Today, the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced the selection of Marie Campagna as Chair of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) Board of Directors. Ms. Campagna has been a member of the WDBA Board of Directors since 2017 and has most recently served in the role of interim Chair since May 2024.
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Government of Canada announces appointment to the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority Board of Directors
Government of Canada announces appointment to the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority Board of Directors
New curling rink sweeping into Sydney with federal support
The Sydney Curling Club will have a new facility after an investment of $10 million from the federal government.
Parliamentary Secretary Mike Kelloway to make announcement about Small Craft Harbour Funding
Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton-Canso, will make an announcement about funding for small craft harbours.
The governments of Canada and New Brunswick sign an agreement to address unsheltered homelessness
Today, the federal government and the province of New Brunswick announced that an agreement to support people living without homes, including in encampments, has been signed as part of the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI).
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Mountain Institution
On February 15, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Mountain Institution, a medium-security federal institution.
Government of Canada recognizes the Quong Wing Legal Challenge (1912â1914) as an event of national historic significance
The Quong Wing Legal Challenge (1912–1914) exemplified the tireless efforts of Chinese Canadians to fight racial discrimination in the courts during the early 20th century.
Government of Canada to announce support for Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum
Member of Parliament Dan Vandal will announce federal funding for Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum.
Minister Duguid to make an announcement on Lake of the Woods funding in Winnipeg
Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will make an announcement on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Canada Water Agency, on Lake of the Woods funding in Winnipeg.
Empowering entrepreneurship and fueling local business growth in New Brunswick
Community Business Development Corporations supporting development of small businesses through tailored financing, mentorship, and training programs
Backgrounder: Empowering entrepreneurship and fueling local business growth in New Brunswick
Empowering entrepreneurship and fueling local business growth in New Brunswick
Government of Canada invests to increase accessibility in an inclusive cultural space
The Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Quebec Lieutenant and Member of Parliament for Québec, Jean-Yves Duclos, will announce funding under the Enabling Accessibility Fund small projects component for an accessible infrastructure project in Québec.
Over $5M from Government of Canada to diversify and grow Laurentides economy
Contributions to strengthen tourism, exports and industrial innovation in Laurentides region: Tourisme Laurentides, Laurentides International, MetalCo Welding and Synergie V3 receive CED support.
Backgrounder: Government of Canada supports four Laurentides organizations to diversify and grow regional economy
The following information is in addition to the news release issued on February 21, 2025, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient organizations and their respective projects.
Global Health Imports deemed ineligible under the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has deemed Global Health Imports Corporation of Edmonton, Alberta, ineligible under the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy, effective February 21, 2025.
The Government of Canada to announce funding for Montréalâs Compagnie Théâtre Créole
#GoC will provide financial support to @theatrecreole for three projects.
Recapture of inmates from Beaver Creek Institution â minimum security unit
On February 20, 2025, inmates Jay Sedore and Michael Karas were apprehended by the Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) and Toronto Police Service.
Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team Steering Committee inaugural meeting joint statement
“The governments of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States held the inaugural meeting of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) Steering Committee in Washington, D.C., on February 19, 2025.
Government of Canada publishes framework to expand wireless services via satellites
Supplemental mobile coverage from satellites will improve reliability of telecom services
2024 National First Nations Water Leadership Award recipients: Katy Thorne of TkÌemlúps te Secwépemc First Nation and the Lower Nicola Indian Band's Public Works Team
Today, in recognition of their outstanding leadership, Katy Thorne of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation and the Lower Nicola Indian Band’s Public Works Team were announced as the 2024 recipients of the National First Nations Water Leadership Award at the Assembly of First Nations’ National Housing and Infrastructure Conference held in Calgary, Alberta.
Canada to Announce Support for Indigenous Natural Resource Projects
The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will make an announcement regarding support for Indigenous natural resource projects. Media availability will follow.
Government of Canada lists seven transnational criminal organizations as terrorist entities
Transnational criminal organizations, including cartels, play a leading role in the production and distribution of fentanyl throughout Canada. To rid Canada of this scourge, the Government of Canada will ensure law enforcement has every resource available to dismantle and disrupt the operations of these organizations in our communities.
Government of Canada lists transnational criminal organizations as terrorist entities
Transnational criminal organizations, including cartels, play a leading role in the production and distribution of fentanyl throughout Canada. To rid Canada of this scourge, the Government of Canada will ensure law enforcement has every resource available to dismantle and disrupt the operations of these organizations in our communities.
Government launches new intelligence sharing partnership focused on fentanyl trafficking and other criminal use of funds
Yesterday, the Government of Canada convened the first working meeting of the new Integrated Money Laundering Intelligence Partnership (IMLIP). This new partnership will support the permissible sharing of money laundering and organized crime intelligence between law enforcement and Canada’s big banks. Canada’s newly appointed Commissioner of Canada’s Fight Against Fentanyl, Kevin Brosseau, launched the inaugural meeting and gave opening remarks.
Minister Ng meets with Singaporeâs Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry
Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with Gan Kim Yong, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry.