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.

Home care workers can now get more information on the forthcoming pathways to Canadian permanent residence. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has posted more details on the forthcoming Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (HCWP)—including reduced language, work experience, and education eligibility criteria for candidates. The Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots are two forthcoming Labour […]

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To help support the response to the illegal toxic drug and overdose crisis, the Government of Canada has announced more than $84.8 million in funding for 65 community-led projects through the Substance Use and Addictions Program and the Emergency Treatment Fund.

The Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, The Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will make an announcement on health care in Manitoba.

This week, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, travelled to Washington D.C. to participate in a series of bilateral meetings with U.S. government officials.

Whether facing a global pandemic or confronting severe weather events, emergency response experts and volunteers nationwide save and protect people in Canada, safeguard property and the environment, and strengthen community resilience. Their remarkable contributions preparing for and confronting severe weather events and other emergencies earn our deepest appreciation and recognition.

Today, the Chiefs of Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Canada signed a landmark $8.5 billion agreement to reform the First Nations Child and Family Services Program in Ontario.

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the health of women by addressing knowledge gaps in breast cancer screening and prevention. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), in collaboration with federal, provincial and territorial experts and stakeholders, hosted the event Closing the Gap: Action for Equity in Breast Cancer Screening.

The Government of Canada announced today that an agreement to support people living without homes, including those in encampments, has been signed with Manitoba, as part of the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI). Funding will support the implementation of a Community Encampment Response Plan and will immediately provide additional support to people living without homes. Manitoba’s plan is tailored to the specific needs of Winnipeg.

MAGDALEN ISLANDS, QUEBEC — The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier and the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos will make an announcement about the Cap-aux-Meules Port, Magdalen Islands.

Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced a total FedNor investment of $677,719 in six projects in support of the tourism industry in Algoma region and Northern Ontario. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced a total FedNor investment of $677,719 in six projects in support of the tourism industry in Algoma region and Northern Ontario. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor.

The Canada Border Services Agency to hold media briefing on the modernization of the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing

Laval business receives a total of nearly $1 million in financial assistance from CED.

PacifiCan funding will help local businesses to harness data, test new technologies, and bring innovations to global markets by accessing this ‘lab in the sky’ at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus

The Government of Canada unveils new initiatives to support Black employees in the public service

Government of Canada’s Action Plan to support Black public servants

FREDERICTON — Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, will make an announcement concerning energy affordability for New Brunswick alongside the Honourable René Legacy, the provincial Minister of Finance and Treasury Board and Minister responsible for Energy. Media availability to follow.

The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will be in Winnipeg to announce new funding to help youth find and keep good jobs.

A fair and impartial criminal justice system is one that protects communities and respects the needs of victims while guarding against potential miscarriages of justice.

Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, announced funding to support Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey in revitalizing the Mi'kmaw language in Nova Scotia

Foreign nationals looking to immigrate to Canada through the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) must apply between 9 am MT on February 27 and 5 pm MT on March 6, for the 2025 intake. The NTNP will process 90 new applications, along with 60 applications submitted in 2024, to meet its overall 2025 nomination allocation […]

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The federal government is investing over $14 million to support communities in addressing homelessness in Nova Scotia, through Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy and the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI).

Every year, volunteers across the country dedicate their time and resources to positively impact their communities. Canada’s Volunteer Awards highlight community leadership and aim to encourage people from across Canada to make a difference in their communities through volunteering, while developing innovative solutions to tackle social challenges.