International Women’s Day, March 8, has a special significance for the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) as it honours Studio D, its trailblazing English Program feminist film unit and the landmark French Program series En tant que femmes—both of which were founded in 1974 in anticipation of the UN’s International Women’s Year, and marked their 50th anniversaries last year.

By working closely with its partners across Canada, the federal government is ensuring that more Canadians will be able to live near public transit, connecting them to jobs, services, and their communities.

For the 17th year, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is bringing together filmmakers, NFB producers and creative teams from across the country to create short cinematic tributes to Canadian performing arts legends, as the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) gets set to honour seven new laureates.

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will take part in an armchair discussion hosted by the Regroupement des Chambres de commerce de la Mauricie and the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie du Cœur-du-Québec.

Today, the CRTC is taking another step forward to implement the modernized Broadcasting Act (the Act) by launching a public consultation on the definition of Canadian content for audio services.

With its strategic location along the Pacific Ocean, rich marine biodiversity, and advanced research institutions, British Columbia is uniquely positioned to drive innovation in sectors such as aquaculture and marine technology.

In 2023, the Northwest Territories experienced one of its worst wildfire seasons, leading to evacuation orders for almost two thirds of its population.

Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The homebuilding and construction sectors are crucial to addressing the need for housing and increasing the number of homes available in southern Ontario. The Government of Canada is investing in local manufacturers who are coming up with Canadian-led solutions to build more homes faster. These efforts help us respond more quickly to housing demands, build homes more efficiently, and make sure Canadians have access to affordable housing. These efforts are closely aligned with the goals of Canada’s Housing Plan, a historic plan to ensure all Canadians have access to housing.

Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a combined repayable investment of nearly $19 million for 10 manufacturers in the homebuilding and construction sectors to expand production capabilities and adopt new equipment.

The Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan, will announce federal funding in support of tourism and cultural initiatives that will drive economic development across Manitoba.

Federal support helps fuel new business start-ups in Saint John

The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, Steven MacKinnon, will be in Mississauga to announce funding to support innovative training projects across Canada.

The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, issued this statement today to mark the International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and their Families:

The Coalition of Manitoba Cultural Communities for Families’ new project will aim to connect cultural communities across the country

Nova Scotia’s beef producers can now get financial protection through the Maritime Livestock Price Insurance Pilot Program. The new business risk management tool will allow producers to purchase price protection on beef cattle in the form of an insurance policy to protect against unexpected market declines.

Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, will hold a media availability to acknowledge and discuss Agricultural Benefits specific claims settlements. The Minister will be joined by Chiefs representing recipient First Nation communities.

Today, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced the first six projects to receive funding under the Youth Mental Health Fund. These projects will represent a total investment of more than $46 million over five years.

Tourism offerings and infrastructure across Saskatchewan will benefit from federal investments totalling over $2 million

PrairiesCan is investing over $2 million in nine Saskatchewan tourism projects through the Tourism Growth Program (TGP). These investments support unique tourism experiences throughout the province that will provide local, national and global visitors with opportunities to enjoy Saskatchewan’s distinct landscape and rich culture.

In a rapidly changing media landscape, CBC/Radio-Canada needs to be more independent, focus on news and have access to more predictable funding to be well positioned to continue delivering vital services for everyone in Canada, now and in the future.

CBC/Radio-Canada’s mandate is established by the Broadcasting Act, which also sets its governing rules. The Act says that CBC/Radio-Canada is ultimately accountable, through the Minister of Canadian Heritage, to Parliament for the conduct of its affairs.

The province of New Brunswick has stopped considering endorsements for certain occupations under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Effective immediately, New Brunswick will not endorse applications for any of the following occupations under the AIP: Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Employers who seek to support foreign nationals in obtaining Canadian permanent residency can […]

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On February 20, 2025, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, along with the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over $3.6 million in funding for six projects in Quebec under Natural Resources Canada’s Climate Change Adaptation Program (CCAP) and the Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities (CRCC) Program.

The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, Steven MacKinnon, will be in London to make an announcement regarding the Canada Learning Bond.

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney—Victoria; Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton—Canso; and Ian MacInnis, President of the Sydney Curling Club.