Canadians stand united with the people of Ukraine in the face of the ongoing Russian attacks, and the Government continues to provide the equipment and aid needed by Ukraine during this time.

Officials from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada will hold a technical briefing for media about the Canada Digital Adoption Program, which is now open for applications. The briefing will take place via teleconference.

Canada has extended temporary COVID-19 measures for another year for eligible Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) holders who are in Canada and want to apply for a work permit supported by a job offer without leaving the country. These pandemic measures, originally introduced in August 2020, will now be in effect until February 28, 2023. The […]

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Today, Jennifer O’Connell, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for Pickering-Uxbridge, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, joined Andrea Dicks, President of Community Foundations of Canada and Mary W. Rowe, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Institute, to announce projects from the second round of funding under the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative (CHCI). Also in attendance were representatives from projects that are transforming public spaces across the country including Nicole Marcia and Jessica Barudin from The Yoga Outreach Society, Connie Baines from the Hamlet of Pond Inlet and Karine Boudreau from the Village de Petit-Rocher.

The government of Ontario is investing up to $22 million through the Agri-Tech Innovation Program to fund more than 170 projects that help the agri-food sector implement new and unique ways to set businesses up for future growth and success while strengthening the food supply chain, creating safer workplaces and making operations more resilient to future disruptions.

The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, issued the following statement to mark World Wildlife Day: “Today, on World Wildlife Day, we celebrate the wild flora and fauna that call Canada home. From monarch butterflies to roaming caribou, from migratory birds to the smallest of frogs, they are as diverse and unique as the rest of our country.

On February 25, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Archambault Institution, a federal multi-level security institution.

Canada remains steadfast in support of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Ukrainian immigrants have helped build this country, and we stand with the courageous people of Ukraine in upholding the values that our countries share.

The Minister of National Revenue, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Annie Koutrakis, and airport representatives will hold a virtual news conference to announce investments to improve safety at St-Hubert, Mont-Joli and La Grande Rivière airports.

The Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) has been established to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) realize their full potential by adopting digital technologies. Announced in Budget 2021, the $4 billion program is an investment of $1.4 billion in grants and advisory services to SMEs from the Government of Canada and up to $2.6 billion in loans from the Business Development Bank of Canada to help businesses cover the costs of implementing new digital technologies.

“Canada, the Kingdom of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the United States condemn Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and note the grave impediments to international cooperation, including in the Arctic, that Russia’s actions have caused.

Today, Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Northern Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $316,250 investment in Indigenous Clean Energy to help support the installation of up to 10 Level 2 chargers and 15 fast chargers in approximately 20 Indigenous communities across Canada.

Hello to farmers and other industry leaders from across the country. It’s great to be together once again – in person. For close to 90 years, CFA has been a strong voice for the farmers who feed Canada -- and the world.

The Government of Canada invests more than $171,000 to four community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of alternating lane reductions on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge for repair work.

Free Webinar Series on Preventing Workplace Harassment and Violence

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Juristes Power Law, who represent the plaintiffs in the Nicholas v Canada (Attorney General), are pleased to announce that they have reached a mutual agreement to put the litigation on hold while working to pursue a legislative solution to end the ongoing impact of enfranchisement under the Indian Act today.

Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; Dr. Evan Adams, Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Public Health; and Patrick Boucher, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister of the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, will hold a news conference to provide an update on COVID-19 in Indigenous communities.

Skilled water and wastewater operators are essential to ensuring long-term access to safe drinking water in First Nations communities.

The Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive organization receives $200,000 in financial assistance from CED.

Canada invited 1,047 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian immigration on March 2. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) only invited Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in the new invitation round. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut off was 761. The minimum score was relatively high because PNP candidates get an automatic 600 points added to their score […]

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On behalf of the Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Gary Anandasangaree, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Julie Dabrusin, Member of Parliament for Toronto–Danforth, will make a funding announcement regarding support for survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence.

The Internet has exponentially increased access to all kinds of content, including sexually explicit material. We acknowledge and share the concerns about the adverse effects and negative social impacts that exposure to pornography can have on youth and adolescents. This is a global issue that, in our view, requires a comprehensive, whole-of-government approach and many different tools.

Members of the media are invited to an important virtual infrastructure announcement with Jennifer O’Connell, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for Pickering-Uxbridge regarding the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative.

The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the Honourable Karina Gould, will join the Honourable R.J. Simpson, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment of the Northwest Territories, to announce additional support for families.