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/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/07/50000-in-federal-funding-will-support-upgrades-at-playground-in-donkin.html

The Build Communities Strong Fund supports communities across Atlantic Canada by building reliable infrastructure at a speed and scale not seen in generations

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-07-21T09:36:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-to-announce-investment-in-community-infrastructure-in-cape-breton-regional-municipality.html

Members of the media are invited to Atlantic Canada’s first Building Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) announcement with Mike Kelloway, Member of Parliament for Sydney—Glace Bay.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-07-20T08:15:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/07/statement-from-minister-hajdu-and-secretary-of-state-gainey-on-world-youth-skills-day-2026.html

Statement from Minister Hajdu and Secretary of State Gainey on World Youth Skills Day 2026

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-07-15T10:00:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-strengthens-dartmouth-sport-infrastructure.html

Strong community infrastructure helps attract visitors, grow local businesses and create new opportunities for Canadians.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-06-29T13:42:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/polar-knowledge/news/2026/06/polar-knowledge-canada-awards-180000-in-scholarships-awards-and-fellowships-to-support-early-career-northern-and-polar-researchers.html

Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) is proud to announce support for 10 exceptional students and early-career researchers through its annual scholarship, award and fellowship programs, totaling $180,000 in funding.

Polar Knowledge Canada2026-06-26T14:45:36-04:00https://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/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/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/library-archives/news/2026/04/library-and-archives-canada-announces-its-new-creator-in-residence.html

Today, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is launching the second edition of Creator in Residence, its initiative welcoming an innovative individual to develop a project inspired by materials in LAC’s published and archival collections. This year’s collaboration will bring fresh, dynamic ways of looking at Canada’s documentary heritage.

Library and Archives Canada2026-04-20T15:01:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-invests-in-the-growth-of-womens-professional-soccer-in-atlantic-canada.html

Renovations at BMO Soccer Centre enhance training space for Halifax Tides FC

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-04-18T09:08:53-04:00https://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/2026/02/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/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/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-study-finds-data-portability-could-save-canadians-billions.html

Competition Bureau study finds data portability could save Canadians billions January 15, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2026-01-15T08:03:15-05:00https://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/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/01/cape-breton-to-shine-on-global-sports-stage.html

Women’s hockey championship will bring visitors and a boost for local businesses

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-01-09T09:01:11-05:00https://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/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/competition-bureau/news/2025/12/opening-statement-to-the-senate-standing-committee-on-banking-commerce-and-the-economy-competition-is-critical-to-building-a-stronger-more-affordab.html

Opening statement to the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy: Competition is critical to building a stronger, more affordable economy Speech December 4, 2025

Competition Bureau Canada2025-12-04T11:15:14-05:00https://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/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2025/11/minister-fraser-to-kickstart-major-economic-push-for-atlantic-canada.html

Minister Fraser to Kickstart Major Economic Push for Atlantic Canada

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2025-11-21T11:38:20-05:00https://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/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/health-canada/news/2025/10/expanding-mental-health-care-to-more-youth-in-alberta.html

Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced a $10 million investment through the Youth Mental Health Fund (YMHF) to expand Integrated Youth Services (IYS) in Alberta.

Health Canada2025-10-16T11:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-investing-in-new-media-manitoba-to-boost-ai-innovation-in-manitobas-digital-media-sector.html

Today, Ginette Lavack, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services and Member of Parliament for St. Boniface–St.Vital, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan, announced over $2.3 million in support of New Media Manitoba (NMM).

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-10-15T14:23:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-ai-innovation-and-manitobas-tech-sector.html

Ginette Lavack, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services and Member of Parliament for St. Boniface – St. Vital, Manitoba, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will announce federal funding in Winnipeg.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-10-14T13:00:00-04:00https://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/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/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/polar-knowledge/news/2025/08/polar-knowledge-canada-announces-2025-northern-scientific-training-program-special-award-recipients.html

Polar Knowledge Canada announces 2025 Northern Scientific Training Program Special Award recipients

Polar Knowledge Canada2025-08-28T11:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/08/statement-by-the-secretary-of-state-children-and-youth-the-honourable-anna-gainey-on-international-youth-day-2025.html

Statement by the Secretary of State (Children and Youth), The Honourable Anna Gainey on International Youth Day 2025

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-08-12T13:41:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/polar-knowledge/news/2025/07/polar-knowledge-canada-supports-the-next-generation-of-northern-researchers-with-95000-in-scholarships-and-awards.html

Polar Knowledge Canada supports the next generation of Northern researchers with $95,000 in scholarships and awards

Polar Knowledge Canada2025-07-29T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/07/competition-bureau-monitoring-interacs-commitment-on-e-transfer-pricing.html

Competition Bureau monitoring Interac’s commitment on e-transfer pricing July 10, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-07-10T08:58:21-04:00https://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/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/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/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/government-of-canada-helps-youth-overcome-barriers-to-employment.html

The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will be in Winnipeg to announce new funding to help youth find and keep good jobs.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-02-26T12:01:04-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-spotlights-first-community-based-projects-to-spearhead-canadas-largest-investment-in-improving-youth-mental-health.html

Today, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced the first six projects to receive funding under the Youth Mental Health Fund. These projects will represent a total investment of more than $46 million over five years.

Health Canada2025-02-20T11:21:21-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/01/government-of-canada-announces-new-canada-service-corps-volunteer-service-opportunities-for-up-to-20000-youth.html

Young people are building the Canada of today and of tomorrow, and the Government of Canada is creating new opportunities so they can foster their skills.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-01-16T10:07:57-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/01/canada-service-corps--results-of-the-2023-call-for-proposals.html

Canada Service Corps – Results of the 2023 call for proposals

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-01-16T10:05:32-05:00https://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/employment-social-development/news/2024/10/minister-ien-announces-funding-for-npower-canada-to-support-skills-training-for-young-people.html

Canadian youth are one of the country’s greatest strengths and sources of potential, and the Government of Canada is supporting young people at every stage of their journey toward a prosperous future.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-10-16T13:53:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2024/09/winnipeg-community-centre-receives-federal-investment-to-enhance-facilities.html

PrairiesCan support allows Centro Caboto Centre to renovate the interior and exterior structure

Prairies Economic Development Canada2024-09-13T14:30:00-04:00https://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/statement-by-minister-ien-on-international-youth-day.html

The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement to mark International Youth Day.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-08-12T10:31:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2024/08/fermeture-de-la-cote-gilmour.html

Gilmour Hill will be closed on August 8, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The National Battlefields Commission2024-08-07T15:39:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/07/minister-ien-announces-funding-for-over-200-youth-employment-projects.html

Canadian youth are one of our most crucial resources and sources of potential. That is why the Government of Canada supports youth at every stage of their journey toward a bright and prosperous future.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-07-15T14:01:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/07/youth-employment-and-skills-strategy-program.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 help youth in Canada aged 15 to 30 develop skills and gain experience in order to successfully transition into the labour market of today and the future.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-07-15T13:59:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/07/joint-statement-by-minister-ien-and-minister-boissonnault-on-world-youth-skills-day.html

The Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, issued the following statement today on World Youth Skills Day:

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-07-15T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/07/more-than-70000-canada-summer-jobs-opportunities-for-youth-across-canada.html

The Government of Canada is creating generational fairness by creating opportunities for young Canadians to get the skills they need for well-paying jobs. Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-07-03T14:14:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/07/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-about-canada-summer-jobs.html

Government of Canada to make an announcement about Canada Summer Jobs

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-07-02T15:31:12-04:00https://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/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/prairies-economic-development/news/2024/06/government-of-canada-announces-funding-for-dakota-community-centre-fitness-playground.html

Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, Special Advisor for Water, and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface – Saint Vital, will announce federal support for the Dakota Community Centre at the grand opening of the Fitness Playground.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2024-06-20T11:00:12-04:00https://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/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/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/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/05/providing-the-foundation-for-business-success.html

Federal and provincial investments are helping to grow and strengthen PEI’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-05-17T10:39:50-04:00https://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/nuclear-safety-commission/news/2024/05/indigenous-girls-in-stem-the-canadian-nuclear-safety-commission-partners-a-workshop-in-saskatoon.html

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is proud to announce its second annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Workshop for Indigenous Girls, which is taking place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, from May 13 to 16.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission2024-05-13T16:45:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/centre-occupational-health-safety/news/2024/05/british-columbia-student-wins-national-video-contest.html

Today, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) announced the winners of the national 2024 Focus on Safety Youth Video Contest during the national launch of Safety and Health Week.

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety2024-05-06T12:56:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/04/backgrounder-canada-summer-jobs-2024.html

Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, a horizontal federal initiative that supports youth aged 15 to 30—particularly those facing barriers to employment— to gain work experience and develop the skills they need to successfully transition into the labour market.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-04-22T14:10:56-04:00https://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/employment-social-development/news/2024/04/minister-boissonnault-to-make-an-announcement-in-saskatoon-on-budget-2024-measures-that-support-students.html

Minister Boissonnault to make an announcement in Saskatoon on Budget 2024 measures that support students

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-04-18T15:03:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/centre-occupational-health-safety/news/2024/04/scholarship-honours-women-in-occupational-health-and-safety.html

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is accepting applications for the 2024 Chad Bradley Scholarship Award.

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety2024-04-10T09:31:15-04:00https://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/employment-social-development/news/2024/02/minister-boissonnault-announces-funding-to-make-post-secondary-education-more-affordable-for-indigenous-youth.html

When young people have access to the supports needed to complete their studies and achieve their career goals, then communities, the economy and all of Canada thrive. That is why the Government of Canada continues to make meaningful investments in youth through its comprehensive array of youth programming.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-02-29T13:14:40-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/02/minister-sudds-to-announce-child-care-fee-reduction-in-northwest-territories.html

The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, will join Northwest Territories’ Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Caitlin Cleveland, for an announcement in Yellowknife.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-02-21T13:15:18-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/02/governments-of-canada-and-nova-scotia-release-early-learning-and-child-care-action-plan.html

Families across Canada know that affordable child care is not a luxury—it is a necessity. That is why the Government of Canada is working with provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care (ELCC) system that will bring fees for regulated child care across the country down to $10-a-day on average by March 2026.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-02-16T09:45:45-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/02/csa-astronaut-david-saint-jacques-to-give-virtual-presentation-at-lets-talk-space-rocks.html

Today, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques and CSA mission scientist Patrick Hill will participate in a geology webinar for nearly 4,000 Canadian students in grades 9 to 12. It will be about rocks, both in space and on Earth, and the geology training that astronauts take in preparation for future lunar missions.

Canadian Space Agency2024-02-08T08:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2023/12/backgrounder-minister-boissonnault-announces-federal-investments-for-inclusive-learning-and-skills-development-in-alberta.html

Over $8.8 million through PrairiesCan will help connect youth and underrepresented Canadians to new career opportunities across diverse sectors

Prairies Economic Development Canada2023-12-18T15:27:18-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2023/12/minister-boissonnault-announces-federal-investments-for-inclusive-learning-and-skills-development-in-alberta.html

Over $8.8 million through PrairiesCan will help connect youth and underrepresented Canadians to new career opportunities across diverse sectors

Prairies Economic Development Canada2023-12-18T13:58:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/11/canada-summer-jobs-2024-application-period-for-employers-begins-november-21-2023.html

When young people have the skills and experience they need to join the workforce, communities and the economy both benefit. That is why the Government of Canada supports youth at every stage of their journey towards a bright future through its comprehensive array of youth programming, that includes Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ).

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-11-20T15:03:14-05:00https://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/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/10/banook-canoe-club-launches-historical-revitalization.html

Government of Canada contributes to designs for renovation to beloved building

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-10-26T13:32:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/10/government-of-canada-invites-organizations-to-apply-for-funding-to-help-empower-youth-in-canada-through-volunteer-opportunities1.html

When young people are learning, working and succeeding, our communities from coast to coast to coast benefit. That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest heavily in youth through its comprehensive array of youth programming to provide skills training, job placement and service opportunities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-10-12T11:02:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/10/government-of-canada-launches-call-for-proposals-for-projects-that-help-youth-join-job-market.html

Canadian youth are among the brightest and hardest working in the world, and they are focused on building a better future for themselves and their communities. To build a solid foundation, young people are eager to join the job market and earn money from meaningful employment opportunities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-10-04T12:55:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/10/backgrounder-youth-employment-and-skills-strategy.html

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is one of 12 federal departments and agencies delivering the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) as part of a horizontal Government of Canada initiative.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-10-04T12:40:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/09/quebecers-invited-to-explore-careers-in-skilled-trades-through-interactive-exhibits-in-montreal.html

Canada needs more skilled trades workers. Demographic shifts and high retirement rates are fuelling demand and an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more Canadians for rewarding careers in the skilled trades.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-10-03T09:37:24-04:00