Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada; the Honourable Dan Vandal, Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface—Saint Vital; Ben Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre; and Karen Fonseth, Chief Executive Officer of DASCH Incorporated.

The federal government is allocating an additional $27.3 million in funding to End Homelessness Winnipeg through the Designated Communities stream and the Indigenous Homelessness stream of Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy. This brings the total allocation for Winnipeg from 2019-20 through 2027-28 to $174.7 million through these streams. This funding is helping service providers in Winnipeg prevent and reduce homelessness.

The Honourable Minister Marci Ien will lead the Canadian Delegation to the 69th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Woman (UNCSW69) in New York City from March 10 to March 21, 2025.

The Government of Canada and the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Department of Agriculture are redirecting funds into existing programs that support farmers and agri-businesses in finding new markets and foster innovation.

Calgary’s art scene will be more vibrant and inclusive with a new space for the National accessArts Centre (NaAC). The Multidisciplinary Disability and Community Arts Hub (MDCAH) will provide a sustainable space for artists living with disabilities to shine.

Project will help build a 103,000-square-foot facility to scale up and increase production of finished vials of therapeutics and vaccines

The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will announce a significant investment to improve air access and travel in Atlantic Canada during Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador’s Conference and Trade Show 2025.

Today, the federal government and the province of Alberta 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).

Mr. Jean-Claude Mequish, Chief of the Conseil des Atikamekw of Opitciwan (Atikamekw of Opitciwan Council) and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, have signed a bilateral agreement marking the culmination of two years of discussions. The agreement, entitled Mamo miro kanawerimatan awacak (“Together, for the good of children”), provides the Conseil des Atikamekw of Opitciwan with funding for two years to implement services provided for under Loi de la protection sociale Atikamekw d’Opitciwan (the Atikamekw of Opitciwan social protection law). The agreement will enable the organization to finance the services it provides to community members both within the community and elsewhere in Quebec.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is committed to protecting Canada's plant resource base from invasive pests that threaten our forests and forestry industry.

Feedback will contribute to shaping implementation of the certifications in Canada

If your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is expiring soon, you can stay and work in Canada by getting a Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) work permit. TFWP work permits are employer-specific or closed work permits. That means that candidates who have them are only authorized to work in Canada but only for the employer specified […]

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HAMILTON — Lisa Hepfner, Member of Parliament for Hamilton Mountain, will make a local funding announcement regarding affordable and green housing on behalf of the federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. Media availability will follow.

Media Tour at the Highway 55 Port of Entry in Stanstead

Known for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and deep-rooted traditions, Fogo Island has become a symbol of resilience and innovation. At the heart of the community’s economic and social revitalization is the Shorefast Foundation, a registered charity dedicated to creating lasting social and economic benefits for the community by fostering economic development, cultural preservation, and environmental stewardship.

March 11, 2025 – The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will host the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting, in Charlevoix, Quebec, from March 12 to 14, 2025.

Some temporary foreign workers can now enroll in apprenticeship programs without requiring a study permit. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released details on this new study permit exemption. To be eligible for this study permit exemption, a foreign national must Hold a valid work permit; Have a job offer in an eligible construction […]

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School food programs ensure kids have access to nutritious meals throughout the school year, while saving families hundreds of dollars on their grocery bills.

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, Dr. Stephanie Chipeur, Chair of the NaAC Board of Directors, and Jung-Suk (JS) Ryu, President and CEO of the National accessArts Centre.

Members of the media are invited to an announcement on the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI) with Randy Boissonnault, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre and the Honourable Jason Nixon, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, Government of Alberta.

Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced the signing of a Canada-Quebec agreement to advance the protection and conservation of nature throughout Quebec.

Today, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, announced over $7.6 million in funding for four projects in British Columbia under the Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund (AERF). This fund supports aquatic restoration projects helping to address the root causes of impacts to coastal and marine environments, including Canada’s coastline, estuaries, and inland regions.

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will attend Commonwealth Week events in London, United Kingdom, from March 11 to 13, 2025.

Members of the media are invited to a housing and infrastructure announcement with MP Dan Vandal, MP Ben Carr and Jason Whitford, CEO at End Homelessness Winnipeg, regarding the Government of Canada’s continued commitment to eliminate chronic homelessness across Canada through Solving the Housing Crisis: Canada’s Housing Plan and Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy.

The Government of Canada is providing more than $15 million over four years to the Northwest Territories