Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Darren Fisher, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Member of Parliament for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour; Deborah Windsor, President of the Banook Canoe Club Board of Directors; and Andrew Russell, Olympian and Member of the Banook Canoe Club Revitalization Committee. Sam Austin, Councillor for District 5, will also be in attendance.

To pursue permanent residency under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) in Prince Edward Island (PEI), foreign nationals must now work in healthcare, construction, or manufacturing. The PEI Office of Immigration will not accept endorsement applications for workers in any other sectors, as of 24 January, 2025. Foreign nationals working in other sectors and seeking to […]

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Women’s Health Clinic (WHC) in Winnipeg will be safer, more accessible, and energy-efficient after an investment of $10 million from the federal government.

Health care is the top concern for Canadians, according to a recent study by CIC News. This is not surprising, as 6.5 million Canadians don’t have a family doctor, and healthcare wait times reached record levels in 2024. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points! The lack of access to care can […]

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Today, the Governments of Canada and the province of Manitoba signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest over $48 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for Manitoba residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases.

Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, announced a $267 million federal investment as part of two bilateral agreements to improve access to affordable medications for Manitobans.

Small craft harbours are at the heart of many coastal communities. They bring people together for work and recreation, while providing safe and accessible facilities for the fish and seafood industry, which employs approximately 45,000 Canadians.

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice–Champlain and Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce Government of Canada support for projects to grow and expand businesses and organizations in Mauricie region.

Community Business Development Corporations supporting development of small businesses through tailored financing, mentorship, and training programs.

President of the Treasury Board announces plan to support greener government operations

Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania and Sweden today issued the following statement marking 10 years since the death of Boris Nemtsov.

Competition Bureau and UK Competition and Markets Authority sign Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation February 27, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

The CBSA announces the start of work to modernize the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing

Today, Fisheries and Oceans Canada concluded the 2nd International Fishing Gear Innovation Summit in Moncton, New Brunswick.

On International Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day observed on February 28, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) encourages workplaces to take proactive steps to prevent one of Canada’s most common workplace injuries.

Backgrounder: Empowering entrepreneurship and fueling local business growth in Prince Edward Island

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions invest over $6.2M to support the business’s growth and the development of a new product.

Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories on behalf of the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced more than $1.9 million to Tlicho Leagia Ts’iili Ko for their project “Tlicho No One Left Alone”.

CBSA launches Operation Blizzard to target fentanyl and other synthetic narcotics

Federal investment supports new equipment for Saint-Quentin steel products manufacturer

The federal government is investing $333,570 through the Active Transportation Fund to support five projects across the Municipality of the County of Kings.

People will have more access to active transportation options after an investment of more than $500,000 from the federal and municipal governments in the Municipality of the County of Kings. This was announced by MP Kody Blois and Mayor Dave Corkum.

The Government of Canada is investing in safe and modern transportation infrastructure to support economic growth and the mobility of people and goods. These investments are essential for communities and industries that depend on marine transportation.

Media representatives are invited to a meeting between the Corporation de l’innovation et de développement des Îles-de-la-Madeleine, also known as La Vague, an organization working as a business project accelerator, and the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard.

The Forum of Labour Market Ministers met virtually yesterday for discussions as all governments prepare an appropriate response to mitigate the impacts of potential U.S. tariffs on the workforce.