Romania’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Bogdan Aurescu, and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued a joint statement

Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour, hosted a virtual roundtable to formally launch the next round of the government’s consultations on proposed legislation to support these efforts. By working closely with organized labour, employers and workers throughout its development, the government will ensure that legislation is reflective of current realities. The consultations will build on progress made so far, as well as the first round of consultations undertaken last year.

Funding is now available for community-based projects to commemorate Survivors and the children who did not return home, while never forgetting the legacy of residential schools

Evidence shows that good nutrition and healthy eating promote the development of children and supports their performance in school. We also know that the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the routines of children and families and affected their meal choices and eating patterns. How will this impact children’s development and how well they do in school? And what can be done to mitigate these impacts?

The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents and visitors along the Saguenay Fjord that the CCGS Des Groseilliers will begin spring icebreaking operations as early as Monday, March 14, 2022. The date is subject to change with no notice, as activities could begin before or after that period, depending on operational requirements or weather conditions.

Please be advised that Chief Waylon Scott, Wabaseemoong Independent Nations; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; and the Honourable Greg Rickford, Ontario Minister of Indigenous Affairs, will participate in a signing ceremony of a trilateral coordination agreement on child and family services with Wabaseemoong Independent Nations.

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, joined his international counterparts, provincial and municipal leaders and energy industry representatives at CERAWeek 2022 in Houston, Texas, this week to discuss energy security and the global transition to a net-zero economy amid Russian aggression in Ukraine and the ongoing climate crisis.

Canada is a global leader in the space robotics market thanks to strategic investments by the Government of Canada. Today the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced that Brampton-based company MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) will receive $268.9 million to execute the second phase of Canadarm3. Through this design work, Canadian industry will push its capabilities and know-how in space robotics further than ever before.

Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand, accompanied by Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), General Wayne Eyre, concluded a trip to Europe during which they reaffirmed Canada’s strong support to Ukraine and commitment to working with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Allies and partners to strengthen the Alliance’s deterrence and defence posture, and support the security of the region.

On March 8, 2022, a lockdown was put in place in the medium-security unit at Mission Institution, to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.

The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, will participate in a Facebook live event with President of Vancouver Island University, Dr. Deborah (Deb) Saucier and other representatives to discuss the Canada Learning Bond and how more young Canadians and parents can access this support.

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA, will be in Charlottetown to provide details on two new projects in support of the bioscience sector of Prince Edward Island (PEI).

Marta Morgan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Bill Matthews, Deputy Minister of National Defence, today met with their Japanese counterparts, Yamada Shigeo, Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Tsuchimichi Akihiro, Vice Minister of Defense for International Affairs, in the fifth Canada-Japan Political, Peace and Security Subcabinet 2+2 Dialogue, hosted virtually by Canada.

Today, Terry Beech, Member of Parliament for Burnaby North—Seymour, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, Kevin Quinn, TransLink CEO, and Mike Hurley, Mayor of Burnaby announced funding for major upgrades to the Brentwood SkyTrain Station.

The new, $292.5-million Supply Management Processing Investment Fund supports investments in processing facilities that improve productivity and efficiency through the acquisition of new automated equipment and technology.

The following projects will receive up to $26.5 million in funding under the Foreign Credential Recognition Program over the next three years:

The pandemic has had a significant impact on the labour market causing worker shortages across many industries. To address the changing labour supply, the Government of Canada is investing in projects that will support the skills and employment needs of workers and employers by prioritizing underrepresented workers, to build a diverse and inclusive workforce.

The Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, will visit Wendake and Québec today. While there, she will take the opportunity to meet with various key economic development and community sport stakeholders. Minister St-Onge will also visit OPTEL and AddÉnergie, two thriving businesses that are contributing to a green recovery in Quebec.

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development will visit Delhi, India from March 10 to 13; Israel and the West Bank from March 13 to 16; and lastly, Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates from March 16 to 20, 2022.

On March 9, 2022, Brendan Vermette, an inmate from Saskatchewan Penitentiary died while in our custody.

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development will visit Delhi, India from March 10 to 13; Israel and the West Bank from March 13 to 16; and finally, Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates from March 16 to 20, 2022.

In February and March 2022, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is participating in several recurring joint Arctic exercises alongside the United States (U.S.) military in Alaska and other locations across North America to enhance the ability of our military organizations to operate effectively together.

Over $1.34 million to help Indigenous tourism organizations build resiliency, increase safety for visitors and develop new experiences to showcase Alberta as a premier Indigenous tourism destination.

Today, Leah Taylor Roy, Member of Parliament for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $315,000 investment in Ivy Charging Network, a joint project between Hydro One Limited and Ontario Power Generation (OPG), to install 63 Level 2 EV chargers across Ontario.

Too many families across Canada lack access to high quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care. That is why the Government of Canada has laid out a plan to provide families in Canada with, on average, $10 a day child care for children under six years of age by March 2026.