general publicCanada News Centre2024-03-28T17:19:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svgGovernment extending support for mineral exploration in Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/03/government-extending-support-for-mineral-exploration-in-canada.htmlToday, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced that the federal government will extend the 15-per-cent Mineral Exploration Tax Credit for investors in flow-through shares for an additional year, until March 31, 2025. Department of Finance Canada2024-03-28T17:19:44-04:00Minister Joly to travel to France to strengthen Canada-France relationship https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-joly-to-travel-to-france-to-strengthen-canada-france-relationship.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be travelling to Paris, France, on April 2, 2024, where she will meet with Stéphane Séjourné, recently appointed as France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Global Affairs Canada2024-03-28T17:16:46-04:00Ministers Sajjan, Miller, Qualtrough, and Wilkinson to make an announcement in Vancouver, British Columbiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/03/ministers-sajjan-miller-qualtrough-and-wilkinson-to-make-an-announcement-in-vancouver-british-columbia.htmlThe Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity of Canada, and the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Canada, will make an affordability announcement. Public Safety Canada2024-03-28T16:42:52-04:00Government of Canada announces appointment to the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addictionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-announces-appointment-to-the-canadian-centre-on-substance-use-and-addiction.htmlToday, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced a new appointment to the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) Board of Directors.Health Canada2024-03-28T16:30:31-04:00Assault of an inmate at Kent Institutionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2024/03/assault-of-an-inmate-at-kent-institution0.htmlOn March 26, 2024, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Kent Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.Correctional Service Canada2024-03-28T16:01:10-04:00Death of an inmate from Bath Institutionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2024/03/death-of-an-inmate-from-bath-institution.htmlOn March 26, 2024, Wayne Lockhart, an inmate from Bath Institution, died while in our custody. Correctional Service Canada2024-03-28T15:08:03-04:00Minister Hussen wraps up tour of Atlantic Canada focused on supporting a robust international development sectorhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-hussen-wraps-up-tour-of-atlantic-canada-focused-on-supporting-a-robust-international-development-sector.htmlToday, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, concluded a tour in Atlantic Canada with several engagements focused on the Canadian international development sector.Global Affairs Canada2024-03-28T15:04:24-04:00Federal government invests in ventilation and recreational upgrades in Albertahttps://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2024/03/federal-government-invests-in-ventilation-and-recreational-upgrades-in-alberta.htmlVentilation and arena upgrades are now complete in four community buildings in the province after an investment of $3,401,324 from the federal government. Infrastructure Canada2024-03-28T15:00:18-04:00April brings three online launches to nfb.ca and a wealth of arts and science topicshttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-film-board/news/2024/03/april-brings-three-online-launches-to-nfbca-and-a-wealth-of-arts-and-science-topics.htmlMore NFB productions and co-productions than ever, from regions across the country, will be available for free streaming on nfb.ca in April. National Film Board2024-03-28T13:52:49-04:00Statement from Minister LeBlanc on the Government Response to the Final Report from the Mass Casualty Commissionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/03/statement-from-minister-leblanc-on-the-government-response-to-the-final-report-from-the-mass-casualty-commission.htmlThe Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, today issued the following statementPublic Safety Canada2024-03-28T13:46:46-04:00Speech by Ramzi Jammal to the Contracting Parties to the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Managementhttps://www.canada.ca/en/nuclear-safety-commission/news/2024/03/speech-by-ramzi-jammal-to-the-contracting-parties-to-the-joint-convention-on-the-safety-of-spent-fuel-management-and-on-the-safety-of-radioactive-w.html Esteemed colleagues, Mr. Chair, it is my honour to stand before you today as your candidate for President of the Eighth Review Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management. I am ready for the opportunity to serve and contribute to the global mission of ensuring the safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste. Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission2024-03-28T11:49:47-04:00Minister Ng meets with Vietnam’s Minister of Industry and Tradehttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-ng-meets-with-vietnams-minister-of-industry-and-trade.htmlYesterday, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with Nguyen Hong Dien, Vietnam’s Minister of Industry and Trade. The meeting took place during the Team Canada Trade Mission to Malaysia and Vietnam. The mission is providing opportunities for Canadian and Vietnamese businesses to connect on trade opportunities and grow investments.Global Affairs Canada2024-03-28T11:17:05-04:00Minister Ng meets with the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Pham Minh Chinhhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-ng-meets-with-the-prime-minister-of-vietnam-pham-minh-chinh.htmlThe Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade, and Economic Development, met with the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Pham Minh Chinh, during the Team Canada Trade Mission to Malaysia and Vietnam.Global Affairs Canada2024-03-28T11:11:31-04:00Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at the Regional Reception Centrehttps://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2024/03/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-the-regional-reception-centre0.htmlOn March 24, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Regional Reception Centre, a multi-level security federal institution.Correctional Service Canada2024-03-28T09:43:06-04:00Statement on release of Foundations for Peace: Canada’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security - 2023 to 2029https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/statement-on-release-of-foundations-for-peace-canadas-national-action-plan-on-women-peace-and-security---2023-to-2029.html“Gender equality is a fundamental human right. The facts are also clear: it is a foundation of a more peaceful world. Where gender equality is lacking, states are almost twice as likely to be unstable and more than three times as likely to have a government that is autocratic and corrupt."Global Affairs Canada2024-03-28T09:30:46-04:00Government of Canada signs two bilateral agreements with Quebec to support initiatives to improve health carehttps://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-signs-two-bilateral-agreements-with-quebec-to-support-initiatives-to-improve-health-care.htmlToday, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, announced the signing of two bilateral agreements to invest more than $3.7 billion in federal funding to improve health care in Quebec. These agreements represent the first funding under the government's commitment to invest $6.7 billion in Quebec over a ten-year period.Health Canada2024-03-27T18:11:01-04:00Statement from the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health on the Overdose Crisishttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/03/statement-from-the-minister-of-mental-health-and-addictions-and-associate-minister-of-health-on-the-overdose-crisis.htmlToday’s national data release on opioid-and stimulant-related harms shows us that the number of opioid-related deaths in Canada remains far too high. An average of 22 people are dying every day, and there are approximately 80 opioid-related poisoning emergency department visits per day. Public Health Agency of Canada2024-03-27T16:30:05-04:00Minister Virani to make an announcement in Southwestern Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/03/minister-virani-to-make-an-announcement-in-southwestern-ontario.htmlThe Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada will make an announcement in Windsor, Ontario, on child care affordability.Department of Justice Canada2024-03-27T16:18:35-04:00Joint Statement from the Co-Chairs of the Special Advisory Committee on the Epidemic of Opioid Overdoses – Latest National Data on Substance-Related Harmshttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/03/joint-statement-from-the-co-chairs-of-the-special-advisory-committee-on-the-epidemic-of-opioid-overdoses--latest-national-data-on-substance-related.htmlToday, the co-chairs of the federal, provincial, and territorial Special Advisory Committee on the Epidemic of Opioid Overdoses – Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, and Dr. Yves Léger, New Brunswick's Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health – issued the following statement on the release of the latest monitoring data on opioid- and stimulant-related harms in Canada:Public Health Agency of Canada2024-03-27T16:10:00-04:00Ministers Rodriguez and Miller to make an announcement in Montréal on childcare and affordabilityhttps://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2024/03/ministers-rodriguez-and-miller-to-make-an-announcement-in-montreal-on-childcare-and-affordability.htmlMedia representatives and the public are invited to an announcement on childcare and affordability by the Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, and the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Marc Miller.Transport Canada2024-03-27T15:55:37-04:00Ministers Valdez and Ien to make an important announcement related to child carehttps://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2024/03/ministers-valdez-and-ien-to-make-an-important-announcement-related-to-child-care.htmlThe Minister of Small Business, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, and the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, the Honourable Marci Ien, will make an important announcement about affordable child care for families.Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2024-03-27T15:23:59-04:00Government of Canada honours national historic significance of the 1972 Summit Serieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-honours-national-historic-significance-of-the-1972-summit-series.htmlThis unveiling completes an HSMBC hat trick, with the series receiving its third HSMBC plaque.Parks Canada2024-03-27T15:10:06-04:00The National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act receives royal assenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2024/03/the-national-security-review-of-investments-modernization-act-receives-royal-assent.htmlCanada is a destination of choice for foreign investment as a result of its technologically advanced and open economy, its skilled workforce and its world-class research community. While foreign investment is essential to economic prosperity, the Investment Canada Act is a key lever that allows the Government of Canada to act quickly and decisively when foreign investment would threaten national security. As the world changes and threats evolve, Canada needs new tools to continue protecting the economy and keeping Canadians safe. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2024-03-27T15:05:25-04:00Minister Hutchings and Minister Petitpas Taylor to announce support for childcarehttps://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.htmlMinister Hutchings and Minister Petitpas Taylor to announce support for childcareAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-03-27T14:28:14-04:00Alternating lane closure on Chaudière Crossinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2024/03/alternating-lane-closure-on-chaudiere-crossing3.htmlPublic Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be an alternating lane closure on the Chaudière Crossing for repair work.Public Services and Procurement Canada2024-03-27T13:51:07-04:00The Council of the Haida Nation and the Minister of Transport announces the renaming of Sandspit Airport to K’il Kun Xidgwangs Daanaayhttps://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2024/03/the-council-of-the-haida-nation-and-the-minister-of-transport-announces-the-renaming-of-sandspit-airport-to-kil-kun-xidgwangs-daanaay.htmlThe restoration of Indigenous names is important to strengthening Indigenous languages and culture in Canada. The Government of Canada is committed to continuing to work with First Nations, Inuit, and Metis on concrete actions that will strengthen Indigenous histories, languages, and cultures that span our coasts.Transport Canada2024-03-27T13:35:56-04:00Defence Minister Bill Blair Announces Appointment of New Chief Military Judgehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/defence-minister-bill-blair-announces-appointment-of-new-chief-military-judge.htmlToday, the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, announced the appointment of Captain(N) Catherine Julie Deschênes as the new Chief Military Judge, to hold office during good behaviour. The appointment is effective immediately.National Defence2024-03-27T13:33:37-04:00Military Judgeshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/military-judges.htmlMarch 27, 2024 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
Who are military judges?
Military judges are Canadian Armed Forces officers who have been members of a provincial bar for a minimum of 10 years, and who have also been military officers for at least 10 years.
National Defence2024-03-27T13:33:32-04:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on fairness for every generationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/03/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-fairness-for-every-generation.htmlMany younger Canadians had a tough introduction to their adult lives. Millennials coming of age in the early 2000s endured the chaos and challenge of the Great Recession. Many in Gen Z became adults during the Covid pandemic. Both generations have strived to pursue careers and start families in a time of high inflation, high interest rates, and high housing costs.Department of Finance Canada2024-03-27T13:32:49-04:00Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Update on Measles and Risk to Canadianshttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/03/statement-from-the-chief-public-health-officer-of-canada-update-on-measles-and-risk-to-canadians.htmlCanada is currently experiencing an increase in measles activity, with cases reported in four provinces in 2024. As of today, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is aware of 40 measles cases in Canada this year, which is already more than three times the number of cases reported in 2023.Public Health Agency of Canada2024-03-27T13:30:22-04:00Hot Docs to feature evocative new works by Toronto directors, two world premieres and a tribute to Charles Officer. Seven powerful and personal NFB documentaries showcased at Hot Docs 2024.https://www.canada.ca/en/national-film-board/news/2024/03/hot-docs-to-feature-evocative-new-works-by-toronto-directors-two-world-premieres-and-a-tribute-to-charles-officer-seven-powerful-and-personal-nfb-d.htmlThe Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival is presenting a stellar selection of seven National Film Board of Canada (NFB) produced and co-produced documentaries, including two world premieres, from April 25 to May 5 in Toronto. National Film Board2024-03-27T11:01:18-04:00Competition Bureau announces adjustment to merger review filing fees, effective April 1, 2024https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2024/03/competition-bureau-announces-adjustment-to-merger-review-filing-fees-effective-april-1-2024.htmlToday, the Competition Bureau announced that the filing fee for merger reviews will increase from $82,719.12 to $86,358.76, effective April 1, 2024. The increase is a result of an annual adjustment described in the Service Fees Act.Competition Bureau Canada2024-03-27T11:00:08-04:00A franC doc films (bis) and NFB co-production. Nicolas Paquet’s hard-hitting documentary Malartic comes to theatres in Quebec on April 19.https://www.canada.ca/en/national-film-board/news/2024/03/a-franc-doc-films-bis-and-nfb-co-production-nicolas-paquets-hard-hitting-documentary-malartic-comes-to-theatres-in-quebec-on-april-19.htmlAfter garnering raves following its world premiere at the Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma (RVQC) at the end of February, the feature-length documentary Malartic, directed by Nicolas Paquet, will be released in theatres on April 19 in several Quebec cities: Montreal, Quebec City, Rouyn-Noranda (Abitibi) and Rimouski (Bas-Saint-Laurent). National Film Board2024-03-27T10:47:42-04:00Ministers Wilkinson and Anand to Hold Media Availability in Regina on Affordability for Familieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2024/03/ministers-wilkinson-and-anand-to-hold-media-availability-in-regina-on-affordability-for-families.htmlOTTAWA — The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, and the President of the Treasury Board, the Honourable Anita Anand, will hold a media availability on affordability for families in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Natural Resources Canada2024-03-27T10:39:00-04:00Governments of Canada and Manitoba celebrate agriculture by supporting Royal Manitoba Winter Fairhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2024/03/governments-of-canada-and-manitoba-celebrate-agriculture-by-supporting-royal-manitoba-winter-fair.htmlThe governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing financial support to the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in Brandon, one of Manitoba's key cultural events, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and provincial Minister of Agriculture Ron Kostyshyn announced today.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2024-03-27T10:32:24-04:00Minister Ng strengthens trade relations with Malaysia during first Team Canada Trade Mission to Southeast Asiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-ng-strengthens-trade-relations-with-malaysia-during-first-team-canada-trade-mission-to-southeast-asia.htmlThe Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, has concluded her visit to Malaysia, the first stop of the Team Canada Trade Mission to Malaysia and Vietnam. One of the key initiatives under Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, the mission opened doors to key markets for a diverse group of Canadian exporters and trailblazers.Global Affairs Canada2024-03-27T10:13:03-04:00Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson launches systemic examination into delays in Canada child benefit payments for temporary residentshttps://www.canada.ca/en/taxpayers-ombudsperson/news/2024/03/taxpayers-ombudsperson-launches-systemic-examination-into-delays-in-canada-child-benefit-payments-for-temporary-residents.htmlThe Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson, Mr. François Boileau, has opened a systemic examination into issues that could prevent some temporary residents from receiving the Canada child benefit (CCB) in a timely manner.
Temporary residents are legally authorized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to enter Canada for temporary purposes, including as a visitor, student, worker, or temporary resident permit holder. Most temporary residents are eligible to receive the CCB in their 19th month of continuous residency in Canada. However, the Office of the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson (OTO) has found issues that could be causing unnecessary interruptions in CCB payments to some temporary residents. Office of the Taxpayers' Ombudsperson2024-03-26T22:00:14-04:00Ministers Miller and Duclos to make an announcement in Québechttps://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/03/ministers-miller-and-duclos-to-make-an-announcement-in-quebec.htmlThe Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, will make a housing announcement.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-03-26T20:05:58-04:00Government of Canada to make a housing announcement in southern Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-to-make-a-housing-announcement-in-southern-ontario.htmlThe Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make a housing announcement in southern Ontario.Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2024-03-26T19:42:21-04:00Government of Canada awards initial contract for Program Icebreakers to Chantier Daviehttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-awards-initial-contract-for-program-icebreakers-to-chantier-davie.htmlThrough the National Shipbuilding Strategy, the Government of Canada is driving economic growth and creating good jobs, while ensuring that the Canadian Coast Guard has the ships it needs to carry out its important work.Public Services and Procurement Canada2024-03-26T18:45:00-04:00The Government of Canada and the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal invest $25 million in a new energy-efficient community centre in Lavalhttps://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2024/03/the-government-of-canada-and-the-hellenic-community-of-greater-montreal-invest-25-million-in-a-new-energy-efficient-community-centre-in-laval0.htmlResidents of Laval and the surrounding area will have a new place to meet and enjoy their favorite activities, thanks to a joint investment of $25 million by the federal government and the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal to support the construction of a new energy-efficient community centre in the heart of the Chomedey district.Infrastructure Canada2024-03-26T17:41:35-04:00Media Advisory: Affordable Housing Announcement in Torontohttps://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2024/03/media-advisory-affordable-housing-announcement-in-toronto.htmlMembers of the media are invited to an announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth; and the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.Infrastructure Canada2024-03-26T17:35:07-04:00Government of Canada supports creation of AI computing cluster at Université Lavalhttps://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-supports-creation-of-ai-computing-cluster-at-universite-laval.htmlInvestment, along with support from the Government of Quebec, will secure advanced computing infrastructureInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2024-03-26T17:07:46-04:00MP McLeod announces $15 million to Indigenous governments and organizations affected by 2023 wildfireshttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/03/mp-mcleod-announces-15-million-to-indigenous-governments-and-organizations-affected-by-2023-wildfires.htmlMP McLeod announces $15 million to Indigenous governments and organizations in the Northwest Territories affected by 2023 wildfiresCrown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-03-26T17:00:10-04:00Minister Champagne wraps up visit to New York as part of Team Canada missionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2024/03/minister-champagne-wraps-up-visit-to-new-york-as-part-of-team-canada-mission.htmlTrip further promotes Canada’s close relationship with largest trading partnerInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2024-03-26T16:38:37-04:00Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Beaver Creek Institution https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2024/03/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-beaver-creek-institution.htmlBetween March 23 and 24, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Beaver Creek Institution, a multi-level security federal institution. Correctional Service Canada2024-03-26T15:47:43-04:00Government of Canada makes significant investment in the future of applied public health researchhttps://www.canada.ca/en/institutes-health-research/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-makes-significant-investment-in-the-future-of-applied-public-health-research.htmlToday, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced the 2024 cohort of Applied Public Health Chairs, the program’s fourth cohort, with an investment of $13.8 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Public Health Agency of Canada. The Chairs will lead high-quality research programs to tackle pressing public health challenges, work with decision makers from various sectors and communities, and support evidence-informed decisions that improve health and health equity.Canadian Institutes of Health Research2024-03-26T15:35:37-04:00Minister Sudds to make housing announcementhttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/minister-sudds-to-make-housing-announcement.htmlMinister Sudds to make housing announcementEmployment and Social Development Canada2024-03-26T15:20:20-04:00Technical briefing on changes to the Investment Canada Acthttps://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2024/03/technical-briefing-on-changes-to-the-investment-canada-act.htmlOfficials from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada will hold a technical briefing on the changes to the Investment Canada Act in Bill C-34, An Act to Amend the Investment Canada Act, which received royal assent on March 22, 2024.Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2024-03-26T15:00:06-04:00Women and Gender Equality Canada launches Call for Nominations for 2024 Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Casehttps://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2024/03/women-and-gender-equality-canada-launches-call-for-nominations-for-2024-governor-generals-awards-in-commemoration-of-the-persons-case.htmlToday, Women and Gender Equality Canada is calling for nominations for the 2024 Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case. Women and Gender Equality Canada2024-03-26T14:00:12-04:00Government of Canada invests in research to transform health systemshttps://www.canada.ca/en/institutes-health-research/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-invests-in-research-to-transform-health-systems.htmlThe Government of Canada is supporting researchers across the country who are collaborating with health system organizations to make meaningful contributions towards improving Canada’s health care system and ensuring that Canadians receive high-quality health care.. By embedding researchers in health system organizations, they can help in finding and implementing solutions to the challenges facing health systems in this country.Canadian Institutes of Health Research2024-03-26T13:57:38-04:00Recipients: Health System Impact Embedded Early Career Researcher Awardhttps://www.canada.ca/en/institutes-health-research/news/2024/03/recipients-health-system-impact-embedded-early-career-researcher-award.htmlThe Health System Impact Embedded Early Career Researcher Award is a new funding opportunity from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s Institute of Health Services and Policy Research. It is a new stream of funding under the long-standing Health System Impact Program. It provides researchers within the first five years of their academic careers with the opportunity toCanadian Institutes of Health Research2024-03-26T13:57:30-04:00The Council of the Haida Nation and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport to make an important announcement concerning Sandspit Airporthttps://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2024/03/the-council-of-the-haida-nation-and-the-parliamentary-secretary-to-the-minister-of-transport-to-make-an-important-announcement-concerning-sandspit-.htmlHaida Gwaii, BRITISH COLUMBIA – The Council of the Haida Nation and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Vance Badawey, will make an important announcement related to the name of Sandspit Airport. Transport Canada2024-03-26T13:53:16-04:00Assault of an inmate at Kent Institutionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2024/03/assault-of-an-inmate-at-kent-institution.htmlOn March 24, 2024, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Kent Institution, a maximum-security federal institution. Correctional Service Canada2024-03-26T13:20:01-04:00The Nation Micmac de Gespeg and Government of Canada to announce the signing of an agreement concerning Forillon National Parkhttps://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2024/03/the-nation-micmac-de-gespeg-and-government-of-canada-to-announce-the-signing-of-an-agreement-concerning-forillon-national-park.htmlThe Nation Micmac de Gespeg and Government of Canada to announce the signing of an agreement concerning Forillon National Park.Parks Canada2024-03-26T13:00:41-04:00Government of Canada announces the 2024 measures to protect North Atlantic right whales https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-announces-the-2024-measures-to-protect-north-atlantic-right-whales.htmlProtecting and maintaining a rich and diverse marine ecosystem is critical to the health of Canada’s aquatic species and habitats. Fisheries and Oceans Canada2024-03-26T13:00:40-04:00Minister Champagne to participate in a fireside chat with the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador and the CEO of Energy NLhttps://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2024/03/minister-champagne-to-participate-in-a-fireside-chat-with-the-premier-of-newfoundland-and-labrador-and-the-ceo-of-energy-nl.htmlThe Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will participate in a fireside chat, hosted by Energy NL, with the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Charlene Johnson, CEO of Energy NL.Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2024-03-26T13:00:39-04:00Government of Canada invests in laboratories to support science in Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-invests-in-laboratories-to-support-science-in-canada.htmlThrough Laboratories Canada, the Government of Canada is providing federal scientists and researchers with world-class, innovative and collaborative facilities to ensure they can not only keep pace with, but lead in the transformative changes facing science today and into the future. Public Services and Procurement Canada2024-03-26T12:41:44-04:00Grants to promote healthy living for high school students across Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/03/grants-to-promote-healthy-living-for-high-school-students-across-canada.htmlEncouraging youth to learn about healthy habits can have long-lasting, positive effects on their overall health as they grow up. Even more beneficial is when young people are empowered to define their own health goals, bring forward their own solutions, and inspire their peers to live in a healthy way.Public Health Agency of Canada2024-03-26T12:00:59-04:00A $45 million investment in green infrastructure projects across Saskatchewan aims to safeguard public healthhttps://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2024/03/a-45-million-investment-in-green-infrastructure-projects-across-saskatchewan-aims-to-safeguard-public-health.htmlA joint investment of more than $45 million from federal, provincial, and local governments will support an increased supply of safe and reliable drinking water, effective wastewater treatment, and cleaner soil for communities across Saskatchewan.
Infrastructure Canada2024-03-26T12:00:06-04:00Backgrounder: A $45 million investment in green infrastructure projects across Saskatchewan aims to safeguard public healthhttps://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2024/03/backgrounder-a-45-million-investment-in-green-infrastructure-projects-across-saskatchewan-aims-to-safeguard-public-health.htmlCollective funding through the Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS) of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) will support 14 project to protect public health across Saskatchewan. Infrastructure Canada2024-03-26T12:00:00-04:00Minister Ng meets with Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industryhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-ng-meets-with-malaysias-minister-of-investment-trade-and-industry.htmlYesterday, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with YB Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry during the Team Canada Trade Mission to Malaysia and Vietnam. The mission is a fantastic opportunity for Canadian and Malaysian businesses to connect on trade opportunities and foster stronger people-to-people ties between the two countries.Global Affairs Canada2024-03-26T11:58:13-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Manitobahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/03/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-manitoba.htmlThe Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.Department of Justice Canada2024-03-26T10:55:00-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Quebechttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/03/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-quebec.htmlThe Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.Department of Justice Canada2024-03-26T10:55:00-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/03/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-ontario.htmlThe Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.Department of Justice Canada2024-03-26T10:55:00-04:00Canada signs $29 million bilateral agreement to help Islanders age with dignityhttps://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2024/03/canada-signs-29-million-bilateral-agreement-to-help-islanders-age-with-dignity.htmlToday, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Cardigan , on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland , Minister of Health, alongside the Honourable Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness for PEI , announced a bilateral agreement to invest more than $29 million over the next five years to help people living in Prince Edward Island (PEI) age with dignity, closer to home, through improved access to home and community care and long-term care (LTC).Health Canada2024-03-26T10:15:35-04:00Minister Valdez announces launch of Maïa Inclusive Growth Project to support hundreds of women entrepreneurs across Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2024/03/minister-valdez-announces-launch-of-maia-inclusive-growth-project-to-support-hundreds-of-women-entrepreneurs-across-canada.htmlA more inclusive economy is a stronger economy. That’s why the Government of Canada is dedicated to taking concrete action to support women entrepreneurs from coast to coast to coast, which will help build an economy that works for all Canadians. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2024-03-26T10:00:01-04:00Ministers Wilkinson, Vandal and Anand to Hold Media Availability in Winnipeg on Housing and Affordabilityhttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2024/03/ministers-wilkinson-vandal-and-anand-to-hold-media-availability-in-winnipeg-on-housing-and-affordability.htmlOTTAWA — The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson; Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, the Honourable Dan Vandal; and President of the Treasury Board, the Honourable Anita Anand, will hold a media availability about housing and affordability.Natural Resources Canada2024-03-26T09:41:00-04:00Nova Scotia cultural organizations receive over $1.3 million for resilient infrastructurehttps://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2024/03/nova-scotia-cultural-organizations-receive-over-13-million-for-resilient-infrastructure.htmlThe Government of Canada supports eight cultural organizations in Nova Scotia with $1,356,169 in fundingCanadian Heritage2024-03-26T09:30:00-04:00Backgrounder: Support to Nova Scotia cultural organizationshttps://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2024/03/backgrounder-support-to-nova-scotia-cultural-organizations.htmlThe Government of Canada supports eight cultural organizations in Nova Scotia with $1,356,169 in fundingCanadian Heritage2024-03-26T09:30:00-04:00First Light St. John’s Friendship Centre receives funding to support revitalization of Indigenous languageshttps://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2024/03/first-light-st-johns-friendship-centre-receives-funding-to-support-revitalization-of-indigenous-languages.htmlThe Government of Canada provides $567,875 for Indigenous language programming and $195,000 for audiovisual equipment and accessibility improvementsCanadian Heritage2024-03-26T09:30:00-04:00Government of Canada Announces Funding to Support Domestic Critical Minerals Value Chains and Create Good Jobs in the Northwest Territorieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-announces-funding-to-support-domestic-critical-minerals-value-chains-and-create-good-jobs-in-the-northwest-territories.htmlThe Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a $714,500 investment in Fortune Minerals Limited (Fortune Minerals) to enhance the production of cobalt sulphate and bismuth ingot products from the company’s planned mine in the Northwest Territories and refinery in Alberta to increase the supply of critical battery metals that are essential to the development of a domestic electric vehicle value chain. This will be achieved through a pilot-scale hydrometallurgical program designed to optimize processing conditions while ensuring that residues from the process are stable for safe disposal. Natural Resources Canada2024-03-26T09:00:00-04:00Government of Canada awards 2 contracts for Canadian Coast Guard’s Multi-Purpose Vesselshttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-awards-2-contracts-for-canadian-coast-guards-multi-purpose-vessels.htmlThe Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) saves lives, protects the environment, and keeps our waters safe, secure and open, which benefits our economy. Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy, the Government of Canada is renewing the CCG fleet, while generating economic opportunities for the Canadian marine sector. Public Services and Procurement Canada2024-03-26T08:52:29-04:00Competition Bureau reaches agreement to protect competition for ready-mix concrete in Quebechttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2024/03/competition-bureau-reaches-agreement-to-protect-competition-for-ready-mix-concrete-in-quebec.htmlThe Competition Bureau announced today that it has entered into a consent agreement with Béton Provincial to address competition concerns from its acquisition of the Québec-based concrete operations of CRH Canada Group Inc. (CRH).Competition Bureau Canada2024-03-26T08:00:28-04:00Government of Canada signs two bilateral agreements with New Brunswick to improve health care and long-term care in the provincehttps://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-signs-two-bilateral-agreements-with-new-brunswick-to-improve-health-care-and-long-term-care-in-the-province.htmlThe Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Canada’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, the Honourable Bruce Fitch, New Brunswick’s Minister of Health, the Honourable Sherry Wilson, New Brunswick’s Minister responsible for Addictions and Mental Health Services, and the Honourable Kathy Bockus, New Brunswick’s Minister responsible for Seniors, on behalf of the Honourable Jill Green, New Brunswick’s Minister of Social Development, announced two bilateral agreements to invest a total amount of more than $430 million to improve health care access and services in New Brunswick.Health Canada2024-03-26T08:00:20-04:00Government of Canada tabled its response to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts report on emergency management in First Nations communitieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-tabled-its-response-to-the-standing-committee-on-public-accounts-report-on-emergency-management-in-first-nations-communities.htmlOn March 22, 2024, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, tabled the Government of Canada’s response to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts’ report titled Report 8, Emergency Management in First Nations communities – Indigenous Services Canada, of the 2022 Reports 5 to 8 of the Auditor General of Canada. In doing so, Minister Hajdu tabled actions the government will take to implement the recommendations, in partnership with First Nations.Indigenous Services Canada2024-03-25T16:00:03-04:00Minister MacAulay raises interest-free limit of the Advance Payments Program to $250,000 for 2024https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2024/03/minister-macaulay-raises-interest-free-limit-of-the-advance-payments-program-to-250000-for-2024.htmlToday, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that the interest-free limit of the Advance Payments Program has been set at $250,000 for the 2024 program year. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2024-03-25T15:40:33-04:00Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island to make an important health care announcementhttps://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2024/03/governments-of-canada-and-prince-edward-island-to-make-an-important-health-care-announcement.htmlThe Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health along with the Honourable Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness for Prince Edward Island, will make an announcement to help Islanders age with dignity.Health Canada2024-03-25T15:30:21-04:00Death of an inmate from Collins Bay Institutionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2024/03/death-of-an-inmate-from-collins-bay-institution.htmlOn March 23, 2024, David Kreindl, an inmate from Collins Bay Institution, died while in our custody. Correctional Service Canada2024-03-25T14:46:09-04:00Federal Government invests in upgraded, energy efficient buildings to support Kapawe’no First Nationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2024/03/federal-government-invests-in-upgraded-energy-efficient-buildings-to-support-kapaweno-first-nation.htmlThe Band Office and Daycare facilities in Kapawe'no First Nation are receiving energy and facility upgrades after an investment of more than $1.5 million from the federal government.
Infrastructure Canada2024-03-25T14:44:57-04:00Canada helps vulnerable Canadians leave Haitihttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/canada-helps-vulnerable-canadians-leave-haiti.htmlMarch 25, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs CanadaThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:Global Affairs Canada2024-03-25T14:44:28-04:00Federal government invests in flood protection for West Channel village in Hay Riverhttps://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2024/03/federal-government-invests-in-flood-protection-for-west-channel-village-in-hay-river.htmlThe community along the West Channel village in Hay River will be safer from floods after an investment of more than $1.1 million from the federal government. Infrastructure Canada2024-03-25T14:06:04-04:00Caldwell First Nation and Parks Canada reach agreement to explore shared governance of the proposed national urban park in Windsorhttps://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2024/03/caldwell-first-nation-and-parks-canada-reach-agreement-to-explore-shared-governance-of-the-proposed-national-urban-park-in-windsor.htmlCaldwell First Nation and Parks Canada reach agreement to explore shared governance of the proposed national urban park in Windsor.Parks Canada2024-03-25T14:00:57-04:00First Indigenous Youth Centre in Calgary to Begin Constructionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2024/03/first-indigenous-youth-centre-in-calgary-to-begin-construction.htmlToday the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY), a Calgary-based, Indigenous-led not-for-profit organization, celebrated the groundbreaking of the start of construction for the youth centre, and a significant step towards supporting a vision of success for Indigenous youth now and for future generations.Indigenous Services Canada2024-03-25T14:00:04-04:00Fishery officers make 39 arrests and seizures at rivers for unauthorized elver fishinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2024/03/fishery-officers-make-39-arrests-and-seizures-at-rivers-for-unauthorized-elver-fishing.htmlUnauthorized fishing is a threat to the sustainability of fish stocks and undermines the livelihoods of law-abiding fish harvesters. The elver fishery is not open for 2024 in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, therefore any harvesting is unauthorized. Should anyone choose to fish for elver they will be subject to enforcement action as per the Fisheries Act and the Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations.Fisheries and Oceans Canada2024-03-25T13:08:05-04:00Government of Canada Supports Projects to Prevent and Address Violence Against 2SLGBTQI+ Youthhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-supports-projects-to-prevent-and-address-violence-against-2slgbtqi-youth.htmlToday the Honorable Ya'ara Saks the Government of Canada, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced over $1.6 million in funding to help four organizations implement that aim to prevent and address violence against 2SLGBTQI+ youth by working directly with them and their families, as well as with professionals and service providers.Public Health Agency of Canada2024-03-25T13:00:11-04:00Canada signs close to $256 million bilateral agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador to improve health care over three yearshttps://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2024/03/canada-signs-close-to-256-million-bilateral-agreement-with-newfoundland-and-labrador-to-improve-health-care-over-three-years.htmlToday, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, announced a bilateral agreement to invest almost $256 million to improve health care access and services in Newfoundland and Labrador.Health Canada2024-03-25T13:00:00-04:00Government of Canada announces support for 17 organizations based in the Prairies to prevent and address gender-based violencehttps://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-announces-support-for-17-organizations-based-in-the-prairies-to-prevent-and-address-gender-based-violence.htmlToday, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, announced over $7.4M for 17 organizations located in Manitoba and Saskatchewan to prevent and address gender-based violence. Women and Gender Equality Canada2024-03-25T12:34:56-04:00Minister Wilkinson to announce milestone in the construction of new Multi-Purpose Vessels at Seaspan Shipyardshttps://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2024/03/minister-wilkinson-to-announce-milestone-in-the-construction-of-new-multi-purpose-vessels-at-seaspan-shipyards.htmlNorth Vancouver, British Columbia – The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, will be at Seaspan Shipyards in North Vancouver, British Columbia to make a large milestone announcement in the construction of the Canadian Coast Guard’s multi-purpose vessels.Canadian Coast Guard2024-03-25T12:32:34-04:00Backgrounder – Government of Canada announces support for 17 organizations based in the Prairies to prevent and address gender-based violencehttps://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2024/03/backgrounder--government-of-canada-announces-support-for-17-organizations-based-in-the-prairies-to-prevent-and-address-gender-based-violence.htmlToday, Women and Gender Equality Canada announced over $7.4M for 17 organizations located in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.Women and Gender Equality Canada2024-03-25T12:31:37-04:00Kivalliq Region Welcomes HMCS William Hall for Affiliation Ceremonyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/kivalliq-region-welcomes-hmcs-william-hall-for-affiliation-ceremony.htmlOn March 24, members of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall ship’s company held a Northern Affiliation ceremony along with the Kivalliq Inuit Association and community leaders in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. The event, which took place at the Old Rankin Inlet Arena, marked the fourth affiliation between a Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) and a region of Inuit Nunangat. National Defence2024-03-25T12:10:22-04:00Canada and FCM Invest $655,000 to Support Energy and Cost Saving Efforts in Communities Across Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2024/03/canada-and-fcm-invest-655000-to-support-energy-and-cost-saving-efforts-in-communities-across-ontario.htmlThe Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and FCM President Scott Pearce announced an investment of $655,000 through the Green Municipal Fund’s Community Buildings Retrofit (CBR) initiative to support efforts by four communities to lower their emissions and improve energy performance through building retrofits and upgrades.Natural Resources Canada2024-03-25T11:30:00-04:00Government of Canada supports Sudbury’s YES Theatrehttps://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-supports-sudburys-yes-theatre.htmlViviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament (Sudbury), announces funding for the YES Theatre in Sudbury, OntarioCanadian Heritage2024-03-25T11:16:38-04:00Culture rhymes with infrastructure at the New Brunswick Museumhttps://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2024/03/culture-rhymes-with-infrastructure-at-the-new-brunswick-museum.htmlThe New Brunswick Museum building in Saint John will be updated and expanded after a combined investment of more than $107 million from the federal and provincial governments.Infrastructure Canada2024-03-25T11:15:02-04:00Deputy Prime Minister welcomes the Canada Growth Fund’s third investmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/03/deputy-prime-minister-welcomes-the-canada-growth-funds-third-investment.htmlToday, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, welcomed the announcement of the third investment by the Canada Growth Fund—a $50 million investment in Montréal-based Idealist Capital. This will help innovative clean tech businesses across Canada to scale-up their ideas into solutions that will create good jobs, grow the economy, and accelerate Canada and the world’s progress towards net-zero. Department of Finance Canada2024-03-25T10:45:48-04:00Federal government investment helps open a new chapter for Guelph’s central libraryhttps://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2024/03/federal-government-investment-helps-open-a-new-chapter-for-guelphs-central-library.htmlGuelph is receiving a federal investment of $13.5 million to support the construction of a new central library. Infrastructure Canada2024-03-25T10:04:48-04:00Minister Hussen announces international youth internships in Atlantic Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-hussen-announces-international-youth-internships-in-atlantic-canada.htmlDuring a tour in Atlantic Canada to highlight the importance of Canada’s international assistance, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today reaffirmed Canada’s commitment of $24.5 million in funding for the International YGlobal Affairs Canada2024-03-25T09:43:54-04:00The Government of Canada to announce supports to Indigenous governments and organizations of the Northwest Territories affected by the 2023 wildfireshttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/03/the-government-of-canada-to-announce-supports-to-indigenous-governments-and-organizations-of-the-northwest-territories-affected-by-the-2023-wildfires.htmlThe Government of Canada to announce supports to Indigenous governments and organizations of the Northwest Territories affected by the 2023 wildfiresCrown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-03-25T09:30:21-04:00Government of Canada successfully removes the tug Craig Trans from the Marine Environmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-successfully-removes-the-tug-craig-trans-from-the-marine-environment.htmlThe Government of Canada is committed to addressing problem vessels that impact our marine environment and communities on our coasts. Earlier this month, the Canadian Coast Guard operation to remove and safely dismantle the tug Craig Trans near Marie Joseph, Nova Scotia was successfully completed.Canadian Coast Guard2024-03-25T09:30:20-04:00Supporting health care providers through Lawson Health Research Institute https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2024/03/supporting-health-care-providers-through-lawson-health-research-institute.htmlToday, Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament for London West, on behalf of the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, highlighted an investment of $72,768 to the Lawson Health Research Institute through Health Canada's Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP).Health Canada2024-03-25T09:30:02-04:00