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 Government of Canada invests more than $68,000 in two community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

The Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program has provided interest-free, partially forgivable loans to nearly 900,000 small businesses and not-for-profit organizations to help them navigate the pandemic and remain resilient.

Today, the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), celebrated the first recipients of the My Main Street program at a virtual event hosted by the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) and the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI).

Today, the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, announced a $500,000 repayable contribution for Zappia Fine Foods Ltd., operating as Via Oliveto Bakery. This funding will allow the company to outfit its new Barrie facility with a leading-edge bakery production line, including a tunnel oven and mixer. With this support, Via Oliveto Bakery will quadruple its production, launch new products such as flatbread pretzels, and secure new contracts with large retailers. The contribution will leverage $1.5 million in private investment.

Irek Kusmierczyk, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion and Member of Parliament for Windsor–Tecumseh, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will make a virtual announcement to support electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

The Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement to support the manufacturing sector. The Minister will be joined by the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Oakville; Valerie Bradford, Member of Parliament for Kitchener South–Hespeler; Jenna Sudds, Member of Parliament for Kanata–Carleton; and Shafqat Ali, Member of Parliament for Brampton Centre.

Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton – Canso, will make two virtual announcements regarding support for two community organizations.

In 2021, between January 1 and December 31, the Government of Canada, through ACOA invested more than $314 million in targeted support to help the region rebuild and recover from COVID-19, stimulate local economies, protect and create jobs, and grow an inclusive and resilient economy for all Atlantic Canadians.

Throughout 2021, ACOA remained focused on the Government of Canada’s commitment to fight COVID-19 and its economic impacts, providing targeted sector support to help the region recover and rebuild a more resilient, inclusive economy for all Atlantic Canadians.

Ontario invited 1,084 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on January 11. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations to candidates who had profiles in its Expression of Interest (EOI) system. These candidates may be eligible for one of three streams under the Employer Job Offer category: Foreign Worker, International Student and In-Demand Skills. Here are the invitation numbers by […]

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For 2 decades, Canadians have worked side by side with Afghan nationals to improve security, democracy and human rights in Afghanistan. Now Canada is welcoming people who face risks as a result of this vitally important work.

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce major funding in support of science and research in Canada. This announcement will highlight the Government of Canada’s recognition that the Canadian academic community is crucial in driving innovation, enriching Canadian society, helping grow our economy and fostering the next generation of leading experts.

One of the most important things you can do as a Canadian newcomer is to set up your finances right away. This includes getting your insurance in place so that you’re financially protected in case of an emergency. Here’s everything you need to know to start the insurance process for your health, home, vehicle and […]

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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists, pedestrians and cyclists that there will be an alternating lane closure on the Chaudiere Crossing for repair work.

A previously-announced measure allowing Quebec employers to recruit more temporary foreign workers took effect on January 10. Quebec workplaces can now support staff of up to 20% temporary workers, up from 10%. The measure applies to business in the following specific sectors identified by Quebec: Retail Trade excluding Food; Accommodation and Food Services; Food, Beverage […]

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Une mesure annoncée précédemment, permettant aux employeurs québécois de recruter davantage de travailleurs étrangers temporaires, est entrée en vigueur le 10 janvier. Depuis cette date, les milieux de travail québécois peuvent désormais compter jusqu’à 20 % de travailleurs temporaires, contre 10 % auparavant. La mesure s’applique aux entreprises des secteurs spécifiques suivants identifiés par le […]

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The Government of Canada invests more than $126,000 in two community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

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.

Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced a total of $9.1 million in funding today for new crop-related research projects in 2022.

Today, the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, announced the appointment of five new members to Canada’s Volunteer Awards’ National Advisory Committee. The National Advisory Committee plays an important role in supporting the Minister by recommending award recipients.

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, announced a call for proposals for new projects under the Women Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Fund, one of the initiatives of the $6 billion Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES). She was joined by the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth; Arif Virani, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development; and representatives of organizations that have received WES support, Christine Nakamura, Vice-President of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, and Alida Burke, COO of Growcer.

The Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement regarding support for a family-owned manufacturer in Barrie.

Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton – Canso, will make two virtual announcements regarding support for two community organizations.

Defence Minister Anita Anand spoke yesterday with Trine Bramsen, Minister of Defence of Denmark, on several matters of mutual interest.