Canadian farmers are key players in building a healthy environment and a more sustainable agriculture sector in Canada. Today, to support farmers in their efforts to tackle climate change, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, along with Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Glengarry–Prescott–Russell, announced federal funding of up to $182.7 million for 12 recipient organizations to deliver the On-Farm Climate Action Fund across Canada.

In a country as large as Canada, air connectivity is critical to the prosperity of all Canadians. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted regional air transportation ecosystems, affecting economies, communities and businesses across the country.

Quebec invited 523 skilled workers to apply for permanent selection on February 10. The invitations were issued by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) to immigration candidates applying under the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). Candidates had to have profiles in the Arrima Expression of Interest system with scores […]

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Québec a invité 523 travailleurs qualifiés à présenter une demande de sélection permanente le 10 février. Il s’agit de la troisième ronde d’invitations de l’année dans le cadre du Programme régulier des travailleurs qualifiés du Québec (PRTQ). Le ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) a invité les personnes candidates qui avaient […]

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Schools are often the cornerstone of First Nations communities, offering students a safe place to learn and grow, and providing a gathering place for community events and cultural activities.

Today, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced details of the 2022 Crop Insurance Program.

Twelve projects have been announced under the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund, totalling up to $182.7 million. Through individual application intakes, these 12 recipient organizations will redistribute funding to help farmers adopt and implement immediate

Notes for an address by The Honourable David Lametti at the Canadian Bar Association - 2022 Annual General Meeting

Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will make a virtual announcement to support energy efficiency in the residential sector.

Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook, will make virtual announcements regarding support for three community organizations.

The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) released today the third and final part in the Alignment Among Public Formularies in Canada series, which explores the current gaps and overlaps in Canadian public drug plan formularies

CED grants $304,000 in financial assistance to recapped tire factory in Rimouski. This contribution is part of nearly $40M in Government of Canada support for innovative projects in Quebec for a green, resilient economy.

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development spoke with Orit Farkash-Hacohen, Israel’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology.

Government of Canada and Nunatsiavut Government to make an important announcement regarding the northern Labrador coast

OLDCASTLE, ONTARIO – The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, will visit Select Tool Automation in Oldcastle, Ontario.

Today, the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced an investment of up to $480,000 to Nia Centre for the Arts, Canada's first multi-disciplinary professional arts space for Black artists and residents in Toronto.

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today found that the dumping of oil country tubular goods, originating in or exported from the Republic of Austria, has not caused injury and is not threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry. Anti-dumping duties will therefore not be collected by the Canada Border Services Agency. The complainants in this case were Algoma Tubes Inc., of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Prudential Steel ULC, of Calgary, Alberta, Tenaris Global Services (Canada) Inc., of Calgary, Alberta, and Hydril Canadian Company LP, of Nisku, Alberta, collectively referred to as “Tenaris Canada”.

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA – The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, will make an important announcement to help the Halifax Stanfield International Airport recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and to support continued air services and important transportation infrastructure projects at the airport.

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will make an announcement and participate in a panel discussion on the Black Entrepreneurship Program. She will be joined by Greg Fergus, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and to the President of the Treasury Board and Chair of the Parliamentary Black Caucus, and Nadine Spencer, CEO of the Black Business and Professional Association.

Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, will make an announcement about new funding for safety improvements at local and regional airports in Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba have agreed to extend the Canada–Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. Through the extended agreement, the Government of Canada is providing nearly $98 million in funding over four years to strengthen Manitoba’s regulated child care services and offer support for the recruitment and retention of the child care workforce.

The Government of Canada invests more than $549,000 in three community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

On February 18, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Beaver Creek Institution, a federal multi-level security institution.

Government of Canada fueling community revitalization and creating the conditions for local economies to thrive as they rebound from the effects of COVID-19