The federal government is partnering with The Mustard Seed and NiGiNan Housing Ventures and investing more than $2.6 million to support Veteran homelessness in Alberta.
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Canada reaches first-time air transport agreement with Ghana
Growing and expanding Canada’s air transport relationships allows airlines to introduce more flight options, giving passengers more choice and greater convenience, and opening up new opportunities for Canadian businesses.
National Coordinators of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort meet in Helsinki, Finland
The National Coordinators of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE Pact) and other officials from the governments of the United States (U.S.), Canada and Finland met in Helsinki on March 4 and 5, 2025.
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announces decisions on regulatory orders issued to Best Theratronics Ltd.
Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the decisions on the reviews of 2 orders issued to Best Theratronics Ltd. in response to regulatory non-compliance at its medical device manufacturing facility in Ottawa, Ontario.
Government of Canada will make an important health care announcement in British Columbia
The Honourable Mark Holland, Canada's Minister of Health and the Honourable Josie Osborne, British Columbia’s Minister of Health, will make an announcement on health care in British Columbia.
Minister Duguid to announce federal assistance for initiatives to bolster economic activity and rebuilding efforts in Jasper
The Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister for PrairiesCan and Ministerial Lead for Jasper, will announce federal support for business, construction and tourism initiatives to bolster economic activity and rebuilding efforts in Jasper.
Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek Breaks Ground on a Mercury Care Home
Today, at a groundbreaking ceremony with Chief Sherry Ackabee, Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu stood alongside Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek to witness construction begin on a Mercury Care Home and Wellness Centre, a specialized facility dedicated to addressing the community’s unique health needs associated with mercury exposure due to pollutants released into the English-Wabigoon river system.
Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation) Breaks Ground on a Mercury Care Home
Today, at a groundbreaking ceremony with Chief Sherry Ackabee, Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu stood alongside Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek to witness construction begin on a Mercury Care Home and Wellness Centre, a specialized facility dedicated to addressing the community’s unique health needs associated with mercury exposure due to pollutants released into the English-Wabigoon river system.
Government of Canada boosts investment in the protection of official language minority communities
Official language minority communities (OLMCs) have an invaluable impact on our country’s workforce and economy. That is why the Government of Canada is continuing its leadership on official languages by introducing the necessary measures to protect the vitality of Quebec’s English-speaking minority communities and of French-speaking minority communities in the rest of the country, and to respond to the issues those communities face.
Backgrounder: Overview of the 14 organizations receiving additional funding through the Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities (2023â28)
The Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities is ESDC’s flagship program to enhance the vitality of these communities. The program provides funding to a network of 14 organizations across Canada, including one national organization and one organization in each province and territory.
Government of Canada funds new initiatives to prevent family and gender-based violence
Today, the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced more than $17.5 million over the next five years, for 13 projects that focus on family violence prevention across Canada.
Government of Canada takes action to protect aquatic species at risk in British ColumbiaÂ
The following 10 projects are receiving funding under the Canadian Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR) to support conservation and recovery efforts.
Death of an inmate from Millhaven Institutionâs Regional Treatment CentreÂ
On March 5, 2025, Joseph Pauze, an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
Investments in Family Violence Prevention
The Government of Canada is investing more than $17.5 million over five years to fund 13 projects aimed at preventing family and gender-based violence. These projects will help support children, youth, families, and service providers across Canada.
PS Blois to announce investments to strengthen food security
Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, will be in Truro, Nova Scotia, to announce federal investments in support of local food infrastructure projects across Canada.
Nine manufacturers in southern Ontario scale up and advance green solutions with Government of Canada investment
Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a $19 million combined repayable investment to support nine companies as they manufacture and/or adopt clean technologies to produce environmentally sustainable products.
Government of Canada invests in manufacturers as they scale up and advance green solutions
Nine manufacturers expand capabilities to produce and/or adopt environmentally friendly technologies for a sustainable future
Ensuring long-term predictable public transit funding in the City of Barrie
By working closely with its partners across Canada, the federal government is ensuring that more Canadians will be able to live near public transit, connecting them to jobs, services, and their communities.
Advancing Canadaâs Critical Minerals Strategy to Strengthen Supply Chains and Global Competitiveness at PDAC 2025
Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, concluded his participation at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada 2025 Convention in Toronto, Ontario. The Convention was an opportunity for the Government of Canada to showcase the progress made in the critical minerals sector since launching the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy in 2022.
Government of Canada commits $10 million in support for Canada Gairdner Awards
Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced $10 million in additional funding to the Gairdner Foundation through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). This new investment, provided in Budget 2024, will be used to increase the value of Gairdner’s flagship prize, the Canada Gairdner International Award, from $100,000 to $250,000. Five of these awards are given annually to outstanding biomedical scientists whose unique scientific contributions have increased the understanding of human biology and disease.
Government of Canada will make an announcement on Canada Student Loan forgiveness for nurses and doctors
The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, Steven MacKinnon, will be in Hawkesbury to highlight changes to the Canada Student Loan forgiveness that benefit doctors and nurses working in rural and remote communities.
Governments of Canada and Northwest Territories support more healthy meals for kids in Northwest Territories
The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, and the Honourable Caitlin Cleveland, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment and Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment for the Northwest Territories, will make an announcement on the National School Food Program.
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Saint-Laurent
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, minister of Environment and Climate Change, Emmanuella Lambropoulos, MP for Saint-Laurent, and Alan DeSousa Mayor for Saint-Laurent.
PacifiCan announces over $4.8 million in funding to attract more visitors to B.C. and bring B.C. products to more markets around the world
The Government of Canada is investing in memorable outdoor and cultural experiences across the province, and providing additional support to help businesses diversify export markets
Backgrounder: PacifiCan announces over $4.8 million in funding to attract more visitors to B.C. and bring B.C. products to more markets around the world
The Government of Canada is investing in memorable outdoor and cultural experiences across the province, and providing additional support to help businesses diversify export markets