Canada News Centre2026-09-11T11:50:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/atom-jet-industries-expands-production-and-reaches-new-markets-in-response-to-unjustfied-us-tariffs.html

PrairiesCan investment through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative will help the Brandon manufacturer bring more production in-house and grow sales across Canada

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-11T12:00:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-investments-defend-saskatchewan-workers-and-businesses-from-us-tariffs.html

PrairiesCan support is helping more businesses across the Prairies respond to global trade pressures

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-08T12:45:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/backgrounder-government-of-canada-investments-defend-saskatchewan-workers-and-businesses-from-us-tariffs.html

PrairiesCan support is helping more businesses across the Prairies respond to global trade pressures

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-08T12:45:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/eligible-businesses-in-the-prairies-can-now-apply-for-tariff-support-under-the-enhanced-regional-tariff-response-initiative.html

Expanded program will help Prairie businesses manage immediate pressures, adapt to trade disruptions and build a stronger Canada

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-08T11:31:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-belanger-to-announce-federal-support-for-saskatchewan-businesses-and-workers.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, will announce federal funding to support businesses and workers across Saskatchewan, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-04T10:29:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/new-asset-management-platform-to-help-communities-build-smarter-receives-federal-investment.html

PrairiesCan supports Regina company advancing AI-enabled asset management technology

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-03T16:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/federal-investment-helps-defend-winnipegs-advanced-manufacturing-sector-against-us-tariffs.html

Minister Olszewski announces PrairiesCan support for 15 Winnipeg manufacturing projects through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative and Business Scale-up and Productivity program

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-03T11:05:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/backgrounder-federal-investment-helps-defend-winnipegs-advanced-manufacturing-sector-against-us-tariffs.html

The projects will help manufacturers grow, improve productivity, strengthen domestic supply chains and reach new markets.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-03T11:05:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-announces-investments-to-support-saskatchewan-workers-and-businesses.html

PrairiesCan support will help defend 8 Saskatoon businesses against U.S. tariffs

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-02T13:15:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/backgrounder-government-of-canada-announces-investments-to-support-saskatchewan-workers-and-businesses.html

$11.6 million for 10 projects led by 8 Saskatoon-based organizations through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-02T13:15:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/minister-olszewski-to-announce-support-for-winnipeg-manufacturers-expanding-production-and-reaching-new-markets.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 Winnipeg manufacturers as they respond to tariff pressures, strengthen their operations and pursue new opportunities for growth.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-02T10:30:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-belanger-and-minister-hodgson-to-announce-federal-support-for-saskatchewan-businesses-and-workers.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, and the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural resources, will announce federal funding to support Saskatoon businesses and workers on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-01T11:00:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/08/federal-investment-helps-defend-albertas-forest-sector-against-us-tariffs.html

$20 million will help Mercer Peace River modernize, protect good jobs and compete as Canada stands up to unjustified U.S. tariffs

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-08-26T16:24:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/08/federal-government-invests-in-cold-lakes-energy-and-aviation-sectors-to-build-a-stronger-more-secure-canada.html

Investments to enhance Canada’s strategic position while unlocking economic opportunities to support workforce development and Indigenous-led resource development

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-08-26T14:14:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-economic-opportunities-in-the-cold-lake-region.html

Matt Jeneroux, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Riverbend to announce federal funding in support of economic development opportunities in the Cold Lake Region on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-08-25T12:49:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/08/minister-olszewski-to-announce-federal-support-to-advance-innovation-and-competitiveness-in-northern-albertas-forest-sector.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 Northern Alberta’s forestry sector that is facing significant tariff related challenges.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-08-24T16:32:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-announces-support-for-agriculture-sector-in-saskatchewan.html

PrairiesCan investment supports nine projects in Saskatchewan

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-07-22T16:19:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/07/backgrounder-government-of-canada-announces-support-for-agriculture-sector-in-saskatchewan.html

PrairiesCan is investing more than $10 million for nine projects in Saskatchewan through the Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program, Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) program, and Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI).

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-07-22T16:19:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/07/secretary-of-state-belanger-to-announce-federal-support-for-saskatchewans-agriculture-sector.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, on behalf of 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 agriculture in Saskatchewan. The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, will also be in attendance.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-07-21T14:30:35-04:00https://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/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/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/07/emili-marks-10-years-of-agriculture-innovation-with-new-support-from-the-government-of-canada.html

Federal investment announced at EMILI Field Day will help more digital agriculture companies test, grow and bring new technologies to market

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-07-15T11:43:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-powering-long-term-sustainability-and-indigenous-knowledge-sharing-at-blackfoot-crossing-historical-park.html

PrairiesCan investment helping Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park maximize the economic, operational and environmental benefits of solar energy so the site can continue to reliably deliver Indigenous experiences

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-07-13T15:38:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-backs-manitoba-companies-using-ai-to-scale-compete-and-lead.html

PrairiesCan announces more than $10.2 million in federal funding to support six innovative Manitoba businesses expanding their use of AI and digital technology

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-07-07T13:02:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/07/backgrounder-government-of-canada-backs-manitoba-companies-using-ai-to-scale-compete-and-lead.html

The projects announced today are helping Manitoba businesses adopt new technology, create jobs and compete in new markets, while keeping Canadian innovation and economic value here at home.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-07-07T13:02:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/07/the-honourable-minister-solomon-to-announce-funding-to-strengthen-ai-in-manitoba.html

The Honourable Minister Solomon to announce funding to strengthen AI in Manitoba

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-07-06T12:05:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-investing-in-business-growth-and-trade-resilience-in-alberta0.html

Today, PrairiesCan announced $9,000,000 in RTRI investment for the following six projects across southern Alberta

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-07-03T11:16:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-investing-in-business-growth-and-trade-resilience-in-alberta.html

PrairiesCan investments through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative will help six businesses across southern Alberta strengthen competitiveness and adapt to tariff-related market pressures

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-07-03T11:16:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-invests-in-innovative-homebuilding-construction-solutions.html

Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative funding will advance made-in Alberta construction solutions to address housing shortages and infrastructure climate resiliency.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-07-02T15:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/06/minister-olszewski-to-announce-federal-support-for-southern-alberta-businesses.html

Minister Olszewski to announce federal support for southern Alberta businesses

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-06-30T10:11:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-invests-56-million-to-support-black-entrepreneurs-in-alberta.html

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

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-06-26T21:00:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/06/communities-across-the-prairies-to-benefit-from-build-communities-strong-fund-local-impact-stream.html

Communities across the Prairies to benefit from Build Communities Strong Fund Local Impact Stream

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-06-26T11:46:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/06/minister-olszewski-to-highlight-support-for-community-building-projects-in-alberta-and-across-the-prairies.html

Minister Olszewski to highlight support for community building projects in Alberta and across the Prairies

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-06-25T11:00:00-04:00https://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/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/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/06/minister-olszewski-and-minister-robertson-highlight-that-canadians-will-begin-receiving-enhanced-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit-starting-t.html

Minister Olszewski and Minister Robertson Highlight that Canadians Will Begin Receiving Enhanced Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Starting Today

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-06-05T11:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/06/ministers-olszewski-and-robertson-to-highlight-enhanced-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit.html

Ministers Olszewski and Robertson to highlight Enhanced Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-06-04T11:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-renews-support-for-the-entrepreneurs-with-disabilities-program-in-the-prairie-provinces.html

Five-year renewal will support eight Prairie organizations providing business support services to entrepreneurs with disabilities in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-06-02T11:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-investing-saskatchewan-businesses-to-strengthen-trade-resilience.html

PrairiesCan investments will support the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership and steel manufacturers in Saskatchewan

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-05-21T17:07:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/05/backgrounder-government-of-canada-investing-in-saskatchewan-businesses-to-strengthen-trade-resilience.html

The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) is part of the Government of Canada’s strategy to defend Canadian jobs, industries, and supply chains from the impacts of tariffs. Delivered by Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) in the Prairie provinces, RTRI strengthens the competitiveness of tariff impacted small- and medium-sized businesses by helping them to boost productivity, catalyze growth, and diversify markets.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-05-21T17:05:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/05/minister-olszewski-to-announce-support-to-help-saskatchewan-businesses-impacted-by-tariffs.html

Minister Olszewski to announce support to help Saskatchewan businesses impacted by tariffs

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-05-20T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/05/backgrounder-government-of-canada-announces-support-for-artificial-intelligence-innovation-and-commercialization-in-alberta0.html

Government of Canada announces support for artificial intelligence innovation and commercialization in Alberta

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-05-19T13:28:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-announces-support-for-artificial-intelligence-innovation-and-commercialization-in-alberta0.html

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative investments will help five Alberta-based organizations improve productivity and commercialize AI solutions

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-05-19T13:28:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-investing-over-23-million-to-support-black-entrepreneurs-in-saskatchewan.html

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

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

Minister Valdez to announce federal support for Black entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-05-15T13:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/05/minister-olszewski-to-announce-support-for-albertas-growing-ai-sector.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 in support of artificial intelligence initiatives to help businesses research, commercialize, and scale-up across Alberta.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-05-15T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-investing-in-defence-innovation-and-manufacturing-in-alberta.html

Regional Defence Investment Initiative funding will advance made-in-Canada defence solutions to strengthen national security and defence industry capacity

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-05-12T15:08:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/05/backgrounder-government-of-canada-investing-in-defence-innovation-and-manufacturing-in-alberta.html

PrairiesCan announced investments for six repayable projects under the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII)

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-05-12T15:08:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-to-announce-investment-in-albertas-defence-industrial-sector.html

Member of Parliament for Calgary Confederation and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Corey Hogan, on behalf of The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will announce federal support to enhance and strengthen Canada’s defence sector capacities while creating high-quality jobs and economic growth in Alberta.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-05-11T13:00:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/05/minister-olszewski-highlights-spring-economic-update-2026-investments-to-help-workers-and-young-people-gain-skills-experience-and-support-to-succeed.html

Spring Economic Update 2026 is the next step in our plan to build Canada strong for all. It provides a clear update on the strength of Canada’s economy, giving Canadians confidence in our plan.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-05-01T12:01:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-investing-in-innovation-ecosystems-and-ai-to-strengthen-saskatchewans-tech-sector.html

PrairiesCan investments will support tech incubator Co.Labs and five AI businesses in Saskatchewan

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-30T16:10:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/backgrounder-government-of-canada-investing-in-innovation-ecosystems-and-ai-to-strengthen-saskatchewans-tech-sector.html

The projects announced today help build Saskatchewan’s tech ecosystem and implement AI through investments in six organizations.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-30T16:09:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/minister-olszewski-to-highlight-spring-economic-update-measures-in-support-of-skilled-trades-and-alberta-workers.html

The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will highlight the Government of Canada’s Spring Economic Update with a focus on measures aimed at strengthening and accelerating Canada’s skilled trades training and apprenticeship systems.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-30T15:18:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-to-support-saskatchewan-business-ecosystems.html

Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, 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 to support technology scale-up services for business founders in Saskatchewan.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-29T14:58:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-strengthening-our-economy-and-military-readiness-through-new-defence-investments-in-saskatchewan.html

Prairies Economic Development Canada investing more than $8.2 million in Saskatchewan to boost made in Canada defence capabilities

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-24T16:24:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-investing-in-winnipeg-industry-to-strengthen-canadas-defence-capacity.html

The Government of Canada, through Prairies Economic Development Canada, is investing in Winnipeg-based defence suppliers to help them expand both their defence and civilian offerings

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-24T11:47:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/minister-olszewski-highlights-measures-to-lower-costs-for-canadians.html

Government action lowers costs for Canadians now while building long-term affordability and resilience

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-24T11:31:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-to-announce-investments-supporting-defence-sector-in-saskatchewan.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development will announce federal funding to support organizations growing the defence sector in Saskatchewan on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan).

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-23T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/minister-olszewski-to-highlight-federal-fuel-excise-tax-relief-to-support-affordability-for-canadians.html

The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will highlight the Government of Canada’s temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax to help lower costs for Albertans.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-23T12:41:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-strengthening-defence-capacity-through-investments-in-winnipeg-industry.html

The Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, 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 support for Manitoba-based businesses through the Regional Defence Investment Initiative.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-23T12:13:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-investing-in-quality-tourism-experiences-and-attractions-to-grow-albertas-visitor-economy.html

As part of National Tourism Week, PrairiesCan announced funding that will, help businesses and not-for-profits to enhance cultural and heritage experiences, expand accommodation offerings and improve attractions to boost tourism spending in Alberta

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-22T11:11:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/backgrounder-government-of-canada-investing-in-quality-tourism-experiences-to-grow-albertas-visitor-economy.html

Today, PrairiesCan announced $1,940,281 in funding under TGP for the following eight projects across Alberta

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-22T11:10:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-launches-domestic-trade-commissioners-network-to-promote-internal-trade--opportunities-to-businesses.html

A Network of representatives from Canada’s Regional Development Agencies, and provinces and territories will come together to promote internal trade and build a stronger economy

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-21T13:38:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/minister-olszewski-to-hold-media-availability-on-the-domestic-trade-commissioners-network.html

The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Economic Development Canada, will hold a media availability on the Domestic Trade Commissioners Network and promoting internal trade.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-20T17:02:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-helping-edmonton-area-businesses-modernize-operations-and-increase-sales.html

Regional Tariff Response Initiative investments will enable Alberta businesses to adapt to tariff related challenges and expand into allied markets

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-17T13:58:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/backgrounder-government-of-canada-helping-edmonton-area-businesses-modernize-operations-and-increase-sales.html

Today, PrairiesCan announced $8,401,206.00 in RTRI investment for the following seven projects in the greater Edmonton area

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-17T13:58:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/minister-olszewski-highlights-federal-support-for-edmonton-area-businesses.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 help businesses in the Edmonton area adapt to new trade realities and modernize operations.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-16T13:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-announces-additional-investment-to-support-the-canadian-critical-drug-initiative.html

Regional Innovation Ecosystems investment will support a world-class pharmaceutical manufacturing facility

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-10T10:00:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/federal-investment-boosts-nuclear-supply-chain-in-saskatchewan.html

PrairiesCan and Government of Saskatchewan partner to help Saskatchewan-based companies prepare for nuclear supply chain needs

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-07T15:51:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-to-unlock-nuclear-supply-chain-opportunities-and-boost-saskatchewan-business-ecosystems.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, 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 to support business ecosystems in Saskatchewan. Provincial representatives will also attend the event.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-06T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/canada-continues-to-invest-in-defence-to-strengthen-national-security.html

Reaching NATO’s 2% target is driving investment, bolstering military readiness and creating economic opportunities across Alberta and the Prairie Region

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-02T14:16:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-announces-funding-to-help-build-brandon-economy.html

Projects announced today build on Brandon’s strengths, support regional prosperity, and help advance Canada’s economic sovereignty

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-02T13:19:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/backgrounder-government-of-canada-announces-funding-to-help-build-brandon-economy.html

The projects announced today build on Brandon’s strengths, support regional prosperity, and help advance Canada’s economic sovereignty by scaling up innovation, attracting investment, and creating high-paying jobs.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-02T13:19:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-to-strengthen-brandon-economy.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 funding to support Brandon businesses.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-01T15:21:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/minister-olszewski-to-highlight-government-of-canadas-achievement-of-the-nato-2-defence-spending-target.html

The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, to visit Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Edmonton following achievement of the NATO 2% defence spending target.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-01T14:24:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-announces-support-for-quantum-computing-in-saskatchewan.html

PrairiesCan investment helps establish the first university-owned and operated, vendor supported, full-stack, open-architecture quantum computer in Canada

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-03-31T15:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-investing-in-tariff-affected-alberta-businesses-to-drive-trade-expansion-and-market-growth.html

Regional Tariff Response Initiative Investments will help Alberta businesses expand, innovate, and strengthen economic resilience

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-03-31T11:32:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/03/backgrounder-government-of-canada-investing-in-tariff-affected-alberta-businesses-to-drive-trade-expansion-and-market-growth.html

Today, PrairiesCan announced non-repayable RTRI investments for the following five projects in Edmonton

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-03-31T11:32:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/03/minister-olszewski-to-announce-federal-support-for-alberta-businesses-to-build-resilience-and-thrive.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 that will strengthen businesses in Alberta.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-03-30T15:10:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-supports-albertas-role-in-growing-canadian-defence-industry.html

Regional Defence Investment Initiative funding bolsters made-in Canada defence solutions, strengthening national security and sovereignty, and helps build a strong Canadian defence industry

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-03-27T15:26:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-to-announce-investments-in-support-of-albertas-defence-industry.html

The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will announce federal investment to enhance and strengthen Canada’s defence sector capacities while supporting high-quality jobs and economic growth in Alberta.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-03-26T15:24:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-announces-support-for-black-entrepreneurs-in-saskatchewan.html

PrairiesCan investment backs Black entrepreneurship advancement program

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-03-26T14:13:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-announces-investments-to-help-tariff-impacted-businesses-in-alberta-adapt-and-grow.html

Regional Tariff Response Initiative investments will help businesses become more efficient and resilient in a changing economy

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-03-17T13:46:20-04:00https://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/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/03/minister-olszewski-to-announce-investments-to-help-tariff-impacted-businesses-in-alberta-adapt-and-grow.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 help Alberta businesses adapt to new trade realities and grow.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-03-16T13:28:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-investment-supports-new-entrepreneurs-in-saskatchewan.html

PrairiesCan investment backs entrepreneurship support program

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-03-13T16:08:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-supports-saskatchewan-entrepreneurs-to-grow-their-businesses.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Economic Development Canada, will announce federal funding to support new entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-03-12T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-announces-support-to-help-alberta-business-enhance-artificial-intelligence-technologies-and-compete-in-global-markets.html

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative investment will help Landing Zones Canada develop and commercialize new artificial intelligence technologies used in Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-03-02T12:05:12-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/federal-and-provincial-governments-announce-funding-for-airside-development-at-winnipeg-richardson-international-airport-to-strengthen-trade-infras.html

The investment will prepare shovel-ready, direct-access runway lands at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport, creating space for new and expanding businesses that rely on immediate runway access.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-27T15:24:22-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/minister-olszewski-to-announce-federal-support-to-help-an-alberta-business-adopt-artificial-intelligence-technologies-and-compete-in-global-markets.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 that will support the commercialization of innovative products that utilize artificial intelligence.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-27T12:07:46-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/federal-and-provincial-governments-to-announce-funding-to-strengthen-trade-infrastructure-at-winnipeg-richardson-international-airport.html

Federal and provincial governments to announce funding to strengthen trade infrastructure at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-26T14:11:07-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/federal-investment-helps-cultivate-indigenous-circular-economy.html

PrairiesCan support will help create economic opportunities through clean technology innovation, manufacturing and agriculture

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-23T10:26:08-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-to-announce-federal-support-for-indigenous-economic-development.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Economic Development Canada, will announce federal funding in support of economic development for First Nations communities and businesses.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-20T12:00:12-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-launches-market-sounding-study-to-strengthen-growth-at-the-port-of-churchill.html

The findings will inform future decision-making in partnership with the federal and provincial governments as well as Indigenous leaders and support the continued development of Churchill as Canada’s Arctic and Northern trade gateway.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-19T14:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/minister-olszewski-announces-federal-support-under-canadas-defence-industrial-strategy-to-bolster-defence-manufacturing-capacity-in-alberta.html

PrairiesCan investments will strengthen Canada’s defence capabilities and reinforce security at home

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-19T11:10:59-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/minister-olszewski-to-announce-federal-support-under-canadas-defence-industrial-strategy-to-bolster-defence-manufacturing-capacity-in-alberta.html

The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will highlight the Government’s most recent Defence Industrial Strategy announcement.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-18T12:18:53-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-invests-in-pathways-to-success-for-black-led-businesses-and-entrepreneurs-in-alberta.html

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

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

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

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-17T13:30:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-helping-to-strengthen-industries-and-businesses-in-southern-alberta.html

Regional Tariff Response Initiative investment will help overcome challenges resulting from evolving global trade realities and strengthen Alberta businesses

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-17T13:11:56-05:00