On March 30, 2022, the Vice Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant-General Frances Allen, and Acting Judge Advocate General, Colonel Robin Holman, provided an update on military justice reform efforts underway at the Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

Government of Canada officials will provide an update on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and present data and modelling.

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing approximately $4.5 million through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership) to support more than 100 projects that will strengthen the province’s agri-food supply chain by helping food and beverage processors improve their operations, increase their competitive edge and adapt to future challenges.

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are making changes to the AgriRecovery Drought Assistance Program to make it easier for producers to receive funding and to enhance financial compensation, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.

Minister Vandal welcomes the Task Force on Northern Post-Secondary Education’s

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Kukpi7 (Chief) Darrel Draney of the Skeetchestn Indian Band will make an announcement on support for the construction of two new cultural spaces for the Skeetchestn Indian Band.

Canadians mark Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month in April

In April, we celebrate Sikh Heritage Month, recognizing the Sikh community’s immense contributions to Canada

Canada celebrates National Indigenous Languages Day

Introduction of Bill S–6, An Act respecting regulatory modernization

New legislation to reduce regulatory burden on Canadians

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will highlight funding to support Quebec farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices and clean technologies that build resilience towards climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, for a funding announcement to prevent gun violence and to strengthen local efforts to counter criminal behaviour.

Canada is recognized worldwide as a leading producer, processor and exporter of high-quality seed for a wide range of crops, providing for over 60,000 jobs. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of up to $750,000 for SeedChange to achieve an enhanced Canadian seed system that is equipped to support the development and long-term competitiveness of farmer-bred grain and vegetable varieties for organic and climate-resilient farming.

Through meaningful engagement and by working together, youth leaders, government officials, members of civil society organizations and global education stakeholders can drive progress in global, national and local responses to refugee education.

Government of Canada introduces Bill to safeguard traveller privacy and rights in the examination of personal digital devices

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will deliver opening remarks at the Canada-CARICOM Foreign Ministers' Group Meeting.

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of the completion of the current construction project on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge. Effective immediately:

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada; the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs; the Honourable P.J. Akeeagok, Premier of Nunavut; and His Worship Kenny Bell, Mayor of the City of Iqaluit.

The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced today appointments and reappointments in the transportation sector. The appointees come from diverse backgrounds, with experience in a number of fields, and they are active members in their communities.

Immigration benefits all Canadians by driving our economy, addressing labour shortages, and strengthening our communities. In response to the large volume of applications, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been improving its operations, adding resources where they are needed most, and streamlining processes that provide clients with the experience they expect and deserve.

Canada will always be a strong advocate for Canadian businesses and workers and will continue to pursue policies that promote a sustainable economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, support job creation, and grow Canada’s middle class.

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan) will address the Surrey Board of Trade. He will share his vision for how PacifiCan will work with British Columbians and provide details on new funding to support Surrey’s innovation ecosystem.

Canada has been playing catch-up this past quarter, resulting in a relatively slow start to the year for Express Entry. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has so far invited only 6,470 Express Entry candidates to apply, all of whom are Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. Compared to previous first quarters, the start of 2022 […]

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Irek Kusmierczyk, Member of Parliament for Windsor–Tecumseh, on behalf of the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an announcement regarding support for Windsor businesses impacted by the illegal blockades that took place earlier this year.