Canada News Centre2026-09-09T13:00:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/09/minister-valdez-to-announce-federal-investment-advancing-menstrual-equity-and-affordability-in-communities-across-canada.html

The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism) will announce a federal investment advancing menstrual equity and affordability in communities across Canada.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-09-09T13:00:03-04:00https://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/women-gender-equality/news/2026/08/statement-to-mark-the-fourth-anniversary-of-the-federal-2slgbtqi-action-plan.html

Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), made the following statement to mark the fourth anniversary of the Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-08-28T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-in-innovative-businesses-with-support-for-la-ruche.html

Québec organization receives $700,000 in funding from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-26T14:37:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/tariff-response-sme-gilbert-products-receives-3m-in-repayable-assistance-from-government-of-canada-to-boost-its-competitiveness.html

CED will enable Roberval manufacturer to remain competitive in uncertain and changing market conditions.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-21T14:52:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-supports-productivity-at-aliar-fabrication--structures.html

Saint-Ambroise business receives $600,000 in financial assistance from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-21T12:30:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-supports-moteurs-electriques-lavals-growth.html

CED provides $1,175,000 in financial assistance to Quebec business with workshop in Saguenay.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-21T12:15:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-supports-hydreps-growth.html

Saguenay business receives $800,750 in financial assistance from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-21T12:00:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/cancellation--carlos-leitao-tours-saguenaylac-saint-jean-region.html

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we must cancel the activities scheduled on Friday, August 21, 2026.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-20T16:58:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/cancellation--rachel-bendayan-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-roberval-manufacturing-business.html

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we must cancel the press conference scheduled for 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-20T09:09:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/cancellation--the-honourable-melanie-joly-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-saguenay-manufacturing-business.html

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we must cancel the press conference scheduled for 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-19T16:17:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/invitation-to-media--carlos-leitao-tours-saguenaylac-saint-jean-region.html

Carlos Leitão, Member of Parliament for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, will visit the Saguenay‒Lac-Saint-Jean region on August 20[HS1.1][CS1.2] and 21, 2026.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-19T14:00:00-04:00https://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/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/invitation-to-media--rachel-bendayan-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-roberval-manufacturing-business.html

The Honourable Rachel Bendayan, Member of Parliament for Outremont and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, will announce Government of Canada funding to support the growth of a Roberval manufacturing business.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-19T08:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/invitation-to-media--the-honourable-melanie-joly-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-saguenay-manufacturing-business.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, will announce Government of Canada funding to support the growth of a Saguenay manufacturing business.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-18T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/invitation-to-media--the-honourable-melanie-joly-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-iles-de-la-madeleine-business.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, will announce Government of Canada funding to support the growth of an innovative Îles-de-la-Madeleine business.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-10T13:22:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/08/minister-valdez-announces-federal-support-for-crisis-hotlines-responding-to-gender-based-violence-in-newfoundland-and-labrador.html

Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), alongside the Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Women and Gender Equality for Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries and Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, announced $700,000 over 5 years in renewed federal support for Newfoundland and Labrador to strengthen crisis hotline services across the province.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-08-04T08:11:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/07/minister-valdez-announces-federal-support-for-crisis-hotlines-responding-to-gender-based-violence-in-newfoundland-and-labrador.html

The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), alongside the Honourable Joanne Thompson, member of Parliament for St. John’s East and the Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Women and Gender Equality, Newfoundland and Labrador, will announce renewed support for crisis hotlines responding to gender-based violence in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-07-30T14:56:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/07/minister-valdez-announces-more-than-14-million-to-help-prevent-human-trafficking-and-support-survivors-across-canada.html

Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), and Shannon Miedema, Member of Parliament for Halifax, announced more than $1.4 million for six organizations to strengthen supports for victims and survivors of human trafficking, and advance community-driven prevention efforts.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-07-17T09:29:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/07/backgrounder--human-trafficking-project-descriptions.html

Six organizations across Canada will receive $1,418,028 through Women and Gender Equality Canada’s Gender-based Violence Program. These investments will support projects that help prevent human trafficking, improve services for victims and survivors, and protect people who may be at greater risk of being trafficked or exploited.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-07-17T09:29:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/07/quebec-and-ottawa-provide-over-900000-to-modernize-port-de-havre-saint-pierres-portail-pelagie-cormier.html

The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are announcing a total of $910,309 in investments in the Port de Havre-Saint-Pierre to modernize and optimize the Portail Pélagie-Cormier, a key reception pavilion for tourism and economic development in Minganie. The total project cost sits at over $1.6 million.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-07-16T10:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/07/minister-valdez-announces-6074-million-to-advance-the-next-phase-of-the-national-action-plan-to-end-gender-based-violence.html

Today, while Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women gathered in New Brunswick, the co-chairs, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), and the Honourable Lyne Chantal Boudreau, Minister responsible for Women and Gender Equity for the Government of New Brunswick, as well as Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton—Dieppe, announced $607.4 million over four years, beginning in 2027-28, to continue the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-07-16T09:16:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/07/backgrounder--national-action-plan-to-end-gender-based-violence.html

The National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence* is a 10-year framework to prevent and address gender-based violence (GBV). It was developed in collaboration between the federal, provincial and territorial governments, Indigenous partners, victims and survivors, direct service providers, experts, advocates, municipalities, the private sector and researchers to ensure it reflects the realities faced by communities across Canada.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-07-16T09:16:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/07/backgrounder--crisis-hotlines.html

Crisis hotlines are an important source of support for victims and survivors of gender-based violence. They offer confidential support, help with safety planning, information about available services, and referrals to local resources.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-07-16T09:16:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/07/artificial-intelligence-government-of-canada-investments-to-propel-quebec-businesses-forward.html

CED supports 63 projects leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for innovation and development.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-07-15T12:29:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/07/competition-bureau-seeks-feedback-on-new-enforcement-guidelines-about-illegal-business-agreements.html

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

Competition Bureau Canada2026-07-15T09:17:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/07/federal-government-to-announce-investments-to-prevent-human-trafficking-and-support-victims-and-survivors.html

The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce federal support to help prevent human trafficking and support victims and survivors.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-07-15T08:59:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/07/federal-government-to-announce-renewed-support-to-address-gender-based-violence.html

The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce renewed support to address gender-based violence in Canada.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-07-14T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/07/minister-joly-announces-agreement-with-government-of-quebec-for-98m-investment-by-government-of-canada-to-modernize-local-infrastructure.html

Federal investments totalling more than $217 million will be made to support high-impact community infrastructure projects across the province.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-07-10T10:29:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/07/federal-government-launches-call-for-proposals-to-increase-womens-economic-and-leadership-opportunities.html

Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism) announced a call for proposals to support projects that remove barriers and increase access to women's economic and leadership opportunities across Canada.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-07-08T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/07/governments-of-canada-and-quebec-invest-in-relocation-and-expansion-of-maison-theatre-to-help-revitalize-montreals-east-end.html

The Maison Théâtre will move into a new, modern, accessible, inclusive building to better serve young audiences, artists, and the community, thanks to a $43.5 million investment from the Government of Quebec, the Government of Canada, and the City of Montreal.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-07-06T12:13:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-invests-close-to-34m-in-quebecs-biofood-sector.html

CED supports over 50 projects to modernize food processing, strengthen national supply chains and boost growth among businesses.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-06-25T08:59:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/nuclear-safety-commission/news/2026/06/public-hearing-on-pickering-nuclear-generating-station-and-waste-management-facility.html

On June 23, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) will hold the first part of a 2-part public hearing to consider the application from Ontario Power Generation to refurbish Pickering Nuclear Generating Station and to renew licences for the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station and Waste Management Facility.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission2026-06-18T11:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/06/federal-government-strengthens-support-to-keep-2slgbtqi-communities-safe-this-pride-season.html

Today, as the Pride Flag was raised on Parliament Hill, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), highlighted an investment of $3 million over two years for Fierté Canada Pride to help Pride festivals strengthen safety and security measures across Canada.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-06-09T12:42:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/06/nuclear-leadership-in-canada-grows-with-federal-investment.html

PrairiesCan funding supports first Canadian Executive Nuclear Energy Management School

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-06-08T11:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/06/federal-government-marks-pride-season-with-flag-raising-and-funding-to-support-safer-2slgbtqi-communities.html

The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will mark Pride Season by participating in a flag raising ceremony and highlighting federal funding to address safety and security needs at upcoming Pride festivals.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-06-05T17:34:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/security-intelligence-service/news/2026/05/professional-networking-sites-and-online-job-platforms-being-used-to-target-five-eyes-nationals.html

Today, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) issued an alert with its Five Eyes domestic intelligence security partners: The Australia Security Intelligence Organization, the New Zealand Intelligence Community, the United Kingdom’s MI5, and the United States of America’s Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Canadian Security Intelligence Service2026-06-03T16:03:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/food-inspection-agency/news/2026/06/update-from-the-canadian-food-inspection-agency-on-a-revised-regulatory-approach-to-the-livestock-traceability-regulations.html

Following recent feedback, the CFIA is planning to move ahead with updated traceability requirements for goats, sheep, and cervids to bring them in line with requirements similar to cattle and bison.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency2026-06-02T16:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/06/competitive-markets-are-essential-in-supporting-food-security-and-affordability.html

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

Competition Bureau Canada2026-06-02T15:46:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/05/statement-by-minister-rechie-valdez-on-menstrual-hygiene-day.html

Menstruation is a natural part of life. Yet for many, the lack of access to basic menstrual products can affect their ability to fully participate in school, work, and daily activities. Many people still face difficult choices to meet these needs, with consequences for their health, confidence, and inclusion.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-05-28T09:00:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/05/statement-by-minister-rechie-valdez-to-mark-canadas-pride-season-2026.html

Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), made the following statement to mark Pride Season 2026

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-05-26T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/05/minister-valdez-announces-historic-funding-for-nearly-400-organizations-to-advance-gender-equality.html

Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), joined by Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South, announced over $77.5 million in funding to extend projects for 395 organizations across Canada.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-05-25T09:46:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/05/backgrounder--addressing-gender-based-violence-for-safer-communities.html

As part of Budget 2025 investments, 112 organizations received $23.2 million to prevent and address gender-based violence, including Indigenous-led initiatives, community-based research, and projects that test and expand promising practices to improve prevention efforts and supports for survivors

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-05-25T09:46:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/05/backgrounder--advancing-womens-equality-for-a-strong-canadian-economy.html

As part of Budget 2025 investments, 218 organizations will receive $44.4 million to enhance their capacity and deliver projects that drive systemic change and advance the full participation of women in Canada’s economic, social, and democratic life.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-05-25T09:46:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/05/backgrounder--advancing-equality-safety-and-security-for-2slgbtqi-people.html

As part of Budget 2025 investments, 65 organizations will receive $9.9 million to strengthen the 2SLGBTQI+ community sector and support initiatives that promote safety and foster meaningful change.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-05-25T09:46:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/05/tariff-response-over-20m-in-government-of-canada-support-for-aluminum-processors-to-increase-their-resilience-in-uncertain-economic-climate.html

Across Quebec, 27 organizations in aluminum sector affected by U.S. tariffs have received CED funding under Regional Tariff Response Initiative.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-05-21T15:14:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/05/minister-valdez-to-announce-support-for-nearly-400-organizations-to-advance-gender-equality.html

The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce new funding for nearly 400 organizations working to advance gender equality, representing the largest number of organizations to receive additional funding to date from Women and Gender Equality Canada.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-05-21T11:30:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/nuclear-safety-commission/news/2026/05/public-meeting-of-the-canadian-nuclear-safety-commission-on-bwxt-nuclear-energy-canada-mid-term-update.html

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission will hold a public meeting in Peterborough on May 27 and 28, 2026, to receive a mid-term update from BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada on licensed activities at its Toronto and Peterborough facilities. 

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission2026-05-20T13:52:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/research-chairs/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-announces-co-chairs-of-the-multidisciplinary-selection-committee-for-the-canada-impact-research-chairs-competition.html

Government of Canada announces co-chairs of the Multidisciplinary Selection Committee for the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs competition

Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat2026-05-19T13:07:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/05/statement-by-minister-rechie-valdez-on-the-international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia-and-biphobia.html

Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), issued the following statement on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-05-17T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/05/backgrounder-competition-bureau-challenges-keyeras-proposed-acquisition-at-a-critical-canadian-energy-hub.html

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

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

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

Competition Bureau Canada2026-05-05T09:05:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/04/competition-bureau-warns-businesses-that-colluding-to-win-public-contracts-carries-serious-consequences.html

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

Competition Bureau Canada2026-04-24T08:38:49-04:00https://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/women-gender-equality/news/2026/04/minister-valdez-to-announce-support-for-nearly-400-organizations-to-advance-gender-equality.html

POSTPONED: The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce new funding for 394 organizations working to advance gender equality – the largest Women and Gender Equality Canada announcement in history by number of organizations receiving direct funding.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-04-16T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/04/competition-bureau-obtains-a-court-order-to-advance-investigation-into-keyeras-proposed-acquisition-in-oil-and-gas-industry.html

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

Competition Bureau Canada2026-04-08T08:39:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-invests-7-million-to-attract-international-investments-with-montreal-international.html

Building a strong economy to reinforce the metropolis’s economic appeal.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-03-30T11:28:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/03/competition-bureau-announces-adjustment-to-merger-review-filing-fee-effective-april-1-2026.html

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

Competition Bureau Canada2026-03-27T10:29:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-invests-36m-in-defence-sector-with-support-for-universite-du-quebec-en-outaouais.html

CED funding will be used to test and strengthen cybersecurity in the defence sector.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-03-24T08:28:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-supporting-community-experiences-around-the-nhl-and-nhlpa-world-cup-of-hockey-2028.html

Federal investment through PrairiesCan will fund community-based experiences to bring excitement beyond the arena and attract economic investment to Alberta as the province hosts the 2028 World Cup of Hockey

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-03-16T14:44:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/03/backgrounder--the-federal-government-engages-men-and-boys-to-create-safer-communities-workplaces-and-families.html

Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), announced close to $2 million in new funding for 18 organizations across Canada that are delivering initiatives to engage men and boys in preventing gender-based violence. This builds on a previous investment of over $14.3 million by the Government of Canada for these projects.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-03-16T09:06:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/03/the-federal-government-engages-men-and-boys-to-create-safer-communities-workplaces-and-families.html

Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), announced close to $2 million in new funding for 18 organizations across Canada that are delivering initiatives to engage men and boys in preventing gender-based violence. This builds on a previous investment of over $14.3 million by the Government of Canada for these projects.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-03-16T09:06:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-for-initiatives-that-engage-men-and-boys.html

The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism) will announce funding for organizations supporting initiatives that engage men and boys to end gender- based violence.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-03-12T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/03/statement-by-minister-valdez-head-of-the-delegation-to-the-70th-session-of-the-united-nations-commission-on-the-status-of-women.html

In an increasingly polarized and divided world, we are seeing hard-won progress at risk. In many places, women’s rights are being rolled back. In others, they are being quietly deprioritized.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-03-09T18:23:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/03/statement-by-minister-rechie-valdez-to-mark-international-womens-day.html

Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), made the following statement to mark International Women's Day.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-03-08T11:15:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/03/minister-rechie-valdez-to-lead-the-canadian-delegation-to-the-70th-session-of-the-united-nations-commission-on-the-status-of-women.html

The Honourable Rechie Valdez will lead the Canadian Delegation to the 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Woman (UNCSW 70), taking place in New York City from March 9–19, 2026. This year, UNCSW will focus on the priority theme of ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls by promoting inclusive and equitable legal systems, eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices, and addressing structural barriers.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-03-06T13:24:52-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-announces-enhanced-supports-for-at-risk-groups-experiencing-gender-based-violence.html

Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience, and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, reiterated an investment of $630,976 for the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters to address gaps in supports for at-risk groups experiencing gender-based violence. This funding was highlighted yesterday by the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), as part of a larger announcement to mark International Women’s Day.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-03-06T12:30:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-supports-labplass-international-growth-and-innovative-production-capacity.html

Sainte-Julie business receives $250,000 in funding from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-03-06T09:28:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/03/federal-government-enhances-safety-and-advances-gender-equality.html

Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), announced over $4.3 million in funding for eight organizations to expand proven, community-based initiatives that strengthen supports for women and their families experiencing violence.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-03-05T10:07:50-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-at-risk-groups-experiencing-gender-based-violence.html

The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will highlight funding for the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters to address gaps in supports for at-risk groups experiencing gender-based violence.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-03-04T12:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/03/federal-government-to-announce-support-to-enhance-safety-and-advance-gender-equality.html

The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce funding for community-based initiatives that strengthen supports for women and their families experiencing violence.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-03-03T09:36:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-supports-2027-canada-games.html

Close to $12 million is being granted to the 2027 Canada Games Host Society to hold the 60th edition of the event.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-27T10:28:09-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/02/federal-support-to-strengthen-community-response-to-gender-based-violence.html

Today, Julie Dzerowicz, Member of Parliament for Davenport, on behalf of the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), announced $871,262 in funding for the Woman Abuse Council of Toronto (WomanACT), for their project Community Wellness – Canadian Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) Pilot.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-02-27T10:00:07-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2026/02/updates-on-initiatives-to-support-black-employees-in-the-public-service.html

Updates on initiatives to support Black employees in the public service

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat2026-02-25T13:37:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/02/the-federal-government-to-strengthen-community-response-to-gender-based-violence.html

Julie Dzerowicz, Member of Parliament for Davenport, on behalf of the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce support to strengthen community responses to gender-based violence.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-02-25T10:01:42-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/02/connecting-atlantic-canadas-unesco-wonders-to-the-world0.html

Investment supports creation of an Atlantic UNESCO Tourism Corridor led by the Fundy Biosphere Region

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-02-20T11:53:27-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-commits-to-supporting-creation-of-luqia-technologies.html

Bringing CRIM’s and INO’s operations together will make it possible to accelerate the adoption of optics-photonics, quantum and artificial intelligence technologies by Canadian businesses.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-20T09:58:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/02/unesco-sites-in-atlantic-canada.html

UNESCO sites in Atlantic Canada

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-02-18T17:25:19-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/02/the-federal-government-supports-sudbury-queers-united-around-diversity-to-advance-equality.html

Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, on behalf of the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), announced $264,433 for Sudbury Queers United Around Diversity (SQUAD) to promote community safety, equality, and well-being across Greater Sudbury.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-02-18T12:13:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-supports-quebecs-defence-sector.html

CED will help 28 organizations accelerate their integration into national and international defence supply chains.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-18T10:59:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/02/promotional-contests-businesses-owe-consumers-honest-information.html

Promotional contests: Businesses owe consumers honest information February 17, 2026– GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2026-02-17T08:29:37-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/02/the-federal-government-to-support-community-initiatives-advancing-gender-equality-in-greater-sudbury.html

Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, on behalf of the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will reaffirm support to advance better inclusion in Sudbury.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-02-16T15:16:54-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/02/federal-government-announces-new-support-for-women-entrepreneurs-with-disabilities.html

Today, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), Marie-Gabrielle Ménard, along with the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, Ginette Lavack, announced $797,557 for Eviance (Canadian Centre on Disability Studies Incorporated) for their project, Spotlight on Women Entrepreneurs with Disabilities in Canada.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-02-13T11:35:57-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/02/federal-government-to-announce-support-for-women-entrepreneurs-with-disabilities.html

The Parliamentary Secretary, Marie-Gabrielle Ménard, on behalf of the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), along with Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, Ginette Lavack, will announce support for women entrepreneurs with disabilities.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-02-11T11:30:01-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/02/minister-valdez-announces-155-million-in-federal-funding-to-strengthen-national-womens-organizations-across-canada.html

Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), along with Leslie Church, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretaries of State for Labour, for Seniors, and for Children and Youth, and to the Minister of Jobs and Families (Persons with Disabilities), announced $15.5 million to strengthen the capacity of national women’s organizations across Canada.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-02-09T09:41:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/02/minister-valdez-to-announce-federal-funding-for-national-womens-organizations-across-canada.html

The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), along with Leslie Church, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretaries of State for Labour, for Seniors, and for Children and Youth, and to the Minister of Jobs and Families (Persons with Disabilities), will announce federal support to the sustainability of national women’s organizations across Canada.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-02-05T15:28:44-05:00https://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/competition-bureau/news/2026/02/backgrounder-study-on-the-economic-benefits-of-pro-competitive-reforms-in-canada.html

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

Competition Bureau Canada2026-02-04T10:00:05-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/01/minister-valdez-highlights-the-new-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit.html

Today in Mississauga, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism) and Iqra Khalid, Member of Parliament for Mississauga—Erin Mills, Ontario, visited Iqbal Foods to highlight how the government is working to put more money back in the pockets of those most affected by the rising price of food, and to tackle food insecurity across a range of fronts.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-01-30T09:42:36-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/01/minister-valdez-to-highlight-new-federal-affordability-measures-in-the-gta.html

Minister Valdez will highlight the most recent measures announced by the Prime Minister.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-01-29T09:30:26-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/01/competition-bureau-report-highlights-public-feedback-on-algorithmic-pricing-and-competition.html

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

Competition Bureau Canada2026-01-22T10:05:57-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/01/competition-bureau-launches-study-of-competition-in-the-financing-of-canadas-small-and-medium-sized-enterprises.html

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

Competition Bureau Canada2026-01-12T10:11:28-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/12/competition-bureau-obtains-a-court-order-to-advance-investigation-into-well-healths-acquisition-of-healwell.html

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

Competition Bureau Canada2025-12-10T11:48:11-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2025/12/government-of-canada-launches-new-initiative-to-recruit-world-leading-researchers.html

Canada will invest $1.7 billion to attract top global talent

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2025-12-09T13:25:14-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2025/12/statement-by-minister-rechie-valdez-on-the-national-day-of-remembrance-and-action-on-violence-against-women.html

The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), issued the following statement today on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Women and Gender Equality Canada2025-12-06T09:15:02-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2025/12/the-federal-government-supports-women-with-disabilities-who-have-experienced-gender-based-violence.html

During the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence and following the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), announced $1,333,430 for the DisAbled Women’s Network Canada (DAWN Canada) for their project Scaling Resilience and Change. DAWN Canada will work with partners to expand a peer support model for women and 2SLGBTQI+ people with disabilities who have experienced gender-based violence.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2025-12-04T15:36:50-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2025/12/the-president-of-the-treasury-board-will-highlight-measures-to-protect-and-transform-canadas-steel-and-lumber-industries.html

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

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat2025-12-04T15:01:05-05:00