-invited-to-national-launch-event-to-kick-off-safety-and-health-week-2026.html

From May 4-9, 2026, workplaces across Canada are encouraged to celebrate Safety and Health Week and promote awareness of injury and illness prevention at work.

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety2026-04-22T14:55:36-04:00Governments of Canada and Northwest Territories partner to help workers adapt to changing global economyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/04/governments-of-canada-and-northwest-territories-partner-to-help-workers-adapt-to-changing-global-economy.html

Governments of Canada and Northwest Territories partner to help workers adapt to changing global economy

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-04-17T15:03:07-04:00Competition Bureau obtains a court order to advance investigation into Keyera’s proposed acquisition in oil and gas industryhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/04/competition-bureau-obtains-a-court-order-to-advance-investigation-into-keyeras-proposed-acquisition-in-oil-and-gas-industry.html

Competition Bureau obtains a court order to advance investigation into Keyera’s proposed acquisition in oil and gas industry April 8, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2026-04-08T08:39:31-04:00Government of Canada investing in tariff-affected Alberta businesses to drive trade expansion and market growthhttps://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-investing-in-tariff-affected-alberta-businesses-to-drive-trade-expansion-and-market-growth.html

Regional Tariff Response Initiative Investments will help Alberta businesses expand, innovate, and strengthen economic resilience

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-03-31T11:32:39-04:00Backgrounder: Government of Canada investing in tariff-affected Alberta businesses to drive trade expansion and market growthhttps://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/03/backgrounder-government-of-canada-investing-in-tariff-affected-alberta-businesses-to-drive-trade-expansion-and-market-growth.html

Today, PrairiesCan announced non-repayable RTRI investments for the following five projects in Edmonton

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-03-31T11:32:28-04:00Minister Olszewski to announce federal support for Alberta businesses to build resilience and thrivehttps://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/03/minister-olszewski-to-announce-federal-support-for-alberta-businesses-to-build-resilience-and-thrive.html

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-03-30T15:10:43-04:00Competition Bureau announces adjustment to merger review filing fee, effective April 1, 2026https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/03/competition-bureau-announces-adjustment-to-merger-review-filing-fee-effective-april-1-2026.html

Competition Bureau announces adjustment to merger review filing fee, effective April 1, 2026 March 27, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2026-03-27T10:29:20-04:00Statement by Minister Ali on the tabling of the Employment Equity in the Public Service annual report for 2024-25https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2026/03/statement-by-minister-ali-on-the-tabling-of-the-employment-equity-in-the-public-service-annual-report-for-2024-25.html

Statement by Minister Ali on the tabling of the Employment Equity in the Public Service annual report for 2024-25

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat2026-03-26T13:13:38-04:00Competition Bureau’s experts available to discuss AI-generated government impersonation scams with mediahttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/03/competition-bureaus-experts-available-to-discuss-ai-generated-government-impersonation-scams-with-media.html

Competition Bureau’s experts available to discuss AI-generated government impersonation scams with media March 24, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2026-03-24T09:49:11-04:00Competition Bureau calls to take down regulatory barriers around shared kitchens and food hubshttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/03/competition-bureau-calls-to-take-down-regulatory-barriers-around-shared-kitchens-and-food-hubs.html

Competition Bureau calls to take down regulatory barriers around shared kitchens and food hubs March 19, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2026-03-19T10:00:02-04:00Government of Canada announces support to help Alberta business enhance artificial intelligence technologies and compete in global marketshttps://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-announces-support-to-help-alberta-business-enhance-artificial-intelligence-technologies-and-compete-in-global-markets.html

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative investment will help Landing Zones Canada develop and commercialize new artificial intelligence technologies used in Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-03-02T12:05:12-05:00Minister Olszewski to announce federal support to help an Alberta business adopt artificial intelligence technologies and compete in global marketshttps://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/minister-olszewski-to-announce-federal-support-to-help-an-alberta-business-adopt-artificial-intelligence-technologies-and-compete-in-global-markets.html

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-27T12:07:46-05:00Statement from Chief Accessibility Officer Stephanie Cadieux on release of third report on accessibility in Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/office-chief-accessibility-officer/news/2026/02/statement-from-chief-accessibility-officer-stephanie-cadieux-on-release-of-third-report-on-accessibility-in-canada0.html

Statement from Chief Accessibility Officer Stephanie Cadieux on release of third report on accessibility in Canada

Office of the Chief Accessibility Officer2026-02-19T14:21:49-05:00Strengthening Atlantic Canada’s defence capabilities in Nova Scotiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/02/strengthening-atlantic-canadas-defence-capabilities-in-nova-scotia0.html

Regional Defence Investment Initiative supports businesses to grow, innovate and scale up for global defence opportunities

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-02-19T08:47:52-05:00Breaking the Cycle: Take Action to Prevent Repetitive Strain Injurieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/centre-occupational-health-safety/news/2026/02/breaking-the-cycle-take-action-to-prevent-repetitive-strain-injuries.html

In recognition of International Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day observed annually on February 28 (or February 29 in a leap year), the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is calling on employers across Canada to strengthen prevention efforts to reduce repetitive strain injuries in the workplace.

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety2026-02-18T10:17:16-05:00Government of Canada helping to strengthen industries and businesses in southern Albertahttps://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-helping-to-strengthen-industries-and-businesses-in-southern-alberta.html

Regional Tariff Response Initiative investment will help overcome challenges resulting from evolving global trade realities and strengthen Alberta businesses

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-17T13:11:56-05:00Backgrounder: Government of Canada helping to strengthen industries and businesses in southern Albertahttps://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/backgrounder-government-of-canada-helping-to-strengthen-industries-and-businesses-in-southern-alberta.html

Today, PrairiesCan announced a total of $5,882,903 in RTRI investment for the following five projects in southern Alberta

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-17T13:11:43-05:00Minister Olszewski to announce federal support to help southern Alberta businesses build resiliency and thrivehttps://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/minister-olszewski-to-announce-federal-support-to-help-southern-alberta-businesses-build-resiliency-and-thrive.html

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-16T12:22:11-05:00Study finds Canada could unlock major economic gains through stronger competitionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/02/study-finds-canada-could-unlock-major-economic-gains-through-stronger-competition.html

Study finds Canada could unlock major economic gains through stronger competition February 4, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2026-02-04T10:02:31-05:00Backgrounder: Study on the Economic Benefits of Pro-Competitive Reforms in Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/02/backgrounder-study-on-the-economic-benefits-of-pro-competitive-reforms-in-canada.html

Backgrounder: Study on the Economic Benefits of Pro-Competitive Reforms in CanadaThe Competition Bureau commissioned an independent study to better understand how Canada’s economy could benefit from more competition-friendly regulations.

Competition Bureau Canada2026-02-04T10:00:05-05:00Competition Bureau report highlights public feedback on algorithmic pricing and competitionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/01/competition-bureau-report-highlights-public-feedback-on-algorithmic-pricing-and-competition.html

Competition Bureau report highlights public feedback on algorithmic pricing and competition January 22, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2026-01-22T10:05:57-05:00Competition Bureau study finds data portability could save Canadians billionshttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/01/competition-bureau-study-finds-data-portability-could-save-canadians-billions.html

Competition Bureau study finds data portability could save Canadians billions January 15, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2026-01-15T08:03:15-05:00Competition Bureau launches study of competition in the financing of Canada’s small and medium-sized enterpriseshttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/01/competition-bureau-launches-study-of-competition-in-the-financing-of-canadas-small-and-medium-sized-enterprises.html

Competition Bureau launches study of competition in the financing of Canada’s small and medium-sized enterprises January 12, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2026-01-12T10:11:28-05:00Government of Canada calls for project proposals to make workplaces more diverse, inclusive and safehttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/01/government-of-canada-calls-for-project-proposals-to-make-workplaces-more-diverse-inclusive-and-safe.html

Every worker deserves an equal opportunity and a safe work environment. Yet many workers—especially women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities—continue to face barriers to equity and experience harassment and violence at work.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-01-05T15:24:07-05:00Government of Canada helping Alberta business adapt to new trade realities and growhttps://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/12/government-of-canada-helping-alberta-business-adapt-to-new-trade-realities-and-grow.html

Regional Tariff Response Initiative investment will enable Core Design to double manufacturing capacity and grow sales in reliable domestic and international markets

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-12-19T11:16:45-05:00Minister Olszewski to announce support for local business to adapt to new trade realities and growhttps://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/12/minister-olszewski-to-announce-support-for-local-business-to-adapt-to-new-trade-realities-and-grow.html

Minister Olszewski to announce support for local business to adapt to new trade realities and grow

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-12-18T11:57:23-05:00Competition Bureau obtains a court order to advance investigation into WELL Health’s acquisition of HEALWELLhttps://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 Canada2025-12-10T11:48:11-05:00Minister Ali announces new measures to protect and transform Canada’s steel and lumber industrieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2025/12/minister-ali-announces-new-measures-to-protect-and-transform-canadas-steel-and-lumber-industries.html

Minister Ali announces new measures to protect and transform Canada’s steel and lumber industries

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat2025-12-05T12:31:53-05:00The President of the Treasury Board will highlight measures to protect and transform Canada’s steel and lumber industrieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2025/12/the-president-of-the-treasury-board-will-highlight-measures-to-protect-and-transform-canadas-steel-and-lumber-industries.html

The President of the Treasury Board will highlight measures to protect and transform Canada’s steel and lumber industries

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat2025-12-04T15:01:05-05:00Opening statement to the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy: Competition is critical to building a stronger, more affordable economyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/12/opening-statement-to-the-senate-standing-committee-on-banking-commerce-and-the-economy-competition-is-critical-to-building-a-stronger-more-affordab.html

Opening statement to the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy: Competition is critical to building a stronger, more affordable economy Speech December 4, 2025

Competition Bureau Canada2025-12-04T11:15:14-05:00Training more than 8,000 Canadian workers to help build Canada stronghttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/12/training-more-than-8000-canadian-workers-to-help-build-canada-strong.html

The Government of Canada is building one strong Canadian economy. To do so, Canada needs skilled trades workers to develop major infrastructure and build millions more homes. That means the newest generation of builders must get proper training.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-12-01T12:32:50-05:00Businesses: Make sure your Black Friday “deals” are realhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/11/businesses-make-sure-your-black-friday-deals-are-real.html

Businesses: Make sure your Black Friday “deals” are real November 25, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-11-25T08:58:02-05:00Appetite for creative destructionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/11/appetite-for-creative-destruction.html

Appetite for creative destructionSpeechNotes for an address by Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of CompetitionCanadian Bar Association Competition Fall Law ConferenceNovember 20, 2025Ottawa, Ontario

Competition Bureau Canada2025-11-20T13:42:44-05:00Minister Hajdu highlights Budget 2025 investments to support youth employmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/11/minister-hajdu-highlights-budget-2025-investments-to-support-youth-employment.html

As youth across Canada are working towards their future in the workforce, the Government of Canada is supporting their next steps by building more pathways to rewarding careers and skills development. This will empower them with better careers and a more affordable life.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-11-20T11:12:17-05:00Competition Bureau expands its investigation into BWX Technologies’ acquisition of Kinectricshttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/11/competition-bureau-expands-its-investigation-into-bwx-technologies-acquisition-of-kinectrics.html

Competition Bureau expands its investigation into BWX Technologies’ acquisition of Kinectrics November 19, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-11-19T12:00:19-05:00Competition Bureau seeks feedback on updated merger guidelineshttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/11/competition-bureau-seeks-feedback-on-updated-merger-guidelines.html

Competition Bureau seeks feedback on updated merger guidelines November 13, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-11-13T10:02:25-05:00Minister Olszewski highlights Budget 2025’s new Climate Competitiveness Strategyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/11/minister-olszewski-highlights-budget-2025s-new-climate-competitiveness-strategy.html

The global shift to a low-carbon economy is accelerating, changing how growth happens and where capital flows. To stay competitive, Canada must catalyse investment across clean and conventional sectors so our industries can meet the world’s rising demand for low-carbon products and energy.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-11-09T15:00:00-05:00Minister Olszewski highlights Budget 2025 investments in the Build Communities Strong Fundhttps://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/11/minister-olszewski-highlights-budget-2025-investments-in-the-build-communities-strong-fund.html

Changes in the global trading system are causing massive disruptions and uncertainty for Canadians. The world has changed, and Canada’s economic strategy must change. Budget 2025: Canada Strong is our plan to transform our economy from one that is reliant on a single trade partner to one that is stronger, more self-sufficient, and more resilient to global shocks.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-11-08T15:00:00-05:00Minister Olszewski and PS Hogan to highlight Budget 2025’s Climate Competitiveness Strategy and Canada’s global leadershiphttps://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/11/minister-olszewski-and-ps-hogan-to-highlight-budget-2025s-climate-competitiveness-strategy-and-canadas-global-leadership.html

The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), and Corey Hogan, Member of Parliament for Calgary Confederation and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will announce how Budget 2025 and Canada’s Climate Competitiveness Strategy will benefit the environment and the economy.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-11-07T14:30:00-05:00Minister Olszewski to highlight how Budget 2025 is helping to build infrastructure that communities needhttps://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/11/minister-olszewski-to-highlight-how-budget-2025-is-helping-to-build-infrastructure-that-communities-need.html

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-11-07T13:32:33-05:00Canada hosts G7 Summit discussing competition issues related to algorithmic pricinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/10/canada-hosts-g7-summit-discussing-competition-issues-related-to-algorithmic-pricing.html

Canada hosts G7 Summit discussing competition issues related to algorithmic pricing October 3, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-10-03T09:15:06-04:00Atlantic Firms Show Strength at DEFSEC Atlantic 2025https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2025/10/atlantic-firms-show-strength-at-defsec-atlantic-2025.html

Showcasing Canada’s defence industry and expanding Atlantic firms’ reach in global markets

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2025-10-01T10:00:10-04:00Government of Canada invests in training for Canada’s evolving low-carbon workforcehttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/09/government-of-canada-invests-in-training-for-canadas-evolving-low-carbon-workforce.html

The transition to a low-carbon economy is accelerating, and with it comes the need for a highly skilled workforce to support Canada’s energy sector. That is why the Government of Canada is investing in training opportunities to better equip workers with the skills needed to thrive in sustainable industries.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-09-26T15:01:47-04:00Government of Canada invests in training opportunities for Canada’s evolving low-carbon workforcehttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/09/government-of-canada-invests-in-training-opportunities-for-canadas-evolving-low-carbon-workforce.html

The Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will be in Yellowknife to highlight a federal investment through the Sustainable Jobs Training Fund to support the Sustainable North: Our Workforce (SNOW).

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-09-25T11:33:26-04:00Canada’s Competition Summit 2025 to chart path for a more affordable and resilient Canadian economyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/09/canadas-competition-summit-2025-to-chart-path-for-a-more-affordable-and-resilient-canadian-economy.html

Canada’s Competition Summit 2025 to chart path for a more affordable and resilient Canadian economy September 23, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-09-23T09:32:32-04:00Canadian Digital Regulators Forum publishes paper on synthetic media to cap off second year of collaborationhttps://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 Canada2025-09-18T13:01:21-04:00Back to school boost: Government of Canada invests in education and job supports for youthhttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/09/back-to-school-boost-government-of-canada-invests-in-education-and-job-supports-for-youth.html

As students across Canada head back to school, the Government of Canada is supporting their next steps toward a bright future by creating more pathways to rewarding careers and making education more affordable.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-09-02T10:42:20-04:00Backgrounder: Youth Employment and Skills Strategy https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/09/backgrounder-youth-employment-and-skills-strategy.html

The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) is a Government of Canada initiative led by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and delivered in partnership with 11 other federal departments, agencies and Crown corporations. Together, these 12 partners deliver funding programs to provide youth in Canada aged 15 to 30, especially those facing barriers to employment, with opportunities to receive employment supports, gain work experience and develop the skills needed to find and keep quality jobs.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-09-02T10:40:43-04:00Frost warning: Don’t slip on sneaky snow removal practiceshttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/08/frost-warning-dont-slip-on-sneaky-snow-removal-practices.html

Frost warning: Don’t slip on sneaky snow removal practices September 2, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-09-02T10:25:56-04:00Polar Knowledge Canada announces 2025 Northern Scientific Training Program Special Award recipientshttps://www.canada.ca/en/polar-knowledge/news/2025/08/polar-knowledge-canada-announces-2025-northern-scientific-training-program-special-award-recipients.html

Polar Knowledge Canada announces 2025 Northern Scientific Training Program Special Award recipients

Polar Knowledge Canada2025-08-28T11:00:00-04:00Government of Canada launches consultations on unpaid work in the airline sectorhttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/08/government-of-canada-launches-consultations-on-unpaid-work-in-the-airline-sector.html

Flight attendants play a critical role in keeping Canadian passengers and airline crew safe as they travel.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-08-18T20:32:50-04:00Statement from Minister Hajduhttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/08/statement-from-minister-hajdu.html

Statement from Minister Hajdu

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-08-16T12:54:00-04:00Backgrounder: Canadian Apprenticeship Strategyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/08/backgrounder-canadian-apprenticeship-strategy.html

The Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy aims to support a trades workforce that is skilled, inclusive, certified and productive. The Strategy funds projects that aim to:

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-08-12T13:02:06-04:00Reflecting on one year since the Jasper wildfirehttps://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/07/reflecting-on-one-year-since-the-jasper-wildfire.html

The Government of Canada stands with Jasperites as work continues to rebuild the beautiful mountain community of Jasper and Jasper National Park

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-07-22T13:00:00-04:00Slap a label on it! Making it easier for consumers to shop for Internet serviceshttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/07/slap-a-label-on-it-making-it-easier-for-consumers-to-shop-for-internet-services.html

Slap a label on it! Making it easier for consumers to shop for Internet services SpeechJune 13, 2025Gatineau, Quebec

Competition Bureau Canada2025-07-16T16:10:48-04:00Competition Bureau reaches agreement with oilfield services company to preserve competition in the Canadian oil and natural gas industryhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/07/competition-bureau-reaches-agreement-with-oilfield-services-company-to-preserve-competition-in-the-canadian-oil-and-natural-gas-industry.html

Competition Bureau reaches agreement with oilfield services company to preserve competition in the Canadian oil and natural gas industry July 16, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-07-16T08:30:10-04:00Minister Hajdu to make an announcement in Sault Ste. Mariehttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/07/minister-hajdu-to-make-an-announcement-in-sault-ste-marie.html

The Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, will be in Sault Ste. Marie to make an announcement.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-07-15T21:33:16-04:00Backgrounder on Employment Insurance measures introduced to support Canadian workers and employershttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/07/backgrounder-on-employment-insurance-measures-introduced-to-support-canadian-workers-and-employers.html

On March 21, 2025, the Government of Canada introduced three temporary Employment Insurance (EI) measures designed to improve access and entitlement to income supports for workers whose jobs are affected by the continued threat of tariffs. The three measures, in place until October 11, 2025, are:

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-07-10T16:00:29-04:00Competition Bureau monitoring Interac’s commitment on e-transfer pricinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/07/competition-bureau-monitoring-interacs-commitment-on-e-transfer-pricing.html

Competition Bureau monitoring Interac’s commitment on e-transfer pricing July 10, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-07-10T08:58:21-04:00Competition Bureau advances investigation of Amazon’s Marketplace Fair Pricing Policyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/07/competition-bureau-advances-investigation-of-amazons-marketplace-fair-pricing-policy.html

Competition Bureau advances investigation of Amazon’s Marketplace Fair Pricing Policy July 8, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-07-08T08:29:49-04:00CSIS publishes first annual Addressing Misconduct and Wrongdoing at CSIS Reporthttps://www.canada.ca/en/security-intelligence-service/news/2025/06/csis-publishes-first-annual-addressing-misconduct-and-wrongdoing-at-csis-report.html

CSIS publishes first annual Addressing Misconduct and Wrongdoing at CSIS Report

Canadian Security Intelligence Service2025-06-26T14:14:05-04:00Landlords and property managers: agreeing with competitors on rental prices is illegalhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/06/landlords-and-property-managers-agreeing-with-competitors-on-rental-prices-is-illegal.html

Landlords and property managers: agreeing with competitors on rental prices is illegal June 25, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-06-25T09:21:25-04:00Competition Bureau reaches agreement with Canadian energy company to preserve competition in the oil and natural gas industryhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/06/competition-bureau-reaches-agreement-with-canadian-energy-company-to-preserve-competition-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry.html

Competition Bureau reaches agreement with Canadian energy company to preserve competition in the oil and natural gas industry June 20, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-06-20T10:53:44-04:00Protecting Canadian Labour: Replacement Workers Legislation now in Forcehttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/06/protecting-canadian-labour-replacement-workers-legislation-now-in-force.html

As of today, Bill C-58, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations, 2012, came into force. This legislation strengthens protections for Canadian workers – because they are the foundation of Canada's ambition.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-06-20T10:06:23-04:00Amendments to the Canada Labour Code related to replacement workers and the maintenance of activities processhttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/06/amendments-to-the-canada-labour-code-related-to-replacement-workers-and-the-maintenance-of-activities-process.html

Part I (Industrial Relations) of the Canada Labour Code (the Code) governs workplace relations and collective bargaining between unions and employers. This part contains provisions related to replacement workers and maintenance of activities, as well as dispute resolution, strikes and lockouts. It outlines the labour relations rights and responsibilities of employers, trade unions and employees.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-06-20T10:04:57-04:00Statement from Chief Accessibility Officer Stephanie Cadieux on release of second report on accessibility in Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/office-chief-accessibility-officer/news/2025/06/statement-from-chief-accessibility-officer-stephanie-cadieux-on-release-of-second-report-on-accessibility-in-canada.html

Statement from Chief Accessibility Officer Stephanie Cadieux on release of second report on accessibility in Canada

Office of the Chief Accessibility Officer2025-06-17T11:39:51-04:00Accessibility Standards Canada publishes revised standard on accessible employmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/accessibility-standards-canada/news/2025/05/accessibility-standards-canada-publishes-revised-standard-on-accessible-employment.html

Accessibility Standards Canada is pleased to announce today the publication of the revised CAN/ASC-1.1:2024 (REV-2025)-Employment standard.

Accessibility Standards Canada2025-05-29T11:00:00-04:00Statement by Minister Ali on National AccessAbility Week 2025https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2025/05/statement-by-minister-ali-on-national-accessability-week-2025.html

Statement by Minister Ali on National AccessAbility Week 2025

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat2025-05-26T14:04:16-04:00Release of the CSIS Public Report 2024 https://www.canada.ca/en/security-intelligence-service/news/2025/05/release-of-2024-public-report.html

The Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), Dan Rogers, issued the following statement regarding the CSIS Public Report 2024 released today:

Canadian Security Intelligence Service2025-05-21T08:53:21-04:00Competition Bureau’s 2025-2026 Annual Plan outlines vision in face of economic and technological changehttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/04/competition-bureaus-2025-2026-annual-plan-outlines-vision-in-face-of-economic-and-technological-change.html

Competition Bureau’s 2025-2026 Annual Plan outlines vision in face of economic and technological change May 15, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-05-15T10:02:53-04:00The Competition Bureau obtains a second court order to advance an investigation of competition in the Quebec real estate services markethttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/05/the-competition-bureau-obtains-a-second-court-order-to-advance-an-investigation-of-competition-in-the-quebec-real-estate-services-market.html

The Competition Bureau obtains a second court order to advance an investigation of competition in the Quebec real estate services market May 6, 2025, GATINEAU, QC, Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-05-06T13:20:28-04:00Competition Bureau advances an investigation into Express Scripts Canada’s business practices in the pharmacy sectorhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/03/competition-bureau-advances-an-investigation-into-express-scripts-canadas-business-practices-in-the-pharmacy-sector.html

Competition Bureau advances an investigation into Express Scripts Canada’s business practices in the pharmacy sector April 11, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-04-11T08:30:04-04:00Competition Bureau announces adjustment to merger review filing fee, effective April 1, 2025https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/03/competition-bureau-announces-adjustment-to-merger-review-filing-fee-effective-april-1-2025.html

Competition Bureau announces adjustment to merger review filing fee, effective April 1, 2025 March 28, 2025 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-03-28T08:30:03-04:00The Government of Canada introduces new employment insurance measures to support Canadian workers impacted by foreign tariffshttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/03/the-government-of-canada-introduces-new-employment-insurance-measures-to-support-canadian-workers-impacted-by-foreign-tariffs.html

The Government of Canada introduces new employment insurance measures to support Canadian workers impacted by foreign tariffs

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-03-22T18:56:35-04:00Government of Canada announces federal investments to advance Alberta’s clean technology sectorhttps://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-announces-federal-investments-to-advance-albertas-clean-technology-sector.html

More than $8.3 million through PrairiesCan will enable Alberta businesses and communities to commercialize and adopt innovative clean technologies

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-03-21T14:31:07-04:00Backgrounder: Government of Canada announces federal investments to advance Alberta’s clean technology sectorhttps://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/03/backgrounder-government-of-canada-announces-federal-investments-to-advance-albertas-clean-technology-sector.html

PrairiesCan is investing over $8.3 million for 13 projects in Alberta through several programs, including the Alberta Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative; the Business Scale-up and Productivity program; the Regional Innovation Ecosystems program; and the Community Economic Development and Diversification program.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-03-21T14:30:36-04:00Pavex to pay $150,000 in territory allocation settlement in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jeanhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/03/pavex-to-pay-150000-in-territory-allocation-settlement-in-saguenaylac-saint-jean.html

Pavex to pay $150,000 in territory allocation settlement in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean March 20, 2025, GATINEAU, Quebec, Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-03-20T10:44:42-04:00Postponed: Minister Duguid to announce federal investment in Hudson Bay Railwayhttps://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/03/minister-duguid-to-announce-federal-investment-in-hudson-bay-railway.html

Announcement postponed: Minister Dugguid to announce federal investment in Hudson Bay Railway

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-03-19T15:50:20-04:00