On March 21, 2025, Environment and Climate Change Canada announced that nearly $150 million from the Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS) Proceeds Fund is being used to benefit 38 projects from the Decarbonization Incentive Program (DIP).

Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, is pleased to announce a third wave of agricultural benefit-specific claim settlements has been reached with First Nations this fiscal year.

Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, announced $12.5 million through to 2028 to support the continued operation of the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline – a vital part of the Government of Canada’s plan to combat human trafficking.

The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement today

The federal government is investing in public transit projects across the country to ensure that more Canadians connected to jobs, services, and their communities. These sustained infrastructure investments are key to growing the strongest economy in the G7.

On March 22, the architectural lighting of the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be switched off from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in support of Earth Hour. Safety lighting will remain on.

The restoration of Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum will help safeguard its structural integrity and preserve its architectural heritage after an investment of $1 million from the federal government.

Strategic investments in drinking water, wastewater, and ventilation infrastructure enables communities to build and support more housing. Seven communities across Manitoba will benefit from upgrades to vital local infrastructure after a federal investment of more than $15.7 million.

Strategic investments in drinking water, wastewater, and ventilation infrastructure enables communities to build and support more housing. Seven communities across Manitoba will benefit from upgrades to vital local infrastructure after a federal investment of more than $15.7 million.

More than $8.3 million through PrairiesCan will enable Alberta businesses and communities to commercialize and adopt innovative clean technologies

PrairiesCan is investing over $8.3 million for 13 projects in Alberta through several programs, including the Alberta Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative; the Business Scale-up and Productivity program; the Regional Innovation Ecosystems program; and the Community Economic Development and Diversification program.

Funding will help expand the Nuji Kelo’toqatijik Earth Keeper Network.

Canada needs more workers in every sector to help drive growth and support the resilience the times necessitate. On-the-job training is the simplest and quickest way to do that. By helping more post-secondary students develop career skills, we’re giving them a running start to future employment.

Organization: Environmental Careers Organization of Canada (ECO)Funding amount: up to $8,462,052More information: Student Work Placement Program | Environmental Intern Program - ECO Canada

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Viviane Lapointe, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister of Public Safety and Paul Lefebvre, Mayor of Sudbury.

Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson announced a $16.3 million investment over the next three years, starting in 2024–25, to support 25 projects through the Government of Canada’s Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program (FMWCC) – Training Fund.

Project will enhance Canada’s position in the global aerospace supply chain and help to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint

The governments of Canada and British Columbia have finalized an agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF).

On March 21, 2025, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson announced a $16.3-million investment in 25 projects through the Government of Canada’s Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program (FMWCC) – Training Fund to increase fire management capacity across the country.

Jajiktek Seawall Hiking Trail to connect visitors and locals with the island’s unique coastal landscape

The situation throughout Lebanon, including in Beirut, remains volatile and unpredictable due to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Food insecurity, market disruptions, and mass displacement have led to an urgent need for shelter, food, clean water and hygiene products in Lebanon. Attacks on healthcare workers and health infrastructure have severely limited the ability of civilians to access basic and critical healthcare services. Canada is working with experienced humanitarian partners, including UN, the Red Cross and NGOs, to provide life-saving assistance to those who desperately need it.

Yesterday, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance joined Chris Forbes, Deputy Minister of Finance, to host a briefing with more than 400 Canadian industry and labour stakeholders, as well as provincial and territorial representatives, on Canada-U.S. economic issues. Arun Alexander, Canada’s Deputy Ambassador to the United States of America, also joined the call.

Expiring work and study permits have contributed to a significant slowing of Canada’s population growth. The country’s total population now stands at 41.5 million people. Though Canada saw rapid increases in its population via increased temporary resident (work and study permit holders) inflows in the first two quarters of 2024, this change was offset by […]

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Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, announced an investment of up to $57.8 million for 15 projects through the Oceans Protection Plan’s Safety Equipment and Basic Marine Infrastructure in Northern Communities Initiative. This funding will allow Arctic and Northern coastal communities to expand storage facilities and upgrade sealift area infrastructure to improve the safety and efficiency of local sealift and resupply operations. An estimated 47 Northern communities will benefit from this investment, creating local jobs, building stronger supply chains, improving marine safety, and reducing environmental risks.

Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Québec, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, Parks Canada and Quebec Lieutenant, who is responsible for the Department for Women and Gender Equality , highlighted $533,029 for Corporation de développement économique communautaire (CDEC) de Québec.