Canada News Centre2026-09-11T09:10:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/infrastructure-announcement-selwyn.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Emma Harrison, Member of Parliament for Peterborough and Her Worship, Sherry Senis, Mayor of the Township of Selwyn.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-11T10:00:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/canada-invests-in-rebuilding-the-historic-royal-george-theatre-in-niagara-on-the-lake.html

Cultural spaces and infrastructure fill our communities with vibrance and vision. For many communities, these facilities have been performing and playing their role for decades, meaning they are in increasingly urgent need of modernization to continue to fulfill our cultural needs in the 21st century.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-10T12:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/supplemental-canada-disability-benefit-payments-to-begin-in-september.html

Canada is stronger when everyone has the chance to contribute and thrive. Persons with disabilities are more likely to face barriers to financial and economic security than Canadians without disabilities. The Government of Canada is focused on reducing barriers to accessing support so that persons with disabilities have greater opportunities to participate fully in their communities and the economy.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-10T09:12:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-mclean-announces-funding-for-alberta-seniors0.html

As the cost of living continues to rise, the Government of Canada is taking action to make life more affordable for seniors, and to help them stay active and connected to their communities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-09T18:28:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-mclean-announces-funding-for-alberta-seniors.html

The Government of Canada is taking action to make life more affordable for seniors and to help them stay active and connected to their communities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-09T18:26:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/international-trade-tribunal/news/2026/09/tribunal-submits-report-concerning-certain-vegetable-goods.html

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal submitted a report on the importation of certain vegetable goods to the Governor in Council including the Tribunal’s determination, reasons, and any recommendations.

Canadian International Trade Tribunal2026-09-09T17:08:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/national-school-food-program-helps-students-and-families-in-alberta-as-a-new-school-year-begins.html

As students return to the classroom, the Honourable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State (Children and Youth) visited RancheView School in Cochrane to mark the start of the new school year and highlight how federal and provincial investments are helping more children access nutritious food at school.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-09T15:07:37-04:00https://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 Canada2026-09-09T14:55:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-the-burke-mountain-community-centre.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-09T13:15:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/infrastructure-announcement-in-niagara-on-the-lake.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Chris Bittle, Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, Gary Zalepa, Lord Mayor of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Tim Jennings, Executive Director and CEO of the Shaw Festival, and Tim Carroll, Artistic Director of the Shaw Festival.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-09T12:01:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/infrastructure-announcement-in-coquitlam.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Ron McKinnon, Member of Parliament for Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam, Jennifer Blatherwick, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Coquitlam—Maillardville, and His Worship Richard Stewart, Mayor of the City of Coquitlam.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-08T16:00:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-mclean-to-announce-new-horizons-for-seniors-program-nhsp-funding-for-alberta-seniors.html

The Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), will be in Foothills County to announce an investment for seven community-based projects to help seniors stay active, informed and socially connected.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-08T15:32:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-mclean-highlights-the-extension-of-the-federal-fuel-excise-tax-relief-on-gasoline-diesel-and-aviation-fuels-for-canadians.html

The world is changing rapidly. The United States is imposing new tariffs on Canada, designed to hurt and divide us. At the same time, conflicts in Europe and the Middle East are driving up prices around the world. In response, Canada’s government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger, more independent, and more affordable country.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-08T15:16:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/federal-government-invests-in-cultural-infrastructure-in-regina.html

Building a strong Saskatchewan and a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and empower communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-08T15:15:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/building-canada-strong-by-supporting-professional-womens-soccer-in-winnipeg.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-08T14:15:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-launches-selection-process-to-find-canada-posts-next-president-and-chief-executive-officer-canada-posts-president-and-chief-ex.html

Today, the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, issued the following statement:

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-09-08T13:59:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-zerucelli-to-make-a-funding-announcement-to-support-edmontons-skilled-trades-workforce.html

The Honourable John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour), will be in Thorhild to announce funding to the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955 Training Trust Fund to provide modern, state-of-the-art training equipment for the next generation of skilled workers.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-08T13:30:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/the-government-of-canada-extends-the-federal-fuel-excise-tax-relief-on-gasoline-diesel-and-aviation-fuels-for-canadians.html

Today, Jennifer McKelvie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, participated in an event marking the announcement that the government is extending the temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax until January 31, 2027, and applying 50% of the regular excise tax rate from February 1 through March 31, 2027. This will bring down everyday costs for Canadians, including truckers and businesses in the food, agriculture, housing, construction, and delivery sectors.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-08T10:27:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/09/the-government-of-canada-invests-405-million-to-advance-the-mackenzie-valley-highway-project-and-strengthen-arctic-connectivity.html

Safe and reliable transportation infrastructure is essential to strong, connected communities across Canada’s North and Arctic. As climate change puts increasing pressure on northern transportation systems, investments in all-season infrastructure are helping communities stay connected, while strengthening supply chains and supporting Canada’s security and sovereignty in the Arctic.

Transport Canada2026-09-08T10:07:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/federal-government-invests-in-active-transportation-infrastructure-in-conception-bay-south.html

Recreational infrastructure upgrades are coming to Worsley Park, Topsail Beach, Lawrence Pond, and CBS T’Railway after an investment of more than one million dollars from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-08T08:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/joint-statement-by-the-minister-of-jobs-and-families-and-the-secretary-of-state-labour-on-labour-day.html

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, and the Honourable John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour), issued the following statement marking Labour Day.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-07T09:12:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/media-advisory-affordability-announcement-in-barrie.html

Members of the media are invited to an affordability announcement with Jennifer McKelvie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, and His Worship Alex Nuttall, Mayor of the City of Barrie.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-04T17:20:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/infrastructure-announcement-in-regina.html

Members of the media are invited to join an important announcement regarding community infrastructure in Regina with the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development and Sam Karikas, CEO of the RCMP Heritage Centre.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-04T16:13:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/infrastructure-announcement-in-winnipeg.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Ben Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre; the Honourable Nellie Kennedy, Minister of Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism; the Honourable Nahanni Fontaine, Minister of Families and Minister responsible for Accessibility and Gender Equity; and Christina Litz, President of Northern Super League.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-04T14:00:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/infrastructure-announcement-in-conception-bay-south.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Paul Connors, Member of Parliament for Avalon, and His Worship Darrin Bent, Mayor of Conception Bay South.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-04T11:30:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/federal-government-investment-charts-path-to-new-park-amenities-and-trail-in-pasadena.html

The shoreline along Glide Path Road will be upgraded with a trail, new amenities and protections against erosion after an investment of over $300,000 from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-04T08:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/international-trade-tribunal/news/2026/09/tribunal-initiates-final-injury-inquirycertain-steel-racks-from-china.html

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an inquiry (NQ-2026-005) to determine whether the dumping and subsidizing of certain steel racks, originating in or exported from China, have caused injury or retardation or are threatening to cause injury. This final injury inquiry was initiated further to a notice received from the Canada Border Services Agency stating that preliminary determinations had been made respecting the dumping and subsidizing of the above-mentioned goods.

Canadian International Trade Tribunal2026-09-03T16:05:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/canada-and-ontario-making-homes-more-affordable-in-mississauga.html

Today, the Governments of Ontario and Canada announced that the City of Mississauga is receiving up to $401.4 million through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) in recognition of its commitment to reduce development charges by 50 per cent for residential developments from January 29, 2025, to March 31, 2029.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-03T11:30:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/building-canada-strong-from-playground-to-podium--government-of-canada-invests-in-ontario-sport.html

The Government of Canada is Building Canada Strong through sport. From playground to podium, we are investing in communities, supporting athletes and uniting Canadians, because sport is the ultimate nation builder.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-03T10:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/federal-government-and-switzer-carty-transportation-services-invest-in-school-bus-electrification.html

As Canada transitions to a net-zero carbon future, the federal government is partnering with public transit and school bus operators to help electrify their fleets and reduce carbon emissions.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-02T12:07:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/minister-hajdu-establishes-the-energy--electricity-workforce-alliance.html

Minister Hajdu establishes the Energy & Electricity Workforce Alliance

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-02T10:47:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/institutes-health-research/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-announces-13m-in-new-youth-mental-health-research-funding-opportunities.html

Young people across Canada face barriers to accessing timely, effective mental health care. To bridge the gap between research and real-world care, the Government of Canada is investing more than $13 million through the Youth Mental Health Fund to strengthen youth mental health research and support the delivery of evidence-based care across Canada.

Canadian Institutes of Health Research2026-09-02T09:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/international-trade-tribunal/news/2026/09/tribunal-finds-no-injurycertain-oil-and-gas-well-casing-from-austria.html

Further to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s inquiry (NQ-2026-001), the Tribunal today found that the dumping of certain oil and gas well casing, originating in or exported from Austria, has not caused injury and is not threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry. Anti-dumping duties will therefore not be collected by the Canada Border Services Agency. The complainants in this case were Algoma Tubes Inc., of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Tenaris Global Services (Canada) Inc., of Calgary, Alberta, and Hydril Canadian Company LP, of Nisku, Alberta, collectively referred to as “Tenaris Canada”.

Canadian International Trade Tribunal2026-09-01T16:05:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/international-trade-tribunal/news/2026/09/tribunal-initiates-inquirytruck-and-bus-tires-from-china.html

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a preliminary injury inquiry (PI-2026-005) into a complaint by the Canadian Retread Manufacturers Association, of Vancouver, British Columbia and Michelin North America (Canada) Inc., of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, that they have suffered injury as a result of the dumping and subsidizing of certain truck and bus tires from China. The Tribunal’s inquiry is conducted pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) as a result of the initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

Canadian International Trade Tribunal2026-09-01T16:05:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/minister-olszewski-announces-investment-for-wastewater-infrastructure-in-jasper-to-support-ongoing-wildfire-recovery-efforts.html

For generations, Jasper has been both a home and a destination, where people have built lives and businesses while welcoming visitors from across Canada and around the world.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-01T15:15:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-invests-close-to-130-million-in-critical-infrastructure-and-heritage-assets-in-parks-canada-administered-places-across-cape-br.html

Multiple projects will modernize and stabilize infrastructure and improve visitor experience.

Parks Canada2026-09-01T14:31:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-north-calgary-water-servicing-project.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-01T13:15:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/09/atlantic-canadian-companies-and-organizations-taking-part-in-smm-hamburg-2026.html

Canada helps 20 Atlantic ocean tech companies reach global shipbuilding markets - Investment helps companies from across the region reach new buyers as Canada builds its shipbuilding industry at home

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-09-01T10:07:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/09/canada-helps-20-atlantic-ocean-tech-companies-reach-global-shipbuilding-markets.html

Atlantic Canada’s ocean technology companies are developing advanced products and services for some of the world’s most demanding marine environments. As Canada’s new government makes major investments in its shipbuilding and marine industries at home, helping these businesses reach new customers abroad means more opportunities to grow, scale, and compete in a rapidly changing global market.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-09-01T10:07:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/minister-hajdu-to-launch-the-energy-and-electricity-workforce-alliance.html

Minister Hajdu to launch the Energy and Electricity Workforce Alliance

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-01T10:04:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-calgary.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Calgary Confederation, and City of Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-31T17:38:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/international-trade-tribunal/news/2026/08/tribunal-initiates-expiry-reviewcertain-upholstered-domestic-seating-from-china-and-vietnam.html

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an expiry review (RR-2026-006) of its finding made on September 2, 2021, in inquiry NQ-2021-002, to determine if the expiry of the finding is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping or subsidizing of certain upholstered domestic seating from China and Vietnam and is likely to result in injury to the domestic industry.

Canadian International Trade Tribunal2026-08-31T16:05:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-jasper.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience, and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), and Ministerial Lead for Jasper; and His Worship Richard Ireland, Mayor of Jasper.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-31T15:00:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/samuel-de-champlain-bridge-special-illumination-for-the-international-overdose-awareness-day.html

Tonight, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in purple from sunset to 10:00 p.m. for International Overdose Awareness Day.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-31T15:00:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/backgrounder0.html

Canada is facing growing workforce pressures driven by skilled labour shortages, economic uncertainty and rapid changes across key sectors of the economy. At the same time, major projects, industrial priorities and emerging economic opportunities are increasing demand for skilled workers across the country. The Sectoral Workforce Innovation Fund (SWIF) is a contribution program that will invest, in projects that help industries and regions recruit, train and retain the workforce they need to grow.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-28T15:24:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/the-government-of-canada-is-launching-a-call-for-proposals-under-the-sectoral-workforce-innovation-fund-to-support-workforce-projects-across-key-se.html

Workers and employers across the country are facing increasing pressure from tariffs, skilled labour shortages, supply chain disruptions and broader economic uncertainty. The Government of Canada is focused on what we can control: investing in the people and sectors that will drive our economic future. Through major projects in housing, clean electricity and defence, the government is creating demand for skilled workers and building the tools to make sure Canadians are ready to fill those jobs.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-28T15:14:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/canada-announces-targeted-countermeasures-and-substantive-support-for-workers-and-businesses-in-response-to-us-tariffs.html

The Government of Canada has negotiated intensively and in good faith with the United States (U.S.) toward a fair and comprehensive trade agreement that would protect Canadian workers and their families, strengthen the economy, provide greater certainty for businesses, and respect Canada’s sovereignty.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-28T13:47:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/canada-and-ontario-making-homes-more-affordable-in-bradford-west-gwillimbury.html

Today, the governments of Ontario and Canada announced that the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is receiving up to $94.8 million through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) in recognition of its commitment to reduce development charges by up to 76 per cent, depending on the unit type and area, from March 30, 2026, to March 31, 2029. The funding will help build more homes and community infrastructure in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury while advancing the province’s plan to protect Ontario by investing in projects that support economic growth and keep workers on the job.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-28T12:40:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/administrative-tribunals-support-service/news/2026/08/commissioner-of-competition-files-application-regarding-acquisition-by-nortera-foods-inc-of-substantially-all-of-the-assets-of-bg-foods-canada-ulcs.html

Notice is hereby given that on August 18, 2026, an application pursuant to section 92 of the Competition Act, RSC 1985, c C-34 was filed with the Competition Tribunal by the Commissioner of Competition, regarding the acquisition by Nortera Foods Inc. of substantially all of the assets of B&G Foods Canada, ULC’s Green Giant and Le Sieur business (the Proposed Acquisition).

Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada2026-08-28T09:43:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-marks-the-grand-opening-of-the-canxport-facility.html

Strong, reliable supply chains are essential to Canada's economic growth and global competitiveness. That is why the Government of Canada is investing in transportation infrastructure that improves the efficient movement of goods across the country and to international markets.

Transport Canada2026-08-27T17:07:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/secretary-of-state-zerucelli-to-highlight-canadian-response-to-us-tariffs.html

Secretary of State Zerucelli to highlight Canadian response to U.S. tariffs

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-27T13:39:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-in-the-municipality-of-the-county-of-antigonish.html

Parliamentary Secretary Jaime Battiste and Warden Nicholas MacInnis announced a federal investment of more than $560,000 in extending municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater systems in the Municipality of the County of Antigonish through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-27T10:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/canada-and-ontario-making-homes-more-affordable-in-hamilton.html

Today, the governments of Ontario and Canada announced that the City of Hamilton is receiving $572 million through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) in recognition of its commitment to eliminate development charges on all residential developments from March 30, 2026, to March 31, 2029.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-26T16:25:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/secretary-of-state-mclean-announces-funding-for-12-projects-in-vancouver-granville-through-the-new-horizons-for-seniors-program.html

Secretary of State McLean announces funding for 12 projects in Vancouver Granville through the New Horizons for Seniors Program

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-26T15:19:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/backgrounder-secretary-of-state-mclean-announces-funding-for-12-projects-in-vancouver-granville-through-the-new-horizons-for-seniors-program.html

Backgrounder: Secretary of State McLean announces funding for 12 projects in Vancouver Granville through the New Horizons for Seniors Program

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-26T15:17:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/canada-and-ontario-making-homes-more-affordable-in-vaughan.html

Today, the governments of Ontario and Canada announced that the City of Vaughan is receiving up to $697.2 million through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) in recognition of its commitment to reduce development charges by 50 per cent for residential developments from March 30, 2026, to March 31, 2029.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-26T12:22:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/building-canada-strong-from-playground-to-podium--government-of-canada-makes-major-investment-in-bolton-ontario.html

The Government of Canada is Building Canada Strong through sport. From playground to podium, we are investing in communities, supporting athletes and uniting Canadians, because sport is the ultimate nation builder.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-26T11:15:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-beech-hill.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso–Antigonish and Nicholas MacInnis, Warden of the Municipality of the County of Antigonish.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-26T10:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/secretary-of-state-mclean-announces-new-horizons-for-seniors-program-funding-for-12-vancouver-area-projects.html

Secretary of State McLean announces New Horizons for Seniors Program funding for 12 Vancouver-area projects

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-25T18:49:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-hamilton.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Wayne Long, Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions), John-Paul Danko, Member of Parliament for Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas, Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Andrea Horwath, Mayor of Hamilton.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-25T17:24:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-vaughan.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, Jennifer McKelvie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Member of Parliament for Ajax, Premier Doug Ford, Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs, and Steven Del Duca, Mayor of Vaughan.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-25T17:12:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/international-trade-tribunal/news/2026/08/tribunal-initiates-final-injury-inquirydecorative-and-other-non-structural-plywood-from-china.html

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an inquiry (NQ 2026-004) to determine whether the dumping and subsidizing of decorative and other non-structural plywood, originating in or exported from China, have caused injury or retardation or are threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry. This final injury inquiry was initiated further to a notice received from the Canada Border Services Agency stating that preliminary determinations had been made respecting the dumping and subsidizing of the above-mentioned goods.

Canadian International Trade Tribunal2026-08-25T16:05:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-enhancement-and-expansion-to-the-pmd-arena-and-community-centre.html

The federal government has announced an investment of more than $4.7 million to enhance and expand the PMD Arena and Community Centre through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-25T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-in-workforce-training-to-support-the-life-sciences-and-biomanufacturing-sector.html

Government of Canada invests in workforce training to support the life sciences and biomanufacturing sector

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-25T12:34:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/federal-government-and-the-toronto-and-region-conservation-authority-invest-in-the-meadoway-multi-use-trail.html

A hydro corridor is being transformed into a vibrant greenspace and active transportation route with the help of an investment of more than $4.3 million from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-25T10:43:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-the-fredericton-indoor-pool.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-25T10:01:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-launches-engagement-process-on-the-2030-agenda-and-the-sustainable-development-goals0.html

Government of Canada launches engagement process on the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-24T17:42:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/minister-hajdu-launches-the-transportation-and-supply-chain-workforce-alliance0.html

Minister Hajdu launches the Transportation and Supply Chain Workforce Alliance

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-24T16:04:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/parliamentary-secretary-casey-to-announce-investment-in-workforce-training-to-support-the-life-sciences-and-biomanufacturing-sector.html

Parliamentary Secretary Casey to announce investment in workforce training to support the life sciences and biomanufacturing sector

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-24T12:02:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-scarborough.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement and milestone celebration with Jennifer McKelvie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Member of Parliament for Ajax, Salma Zahid, Member of Parliament for Scarborough Centre – Don Valley East, John Mackenzie, Chief Executive Officer at Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, James Nowlan, Executive Director for the Environment, Climate and Forestry Division for the City of Toronto and Tamara Rebanks, Director of the Weston Family Foundation.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-24T10:45:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/housing-announcement-in-toronto.html

Members of the media are invited to a housing announcement with Danielle Martin, Member of Parliament for University—Rosedale, Her Worship Olivia Chow, Mayor of the City of Toronto, and Ausma Malik, Deputy Mayor of the City of Toronto.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-23T17:30:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-announces-peter-ballantyne-cree-nation-as-an-indigenous-skills-and-employment-training-program-agreement-holder.html

Government of Canada announces Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation as an Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program agreement holder

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-22T17:49:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/investments-in-active-transportation-for-the-durham-region.html

Durham Region will enhance active transportation and recreation opportunities through new and improved multi-use paths, trail connections and amenities after an investment of more than $3.3 million from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-21T16:22:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/minister-hajdu-launches-the-transportation-and-supply-chain-workforce-alliance.html

Minister Hajdu launches the Transportation and Supply Chain Workforce Alliance

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-21T14:17:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/official-grand-opening-of-the-thunderchild-wellness-centre.html

The Thunderchild Wellness Centre is officially celebrating its grand opening.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-21T14:15:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-mississauga.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Fares Al Soud, Member of Parliament for Mississauga Centre; Iqra Khalid, Member of Parliament for Mississauga – Erin Mills; Joe Horneck, Councillor for Ward 6; and Stephen Dasko, Councillor for Ward 1.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-21T13:00:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-ottawa1.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa—Vanier—Gloucester, His Worship Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of Ottawa, and Tim Tierney, Councillor for Beacon Hill-Cyrville.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-21T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2026/08/canada-joins-the-belem-declaration-on-sustainable-public-procurement.html

The Honourable Shafqat Ali, President of the Treasury Board announced today Canada’s joining of the Belém Declaration on Sustainable Public Procurement.

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat2026-08-21T08:30:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-ajax.html

Les représentants des médias sont invités à une annonce en matière d’infrastructure en présence de Jennifer McKelvie, secrétaire parlementaire du ministre du Logement et de l’Infrastructure et députée d’Ajax Centre, de John Henry, président régional et directeur général de la Municipalité régionale de Durham, de Sterling Lee, maire adjoint et conseiller régional pour le quartier 2 de la Ville d’Ajax, et de John MacKenzie, directeur général de l’Office de protection de la nature de Toronto et de la région.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-20T18:46:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/milestone-announcement-in-turtleford.html

UPDATE - Milestone Announcement in Thunderchild First Nation

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-20T14:00:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/the-governments-of-british-columbia-and-canada-co-chair-the-canadian-council-of-fisheries-and-aquaculture-ministers-annual-meeting.html

Victoria, British Columbia – British Columbia's Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the Honourable Randene Neill, and the federal Minister of Fisheries, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, will co-chair the annual meeting of the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM) on August 19-20, 2026.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-19T16:00:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/ground-broken-on-159-new-affordable-homes-in-ottawas-lowertown-neighbourhood.html

Today, MP Mona Fortier joined Stéphane Giguère, Chief Executive Officer of Ottawa Community Housing (OCH), to mark the groundbreaking of 200 Beausoleil, an affordable housing development in Ottawa's Lowertown neighbourhood and one of the first projects advancing under the Government of Canada's Build Canada Homes initiative.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-19T15:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/investing-in-cycling-facilities-in-ottawas-east-end.html

Announced by MP Marie-France Lalonde and Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, along with Councillor Laura Dudas, the Orléans Boulevard and Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard cycling facilities project will contribute to a safe and connected active transportation network for residents of Orléans.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-19T13:35:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/minister-hajdu-invites-organizations-to-apply-for-funding-to-help-persons-with-disabilities-access-benefits.html

Every Canadian deserves access to the benefits and services they are eligible for, especially those who face the greatest barriers. That is why the Government of Canada is taking action to improve access to these supports and make it easier for community organizations to help people with complex needs apply for disability benefits.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-19T13:30:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-recreational-infrastructure-in-dartmouth.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-19T12:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/minister-hajdu-appoints-new-members-to-the-national-advisory-committee-for-canadas-volunteer-awards.html

Minister Hajdu appoints new members to the National Advisory Committee for Canada’s Volunteer Awards

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-19T11:06:12-04:00https://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 Canada2026-08-19T09:19:13-04:00https://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 Canada2026-08-19T09:18:42-04:00https://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 Canada2026-08-19T09:18:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-ottawa0.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Marie-France Lalonde, Member of Parliament for Orléans, Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of Ottawa, and Laura Dudas, Councillor for Orléans West-Innes.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-18T17:30:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/international-trade-tribunal/news/2026/08/tribunal-issues-determination-of-reasonable-indication-of-injurywheat-gluten-from-italy-poland-and-the-united-kingdom.html

Further to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s preliminary injury inquiry (PI-2026-003), the Tribunal today determined that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping of wheat gluten from Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom has caused injury to the domestic industry.

Canadian International Trade Tribunal2026-08-18T16:05:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/international-trade-tribunal/news/2026/08/tribunal-initiates-inquirypaperboard-cups-and-containers-from-china.html

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a preliminary injury inquiry (PI-2026-004) into a complaint by Great Pacific Enterprises Limited Partnership (Genpak), of Mississauga, Ontario, that it has suffered injury as a result of the dumping and subsidizing of paperboard cups and containers from China. The Tribunal’s inquiry is conducted pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) as a result of the initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

Canadian International Trade Tribunal2026-08-18T16:05:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-dartmouth.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth–Cole Harbour and Craig James, President of the Mic Mac Amateur Aquatic Club.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-18T12:01:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/federal-government-builds-strong-infrastructure-across-ontario.html

The Government of Canada is delivering $932 million to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the City of Toronto and the Government of Ontario in fiscal year 2026-2027 to invest in modern and reliable infrastructure that builds stronger, more affordable communities for Canadians. As part of this investment, AMO will receive $746 million and the City of Toronto will receive $183 million to make strategic infrastructure investments across 19 project categories. Ontario's Ministry of Transportation will receive $2.2 million to help local roads boards support safe and efficient travel in unincorporated communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-18T11:55:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/federal-government-builds-strong-infrastructure-across-ontario0.html

The Government of Canada is providing more than $932 million through the Build Communities Strong Fund’s Community stream for 652 recipients across Ontario in 2026-2027. These funds provide communities with stable and flexible funding for their infrastructure priorities across a wide range of categories. The funding enables local roads boards and municipalities to plan for their current and future needs, improve housing supply, and create connected communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-18T11:54:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/institutes-health-research/news/2026/08/new-research-centre-to-address-indigenous-health-priorities-in-yukon.html

$2.4 million investment will strengthen Yukon First Nations-led health research, capacity and training throughout the territory

Canadian Institutes of Health Research2026-08-18T11:18:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/08/canada-and-quebec-support-community-resilience-to-wildfires.html

Canada and Quebec support community resilience to wildfires

Natural Resources Canada2026-08-18T10:00:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/federal-government-strengthens-support-for-municipalities-in-ontario-to-tackle-unsheltered-homelessness-and-encampments.html

Far too many people across Canada are experiencing homelessness or are at imminent risk of losing a safe place to live. Addressing homelessness requires immediate action to expand supportive and deeply affordable housing, reduce barriers, and deliver solutions faster for those who need them most.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-17T14:00:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/jennifer-mckelvie-delivers-remarks-at-the-association-of-municipalities-of-ontario-annual-conference.html

Members of the media are invited to a speech on infrastructure and housing by Jennifer McKelvie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, at the 2026 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Annual Conference.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-17T11:00:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/canada-and-new-brunswick-invest-in-edmundstons-water-and-sewer-infrastructure-to-support-more-housing.html

The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-17T10:15:23-04:00