Canada announces $19.5 million in funding for reconstruction efforts in Haiti
Government of Canada announces opening of Waterton Lakes National Park Visitor Centre
Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety and the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, for a media availability regarding the Emergencies Act.
Government of Canada officials will host a media technical briefing related to the Emergencies Act following a press conference by the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada that was held on Monday, February 14.
Waterton Lakes National Park Visitor Centre
The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, together with The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, will announce a federal investment to improve high-speed Internet access in rural Saskatchewan. A media availability will follow.
CED grants financial support to Cégep de Saint-Jérôme CCTT. This contribution is part of nearly $40M in Government of Canada support for innovative projects in Quebec for a green, resilient economy.
Canada has played a significant role in the creation and the upholding of the rules-based international order. When these rules are challenged, Canada must stand up and work with its allies to prevent their deterioration. Russia’s aggression and destabilizing activities in and around Ukraine are deeply concerning and Canada will continue to engage with partners and allies to pursue a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing crisis.
On February 14, 2022, the Government of Canada declared a public order emergency.
Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week (February 14 – 18) is a time to raise awareness about the importance of sexual and reproductive health.
Government of Canada will announce federal investments for two initiatives designed to support the growth of Black-owned businesses in Alberta and across western Canada.
Fully vaccinated travellers will be able to enter Canada with a pre-arrival antigen test, unvaccinated children travellers will no longer have to isolate for 14 days, and international flights to all Canadian airports will resume starting February 28. Also, if fully vaccinated travellers are selected for a random on-arrival test, they will no longer have […]
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Following an open and competitive process, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), on behalf of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, has awarded a contract to Parsons Inc. for construction management and care and maintenance services at the Faro Mine Complex. This contract will make a significant contribution to restoring and protecting the environment on and adjacent to the mine site, while bringing socio-economic benefits to northern and First Nations communities. These benefits include opportunities for employment, training and skills development, as well as for businesses to supply other goods and services to the project.
Faro Mine was once the largest open-pit lead-zinc mine in the world. Spanning over 25 square kilometres, it is now the site of one of the most complex abandoned mine remediation projects in Canada. It is located in south-central Yukon, near the town of Faro, in the traditional territory of the Kaska First Nations, and upstream from Selkirk First Nation. The Ross River Dena Council is the closest First Nation community to the site.
On February 15, Government of Canada officials will host a media technical briefing related to the Emergencies Act.
The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Member of Parliament for Compton–Stanstead and Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce Government of Canada financial support under the Economic Recovery for Lac-Mégantic Initiative. The city wishes to continue rebuilding and redeveloping its public areas and pursuing its green transition begun after the 2013 railway accident.
The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, along with Caroline Proulx, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Lanaudière and Bas-Saint-Laurent regions, on behalf of the Minister for the Economy, Lucie Lecours, invite media representatives to a virtual press conference on support from the governments of Canada and Quebec for one of Eastern Canada’s largest snow removal equipment manufacturers, AT.
Today, the Government of Canada announced a series of adjustments to the current border measures.
Canada and the United States share one of the closest relationships in the world. At the end of last year, trade in goods between Canada and the United States reached an all-time high. This is a testament to the strength of our close relationship, our shared values, and CUSMA.
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and Government of Canada officials will hold a news conference to announce updates to the border measures implemented to protect the health of Canadians due to COVID-19.
The Commissioner of Competition welcomes a recent ruling from the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) which confirms that the Competition Tribunal has the power to temporarily block mergers in urgent circumstances.
Online Courses Available to Help Organizations Achieve a Mentally Healthy Workplace
February 15 is National Flag of Canada Day
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement to mark the first anniversary of the launch of the Declaration Against Arbitrary Detention in State-to-State Relations:
The Government of Canada’s top priority remains to keep people and communities safe, and to protect jobs, trade, and our economy.