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/2026/07/minister-olszewski-highlights-increased-canada-child-benefit-delivering-more-support-to-alberta-families.html

Nearly 500,000 Alberta families to receive increased Canada Child Benefit payments starting July 20, 2026, as the Government of Canada delivers direct affordability support to families.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-07-17T14:30:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/07/the-canada-child-benefit-payments-increasing-in-2026-2027.html

The Government of Canada is lowering costs for families by strengthening the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). The CCB is a monthly tax-free payment to help them with the costs of raising children.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-07-17T13:00:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/07/minister-olszewski-to-highlight-canada-child-benefits-more-generous-support-making-life-more-affordable-for-alberta-families.html

The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will be joined by His Worship PJ Stasko, Mayor of the City of Camrose, to highlight the increase to the Canada Child Benefit, which is helping to lower costs for families in Alberta and across Canada.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-07-16T14:00:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/07/secretary-of-state-fuhr-to-highlight-the-canada-child-benefits-more-generous-support-for-families.html

The Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), will be in the Okanagan to highlight the increase to the Canada Child Benefit, lowering costs for families across Canada. The announcement is being made on behalf of the Honourable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State (Children and Youth).

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-07-16T12:32:09-04:00https://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/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/fednor/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-invests-over-75000-to-support-global-maple-syrup-conference-in-northern-ontario.html

FedNor funds will help enable Sault Ste. Marie to host the 2026 North American Maple Syrup Council conference this Autumn

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-02-16T09:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/01/minister-olszewski-highlights-the-new-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit.html

Federal government helping farmers produce more food at a lower cost, increasing Canada’s food supply, and easing price pressures for families at the grocery store

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-01-30T11:13:39-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/01/minister-olszewski-in-edmonton-to-highlight-affordability-measures.html

The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will discuss the Government of Canada’s plan to build a stronger economy and make life more affordable for Canadians.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-01-29T10:10:26-05:00https://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/employment-social-development/news/2025/12/canada-and-alberta-agree-to-one-year-extension-of-early-learning-and-child-care-agreements.html

Affordable child care is essential to Canada’s economy. Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and every parent deserves the peace of mind that comes from knowing their child is cared for, in a safe and inclusive environment.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-12-12T16:16:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/12/governments-of-canada-and-alberta-to-announce-extension-to-canada-wide-early-learning-and-child-care-agreement.html

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, and the Honourable Demetrios Nicolaides, Alberta’s Minister of Education and Childcare, will be in Calgary to announce an extension to the Canada–Alberta Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-12-11T13:01:31-05:00https://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/employment-social-development/news/2025/11/the-governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-announce-five-year-extension-to-early-learning-and-child-care-agreements.html

Affordable child care is essential to Canada’s economy. Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and every parent deserves the peace of mind that comes from knowing their child is cared for, in a safe and inclusive environment.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-11-28T11:17:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/11/governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-to-announce-extension-to-its-canada-wide-early-learning-and-child-care-agreement.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development) and the Honourable Everett Hindley, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Education, will be in Regina to announce an extension to its Canada-wide early learning and child care agreement.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-11-27T10:30:54-05:00https://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/employment-social-development/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-seeking-input-on-improving-youth-employment.html

Youth are at the heart of Canada’s future. That’s why the Government of Canada is working on building an economy that gives everyone, especially young people, the chance to grow and succeed.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-11-24T11:10:37-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/11/statement-by-the-secretary-of-state-children-and-youth-on-national-child-day.html

The Honourable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State (Children and Youth), issued the following statement today to mark National Child Day:

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-11-20T12:36:24-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/11/minister-hajdu-highlights-budget-2025-investments-to-support-youth-employment.html

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

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-11-20T11:12:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/11/minister-hajdu-to-highlight-federal-budget-investments-for-youth-in-ottawa.html

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, will host an event at Hub350 in Kanata to highlight federal budget investments to support employment opportunities for young Canadians.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-11-19T13:29:53-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/09/back-to-school-boost-government-of-canada-invests-in-education-and-job-supports-for-youth.html

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

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

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

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-09-02T10:40:43-04:00https://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/employment-social-development/news/2025/08/governments-of-canada-and-british-columbia-to-expand-access-to-early-learning-and-child-care.html

The Honourable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State (Children and Youth), joined by the Honourable Lisa Beare, British Columbia’s Minister of Education and Child Care, and Rohini Arora, British Columbia’s Parliamentary Secretary for Child Care, will announce the creation of new affordable child care spaces in British Columbia. 

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-08-27T12:05:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/08/governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-to-announce-creation-of-new-child-care-spaces-on-post-secondary-campuses.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), on behalf of the Honourable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State (Children and Youth), will be joined in Regina by the Honourable Everett Hindley, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Education, to announce the creation of new child care centres at Saskatchewan Polytechnic campuses and Northlands College.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-08-26T12:00:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/08/new-research-funding-will-help-to-strengthen-canadas-national-school-food-program.html

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) have partnered to launch a new school food-focused research funding opportunity, under the 2025-26 Partnering for Impact – Catalyst Grant.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-08-05T16:18:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/07/competition-bureau-advances-investigation-of-amazons-marketplace-fair-pricing-policy.html

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

Competition Bureau Canada2025-07-08T08:29:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/polar-knowledge/news/2025/06/a-milestone-in-realizing-a-vision-for-canadian-leadership-in-arctic-science-new-exhibition-about-indigenous-knowledge-app-opens-at-canadian-high-ar.html

A Milestone in Realizing a Vision for Canadian Leadership in Arctic Science New exhibition about Indigenous Knowledge App opens at Canadian High Arctic Research Station

Polar Knowledge Canada2025-06-04T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/03/student-work-placement-program-organizations-across-canada.html

Organization: Environmental Careers Organization of Canada (ECO)Funding amount: up to $8,462,052More information: Student Work Placement Program | Environmental Intern Program - ECO Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-03-21T14:15:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2025/03/cameron-bowl-ballfield-gets-a-refresh-to-attract-new-opportunities.html

The Government of Canada is investing in upgrades to a beloved ballfield in Glace Bay, ensuring the field remains a vibrant hub for recreation and helping Cape Breton strengthen its reputation as a popular location for event tourism.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2025-03-13T12:04:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/03/healthy-meals-for-kids-savings-for-families-in-saskatchewan.html

School food programs make life easier. They provide healthy meals to kids throughout the school year. They save families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-03-10T12:42:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/03/more-healthy-meals-for-kids-in-the-yukon.html

No child should go to school hungry. And in the Yukon, where food prices are among the highest in the country, getting kids a full breakfast before they head out the door or packing school lunches is not always an easy task. That’s why school food programs are so important. They provide access to nutritious meals that can positively affect the health, well being, and overall success of kids in the classroom. They also save families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-03-10T09:35:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/03/healthy-meals-for-kids-savings-for-families-in-british-columbia.html

School food programs make life easier. They provide healthy meals to kids throughout the school year. They save working families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills. They also support local economies, farmers and producers by sourcing food grown locally, whenever possible.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-03-07T13:45:27-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/03/healthy-meals-for-kids-savings-for-families-in-the-northwest-territories.html

No kid should go to school hungry. And in the Northwest Territories, where food prices are among the highest in the country, getting kids a full breakfast before they head out the door or packing school lunches is not always an easy task. That’s why school food programs are so important. They provide healthy meals to kids throughout the school year. They also save working families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-03-06T14:06:10-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/03/new-funding-for-early-learning-and-child-care-initiatives-in-francophone-minority-communities.html

The early years of life are critical to the development and future well-being of children. High-quality, inclusive early learning and child care programs for children in official language minority communities help them build a strong sense of identity, while enabling parents and families to participate in their culture.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-03-05T12:48:59-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/03/canada-summer-jobs-70000-new-job-opportunities-for-youth-on-the-way-this-summer.html

For many young people, a summer job is a key milestone on their path to a successful future. It allows them to learn new skills, build confidence and explore their career interests, all while putting money in their pockets to help pay for education and living expenses. That is why the Government of Canada supports thousands of meaningful summer jobs for youth each year through the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-03-05T10:28:07-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/03/backgrounder-canada-summer-jobs-2025.html

Backgrounder: Canada Summer Jobs 2025

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-03-05T10:25:54-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/02/more-healthy-meals-for-kids-in-nunavut.html

No kid should go to school hungry, no matter where they live. In Nunavut, where food prices are among the highest in the country and supply chains are complex, feeding kids at school is not always a simple task. But we must show up for every child in need.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-02-28T13:16:02-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-boosts-funding-to-help-1600-youth-across-canada-overcome-barriers-to-employment.html

Canada’s youth are motivated and eager to join the workforce. Yet, many continue to encounter barriers to employment that hinder their financial success and personal growth. That is why the Government of Canada creates job and training opportunities for youth through its comprehensive array of youth programming, including through the Youth and Employment Skills Strategy (YESS).

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-02-27T13:09:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/02/program-overview.html

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

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-02-27T13:07:05-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/02/minister-sudds-to-announce-investments-for-children-and-families-in-nunavut.html

The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will travel to Iqaluit from February 26 to 28.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-02-26T09:09:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/02/meeting-parents-where-they-are-more-affordable-child-care-in-manitoba.html

Parents deserve child care that fits their lives, whether they’re working late shifts at the hospital, finishing a degree or raising a family in a rural or remote community. That’s why the governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing in real, practical solutions: more spaces where you work or study, extended hours, and better options in rural and remote areas, so parents can find child care that truly works for them.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-02-18T14:40:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/02/governments-of-canada-and-manitoba-expand-access-to-early-learning-and-child-care.html

The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, joined by the Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and the Honourable Tracy Schmidt, Manitoba’s Minister of Education and Early Childhood Learning, will announce the creation of new affordable child care spaces in Winnipeg.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-02-14T14:43:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/02/helping-health-care-and-social-service-professionals-focus-on-patients-not-student-loan-debt.html

Canadians across the country deserve and expect reliable health care. That’s just as true in urban cities as it is in rural and remote communities where far too many people face steep barriers to care. Ending that divide requires investing in the people who deliver essential services, no matter where they live.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-02-14T14:30:27-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/02/clinical-practice-guideline-for-the-management-of-perinatal-mood-anxiety-and-related-disorders.html

Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Perinatal Mood, Anxiety and Related Disorders

Health Canada2025-02-12T16:30:49-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/02/first-of-their-kind-guidelines-provide-recommendations-for-treating-mood-and-anxiety-disorders-in-pregnancy-and-postpartum.html

Today, the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, alongside Dr. Simone Vigod, Head of the Department of Psychiatry at Women’s College Hospital, and Dr. Benicio Frey, Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, highlighted the publication of the Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) 2024 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Perinatal Mood, Anxiety, and Related Disorders in the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry.

Health Canada2025-02-12T16:30:33-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/02/healthy-meals-for-kids-savings-for-families-in-new-brunswick.html

Our National School Food Program provides healthy meals to kids and sets them up for success. It’s also saving families hundreds of dollars a year in grocery bills.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-02-07T10:20:55-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/11/canadian-dental-care-plan-milestone-reached-as-1-million-canadians-have-received-care.html

Today, the Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens’ Services announced that more than 1 million Canadians have received care under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and more than 2.7 million Canadians have been approved to be part of the plan.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-11-01T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/news/2024/10/financial-literacy-month-launch-event-from-financial-consumer-agency-of-canada.html

Financial Literacy Month launch event From: Financial Consumer Agency of Canada

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada2024-10-31T07:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/10/big-changes-underway-for-multi-use-cape-breton-facility.html

Government of Canada support for upgrades to Canada Games Complex will increase usage, attract premiere events

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-10-17T10:12:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/10/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-cape-breton-university.html

Government of Canada to announce support for Cape Breton University

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-10-16T09:56:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/10/message-from-the-minister-of-mental-health-and-addictions-and-associate-minister-of-health--pregnancy-and-infant-loss-remembrance-day.html

Today, we recognize Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, a time to extend our compassion and support to the many families across Canada who have experienced the loss of a child during pregnancy or early infancy. This day serves as a reminder that behind each statistic is a family forever changed by grief and loss.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-10-15T12:00:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/09/government-of-canada-improves-access-to-and-affordability-of-post-secondary-education.html

A higher cost of living means that more students will need enhanced financial supports in order to pursue their studies and achieve their goals. That is why the Government of Canada has extended student financial assistance enhancements to continue for the 2024 to 2025 academic year.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-09-03T12:31:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/08/minister-boissonnault-to-highlight-the-extension-of-enhanced-financial-supports-for-post-secondary-students.html

As students head back to school, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will be in Edmonton to highlight the extension of enhanced financial supports to improve access to and affordability of post-secondary education.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-09-02T12:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/08/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-indigenous-ecotourism.html

The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will announce funding for an ecotourism project retracting traditional canoe routes between Bear River and Kejimkujik.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-08-22T11:03:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/08/building-more-child-care-spaces-for-families-in-manitoba.html

Families across Canada rely on access to high-quality, affordable, and inclusive child care. That is why the federal government and Manitoba are working together to create more early learning and child-care spaces to meet the needs of children and families no matter where they live.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-08-07T15:49:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/08/governments-of-canada-and-new-brunswick-to-announce-early-learning-and-child-care-action-plan.html

Governments of Canada and New Brunswick to announce Early Learning and Child Care Action Plan

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-08-06T10:01:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/07/canada-child-benefit-increases-again-to-keep-up-with-the-cost-of-living.html

Today, on its eighth anniversary, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, announced the maximum annual Canada Child Benefit will increase again to help parents keep up with the cost of living. That’s more tax-free money back in their pockets every month—to spend on groceries, rent, summer camps and whatever their family needs.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-07-19T09:46:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/07/government-of-canada-increases-canada-child-benefit.html

The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds and the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, will be in Peel to announce the increase of the annual Canada Child Benefit to help families with the rising cost of living.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-07-18T09:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/06/adults-with-a-valid-disability-tax-credit-certificate-and-children-under-18-are-now-eligible-to-apply-to-the-canadian-dental-care-plan1.html

Today, the Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens’ Services joined the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister Responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada to announce that eligible children under the age of 18 and adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate can now apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-06-27T14:38:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/06/adults-with-a-valid-disability-tax-credit-certificate-and-children-under-18-are-now-eligible-to-apply-to-the-canadian-dental-care-plan0.html

Today, the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities joined the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth and the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, to announce that eligible children under the age of 18 and adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate can now apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-06-27T12:29:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/06/adults-with-a-valid-disability-tax-credit-certificate-and-children-under-18-are-now-eligible-to-apply-to-the-canadian-dental-care-plan.html

Today, the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development announced that eligible children under the age of 18 and adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate can now apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP).

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-06-27T11:43:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/06/from-farm-to-table-building-food-sustainability.html

Agriculture is an important economic driver in rural Nova Scotia. The Government of Canada is investing to help a Cape Breton co-operative take innovative steps to connect farmers and producers to local markets.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-06-27T08:56:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/06/government-of-canada-invests-in-mental-health-and-crisis-services-for-children-and-young-people-in-canada.html

Today, the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, highlighted funding in Budget 2024 of $7.5 million over three years to support Kids Help Phone (KHP) in its work providing mental health, counselling, and crisis support to young people.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-06-25T14:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/06/government-of-canada-to-invest-in-mental-health.html

The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, the Honorable Kamal Khera, and the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, the Honorable Marci Ien, will be in Mississauga to announce investments in mental health support and crisis services to children and young people in Canada.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-06-21T17:54:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/06/shelburne-embraces-accessible-outdoor-recreation.html

Our communities thrive when residents and visitors of all abilities can enjoy public spaces. The Government of Canada has invested to help make a community park and trail more accessible.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-06-21T10:48:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/library-archives/news/2024/06/td-summer-reading-club-is-celebrating-their-20th-anniversary-as-a-national-program.html

Get ready to blast off with the 2024 TD Summer Reading Club!

Library and Archives Canada2024-06-20T08:45:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/06/federal-investment-will-improve-climate-comfort-centres-in-antigonish-and-pictou-counties.html

Climate comfort centres play an essential role during extreme weather events, offering residents a place to shelter, charge devices, use the internet, and check in with family and friends.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-06-13T12:42:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/06/backgrounder-federal-investment-will-improve-climate-comfort-centres-in-antigonish-and-pictou-counties.html

By providing a space where people can feel safe, supported, and connected during times of upheaval and uncertainty, climate comfort centres help communities recover more quickly once the crisis has passed.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-06-13T12:42:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/06/energy-efficiency-upgrades-underway-at-gaelic-college.html

Cape Breton Island is focused on preserving and promoting its unique Highland history and heritage, and keeping the culture alive for residents and visitors. The Government of Canada is investing in improvements to the Gaelic College campus in St. Anns.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-06-10T09:29:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/05/building-more-child-care-spaces-for-families-in-kanata.html

Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents in Kanata and across the country, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment. This makes it harder to start and support a family, and as a result, parents—especially moms—often face impossible choices between their careers and child care fees.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-05-19T11:00:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2024/05/historic-bellevue-house-reopens.html

New exhibits and extensive restoration completed at former Sir John A. Macdonald residence.

Parks Canada2024-05-18T11:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/05/parliamentary-secretarys-visit-spotlights-cape-bretons-unique-cultural-heritage.html

During a three-day visit to Cape Breton that coincided with Atlantic Official Languages Week and Gaelic Nova Scotia Month, Darrell Samson, the Member of Parliament for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, met with educators, arts administrators, and economic development leaders to discuss the region’s unique cultural heritage, as well as its competitive advantages, challenges, and plans for future growth.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-05-17T12:38:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/05/minister-sudds-to-participate-in-opening-event-of-new-andrew-fleck-child-care-centre.html

The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, will deliver remarks during the opening event of a new location in Kanata, Ontario.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-05-17T11:00:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2024/05/re-opening-the-gros-morne-national-park-visitor-centre.html

Enhanced Visitor Information Centre reopens and ready to welcome visitors

Parks Canada2024-05-17T11:00:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/05/building-more-child-care-spaces-for-families-in-prince-edward-island.html

Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment. This makes it harder to start and support a family, and as a result, parents—especially moms—often face impossible choices between their careers and child care fees.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-05-15T12:04:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/05/building-more-child-care-spaces-for-families-in-newfoundland-and-labrador.html

Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment. This makes it harder to start and support a family, and as a result, parents—especially moms—often face impossible choices between their careers and child care fees.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-05-15T10:08:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2024/05/bellevue-house-national-historic-site-reopening-with-new-exhibits-and-programming.html

Bellevue House National Historic Site reopening with new exhibits and programming

Parks Canada2024-05-15T10:00:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/05/government-of-canada-will-make-an-important-announcement-regarding-early-learning-and-child-care-in-new-brunswick.html

Government of Canada will make an important announcement regarding early learning and child care in New Brunswick

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-05-14T12:21:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/05/building-more-child-care-spaces-for-families-in-the-northwest-territories.html

Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-05-14T10:30:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/05/building-more-child-care-spaces-for-families-in-quebec.html

Building more child care spaces for families in Quebec

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-05-13T18:44:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/05/building-more-child-care-spaces-for-families-in-the-yukon.html

Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment. This makes it harder to start and support a family, and as a result, parents—especially moms—often face impossible choices between their careers and child care fees.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-05-13T16:04:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/05/government-of-canada-will-make-an-important-announcement-regarding-early-learning-and-child-care-in-manitoba.html

Government of Canada will make an important announcement regarding Early Learning and Child Care in Manitoba

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-05-13T15:14:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/05/message-from-the-minister-of-mental-health-and-addictions-and-associate-minister-of-health-maternal-mental-health-day.html

Today is World Maternal Mental Health Day, a day to shine a light on the significant mental health challenges many women experience during pregnancy and after giving birth.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-05-01T11:30:00-04:00https://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/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2024/03/minister-anand-and-minister-mackinnon-to-make-an-important-announcement-related-to-affordability-for-families.html

Minister Anand and Minister MacKinnon to make an important announcement related to affordability for families

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat2024-03-30T19:16:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2024/03/minister-duclos-to-make-an-announcement-in-the-city-of-quebec-regarding-early-learning-and-child-care-services.html

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, will make an announcement on the Government of Canada’s investments in early education and child care.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2024-03-27T16:59:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/03/minister-hutchings-and-minister-petitpas-taylor-to-announce-support-for-childcare-and-early-childhood-education.html

Minister Hutchings and Minister Petitpas Taylor to announce support for childcare

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-03-27T14:28:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/new-federal-law-helps-ensure-families-will-benefit-from-affordable-early-learning-and-child-care-for-generations-to-come.html

Every family in Canada deserves access to high-quality child care when they need it and at a price that won’t break the bank.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-20T16:20:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/backgrounder.html

Bill C-35, An Act respecting early learning and child care in Canada, was introduced in the House of Commons on December 8, 2022.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-20T16:19:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/average-15-a-day-regulated-child-care-for-families-in-alberta.html

Too many families across Canada lack access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care. That’s why the Government of Canada is working with provinces and territories, including Alberta, to provide families in Canada with $10-a-day, on average, regulated child care for children up to kindergarden age by March 2026. This is a plan to make life more affordable, create new jobs, get parents—especially mothers—back into the workforce, grow the middle class, and offer each child the best possible start in life.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-15T13:29:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/child-care-announcement-for-families-in-alberta.html

The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, will join the Honourable Matt Jones, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade for Alberta, to announce a fee reduction for licensed child care in Alberta.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-14T11:35:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/03/cape-breton-organizations-receive-federal-investment-to-recover-repair-and-rebuild-post-hurricane-fiona.html

When Hurricane Fiona wreaked havoc on cities and towns along the Atlantic coast, the Government of Canada responded quickly with programs designed to help the region with long-term recovery efforts and adaptations to help businesses and communities recover, restore and rebuild for the future.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-03-05T09:11:08-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/03/backgrounder-cape-breton-organizations-receive-federal-investment-to-recover-repair-and-rebuild-post-hurricane-fiona.html

Hurricane Fiona was an unprecedented storm that wreaked havoc along the Atlantic coast, causing damage to businesses, communities and non-profit organizations. The Government of Canada recognizes the need to rebuild and adapt to future weather events, and is investing $6,437,005 in non-repayable contributions through ACOA’s Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund (HFRF) program to fund five projects that will restore and upgrade infrastrcuture.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-03-05T09:10:57-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-to-organizations-impacted-by-hurricane-fiona.html

Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney – Victoria, will announce support for five projects in Cape Breton County to help recover, repair and rebuild their facilities.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-03-04T14:04:05-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2024/03/the-rise-of-ai-fraud-in-the-digital-age.html

The rise of AI: Fraud in the digital age March 4, 2024 - GATINEAU, QC - Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2024-03-04T09:07:50-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/governments-of-canada-and-northwest-territories-announce-early-learning-and-child-care-three-year-action-plan.html

The governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories announced today a three-year action plan to improve and expand licensed early learning and child care (ELCC) programming across the territory. The 2023 to 2026 action plan covers investments outlined in the Canada-Northwest Territories Canada-wide ELCC Agreement – 2021 to 2026 and the Canada-Northwest Territories ELCC Agreement – 2021 to 2025. The action plan sets a road map for strengthening and expanding the ELCC sector and improving access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive ELCC opportunities for families throughout the territory. It builds on progress achieved to date during the first two years of both agreements.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-01T13:38:44-05:00