Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, for a funding announcement to underscore the Government of Canada's support to Indigenous youth in British Columbia through a new program to address violence.

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded a productive trip to Switzerland, Poland, Belgium and Romania during which she met with multiple allies to discuss Russia’s unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine.

On March 3, 2022, an inmate was assaulted at Atlantic Institution, a maximum-security federal institution. The injured inmate and the assailant were evaluated by staff members and transported to an outside hospital to receive treatment. Both inmates have since returned to the institution.

Today we celebrate International Women’s Day in Canada and around the world

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Breaking gender bias in the financial world

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, and the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, today issued the following statement: “On this International Women’s Day, the world is united in support of Ukrainian women and girls as they show incredible courage and resolve in the face of the Russian regime’s brutal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine.

The Samuel De Champlain Bridge will glow purple from sunset to 1 a.m. this evening in celebration of International Women’s Day.

The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement today on International Women’s Day. “Happy International Women’s Day! Today we celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and girls, in all their diversity, who are breaking down barriers, lifting each other up, and making the world a better place.

Diversity is Canada’s strength. The Government of Canada is working to create more diverse, inclusive and respectful work environments where all Canadians have a fair and equal chance to reach their full potential.

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement to mark the International Women’s Day.

The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and Annie Koutrakis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, issued this statement today to mark International Women’s Day:

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA, will participate in an event to announce funding to advance greener technology solutions and local business growth.

The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, released the following statement to mark Food Waste Action Week:

Innofibre receives $2.25 million in financial support from CED. This contribution is part of nearly $40M in Government of Canada assistance for innovative projects in Quebec for a green, resilient economy.

The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will deliver remarks during a ceremony to honour the recipients of the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case. The Governor General will celebrate four Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of gender equality.

As Canada works towards recovery, investments in our airport infrastructure continue to be crucial to maintain safety, security, and connectivity for travellers, workers, and communities. Government of Canada investments also help ensure Canada’s aviation industry is well-positioned to recover from the impacts of the pandemic.

Tourism business in La Pêche obtains $100,000 in funding from CED. This contribution is part of nearly $40M in Government of Canada support for innovative projects in Quebec for a green, resilient economy.

To mark International Women’s Day 2022, the Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), the Honourable Pascale St Onge, will take the opportunity during her visit to the Greater Montréal region to meet with women entrepreneurs in various sectors of activity and women athletes. She wishes to discuss their reality with them: The challenges they encounter in their daily lives and the opportunities available to them, as well as their prospects for the future.

Canadians rely on safe and well-maintained local and regional airports to support vibrant communities. These airports also support essential air services including community resupply, air ambulance, search and rescue, and forest fire response.

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), issued a statement in recognition of International Women’s Day.

In the spirit of International Women’s Day, women agricultural leaders will participate in a fireside chat, moderated by Vicki Brisson, Member of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council.

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, met virtually for the first time with Germany’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Dr. Robert Habeck.

On the eve of International Women’s Day, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is continuing to meet its gender-parity goals, both for the number of productions directed by women and for production budgets allocated to women—six years after making its initial commitment.

On behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, will make an announcement regarding support for improving healthy living behaviours in older adults.