OTTAWA — George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will make a virtual announcement to support electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Saskatchewan. A media availability will follow.

Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced that the Government of Canada is taking the first step in developing these national standards by working with the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), as well as stakeholders and partners.

O-I Canada Corp. is receiving $3.5 million in financial assistance from CED. This contribution is part of nearly $40M in Government of Canada support for innovative projects in Quebec for a green, resilient economy.

On April 1, 2022, the federal minimum wage will increase from $15.00 to $15.55 per hour. For those working in provinces or territories where the general minimum wage rate is higher, the higher rate will continue to apply.

The National Standards for Mental Health Services Initiative is a partnership between the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada. The initiative supports research to inform the development of national standards for mental health and substance use services so Canadians can access the support they need when they need it.

As Canada works towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, 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.

Parks Canada to make an announcement to support greater access to green spaces in the larger Edmonton region

Canadian Agricultural Safety Week gives us a chance to remember how important farm safety is to the health and well-being of agricultural producers in Canada.

A fair justice system must be compassionate, accessible, and prioritize the safety and well-being of the victims, perpetrators and communities affected by crime. Expanding the use of restorative justice is an effective way to respond to crime, promote safer communities, increase access to justice, and help address the over-representation of marginalized people in the criminal justice system.

Situational awareness across air, land and sea, is key to successful military operations and supporting the safety and security of our land forces while on operations.

Most Canadian provinces and territories (except for Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These programs invite interested candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. If the invited candidates receive the nomination, they are then able to use it to support their application for permanent residence. This past week, three Canadian provinces […]

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Team Canada proudly represented our country at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games

The Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit in the colours of the Canadian flag from sunset to 8 p.m. this evening to mark the closing of the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games.

Canada’s labour force made a full recovery in February as Omicron-related public health measures lifted in several provinces. Statistics Canada measured Canada’s labour market performance during the week of February 13 to 19. After public health measures were tightened in December and January, many had been lifted by the February reference week. Several provinces were […]

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The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, today announced that he will travel to Ghana and Senegal.

On March 4, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Kent Institution, a maximum security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that four inmates in the maximum-security unit at Collins Bay Institution, in Ontario, have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution.

Canada is deeply concerned by the worsening humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and neighbouring countries. We stand united with those suffering from this conflict.

On February 25, 2022, Canada announced that it would match donations made by individual Canadians to the Canadian Red Cross’s Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis up to a maximum of $10 million. On March 10, 2022, Canada announced that this amount would be increased up to a maximum of $30 million.

The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, accompanied by representatives from the Schulich School of Law, will make a funding announcement.

Prince Edward Island is home to a strong and vibrant food economy, built on the Island's natural resources and an innovative value-added food manufacturing sector. As market and consumer demands evolve, PEI’s agri-food industry continues to adapt and grow through increased automation, strategic collaboration, and market diversification. The Government of Canada is taking steps to ensure farmers and agri-food businesses are ready to expand and diversify by investing in facilities and infrastructure they need to compete on the world stage.

Lockport, Manitoba, March 14, 2022 – Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the bridge at the St. Andrews Lock and Dam will be closed to vehicular traffic for deck replacement work.

Canada’s supply management system is a model of stability which provides a fair price for farmers, stability for processors, and safe, high quality products for Canadians. This system ensures the viability of family farms and is the backbone of rural communities across the country.

Statement from the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions on Canada’s Second National Day of Observance for COVID-19

Carole Estabrooks is an applied health services researcher focusing on knowledge translation and aging.