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/public-safety-canada/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-to-match-donations-to-the-red-cross-2026-british-columbia-wildfires-appeal.html

Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, announced that the Government of Canada will match donations to the Canadian Red Cross’ 2026 British Columbia Wildfires Appeal in support of wildfires disaster relief and recovery efforts in British Columbia (B.C.).

Public Safety Canada2026-08-28T13:55:30-04:00https://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/public-safety-canada/news/2026/08/the-government-of-canada-provides-an-update-regarding-the-2026-wildfire-season--august-update.html

As of today, there are 582 active wildfires nationally including 31 that are out of control, with full response. In total this season, there have been 4,793 fires and 4.1 million hectares burned. Last year we saw fewer fires at this time – 4,584 fires by mid-August - but a more significant number of hectares burned – 7.7 million.

Public Safety Canada2026-08-18T14:34:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-supports-search-and-rescue-in-quebec-by-investing-in-boating-safety-initiative.html

Today, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Québec, announced $378,700 in funding to the Regional County Municipality of Les Chenaux (MRC des Chenaux) for their one-year initiative entitled Safe Navigation: Awareness, Prevention and Implementation of Boating Safety in the MRC des Chenaux.

Public Safety Canada2026-08-14T10:13:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/08/ministers-olszewski-and-gull-masty-to-provide-an-update-on-canadas-2026-wildfire-season.html

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, as they provide an update on the forecast for the 2026 wildfires season.

Public Safety Canada2026-08-13T15:18:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-in-volunteer-search-and-rescue-across-canada-with-a-three-year-funding-agreement.html

Across Canada, thousands of search and rescue volunteers answer the call when people are lost, missing or in distress – often in remote and challenging conditions. Canada's diverse geography and vast wilderness areas require a strong and coordinated search and rescue system, and volunteers play a critical role in helping people when they need it most.

Public Safety Canada2026-08-13T12:13:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/08/minister-champagne-to-make-an-announcement-on-a-search-and-rescue-boating-safety-initiative-in-the-mrc-des-chenaux-quebec.html

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, for an announcement regarding a search and rescue and boating safety initiative in the MRC des Chenaux, Quebec.

Public Safety Canada2026-08-12T12:15:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/08/minister-olszewski-to-make-an-announcement-supporting-volunteer-search-and-rescue-across-canada.html

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, for an announcement regarding initiatives that support volunteer search and rescue organizations and help strengthen search and rescue capacity across Canada.

Public Safety Canada2026-08-12T11:30:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/08/minister-alty-and-minister-olszewski-to-make-an-announcement-regarding-infrastructure-investments-at-the-inuvik-mike-zubko-airport.html

The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, on behalf of the Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, and the Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, will make an announcement regarding infrastructure investments at the Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport.

Transport Canada2026-08-07T14:30:31-04:00https://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/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/public-safety-canada/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-supports-inclusive-volunteer-recruitment-and-strengthens-water-and-shoreline-search-and-rescue-response-in-saskatchewan.html

Today, 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, announced approximately $1.15 million for two search and rescue projects led by the Search and Rescue Saskatchewan Association of Volunteers (SARSAV).

Public Safety Canada2026-07-09T16:14:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/07/the-government-of-canada-provides-an-update-regarding-the-2026-wildfire-season--july-update.html

Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, joined by Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Ginette Lavack, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services provided an update on the worsening wildfire situation in Canada.

Public Safety Canada2026-07-09T12:14:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/07/secretary-of-state-belanger-to-announce-support-for-search-and-rescue-volunteer-recruitment-and-water-response-in-saskatchewan.html

Members of the media are invited to join 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, for an announcement regarding Government of Canada support for inclusive search and rescue volunteer recruitment and strengthened water and shoreline response in Saskatchewan.

Public Safety Canada2026-07-08T13:33:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/07/minister-olszewski-and-parliamentary-secretaries-lavack-and-hogan-to-provide-an-update-on-canadas-2026-wildfire-season.html

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, Ginette Lavack, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, and Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, as they provide an update on the forecast for the 2026 wildfires season.

Public Safety Canada2026-07-08T09:07:32-04:00https://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/public-safety-canada/news/2026/07/minister-olszewski-approves-emergency-assistance-with-the-response-and-recovery-from-the-significant-flooding-in-the-province-of-manitoba.html

Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, issued the following statement.

Public Safety Canada2026-07-05T19:06:25-04:00https://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/department-finance/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-announces-additional-520-million-to-help-jasper-rebuild.html

In the summer of 2024, Jasper National Park and the town of Jasper were hit with a devastating wildfire that burned approximately 32,700 hectares and destroyed 30 percent of structures in the town. A significant portion of the park’s infrastructure was also damaged or destroyed. Since then, in partnership with the Government of Alberta, the Municipality of Jasper and local stakeholders, the federal government has supported residents, helped restore services, and rebuilt infrastructure.

Department of Finance Canada2026-06-30T15:23:22-04:00https://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/public-safety-canada/news/2026/06/minister-olszewski-highlights-launch-of-national-food-security-strategy.html

The Government of Canada is focused on building a stronger economy and making life more affordable for Canadians.

Public Safety Canada2026-06-24T11:05:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/06/minister-olszewski-to-highlight-launch-of-national-food-security-strategy-in-edmonton.html

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, to highlight the launch of the National Food Security Strategy in Edmonton and the Government of Canada’s efforts to build a more affordable and resilient food system.

Public Safety Canada2026-06-23T12:25:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/06/the-government-of-canada-provides-an-update-regarding-the-2026-wildfire-season--june-update.html

The 2026 wildfire season began more slowly than in 2023 or 2025 which were the worst and second worst wildfire seasons in Canadian history.

Public Safety Canada2026-06-11T15:18:00-04:00https://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/public-safety-canada/news/2026/05/the-government-of-canada-provides-update-on-the-2026-wildfire-season-preparedness-and-forecast.html

Today, The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, joined by the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, and Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, delivered an update on Canada’s wildfire preparedness and the forecast for the 2026 wildfire season.

Public Safety Canada2026-05-28T12:38:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/05/the-government-of-canada-updates-on-the-2026-wildfire-season-preparedness-and-outlook.html

Forward-looking forecasts indicate above-normal temperatures for nearly all Canadian regions for June, July and August. During this period, there are signals for below normal precipitation over northwestern Ontario, while the Northwest Territories and Northern Alberta could receive higher-than-normal precipitation.

Public Safety Canada2026-05-28T12:28:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/05/ministers-olszewski-dabrusin-gull-masty-and-parliamentary-secretary-hogan-to-provide-an-update-on-canadas-2026-wildfire-season-preparedness-and-out.html

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, and Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, as they provide an update on Canada’s preparedness for extreme weather events and the outlook for the 2026 wildfire season.

Public Safety Canada2026-05-26T11:47:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/05/minister-olszewski-to-announce-measures-to-strengthen-canadas-areal-wildfire-firefighting-response-capacity.html

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, accompanied by Anthony Housefather, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience, and Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, for an announcement to strengthen Canada’s wildfire response capacity and better protect communities across the country from the increasing threat of wildfires.

Public Safety Canada2026-05-22T11:09:34-04:00https://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/public-safety-canada/news/2026/05/minister-olszewski-to-scrum-provide-remarks-highlighting-10-years-since-the-fort-mcmurray-wildfire-and-make-an-announcement-to-alberta.html

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, as she marks the 10th anniversary of the Fort McMurray wildfire and makes an announcement related to disaster recovery funding in Alberta.

Public Safety Canada2026-05-19T13:01:09-04:00https://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/transport-canada/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-marks-the-groundbreaking-of-a-major-supply-chain-expansion-project-at-edmonton-international-airport0.html

Strong, reliable supply chains are essential to Canada’s economic growth and global competitiveness. That’s why the Government of Canada is investing in transportation infrastructure to improve the efficient and safe movement of goods across the country.

Transport Canada2026-05-13T12:53:19-04:00https://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/employment-social-development/news/2026/05/governments-of-canada-and-alberta-partner-to-support-tariff-impacted-workers-and-strengthen-the-workforce.html

Governments of Canada and Alberta partner to support tariff-impacted workers and strengthen the workforce

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-05-12T14:35:00-04:00https://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/public-health/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-on-mental-health-support.html

Government of Canada to make an announcement on mental health supports

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-05-06T11:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/05/minister-olszewski-marks-ten-years-since-the-2016-fort-mcmurray-wildfires.html

Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, issued the following statement.

Public Safety Canada2026-05-03T12:02:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/05/minister-olszewski-and-parliamentary-secretary-housefather-to-highlight-emergency-preparedness-week-and-strengthen-emergency-response-and-capacity.html

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, accompanied by Anthony Housefather, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience, as they highlight Emergency Preparedness Week and announce investments to strengthen emergency response and capacity.

Public Safety Canada2026-05-01T14:00:17-04:00https://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/public-safety-canada/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-creates-platform-for-canada-wide-flood-risk-awareness-canadas-flood-risk-finder.html

Today, The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski provided an update on the development of Canada’s Flood Risk Finder, Canada’s first national, publicly available source of flood hazard and risk information. This new platform will provide a consistent picture of flood hazard and risk with straightforward, easy-to-access information.

Public Safety Canada2026-04-27T12:19:45-04:00https://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/employment-social-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-announces-funding-to-improve-the-quality-of-life-for-seniors-across-the-country.html

Government of Canada announces funding to improve the quality of life for seniors across the country

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-04-23T12:12:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-to-make-life-better-for-seniors-across-canada.html

Government of Canada to announce funding to make life better for seniors across Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-04-22T12:09:34-04:00https://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/public-safety-canada/news/2026/04/minister-olszewski-approves-emergency-assistance-to-the-hamlet-of-gjoa-haven-nunavut.html

Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, issued the following statement

Public Safety Canada2026-04-11T19:23:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/04/minister-olszewski-approves-emergency-assistance-to-peguis-first-nation.html

Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, issued the following statement

Public Safety Canada2026-04-10T11:06:00-04:00https://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 Canada2026-04-02T13:19:38-04:00