Canada News Centre2026-07-28T07:58:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/07/multiple-charges-laid-in-deceptive-online-passport-service-scam.html

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

Competition Bureau Canada2026-07-28T07:58:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-invests-56-million-to-support-black-entrepreneurs-in-alberta.html

$5.6 million to support training, mentorship, and business development services for Black entrepreneurs in Alberta

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-06-26T21:00:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/06/the-federal-government-invests-over-32-million-to-support-black-businesses-and-entrepreneurs-in-manitoba.html

PrairiesCan support under the Black Entrepreneurship Program will provide services and training to help Manitoba entrepreneurs start and grow businesses

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-06-24T12:49:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/06/la-ministre-valdez-annoncera-un-soutien-du-gouvernement-federal-destine-aux-entrepreneurs-noirs-et-aux-entreprises-dirigees-par-des-personnes-noire.html

Minister Valdez to announce federal support for Black entrepreneurs and businesses in Manitoba

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-06-22T15:49:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/library-archives/news/2026/05/the-call-for-applications-for-the-20262027-price-mcintosh-bursary-is-now-open.html

The Price McIntosh Bursary promotes diverse stories, experiences and interpretations

Library and Archives Canada2026-05-28T08:32:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-investing-over-23-million-to-support-black-entrepreneurs-in-saskatchewan.html

PrairiesCan support under the Black Entrepreneurship Program will provide services and training to help Saskatchewan entrepreneurs start and grow businesses

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-05-19T11:29:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/05/minister-valdez-to-announce-federal-support-for-black-entrepreneurs-in-saskatchewan.html

Minister Valdez to announce federal support for Black entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-05-15T13:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/04/data-portability-and-interoperability-are-key-to-competition-in-the-digital-health-care-sector.html

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

Competition Bureau Canada2026-04-23T10:36:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2026/04/the-edwin-belanger-bandstand-unveils-its-2026-program-with-a-new-format.html

The National Battlefields Commission (NBC) unveils the 2026 program for the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand (KEB), which will present a series of free performances from June 19 to August 14 under a new format. This iconic outdoor stage will host nearly fifteen musical shows and family activities in a stunning natural and historic setting.

The National Battlefields Commission2026-04-13T11:12:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/03/opening-statement-to-the-senate-standing-committee-on-agriculture-and-forestry--food-security.html

Opening Statement to the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry : Food SecurityMarch 12, 2026

Competition Bureau Canada2026-03-12T11:46:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/01/competition-bureau-expands-its-investigation-of-real-estate-commission-rules-to-include-greater-vancouver-realtors.html

Competition Bureau expands its investigation of real estate commission rules to include Greater Vancouver REALTORS® February 20, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2026-02-20T12:08:47-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-invests-in-pathways-to-success-for-black-led-businesses-and-entrepreneurs-in-alberta.html

PrairiesCan funding helps remove barriers, expand access to capital, and drive long-term economic growth for Black-led entrepreneurs and businesses

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-18T11:58:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-to-announce-federal-investments-for-for-black-entrepreneurs-and-black-led-businesses-in-alberta.html

The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), and The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce federal funding to support Black-led businesses and entrepreneurs across Alberta.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-17T13:30:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/02/study-finds-canada-could-unlock-major-economic-gains-through-stronger-competition.html

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

Competition Bureau Canada2026-02-04T10:02:31-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/01/government-of-canada-invests-in-equipment-and-operations-for-north-americas-first-indoor-triathlon-training-hub-in-edmonton.html

Federal support for the Alberta Velodrome Association will put world-class infrastructure into action for Edmonton’s local community and Canada’s high-performance athletes

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-01-30T13:35:11-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/01/minister-olszewski-to-announce-support-for-one-of-a-kind-indoor-sports-training-hub-in-edmonton.html

The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will announce federal funding to support the operations of a new, world-class indoor sports training hub in Edmonton.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-01-29T13:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/12/government-of-canada-ensuring-canadian-voices-and-talent-are-heard-by-investing-in-community-broadcasting.html

PrairiesCan investment will help CKUA expand its cultural and economic impacts

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-12-17T11:44:39-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/12/minister-olszewski-to-announce-support-for-local-community-broadcaster-in-alberta.html

The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will announce federal funding to support Alberta’s arts and culture ecosystem.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-12-16T11:36:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2025/12/cbsa-in-quebec-highlights-from-2025.html

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) highlights results and accomplishments in the province of Quebec for the period between January 1 and October 31, 2025.

Canada Border Services Agency2025-12-09T13:30:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/11/businesses-make-sure-your-black-friday-deals-are-real.html

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

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

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

Competition Bureau Canada2025-11-20T13:42:44-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/11/competition-bureau-concludes-investigation-into-algorithmic-pricing-in-the-rental-housing-market.html

Competition Bureau concludes investigation into algorithmic pricing in the rental housing market November 10, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-11-10T10:02:54-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/10/minister-olszewski-highlights-funding-available-to-support-black-led-businesses-and-entrepreneurs-on-the-prairies.html

Eligible organizations can seek funding through Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-10-24T11:20:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/10/minister-olszewski-to-highlight-federal-support-for-black-entrepreneurship-across-the-prairie-provinces.html

The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will announce federal funding available across the Prairie Provinces through the Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-10-23T11:12:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/09/canadas-competition-summit-2025-to-chart-path-for-a-more-affordable-and-resilient-canadian-economy.html

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

Competition Bureau Canada2025-09-23T09:32:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/09/canadian-digital-regulators-forum-publishes-paper-on-synthetic-media-to-cap-off-second-year-of-collaboration-additional-multimedia.html

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

Competition Bureau Canada2025-09-18T13:01:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/09/competition-bureau-to-study-competition-in-financing-for-canadas-small-and-medium-businesses.html

Competition Bureau to study competition in financing for Canada’s small and medium businesses September 4, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-09-04T08:35:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/08/frost-warning-dont-slip-on-sneaky-snow-removal-practices.html

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

Competition Bureau Canada2025-09-02T10:25:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/taxpayers-ombudsperson/news/2025/03/taxpayers-ombudsperson-makes-11-recommendations-after-reviewing-how-the-canada-revenue-agency-administers-the-canada-child-benefit-for-temporary-re.html

Today, the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson, Mr. François Boileau, released Timing Is Everything, the report on our Office’s examination into issues that could prevent some temporary residents from receiving the Canada child benefit (CCB) in a timely manner.

Office of the Taxpayers' Ombudsperson2025-03-18T11:00:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/03/minister-duguid-announces-federal-investments-in-support-of-manitobas-francophone-and-bilingual-communities.html

The Government of Canada is providing more than $1.5M to support the economic growth of Manitoba’s Francophone and bilingual communities

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-03-05T13:00:24-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-healthcare-workers.html

The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, Steven MacKinnon, will be in Toronto to announce funding to address labour shortages in critical sectors through the Foreign Credential Recognition Program.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-03-03T11:04:53-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2025/02/the-government-of-canada-commemorates-the-west-indian-domestic-scheme-1955-1967-as-an-immigration-program-through-which-around-3000-women-from-cari.html

The Government of Canada commemorates the West Indian Domestic Scheme, 1955-1967, as an immigration program through which around 3,000 women from Caribbean countries came to Canada, contributing to the growth of Caribbean culture in Canada.

Parks Canada2025-02-08T14:00:59-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2024/12/ending-flagpoling-for-work-and-study-permits-at-the-border.html

Work and study permits will no longer be provided to flagpolers at a port of entry, effective December 23 at 11:59 pm ET

Canada Border Services Agency2024-12-23T18:25:42-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2024/12/backgrounder-federal-government-invests-in-rural-transportation-in-nova-scotia.html

The federal government is investing $2,774,333 through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund to support 12 rural transit initiatives across Nova Scotia.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2024-12-12T12:45:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/08/government-of-canada-announces-approval-of-provincial-request-for-temporary-freeze-of-low-wage-occupations-in-montreal-under-temporary-foreign-work.html

The Government of Canada continues to take action to ensure the integrity of the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. The Program is designed as an extraordinary measure to be used when workers already in Canada are not able to fill job vacancies.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-08-20T10:05:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/07/government-of-canada-launches-call-for-proposals-for-community-projects-to-help-seniors-new-horizons-for-seniors-program-marks-its-20th-anniversary.html

Canadians deserve to age with dignity. That comes down to choice, to affordability, to inclusion, and to community. For 20 years, the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) has helped the Government of Canada deliver on that promise to Canadian seniors by supporting those organizations working to make their lives better.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-08-01T10:04:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/library-archives/news/2024/05/the-call-for-applications-for-the-20242025-price-mcintosh-bursary-is-open.html

The Price McIntosh Bursary promotes diverse stories, experiences and interpretations

Library and Archives Canada2024-05-29T10:45:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/nuclear-safety-commission/news/2024/04/decision-by-the-independent-commission-on-the-applicability-of-the-environmental-assessment-for-the-darlington-new-nuclear-project-to-ontario-power.html

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

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

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

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission2024-04-22T13:00:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/taxpayers-ombudsperson/news/2024/03/taxpayers-ombudsperson-launches-systemic-examination-into-delays-in-canada-child-benefit-payments-for-temporary-residents.html

The 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' Ombudsperson2024-03-26T22:00:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/minister-sudds-to-make-housing-announcement.html

Minister Sudds to make housing announcement

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-26T15:20:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/01/government-of-canada-invests-to-reduce-labour-gaps-in-the-health-care-sector.html

The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will be in Winnipeg to announce funding through the Foreign Credential Recognition Program that will provide internationally educated health professionals with the support and experience they need to pursue opportunities in Canada’s healthcare sector.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-01-12T12:12:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/12/600000-old-age-security-clients-successfully-onboarded-to-the-new-common-benefit-delivery-platform.html

The Government of Canada is modernizing and strengthening the way it delivers key statutory benefits to Canadians through the Benefits Delivery Modernization Programme.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-12-14T09:28:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/11/government-of-canada-announces-new-members-of-the-national-advisory-council-on-poverty.html

Good social policy cannot be created in a vacuum – it must be informed by both professional expertise and lived experience. This is why the Government of Canada’s Opportunity For All – Canada’s First Poverty Reduction Strategy commits to the formation of a National Advisory Council on Poverty to provide advice on how the federal government can best address and reduce the impact of poverty on our citizens.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-11-16T13:13:45-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2023/10/the-government-of-canada-recognizes-the-national-historic-significance-of-oliver-le-jeune-the-first-documented-person-of-african-ancestry-to-live-p.html

The Government of Canada recognizes the national historic significance of Oliver Le Jeune, the first documented person of African ancestry to live permanently in Canada (New France).

Parks Canada2023-10-11T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/09/backgrounder-temporary-foreign-worker-program.html

Ensuring the health and safety of temporary foreign workers is a key priority of the Government of Canada. These workers have the same rights to a safe workplace as Canadian citizens and permanent residents while in Canada.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-09-27T15:34:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/09/supporting-rural-entrepreneurial-opportunities-across-atlantic-canada.html

Community Business Development Corporations are at the heart of growing rural Atlantic Canadian economies

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-09-15T07:59:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/08/government-of-canada-to-announce-new-initiative-to-tackle-labour-shortages-in-southwestern-ontario.html

Government of Canada to announce new initiative to tackle labour shortages in Southwestern Ontario

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-08-07T12:29:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2023/06/cbsa-investigation-leads-to-criminal-charges-for-immigration-offences-including-fraudulent-letters-for-canadian-post-secondary-institutions-to-indi.html

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) plays a key role in ensuring the integrity of our immigration system. The CBSA announced today that charges have been laid against Brijesh Mishra, a citizen of India, for immigration-related offences.

Canada Border Services Agency2023-06-23T16:46:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2023/06/government-of-canada-commemorates-the-exclusion-of-chinese-immigrants-from-1923-to-1947.html

For 24 years, Canada enforced heavy restrictions on immigration from China through legislation commonly known as the Chinese Exclusion Act.

Parks Canada2023-06-23T15:41:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2023/06/police-and-border-services-rescue-victims-of-human-trafficking-ring.html

The RCMP and the CBSA, with the assistance of several policing partners and non-government agencies, dismantled a human trafficking ring that was operating across Southwestern Ontario.

Canada Border Services Agency2023-06-13T12:44:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/05/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-recreation-upgrades-in-pictou-county.html

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

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-05-16T13:07:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/library-archives/news/2023/05/library-and-archives-canada-in-partnership-with-the-lac-foundation-to-celebrate-2023-lac-scholar-awards-recipients.html

Library and Archives Canada (LAC) and the LAC Foundation invite members of the media to attend the 2023 Library and Archives Canada Scholar Awards ceremony.

Library and Archives Canada2023-05-04T11:11:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/02/government-of-canada-invests-in-training-for-workers-in-a-net-zero-economy.html

Supporting our economy for future generations will mean supporting the creation of jobs and positioning Canadians to take advantage of new opportunities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-02-22T10:12:53-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2023/02/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-saint-john.html

Saint John, New Brunswick, February 22, 2023— Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John—Rothesay, and Li Song, Vice-President of the Imperial Theatre’s Board of Directors

Infrastructure Canada2023-02-22T09:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2023/02/the-canadian-space-agency-celebrates-the-international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science.html

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is highlighting this year's International Day of Women and Girls in Science by showcasing strong role models and taking part in various events and meeting with youth.

Canadian Space Agency2023-02-09T07:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2022/12/government-of-canada-invests-12-million-to-promote-mental-health-in-postpartum-women-and-their-families-within-asian-and-south-asian-immigrant-comm.html

Today, Wilson Miao, Member of Parliament for Richmond Centre on behalf of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced $1.2 million in funding to the United Chinese Community Enrichment Services Society, commonly know as S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

Public Health Agency of Canada2022-12-07T17:38:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/09/new-amendments-to-the-immigration-and-refugee-protection-regulations-temporary-foreign-workers.html

Temporary foreign workers are entitled to be informed about their rights in Canada. Therefore, the employer must provide the foreign worker with up-to-date information about their rights in Canada. The employer must provide this information on or before the first day of work, and in the worker’s language of choice (either English or French, the two official languages of Canada). The employer must also make this information available to the temporary foreign worker throughout their period of employment.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-09-26T09:00:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2022/09/government-of-canada-invests-in-retrofit-project-in-winkler-manitoba.html

Winkler, Manitoba, September 1, 2022—Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced more than $7.9 million in federal funding for the renovation of the Centennial Arena in Winkler, Manitoba.

Infrastructure Canada2022-09-01T14:17:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2022/08/urban-farm-expands-and-benefits-from-accessibility-upgrades-to-help-bring-people-back-to-public-spaces-safely.html

Government of Canada fueling community revitalization and creating the conditions for local economies to thrive

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2022-08-05T12:15:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2022/08/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-community-organization-in-halifax.html

Government of Canada to announce support for community organization in Halifax

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2022-08-04T13:00:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2022/07/crossing-the-border-this-summerthe-cbsa-gives-tips-this-civic-holiday-long-weekend-for-a-smoother-trip-for-travellers.html

The CBSA gives tips this Civic Holiday long weekend for a smoother trip for travellers

Canada Border Services Agency2022-07-26T10:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2022/07/atlantic-growth-strategy.html

Sustained economic growth in Atlantic Canada requires strong federal-provincial collaboration. Atlantic premiers and federal ministers are focused on addressing current and emerging issues to support the long-term economic growth in small and large communities across the region. .

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2022-07-25T12:46:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2022/07/atlantic-canada-federal-ministers-and-premiers-to-hold-media-availability-following-atlantic-growth-strategy-leadership-committee-meeting.html

The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier Newfoundland and Labrador, will hold a press conference following a meeting of the Atlantic Growth Strategy Leadership Committee.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2022-07-22T07:59:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2022/07/canada-and-nunavut-invest-in-water-and-wastewater-treatment-for-northern-communities.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Federal Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable David Joanasie, Minister for Community and Government Services for the Government of Nunavut, announced funding to support the planning of improved water and wastewater treatment in six Nunavut communities.

Infrastructure Canada2022-07-20T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2022/06/canada-new-brunswick-and-fredericton-invest-in-essential-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure.html

Today, Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Jill Green, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure; and Her Worship Kate Rogers, Mayor of Fredericton, announced funding for two projects focused on rehabilitating water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure within Fredericton.

Infrastructure Canada2022-06-28T13:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2022/05/government-of-canada-announces-funding-support-for-federation-des-communautes-culturelles-de-lestrie-to-address-gender-based-violence.html

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a significant barrier to achieving gender equality, and it is preventable. The Government of Canada is committed to preventing and addressing GBV in all its forms.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2022-05-05T17:42:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2022/05/reminder---parliamentary-secretary-briere-to-announce-funding-to-address-gender-based-violence-towards-immigrant-women-and-girls-in-sherbrooke-quebec.html

Reminder - Parliamentary Secretary Brière to Announce Funding to Address Gender-Based Violence Towards Immigrant Women and Girls in Sherbrooke, Quebec

Women and Gender Equality Canada2022-05-05T14:55:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2022/05/parliamentary-secretary-to-announce-funding-to-address-gender-based-violence-towards-immigrant-women-and-girls-in-sherbrooke-quebec.html

Parliamentary Secretary Brière to Announce Funding to Address Gender-Based Violence Towards Immigrant Women and Girls in Sherbrooke, Quebec

Women and Gender Equality Canada2022-05-05T10:08:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2022/04/minister-ien-highlights-investments-to-make-life-more-affordable-in-budget-2022.html

Minister Ien highlights investments to make life more affordable in Budget 2022. Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, for an important announcement highlighting Budget 2022’s investments to make life more affordable for Canadians.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2022-04-17T12:03:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2022/04/minister-marci-ien-highlights-zero-emission-vehicles-and-clean-technology-investments-in-budget-2022.html

Through Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable, the Government of Canada will make targeted and responsible investments to create good jobs, grow the economy, and build a Canada where nobody gets left behind. Today, Yvan Baker, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke Centre, and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, met with Baka Mobile to hear about their environmentally conscious company policies and highlight commitments to reaching net-zero emissions by making the switch to zero-emission vehicles more affordable.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2022-04-13T13:08:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2022/04/reminder---minister-ien-highlights-zero-emission-vehicles-and-clean-technology-investments-in-budget-2022.html

Reminder - Minister Ien highlights zero-emission vehicles and clean technology investments in Budget 2022

Women and Gender Equality Canada2022-04-10T11:24:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2022/04/minister-ien-highlights-zero-emission-vehicles-and-clean-technology-investments-in-budget-2022.html

Minister Ien highlights zero-emission vehicles and clean technology investments in Budget 2022

Women and Gender Equality Canada2022-04-10T11:19:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/04/government-of-canada-announces-workforce-solutions-road-map--further-changes-to-the-temporary-foreign-worker-program-to-address-labour-shortages-ac.html

Canada’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is well underway. In February 2022, Canada added 337,000 jobs, bringing our unemployment rate to 5.5% - the lowest since the start of the pandemic. In fact, Canada’s economic recovery is outpacing the ability of many employers to find workers. To support Canada’s continued economic growth, the Government of Canada is focused on building a strong, resilient workforce in all sectors.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-04-14T12:04:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/04/backgrounder-temporary-foreign-worker-programworkforce-solutions-road-map.html

The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program Workforce Solutions Road Map contains important measures to help address current job vacancies across many sectors and occupations, better protect temporary foreign workers, and further the Government of Canada’s ongoing efforts to rebuild the TFW Program.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-04-04T10:44:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/04/government-of-canada-takes-further-action-to-address-labour-shortages-in-quebec.html

Canada’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is well underway. In February 2022, Canada added 337,000 jobs, bringing the unemployment rate to 5.5%—the lowest since the start of the pandemic. In fact, Canada’s economic recovery is outpacing the ability of many employers to find workers, particularly in Quebec.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-04-01T17:53:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/03/government-of-canada-helps-skilled-newcomers-access-jobs-in-the-healthcare-sector.html

The pandemic has resulted in worker shortages across many industries, including in the health sector. However, internationally educated health professionals too often face challenges in getting their credentials recognized in Canada in order to access quality jobs in healthcare. To prioritize getting skilled newcomers into the job markets where they are needed most, the Government of Canada is investing in projects that will help them put their education and skills to work sooner.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-03-23T09:04:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/03/backgrounder.html

The following projects will receive up to $26.5 million in funding under the Foreign Credential Recognition Program over the next three years:

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-03-09T15:43:40-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/03/government-of-canada-announces-support-for-skilled-newcomers-to-enter-the-job-market.html

The pandemic has had a significant impact on the labour market causing worker shortages across many industries. To address the changing labour supply, the Government of Canada is investing in projects that will support the skills and employment needs of workers and employers by prioritizing underrepresented workers, to build a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-03-09T15:25:37-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2022/03/statement-by-minister-marci-ien-on-international-womens-day.html

The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement today on International Women’s Day. “Happy International Women’s Day! Today we celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and girls, in all their diversity, who are breaking down barriers, lifting each other up, and making the world a better place.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2022-03-08T09:11:12-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2022/03/reminder--minister-ien-to-deliver-remarks-at-governor-generals-awards-in-commemoration-of-the-persons-case-ceremony.html

The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will deliver remarks during a ceremony to honour the recipients of the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case. The Governor General will celebrate four Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of gender equality.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2022-03-08T08:32:23-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2022/03/international-womens-day.html

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), issued a statement in recognition of International Women’s Day.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2022-03-08T07:20:13-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/nuclear-safety-commission/news/2022/03/cnsc-statement-on-the-ongoing-situation-in-ukraine--update-1.html

Update on Ukraine: We continue to actively monitor the events related to nuclear safety in Ukraine. Read our full statement for details on the coordinated effort.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission2022-03-07T14:30:39-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2022/03/minister-wilkinson-speaks-with-dr-fatih-birol-executive-director-international-energy-agency.html

Canada is steadfast in its support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. We are prepared to act jointly with partner International Energy Agency (IEA) countries to maintain security of supply in energy markets.

Natural Resources Canada2022-03-01T21:49:01-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2022/01/acoa-2021-building-a-more-resilient-innovative-and-inclusive-atlantic-economy-in-a-year-of-recovery0.html

Throughout 2021, ACOA remained focused on the Government of Canada’s commitment to fight COVID-19 and its economic impacts, providing targeted sector support to help the region recover and rebuild a more resilient, inclusive economy for all Atlantic Canadians.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2022-01-12T08:00:18-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2022/01/backgrounder-acoa-invests-in-covid-relief-key-sectors-communities-and-building-an-inclusive-economy-in-2021.html

In 2021, between January 1 and December 31, the Government of Canada, through ACOA invested more than $314 million in targeted support to help the region rebuild and recover from COVID-19, stimulate local economies, protect and create jobs, and grow an inclusive and resilient economy for all Atlantic Canadians.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2022-01-12T08:25:27-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/01/quebec-pilot-project-tfw.html

As Canada and countries around the world respond to the pandemic, key sectors in the economy continue to need more workers to build a strong workforce. This is particularly true in Quebec where the province continues to experience long-standing workforce recruitment challenges.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-01-10T07:56:45-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2021/12/oag-report---statement.html

Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, today issued the following statement regarding the audit of the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW): Program by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG).

Employment and Social Development Canada2021-12-09T15:18:37-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2021/12/protecting-temporary-foreign-workers.html

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is working to rebuild the TFW compliance regime to help better protect temporary foreign workers (TFWs), taking into account the Auditor General’s recommendations and lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ongoing activities to strengthen ESDC’s risk-based approach to target higher risk employers include:

Employment and Social Development Canada2021-12-09T15:15:47-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2021/12/government-of-canada-releases-what-we-heard-report-on-temporary-foreign-worker-accommodations.html

Temporary foreign workers (TFWs) are entitled to the same workplace conditions and rights as Canadians and their health and safety is a major priority for the Government of Canada.

Employment and Social Development Canada2021-12-01T17:26:40-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2021/11/minister-ng-reaffirms-canadas-commitment-to-inclusion-at-opening-of-chinatown-storytelling-centre.html

The Government of Canada is committed to fighting anti-Asian racism and ensuring inclusion and representation through policies and concrete actions.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2021-11-05T19:10:35-04:00