Parliamentary Secretary Annie Koutrakis will tour a few Laurentides businesses on February 21, 2025. During the day, she will visit Synergie V3 and MetalCo Welding and will then meet with representatives of the Association touristique des Laurentides.
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Minister Joly traveling to Johannesburg, South Africa, for G20 Foreign Ministersâ Meeting
Minister Joly will meet with her counterparts to discuss pressing geopolitical issues, including Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and the crisis in Haiti. She will also address peace and security issues in Africa, particularly in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Escape from Beaver Creek Institution, Minimum-Security Unit
On February 19, 2025, during the 6:30 p.m. count, staff members in the minimum-security unit at Beaver Creek Institution, a multi-level security federal institution, discovered that Jay Sedore and Michael Karas were not accounted for.
Supporting a better CBC/Radio-Canada
Minister Pascale St-Onge will announce her vision for a better national public broadcaster
IRCC invites 6,500 candidates in first category based draw of 2025
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. The department issued 6,500 ITAs in a French-proficiency category-based draw. To be considered candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 428, and to have created an Express Entry candidate profile before 4:41 […]
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Canada Reaffirms Commitment to Accelerate Jasper Recovery
Today, the Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister of Sport, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Ministerial Lead for Jasper, issued a statement following the meeting of the Jasper Recovery Working Group.
Wesoâtmk Samqwan Incorporated signs agreement with Government of Canada to establish Miâkmaw-led water services in New Brunswick
The Weso’tmk Samqwan Incorporated Framework Agreement was signed on Wednesday, February 19, by Chief Bill Ward of Metepenagiag and Chief George Ginnish of Natoaganeg, Directors of Weso’tmk Samqwan Incorporated, and Tammy Drew-Howse, Associate Regional Director General, ISC Atlantic Region. The agreement serves as a roadmap for transferring water and wastewater management services from the Government of Canada to Weso’tmk Samqwan Incorporated, clearly defining roles and responsibilities. It addresses key gaps in service standards, capacity building, regulations and funding, advancing the goal of self-sufficiency for Mi’kmaw First Nations.
Minister Ng expands Canada-Australia trade and investment relations during Team Canada Trade Mission to Australia
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, concluded her visit to Sydney after leading a delegation of approximately 220 Canadians from 140 organizations on the Team Canada Trade Mission to Australia.
Upgrades for Saddle Lake Cree Nationâs cultural centre building and main road bridge
Upgrades to an events and cultural facility and to the bridge structure along the main road will help improve a community area in Alberta, thanks to a combined investment of more than $5 million from the federal government and Saddle Lake Cree Nation.
Tsay Keh Dene Nation and Canada sign $11 M Funding Agreement to Support Community Priorities
The Government of Canada is providing over $11 million to the Tsay Keh Dene Nation to support key priorities identified by the Nation, including economic development, governance, community development, wellness and other socio-economic opportunities.
Backgrounder: The High-Speed Rail Procurement ProcessÂ
The development of the High-Speed Rail (HSR) initiative in the Toronto to Quebec City corridor is Canada’s largest infrastructure project in over a generation. Due to the complexity of this initiative and to maximize value to taxpayers, Transport Canada and Public Services Procurement Canada conducted an innovative procurement process to:
Seizure of contraband at Stony Mountain Institution
On February 17, 2025, Correctional Officers in the medium security unit at Stony Mountain Institution, intercepted an inmate who was attempting to bring contraband into the institution.
Government of Canada invests up to $4.8 million to raise awareness about laws designed to keep Canadians safe from firearms violence
Today, the Honourable Rachel Bendayan, Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister of Public Safety, launched an investment of up to $4.8 million in a call for proposals for organizations to help raise awareness of “Red flag” laws.
Fostering growth and collaboration in the tech ecosystem
Government investments support IT sector and startup community in Prince Edward Island
Federal government invests in rebuilding public infrastructure in LyttonÂ
Following the devastating 2021 fire, which destroyed 90 per cent of the structures in the Village of Lytton, the federal government is committed to supporting new community infrastructure after an investment of more than $25.9 million.
Minister Joly to host G7 Foreign Ministersâ Meeting in Charlevoix, Quebec
As Canada holds the G7 presidency this year, it is honoured to welcome foreign ministers to address pressing global challenges together and strengthen international cooperation.
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announce continued commitment through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program
Today, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison announced continued funding and commitment through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC).
Government of Canada invests in system-wide search and rescue management technology
The diversity and vastness of Canada’s landscapes offer a unique challenge when it comes to search and rescue (SAR) operations, and regular improvements are key to saving people when they are in distress.
Government of Canada funds research about women volunteers in search and rescueÂ
The diversity and vastness of Canada’s landscapes offer a unique challenge when it comes to search and rescue (SAR) operations, and regular improvements are key to saving people when they are in distress.
Media Accreditation now open for the G7 Foreign Ministersâ MeetingÂ
Media representatives who wish to cover the visit must obtain media accreditation.
Government of Canada recognizes the Saskatchewan Doctorsâ Strike of 1962 as an event of national historic significanceÂ
The Saskatchewan Doctors’ Strike of 1962 exemplifies fundamental conflicts in the development of Canadian public healthcare.
Government of Canada purchases avian influenza vaccine to protect individuals most at risk
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and its partners are focused on keeping people and animals in Canada safe and ensuring Canada is ready for any potential health threats. This includes taking proactive measures to protect the health of people in Canada by authorizing and securing the supply of a human vaccine against avian influenza as part of our readiness and potential use, as needed, based on risk conditions.
Canada to Make an Announcement on Clean Energy and Resources in PEI
An announcement on clean energy and natural resources in Prince Edward Island
Government of Canada supports businesses in eastern Ontario
Eastern Ontario is a leader in research and development, fueling innovation across industries. As a key part of Canada’s economic success, the Government of Canada is investing in the life sciences sector and the organizations that support them as well as our local businesses in regions across the country to ensure they have the tools they need to succeed now and in the future.
Government of Canada invests in Black entrepreneurs and businesses across Northern Ontario
Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, today announced that the Government of Canada is investing $389,197 in the Afro-Heritage Association of Sudbury (AHA) to support the continued delivery of the Northern Ontario Black Economic Empowerment Program (NOBEEP). The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor.