The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced yesterday the appointment of a new Indigenous Advisor to the Geographical Names Board of Canada as the Board celebrates its 125th anniversary.

Canada is steadfast in its support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. We are prepared to act jointly with partner International Energy Agency (IEA) countries to maintain security of supply in energy markets.

Over the past two days Ontario has held five draws inviting immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. About 1,493 immigration candidates are now one step closer to becoming permanent residents in Ontario. On February 28, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited 173 immigration candidates who may be eligible for the  PhD Graduate […]

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Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance regarding Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine

The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will be participating in the Together|Ensemble 2022 conference in her role as Canada’s Federal Government lead on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s).

Canada has decided to refer the situation in Ukraine to the International Criminal Court (ICC). We are working with other ICC member states to take this significant action as a result of numerous allegations of the commission of serious international crimes in Ukraine by Russian forces, including war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Ginoogaming First Nation and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) are pleased to announce the opening of a new Aboriginal Head Start on Reserve (AHSOR) facility in the community.

For the 17th year in a row, the National Film Board of Canada is participating in the annual Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF), which will be taking place in a hybrid format from March 1 to 31, 2022.

This March, experience the inspiring voices of women and Inuit filmmakers on NFB.ca. The National Film Board of Canada continues to provide free streaming access to a diverse selection of works from its studios across the country.

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance concerning sanctions against the Russian Central Bank

The agriculture and agri-food sector is a key driver of Canada’s economy, with the organics industry being one of the fastest growing sectors in Canada. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced funding of up to $770, 000 for the Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA) to support market development for organic products.

The Government of Canada is committed to providing all Canadians, including parliamentarians, with insight into government spending in an open, transparent, and accountable manner.

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the southbound lane of the Chaudiere Crossing will be closed to vehicular traffic from March 7, 2022, at 6 am, to June 30, 2023, as part of the Union Bridge rehabilitation and Hull Causeway widening project.

Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) issued over 5,000 invitations to apply for provincial nomination in February. The PNP is an immigration program jointly administered by the federal, provincial, and territorial governments. It offers Canadian provinces and territories the opportunity to create their own immigration streams to better meet their labour market needs and economic development […]

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The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources and Garth Frizzell, Past President of FCM announced a $10 million investment through the Green Municipal Fund's (GMF) Sustainable Affordable Housing (SAH) initiative to support the redevelopment of two buildings to create 157 units primarily intended for low and moderate-income seniors and people with physical disabilities in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Innovative and ambitious reform: The Government of Canada tables its improved bill for the substantive equality of Canada’s official languages

The Government of Canada tables an improved bill for the substantive equality of Canada’s official languages

Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, and the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray, announced that the Government of Canada intends to ban Russian-owned or registered ships and fishing vessels in Canadian ports and internal waters. The ban is expected to be in effect later this week through orders made pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act.

Today, the Department of Finance Canada released its annual estimates of the fiscal cost of federal tax measures in the 2022 Report on Federal Tax Expenditures—Concepts, Estimates and Evaluations. In addition to providing transparency as to Canada’s tax system, this year’s report contains four analytical papers, including an economic evaluation of the government’s emergency wage subsidy programs, which have protected over 5.3 million Canadian jobs through the worst of the pandemic.

March marks Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a yearly campaign designed to raise awareness around the risk factors for colorectal cancer and the importance of screening as a part of early detection.

Irish Heritage Month recognizes the many important contributions of Irish Canadians

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay–Superior North, announced a Government of Canada investment of $250,000 in support of business development in the Timiskaming District of Northern Ontario. FedNor funding will be used by Electra Battery Materials Corporation, the only North American producer of cobalt sulfate for electric vehicle batteries, to complete a scoping study on expanding its existing cobalt refinery into North America’s only fully integrated battery materials park in Temiskaming Shores.

Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, announced additional humanitarian support to respond to immediate needs arising from the Ukraine crisis at the virtual joint launch of the Humanitarian Flash Appeal and the Regional Refugee Response Plan for Ukraine.

March is Nutrition Month—a time to remember to take care of our families and ourselves by practising healthy eating habits. This year’s theme, “Ingredients for a Healthier Tomorrow,” encourages us to think about the key “ingredients” we all need to help us live longer and healthier lives

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.