Canada’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is well underway. In February 2022, Canada added 337,000 jobs, bringing the unemployment rate to 5.5%—the lowest since the start of the pandemic. In fact, Canada’s economic recovery is outpacing the ability of many employers to find workers, particularly in Quebec.

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, together with the Honourable Doug Ford, Ontario Premier, and the Honourable Victor Fedeli, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, will announce an important investment in the future of Canada’s automotive manufacturing sector.

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be travelling to Finland, Germany and Belgium to coordinate with Canada’s partners on responses to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine. Canada is unwavering in our support of Ukraine and its people. We will continue to work together with our partners and Allies to impose severe costs on those responsible for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, seek accountability for their illegal actions, and support Ukrainians fleeing to safety and those who remain in Ukraine.

This week, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour, and government officials participated in GLOBE Forum 2022, a meeting with business leaders and innovators working to advance the transition to a clean growth economy.

The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board will hold a public rehearing in the matter of the price of the patented medicine Soliris, and Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc., the pharmaceutical company that holds the patent for Soliris and sells the medicine in Canada.

As one of Canada’s fastest growing cities, Surrey plays an important role in British Columbia’s economic development and post-pandemic recovery.

On March 30, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized on the property of Warkworth Institution, a medium security federal institution.

On March 25, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drummond Institution, a federal medium-security institution.

On April 1, 2022, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

Government of Canada invests in the adoption of sustainable practices and clean technologies in agriculture

Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and Member of Parliament for Cardigan, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure; and Gary Clow, Deputy Mayor of the Town of Stratford, announced joint funding for five community infrastructure projects, improving water, clean energy and active transportation infrastructure in Stratford.

Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations and the Northern Secwepemc Cultural Society announced $4 million in funding, provided through the Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program, for the construction of a cultural centre and museum

Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations and Kukpi7 (Chief) Darrel Draney of the Skeetchestn Indian Band announced $825,000 in funding to support the construction of a traditional pit home and museum facility

Joint federal, provincial, and municipal funding through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program will support five water, clean energy and active transportation infrastructure projects in Stratford.

As of April 1, fully vaccinated travellers no longer need a pre-arrival COVID-19 test to enter Canada. Travellers will still need to provide proof of vaccination status and all other mandatory information through the ArriveCAN app, either on desktop or mobile, before crossing the border. Travellers who arrive without completing their ArriveCAN submission may have […]

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According to the Public Health Agency of Canada’s recent report, autism is the most common neurodevelopmental condition in Canada, affecting 1 in 50 Canadians aged 1-17. Each autistic person is unique and will have different strengths, needs, and challenges throughout their life. Addressing the needs of Autistic Canadians, their families and supporters, requires a coordinated effort. Work is ongoing across sectors and all levels of government, to find better ways to support autistic people and their families.

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced a FedNor investment of more than $7.5 million for nine strategic initiatives that support innovation, job creation and industry growth in the Parry Sound–Muskoka region, all designed to scale up companies and help them become more competitive.

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced Government of Canada investments totalling $7,555,621 for nine initiatives in support of businesses in the Parry Sound and Muskoka region. These investments will also create up to 139 jobs over the next five years.

The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec through Investissement Québec are announcing a total of $7 million in loans as financial support for SP to acquire and fit out a new factory in Saint‑Hyacinthe.

The Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, along with the Minister of Finance and Member for Groulx, Eric Girard, on behalf of the Minister for the Economy, Lucie Lecours, invite media representatives to a press conference regarding the business LOOP Mission.

On March 31, 2022, at about 7:45 a.m., an inmate was found to have been the victim of an assault at Millhaven Institution, a maximum security federal institution. The injured inmate was evaluated by staff members and transported to an outside hospital to receive treatment.

Indigenous Services Canada COVID-19 update

Atlantic Canadian municipalities and tourism operators are working hard to recover from pandemic challenges and find new approaches to deliver world-class tourism experiences. The Government of Canada is helping the Town of Carbonear to revitalize its downtown core, enhancing opportunities for economic growth and improving the quality of life of citizens.

To help more young people set themselves up for success in life, the Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, today announced new federal support for four crime prevention projects in Greater Montreal, with $5 million in federal funding.

Today, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada; the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs; the Honourable P.J. Akeeagok, Premier of Nunavut; and His Worship Kenny Bell, Mayor of the City of Iqaluit, announced federal funding of over $214 million through the Disaster and Mitigation Adaptation Fund to ensure the safety and long-term sustainability of Iqaluit’s water supply system.