Mollie Jepsen wins a gold medal in Para alpine skiing at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games.

Defence Minister Anita Anand will travel with the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Wayne Eyre, to Latvia and join Prime Minister Trudeau for a portion of his trip.

Canadian farmers have shown that they are good stewards of the land and have long cared for the environment. They are key players in building a healthy environment and a more sustainable agriculture sector in Canada.

Diversifying Canada’s trade with developing and emerging economies is key to strengthening our economy, creating jobs, and growing opportunities as we work towards an equitable global pandemic response and a sustainable, inclusive recovery.

On March 4, 2022, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister Responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, on behalf of Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $500,000 investment in the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Inc. to help support the installation of up to 63 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Ontario.

The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are jointly committed to the health and wellness of every Defence Team member.

Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, March 4, 2022

As Canada’s Nuclear Regulator, the CNSC has been carefully monitoring the events at nuclear facilities in Ukraine and are working with our federal partners to support the Canadian Government response. We are currently in a state of enhanced monitoring in keeping with our emergency plan.

To that end, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, and the Minister of Health, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, announced today the launch of national consultations on improved and mandatory labelling for certain consumer products, including cosmetics, cleaning products, and flame retardants in upholstered furniture. The consultations will also seek views on how the Government can take action to improve information about chemicals in product supply chains. The consultations will take place through a series of workshops and interactive events between now and summer 2022.

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure announcement with Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure; and His Worship Phillip Brown, Mayor of the City of Charlottetown.

Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, welcomed the Royal Assent in Parliament of Bill C-10 – An Act respecting certain measures related to COVID-19. This bill provides Health Canada with $2.5 billion in funding and the statutory authority to purchase and distribute COVID-19 rapid tests across Canada.

Immigration is vital to the future of communities across the country, and nowhere more so than in Atlantic Canada. The Atlantic Immigration Pilot welcomed over 12,700 newcomers across the region, strengthening our communities and helping our businesses succeed. We announced the new permanent Atlantic Immigration Program, recognizing the need to build on this success as we continue to recover from the pandemic and address labour shortages across Atlantic Canada.

Nearly $40M for innovative green projects in Quebec: CED grants $9.5M in financial support to accelerate green shift among SMEs and sustainable development in Quebec’s regions.

Tourism has been uniquely impacted by COVID-19 around the globe. In Atlantic Canada, tourism was both the first and the hardest hit sector. Amid the immense challenges of the pandemic, festival and event organizers across Prince Edward Island have adapted and persevered. Looking towards the future, creators are eager to explore new ways to advance the sector and reach new markets. Full recovery for the festivals and events sector is expected to take several years, and the Government of Canada is working to expand opportunities to develop new tourism products and ensure the industry is well positioned for long-term, sustainable growth.

The Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit in the colours of the Canadian flag from sunset to 1 a.m. this evening to mark the opening of the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games.

The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, together with the Honourable Lisa Beare, British Columbia Minister of Citizens` Services, will make a historic announcement on improving high-speed Internet in rural and remote British Columbia communities.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) offers a number of options that allow temporary residents to stay in Canada, even when waiting on a decision for permanent residence, or temporary residence. For example, maintained status means temporary residents who apply for a new temporary status do not necessarily have to leave Canada if their documents […]

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Today, Chief George Arcand Jr. and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced that the Alexander First Nation and the Government of Canada have reached a settlement on the First Nation's Trust Account Claim.

Government of Canada to announce federal support to help Alberta’s small businesses enhance their digital presence and reach new customers.

Joint federal, provincial, and municipal funding through the Investing in Canada Plan will support three public transit projects in the City of Mississauga. These investments will support increased capacity, quality and safety of public transit within the city.

On March 3, 2022, Lois Jean Reid, an inmate from Grand Valley Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

On March 3, 2022, Anthony Wood, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes following an illness.

Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) is a challenge-based research and development program that supports Canadian small businesses and innovators to develop novel solutions to complex problems.

Canada is a global leader in agricultural innovation and technological development. The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of agricultural innovation, as it helps support sustainability and keeps the sector competitive and well-positioned for the future. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced over $1 million in funding for seven businesses under the Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) program.