Canada News Centre2025-07-21T15:08:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2025/07/governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-announce-changes-to-2025-agristability-program.html

Following a virtual meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture, Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture Daryl Harrison announced Saskatchewan producers will see changes to AgriStability for the 2025 program year.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2025-07-21T14:39:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2024/09/minister-vandal-announces-federal-investment-for-revitalization-and-economic-reconciliation-in-downtown-winnipeg.html

PrairiesCan funding of $10 million for TN-SCO Housing 92 Inc. (TN-SCO) will help develop new community spaces within a redeveloped Portage Place

Prairies Economic Development Canada2024-09-27T13:04:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2024/09/minister-vandal-to-announce-federal-supports-for-revitalization-and-economic-reconciliation-in-downtown-winnipeg.html

The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface – Saint Vital, will announce federal investments for revitalization in downtown Winnipeg.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2024-09-26T12:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2024/07/government-of-canada-expands-access-to-the-canadian-dental-care-plan.html

Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and to the Minister of Official Languages, and Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced that eligible children under the age of 18 and adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate can apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2024-07-09T10:05:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2024/06/minister-vandal-announces-federal-investment-to-support-economic-reconciliation-and-cultural-diversity-in-manitoba.html

Federal investment to support economic reconciliation and cultural diversity in Manitoba

Prairies Economic Development Canada2024-06-25T11:24:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2024/06/backgrounder-minister-vandal-announces-federal-investment-to-support-economic-reconciliation-and-cultural-diversity-in-manitoba.html

The Government of Canada is investing $3,923,289 to support six (6) projects in Manitoba. The combined investments will support economic development, entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth in Manitoba.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2024-06-25T11:24:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2024/06/minister-vandal-to-announce-federal-investment-to-support-economic-reconciliation-and-cultural-diversity-in-manitoba.html

The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, to announce funding for economic development, entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth in Manitoba.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2024-06-24T11:47:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2024/05/minister-petitpas-taylor-to-announce-support-for-veterans-and-their-families-in-edmonton.html

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will highlight new funding for the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund.

Veterans Affairs Canada2024-05-10T16:00:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/04/minister-boissonnault-highlights-budget-investments-to-support-every-generation-and-build-more-homes-for-canadians.html

Minister Boissonnault highlights Budget investments to support every generation and build more homes for Canadians

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-04-22T18:44:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/04/minister-boissonnault-to-attend-edmonton-chamber-of-commerce-luncheon-to-discuss-budget-2024.html

Minister Boissonnault to attend Edmonton Chamber of Commerce luncheon to discuss Budget 2024

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-04-21T13:00:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2023/09/the-government-of-canada-announces-progress-on-the-canadian-dental-care-plan.html

Every Canadian deserves quality dental care, yet one-third of Canadians are unable to visit an oral health professional because they do not have dental insurance.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2023-09-06T12:28:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2022/09/president-of-the-treasury-board-mona-fortier-announces-the-approval-of-a-modernized-public-service-health-care-plan.html

The Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board, made the following statement today regarding improvements to the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP)

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat2022-09-26T14:38:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2022/08/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-a-community-organization-in-north-preston.html

Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook, will make an announcement regarding support for the Heritage Downey Road Cemetery Society.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2022-08-25T10:38:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2022/08/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-a-community-organization-in-eastern-passage.html

Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook, will make an announcement regarding support for the Fisherman’s Cove Development Association.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2022-08-25T08:15:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/05/government-of-canada-welcomes-the-auditor-general-of-canadas-performance-audit-on-access-to-benefits-for-hard-to-reach-populations.html

Following the tabling of the 2022 Spring Reports of the Auditor General of Canada, the Government of Canada issued the following statement in response to the report entitled, "Access to Benefits for Hard-to-Reach Populations”:

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-05-31T12:59:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2022/02/halifax-will-benefit-from-investments-to-help-bring-people-back-to-public-spaces-safely.html

Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2022-02-10T12:31:09-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2022/02/backgrounderhalifax-will-benefit-from-investments-to-help-bring-people-back-to-public-spaces-safely.html

The Government of Canada invests $100,000 in three community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2022-02-10T12:30:55-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/02/calls-for-proposals-launched-to-create-lasting-impact-and-greater-opportunities-for-persons-with-disabilities.html

Building accessible and inclusive communities, where persons with disabilities have equal opportunities to thrive and succeed, will be an essential part of Canada’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why the Government of Canada is supporting community projects to provide greater access and opportunities for persons with disabilities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-02-04T13:30:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2021/12/canada-worker-lockdown-benefit.html

From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada has put Canadians first, providing them with the support they need to stay safe and healthy.

Canada Revenue Agency2021-12-30T16:16:37-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2021/12/the-government-of-canada-launches-applications-for-the-expanded-canada-worker-lockdown-benefit.html

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Canadian workers, businesses and service providers through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Canada Revenue Agency2022-01-06T11:26:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2021/12/government-of-canada-proposing-to-provide-one-time-payment-to-support-low-income-seniors-who-received-pandemic-benefits.html

As Canada recovers from the global pandemic, the Government will continue to support vulnerable, low-income seniors who are experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-08-17T15:54:20-04:00