Canada News Centre2026-03-13T16:55:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/03/canada-norway-joint-statement-on-sovereign-technology-and-ai-cooperation.html

The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario and Karianne Tung, Norwegian Minister for Digitalisation and Public Governance, met on the margins of India AI Action Summit on 19th of February.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-03-14T13:40:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/03/federal-agriculture-minister-heath-macdonald-departs-for-outreach-to-massachusetts-including-seafood-expo-north-america-tradeshow-in-boston.html

The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will travel to Boston, Massachusetts, this weekend, to strengthen Canada’s agriculture and agri-food ties internationally and to meet with government and industry leaders.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-03-13T09:47:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/03/investing-in-albertas-future-vets.html

A new program funded by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership will encourage veterinary students to work and stay in rural Alberta.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-03-12T15:51:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/03/crtc-eliminates-fees-to-make-it-easier-to-switch-internet-and-cellphone-plans.html

The CRTC is removing fees that make it harder for Canadians to change or cancel Internet and cellphone plans.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-03-12T11:00:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/03/minister-jolys-statement-on-the-outcome-of-the-further-national-security-review-of-tiktok-technology-canada-inc-under-the-investment-canada-act.html

Minister Joly’s statement on the outcome of the further national security review of TikTok Technology Canada Inc. under the Investment Canada Act

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-03-09T18:00:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/03/canada-advances-defence-industrial-strategy-to-strengthen-security-sovereignty-and-prosperity.html

Minister Joly, Minister McGuinty and Secretary of State Fuhr announce over $900 million to boost defence innovation

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-03-09T12:30:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/03/watch-out-for-ai-generated-government-impersonators.html

Artificial intelligence (AI) is giving fraudsters powerful new tools to deceive. Scammers are using AI to impersonate government officials, politicians, and other high-profile leaders with a level of realism that’s harder than ever to spot.

Competition Bureau Canada2026-03-09T09:59:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-to-announce-new-investments-to-strengthen-defence-industrial-capacity-under-canadas-defence-industrial-strategy.html

Government of Canada to announce new investments to strengthen defence industrial capacity under Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-03-06T17:12:14-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/03/minister-macdonald-concludes-a-successful-outreach-to-nova-scotia-newfoundland-and-labrador-and-prince-edward-island.html

This week, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, met with farmers, processors, industry partners, and provincial agriculture and agri-food stakeholders during his outreach to Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-03-06T12:55:31-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/03/fraud-prevention-month-to-bring-hidden-crime-into-the-spotlight.html

Fraud is one of the fastest-growing crimes in Canada, but it often goes unnoticed and unreported - hidden behind convincing technology or in everyday online interactions, or crossing international borders.

Competition Bureau Canada2026-03-06T10:07:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-supports-labplass-international-growth-and-innovative-production-capacity.html

Sainte-Julie business receives $250,000 in funding from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-03-06T09:28:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/03/moving-canadas-financial-sector-forward-for-consumers.html

Moving Canada’s financial sector forward for consumers - Remarks by Jeanne Pratt, Acting Commissioner of Competition - Open Banking Expo Canada 2026

Competition Bureau Canada2026-03-05T17:15:40-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/03/secretary-of-state-belanger-highlights-the-new-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit.html

The global landscape is rapidly changing, leaving economies, businesses and workers under a cloud of uncertainty. In response, the Government of Canada is focused on what we can control: building a stronger economy to make life more affordable for Canadians. Affordability pressures—especially those related to food—require immediate support for Canadians.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-03-05T13:00:12-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/03/governments-of-canada-and-quebec-invest-to-encourage-producers-to-adopt-more-sustainable-practices.html

The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Donald Martel, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and Minister Responsible for the Centre-du-Québec Region, invite agricultural producers who wish to obtain support in adopting more sustainable agricultural practices to participate in the fifth registration period for the Rétribution agroenvironnementale (Agri-Environmental Compensation), an initiative of the Government of Quebec.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-03-05T10:43:26-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/03/secretary-of-state-long-in-windsor-to-announce-support-for-manufacturing-sector.html

Windsor, Ontario – The Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, will announce Government of Canada support for the automotive manufacturing sector in southern Ontario.

Department of Finance Canada2026-03-05T09:00:02-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-supports-agri-food-projects-in-monteregie-region.html

Three Montérégie businesses share a total of $1,649,000 in funding from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-03-05T08:58:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-invests-in-youth-employment-in-canadian-agriculture.html

Today, at the Atlantic Grains Council Cereals and Oilseeds 2026 conference, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $27 million in funding to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP) over two years (2026 to 2028), including close to $13.47 million in funding for the 2026–27 program year. This funding will support young Canadians across the country as they gain valuable hands-on experience in the agriculture and agri-food sector and contribute to building the next generation of skilled workers.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-03-05T08:55:21-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/03/invitation-to-media--bienvenuolivier-ntumba-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-saintejulie-sme.html

Bienvenu-Olivier Ntumba, Member of Parliament for Mont‑Saint‑Bruno–L’Acadie, will announce Government of Canada funding to support the growth of an innovative life sciences business.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-03-05T08:28:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/03/secretary-of-state-belanger-to-highlight-affordability-measures.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, will discuss the Government of Canada’s plan to build a stronger economy and make life more affordable for Canadians.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-03-04T12:30:03-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/canada-secures-renewed-market-access-with-china-to-boost-exports-and-strengthen-economic-collaboration.html

As Canada forges a new path forward in its engagement with China, the world’s second-largest economy, it is focused on expanding commercial relations and cooperation, particularly in the areas of energy, clean technology, and climate competitiveness.

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-04T11:17:14-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/03/the-government-of-canada-congratulates-nextstar-energy-on-the-completion-of-its-new-ev-battery-facility.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, joined by the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, and the Honourable Vic Fedeli, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, will participate in the grand opening of NextStar Energy’s new lithium-ion electric vehicle (EV) battery facility.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-03-04T11:00:12-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-supports-synode-in-its-international-growth-project.html

Magog business receives $214,500 in funding from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-03-04T09:59:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/03/invitation-to-media--the-honourable-nathalie-provost-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-three-monteregie-businesses.html

The Honourable Nathalie Provost, Member of Parliament for Châteauguay–Les Jardins-de-Napierville and Secretary of State (Nature), will announce Government of Canada funding to support the growth of three Montérégie agri-food businesses.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-03-04T08:28:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/03/the-government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-max-steel-inc.html

The Government of Canada to announce support for Max Steel Inc.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-03-04T08:27:44-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-supports-community-infrastructure-and-economic-growth-in-saint-quentin.html

Federal investment helps strengthen services for the community and local businesses

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-03-04T08:11:34-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/03/adam-scott-to-the-scotiabank-tmt-conference.html

Adam Scott speaks to the Scotiabank TMT Conference on providing stability to promote a dynamic Canadian telecommunications marketplace.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-03-03T11:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/03/minister-joly-to-highlight-support-for-canadas-defence-industry.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will highlight Government of Canada support for the defence industry at an event hosted by the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-03-03T10:07:47-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/03/the-government-of-canada-provides-support-to-strengthen-community-food-security-across-canada.html

Communities across Canada continue to face increasing challenges to food security. By investing in local food production, communities are empowered to take charge of their food systems, supporting reliable access to nutritious sustenance.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-03-03T10:00:29-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/03/the-government-of-canada-announces-15m-for-tcho-led-mineral-exploration.html

As the mining landscape shifts in the Northwest Territories, new opportunities are opening for Indigenous and northern businesses and communities

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2026-03-03T10:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-supports-growth-of-laurentides-manufacturing-sector.html

Six Laurentides businesses share a total of $2,263,163 in financial assistance from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-03-03T08:59:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/03/backgrounder-government-of-canada-supports-projects-in-laurentides-manufacturing-sector.html

The following information is in addition to the news release issued on March 3, 2026, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient businesses, and their respective projects.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-03-03T08:58:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/03/canada-and-global-partners-advance-6g-security-and-resilience-at-mobile-world-congress.html

The Global Coalition on Telecommunications welcomes new members to continue advancing 6G technologies

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-03-03T08:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/03/invitation-to-media--louis-villeneuve-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-magog-technology-business.html

Louis Villeneuve, Member of Parliament for Brome–Missisquoi, will announce Government of Canada funding to support the growth of a start-up in the field of interactive 3D imaging.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-03-03T06:58:00-05:00https://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/competition-bureau/news/2026/03/pre-merger-competition-bureau-notification-threshold-to-remain-at-93m-in-2026.html

The pre-merger notification threshold will remain at $93 million in 2026, following a decision by the Minister of Industry.

Competition Bureau Canada2026-03-02T11:42:53-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/03/minister-joly-to-participate-in-opening-of-the-new-all-canadian-build-facility-at-new-flyer-industries.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions will join the Honourable Wab Kinew, Premier of Manitoba, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Ginette Lavack, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services and Member of Parliament for St. Boniface–St. Vital, and Ben Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the official opening of the All-Canadian Build facility at New Flyer.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-03-02T11:09:29-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/03/invitation-to-media--member-of-parliament-madeleine-chenette-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-six-laurentides-manufacturing-businesses.html

Madeleine Chenette, Member of Parliament for Thérèse-de-Blainville, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages and to the Secretary of State (Sport), will announce Government of Canada funding to support the growth of six Laurentides manufacturing businesses.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-03-02T09:42:35-05:00https://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/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/02/crtc-takes-action-to-connect-canadians-through-technology-and-culture.html

Today, the CRTC is publishing its updated Strategic Plan: Connecting Canadians through technology and culture. The plan sets out what the CRTC is focusing on to deliver tangible results for Canadians.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-02-27T11:00:18-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-supports-2027-canada-games.html

Close to $12 million is being granted to the 2027 Canada Games Host Society to hold the 60th edition of the event.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-27T10:28:09-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-fuels-growth-for-black-and-equity-deserving-entrepreneurs.html

FedDev Ontario invests $2 million in Foodpreneur Lab to support entrepreneurs in the food and beverage sector across southern Ontario to overcome barriers and grow their businesses

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-02-27T10:25:12-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/02/government-launches-consultations-to-strengthen-canadas-automotive-remission-framework.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, today launched consultations on potential ways to strengthen Canada’s automotive remission framework by further incentivizing companies to produce and invest in Canada, ensuring Canada remains a global powerhouse for automotive manufacturing.

Department of Finance Canada2026-02-27T09:59:57-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/02/canadas-defence-industrial-strategy-to-strengthen-security-create-prosperity-and-reinforce-strategic-autonomy.html

Government of Canada provides nearly $7 million to advance made‑in‑Canada defence technologies

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-02-26T11:50:56-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/02/the-government-of-canada-announces-expansion-to-agristability-support-to-include-pasture-related-feed-costs.html

Canadian livestock producers play a vital role in ensuring a stable food supply and supporting rural communities across the country. To address the challenges of rising costs and to ensure fairer program support, federal, provincial and territorial governments have made improvements to AgriStability.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-02-25T11:38:55-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/02/minister-solomon-in-toronto-to-announce-support-for-defence-industry-in-southern-ontario.html

The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement for southern Ontario businesses and organizations supporting the defence industry.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-02-25T10:00:06-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/02/parliamentary-secretary-carlos-leitao-to-deliver-remarks-at-a-saint-laurentmont-royal-chamber-of-commerce-conference.html

Carlos Leitão, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, will deliver remarks at the Turning Your Civilian Offerings into Strategic Contracts conference, organized by the Saint-Laurent–Mont-Royal Chamber of Commerce.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-02-24T13:12:11-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/02/canada-and-germany-to-work-together-in-key-industrial-sectors.html

Joint declaration will increase collaboration in auto and mobility sector and battery supply chains

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-02-24T13:09:15-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/02/supporting-bc-farmers-competitiveness-with-tech.html

B.C. farmers are getting support to enhance their businesses and boost local food security with new technology, which will help increase production, efficiency and competitiveness.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-02-24T12:58:05-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/02/parliamentary-secretary-carlos-leitao-to-deliver-remarks-at-a-laval-innov-conference.html

Carlos Leitão, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, will deliver remarks at Laval Innov’s Forum IN! 2026.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-02-24T11:37:07-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/02/the-government-of-canada-and-the-council-of-yukon-first-nations-announce-a-federal-investment-to-support-yukon-first-nations-work-in-arctic-security.html

In an increasingly uncertain geopolitical landscape, it is more important than ever that Arctic security efforts remain grounded in meaningful partnerships with northern First Nations, Métis and Inuit. Successful and lasting security in the North depends on strong communities, local capacity, and meaningful Indigenous partnerships.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2026-02-23T15:53:42-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/02/supporting-meaningful-indigenous-participation-in-arctic-security-opportunities.html

Yukon First Nations to participate in and benefit from opportunities arising from Arctic security initiatives in the territory.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2026-02-23T10:21:51-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/02/minister-solomon-concludes-successful-visit-to-republic-of-india-strengthening-ties-to-advance-new-partnerships-in-ai-and-digital-innovation.html

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. While Canada strengthens its capabilities at home, the government is also deepening partnerships with high-growth economies abroad to drive investment, scale innovation and create jobs.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-02-20T17:37:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/02/governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-announce-continued-support-through-the-2026-crop-insurance-program.html

Today, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced continued funding for the 2026 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC).

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-02-20T15:22:14-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-commits-to-supporting-creation-of-luqia-technologies.html

Bringing CRIM’s and INO’s operations together will make it possible to accelerate the adoption of optics-photonics, quantum and artificial intelligence technologies by Canadian businesses.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-20T09:58:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/invitation-to-media--the-honourable-melanie-joly-to-announce-government-of-canada-commitment-to-support-the-creation-of-a-industrial-innovation-org.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Member of Parliament for Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, along with the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Québec-Centre, will announce the Government of Canada’s intention to support the creation of an organization that will help market innovative technologies among Quebec and Canadian SMEs.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-19T16:07:33-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/02/minister-joly-to-highlight-support-for-canadas-defence-industry.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will highlight the Government of Canada’s support for the defence industry at the Empire Club of Canada.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-02-19T12:33:31-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/02/minister-chartrand-announces-over-23m-for-housing-construction-in-the-yukon.html

Today, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced more than $2.3 million toward three projects in the Yukon. This funding, delivered through CanNor, will help First Kaska Construction purchase new equipment to upgrade its home manufacturing facility. It will support the construction of NGC Builders’ new prefabrication facility. Finally, it will help RAB Energy, operating as Northerm Windows and Doors, expand commercial aluminum operations in Whitehorse.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2026-02-19T12:00:41-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-announces-over-23m-to-support-yukon-housing-construction.html

This information adds to the news release issued on February 19 outlining CanNor’s support, the businesses and organizations that received funding, and their projects.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2026-02-19T12:00:34-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/invitation-to-media--carlos-leitao-and-emmanuella-lambropoulos-to-highlight-government-of-canada-support-for-montreal-business-to-strengthen-quebec.html

The media are invited to a press activity on Government of Canada investments to strengthen the industrial and innovation capacity of organizations working in defence supply chains. For this occasion, Carlos Leitão, Member of Parliament for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, and Emmanuella Lambropoulos, Member of Parliament for Saint-Laurent, will showcase funding provided to a Montréal-based business in order to support its integration and growth within national and international defence supply chains.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-19T08:44:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/invitation-to-media--stephane-lauzon-to-highlight-government-of-canada-support-for-two-outaouais-businesses-to-strengthen-quebecs-defence-industria.html

The media are invited to a press activity on Government of Canada investments to strengthen the industrial and innovation capacity of organizations working in defence supply chains. For this occasion, Stéphane Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Argenteuil–La Petite-Nation, will showcase funding provided to two Outaouais businesses in order to support their integration and growth within national and international defence supply chains.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-19T08:29:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/02/government-welcomes-canada-growth-fund-investment-in-thompson-nickel-mine0.html

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, welcomed a strategic commitment to invest up to US$85 million (approximately C$116 million) by the Canada Growth Fund as part of a broader transaction to acquire and turn around the Vale Base Metals Thompson Mine Complex.

Department of Finance Canada2026-02-19T08:00:56-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/02/supporting-housing-construction-in-yukon-communities.html

The Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, along with Dr. Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Member of Parliament for the Yukon, will announce new funding to support housing construction in the Yukon.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2026-02-18T13:07:32-05:00https://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/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-supports-the-modernization-of-three-sugar-bushes-for-a-sustainable-future.html

Investments support innovation and economic development in Northwestern New Brunswick

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-02-18T11:05:14-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-supports-quebecs-defence-sector.html

CED will help 28 organizations accelerate their integration into national and international defence supply chains.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-18T10:59:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/backgrounder-dis-rdii---regional-defence-investment-initiative---projects-quebec.html

The following information is in addition to the news release issued on February 18, 2026, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient businesses and organizations, and their respective projects.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-18T10:58:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/invitation-to-media--anju-dhillon-to-highlight-government-of-canada-support-for-montreal-business-to-strengthen-quebecs-defence-industrial-capacity.html

The media are invited to a press activity on Government of Canada investments to strengthen the industrial and innovation capacity of organizations working in defence supply chains. For this occasion, Anju Dhillon, Member of Parliament for Dorval–Lachine–LaSalle, will showcase funding provided to a Montréal business in order to support its integration and growth within national and international defence supply chains.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-18T10:25:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/invitation-to-media--carlos-leitao-to-highlight-government-of-canada-support-for-two-lanaudiere-businesses-to-strengthen-quebecs-defence-industrial.html

The media are invited to a press activity on Government of Canada investments to strengthen the industrial and innovation capacity of organizations working in defence supply chains. For this occasion, Carlos Leitão, Member of Parliament for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, will showcase funding provided to two Lanaudière businesses in order to support their integration and growth within national and international defence supply chains.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-18T10:08:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/invitation-to-media--bienvenu-olivier-ntumba-to-highlight-government-of-canada-support-for-two-monteregie-businesses-to-strengthen-quebecs-defence-.html

The media are invited to a press activity on Government of Canada investments to strengthen the industrial and innovation capacity of organizations working in defence supply chains. For this occasion, Bienvenu-Olivier Ntumba, Member of Parliament for Mont-Saint-Bruno–L’Acadie, will showcase funding provided to two Montérégie businesses in order to support their integration and growth within national and international defence supply chains.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-18T08:30:32-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/invitation-to-media--linda-lapointe-to-highlight-government-of-canada-support-for-boisbriand-business-to-strengthen-quebecs-defence-industrial-capa.html

The media are invited to a press activity on Government of Canada investments to strengthen the industrial and innovation capacity of organizations working in defence supply chains. For this occasion, Linda Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Rivière-des-Mille-Îles, will showcase funding provided to a Boisbriand business in order to support its integration and growth within national and international defence supply chains.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-18T08:16:02-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/invitation-to-media--carlos-leitao-and-tim-watchorn-to-highlight-government-of-canada-support-for-two-laurentides-organizations-to-strengthen-quebe.html

The media are invited to a press activity on Government of Canada investments to strengthen the industrial and innovation capacity of organizations working in defence supply chains. For this occasion, Carlos Leitão, Member of Parliament for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, and Tim Watchorn, Member of Parliament for Les Pays-d’en-Haut, will showcase funding provided to two Laurentides organizations in order to support their integration and growth within national and international defence supply chains.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-18T07:53:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/02/minister-solomon-concludes-visit-to-the-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia-laying-the-foundation-for-future-collaboration-on-artificial-intelligence.html

Minister Solomon concludes visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, laying the foundation for future collaboration on artificial intelligence

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-02-17T18:48:03-05:00https://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 Canada2026-02-17T13:11:56-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/backgrounder-government-of-canada-helping-to-strengthen-industries-and-businesses-in-southern-alberta.html

Today, PrairiesCan announced a total of $5,882,903 in RTRI investment for the following five projects in southern Alberta

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-17T13:11:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/02/minister-joly-to-make-an-announcement-at-the-chamber-of-commerce-of-metropolitan-montreal.html

Minister Joly to make an announcement at the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-02-17T11:46:31-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/invitation-to-media--caroline-desrochers-to-highlight-government-of-canada-support-for-troisrivieres-organization-to-strengthen-quebecs-defence-ind.html

The media are invited to a press activity on Government of Canada investments to strengthen the industrial and innovation capacity of organizations working in defence supply chains. For this occasion, Caroline Desrochers, Member of Parliament for Trois-Rivières and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, will showcase funding provided to a Trois Rivières organization in order to support its integration and growth within national and international defence supply chains.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-17T11:10:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/invitation-to-media--the-honourable-steven-guilbeault-to-highlight-government-of-canada-support-for-two-montreal-businesses-to-strengthen-quebecs-d.html

The media are invited to a press activity on Government of Canada investments to strengthen the industrial and innovation capacity of organizations working in defence supply chains. For this occasion, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Member of Parliament for Laurier–Sainte Marie, will showcase funding provided to two Montréal businesses in order to support their integration and growth within national and international defence supply chains.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-17T09:48:41-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/invitation-to-media--louis-villeneuve-to-highlight-government-of-canada-support-for-two-estrie-organizations-to-strengthen-quebecs-defence-industri.html

The media are invited to a press activity on Government of Canada investments to strengthen the industrial and innovation capacity of organizations working in defence supply chains. For this occasion, Louis Villeneuve, Member of Parliament for Brome–Missisquoi, will showcase funding provided to two Estrie organizations in order to support their integration and growth within national and international defence supply chains.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-17T09:21:56-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/02/promotional-contests-businesses-owe-consumers-honest-information.html

Promotional contests: Businesses owe consumers honest information February 17, 2026– GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2026-02-17T08:29:37-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/minister-olszewski-to-announce-federal-support-to-help-southern-alberta-businesses-build-resiliency-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 southern Alberta.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-16T12:22:11-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/02/canada-and-germany-sign-ai-joint-declaration-and-launch-sovereign-technology-alliance.html

Today, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, and Karsten Wildberger, Germany’s Minister for Digital Transformation and Government Modernization, signed the Joint Declaration of Intent on Artificial Intelligence on the margins of the Munich Security Conference. The ministers also announced the launch of the new Sovereign Technology Alliance to strengthen cooperation among trusted partners on advanced technologies.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-02-14T11:19:01-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/02/parliamentary-secretary-carlos-leitao-to-deliver-remarks-at-vekta-2026.html

Carlos Leitão, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, will deliver opening remarks at Vekta 2026, an event dedicated to vehicle intelligence and innovation in zero-emission ground transportation, hosted by Propulsion Québec.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-02-13T16:03:42-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/02/governments-of-canada-and-manitoba-launch-satellite-based-forage-insurance-pilot-for-2026-crop-year.html

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are launching a new pilot project to use satellite-based technology in the Forage Insurance program, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-02-13T08:38:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/02/governments-provide-financial-relief-for-eligible-newfoundland-and-labrador-farmers-affected-by-drought-conditions.html

Today, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, announced disaster relief for eligible Newfoundland and Labrador farmers and producers affected by widespread drought conditions in 2025.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-02-10T10:41:14-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/02/the-government-of-canada-strengthens-support-for-agricultural-exports-with-a-new-market-diversification-program.html

Canada's agriculture, fish, and seafood sectors are facing ongoing global market uncertainty and increasing risks from trade barriers.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-02-10T09:41:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/02/message-from-minister-heath-macdonald-on-canadas-agriculture-day-2026.html

On Canada's Agriculture Day, we recognize the hard work of Canadian farmers and celebrate the essential role they play in our lives.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-02-10T08:45:45-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-is-helping-to-protect-build-and-transform-the-auto-industry.html

Government of Canada is helping to protect, build and transform the auto industry

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-02-09T10:37:12-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/02/minister-joly-highlights-the-government-of-canadas-new-auto-strategy.html

Launch of new strategy to transform Canada’s auto industry

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-02-06T17:20:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-encouraging-companies-to-put-more-spectrum-to-use-through-its-latest-residual-spectrum-auction.html

Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced that more Canadians will have better access to higher-quality telecom services as a result of the 2026 auction of residual spectrum licences .

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-02-06T16:08:26-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/02/minister-macdonald-announces-the-reappointment-of-samantha-haverkamp-as-member-of-the-farm-products-council-of-canada.html

Today, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the reappointment of Samantha Haverkamp, as a Member of the Farm Products Council of Canada (FPCC) for a term of 3 years, effective April 21, 2026.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-02-06T15:52:04-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/02/crtc-makes-it-easier-for-official-language-minority-communities-to-participate-in-proceedings.html

The CRTC is taking another step forward to implement the modernized Broadcasting Act (the Act) by improving how official language minority communities (OLMCs) and the French-speaking majority in Quebec can participate in its proceedings.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-02-06T11:00:51-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/02/minister-chartrand-announces-over-28m-in-ai-to-advance-economic-growth-and-digital-literacy.html

The Government of Canada, through CanNor, is providing $2,815,999 in funding for four projects that support digital literacy and AI adoption in communities across Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2026-02-06T11:00:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/02/minister-chartrand-announces-over-28m-in-ai-to-advance-economic-growth-and-digital-literacy0.html

Advances in AI are creating both new opportunities and new risks in an increasingly digital world.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2026-02-06T11:00:05-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-supports-small-and-medium-sized-enterprises-to-navigate-cusma-compliance.html

Toronto Region Board of Trade to deliver targeted trade programming for small and medium-sized enterprises to be compliant under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-02-06T10:46:26-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/02/minister-evan-solomon-in-bradford-to-announce-support-for-automotive-manufacturing-in-southern-ontario.html

The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement for automotive manufacturing in southern Ontario.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-02-06T10:17:25-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/02/minister-joly-highlights-the-new-strategy-to-transform-canadas-auto-industry.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will highlight the new strategy to transform Canada’s automotive industry.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-02-05T17:14:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/02/prime-minister-carney-unveils-canadas-new-automotive-strategy-to-protect-jobs-and-position-our-country-as-a-global-leader-in-next-generation-vehicl.html

Canada is, and will remain, a nation that builds cars. For over 100 years, the automotive industry has been a cornerstone of our economy, underpinning advanced manufacturing, driving innovation and supporting hundreds of thousands of well‑paying jobs across the country. Backed by a world-class workforce, globally recognized parts suppliers and leading‑edge research and development, Canada's automotive sector is building the vehicles of today and it will help build the vehicles of tomorrow.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-02-05T10:27:32-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-programming-to-help-small-and-medium-sized-businesses-navigate-exports.html

Chi Nguyen, Member of Parliament for Spadina–Harbourfront, on behalf of the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement for Ontario-based small and medium-sized businesses.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-02-05T09:38:35-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/02/technical-briefing-on-new-strategy-to-transform-canadas-auto-industry.html

Technical briefing on new strategy to transform Canada’s auto industry

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-02-04T17:48:49-05:00