Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources, and Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will make an announcement about the Indigenous Seed Collection Program at the Canadian Forest Service–Atlantic Forestry Centre in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

The Samuel De Champlain Bridge will proudly display green, blue, red, and purple colours, from sunset to 9 p.m. this evening, to recognize the International Day of La Francophonie.

Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, will announce a federal investment to improve high-speed Internet access in Labrador. A media availability will follow.

Movie and TV shoots generate jobs, revenue, and infrastructure development. As such, the Canadian government offers facilitated work permit processing for foreign film industry workers to shoot on location in Canada. Canada has already lifted much of its COVID-19 restrictions. Fully vaccinated foreign travellers are able to come to Canada with an approved antigen test, […]

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On March 16, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Drummond Institution, a federal medium-security institution.

Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, March 18, 2022

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 $706,000 in eight community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

March 17, 2022 – The Honourable, Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs will participate in a breakfast dialogue at the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations to discuss Canada's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of an alternating lane reduction on the LaSalle Causeway for maintenance work.

The governments of Canada and Quebec, as well as Investissement Québec, are granting a total of $16.125 million in financial assistance to WIPTEC to establish an order preparation centre in Longueuil for consumers, boutiques, and big box stores. Valued at nearly $100 million, this first of three phases for the project is expected to create over 380 permanent jobs, for a total of 630 positions in the business.

Across the country, governments, police, lawyers, judges and community groups are working in close partnership with communities and families to prevent youth crime and to ensure a fair and effective youth justice system.

Disease outbreak threatens the ability for farmers to maintain their operations, however, innovation is revolutionizing modern agriculture and is playing a key role in addressing agricultural challenges. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of up to $113,575 for Be Seen Be Safe Ltd. to determine and promote an innovative technology system to help protect the livestock industry in the event of disease outbreak.

Atlantic Canada’s main streets, downtowns and neighbourhoods are vibrant spaces where people gather to enjoy all that our urban and rural communities have to offer. These spaces drive the economy by being hubs of social, economic and cultural activity.

As Canada works towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, investments in our airport infrastructure continue to be crucial to maintain safety, security, and connectivity for travellers, workers and communities. Government of Canada investments also help ensure Canada’s aviation industry is well-positioned to recover from the impacts of the pandemic.

New Rediscover Main Streets Initiative to Reanimate Main Streets, Downtowns and Neighbourhoods

The Government of Canada supports French-language minority communities

Building on this, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, today announced a call to action to industry leaders, inviting them to put forward their most ambitious projects to help Canada meet its climate goals. Through this call to action, the government and private sector will work together to identify projects that will support the decarbonization of key sectors of Canada’s economy.

Canada has much to offer the world once travel safely resumes: breathtaking landscapes and wide open spaces; diverse and inclusive experiences; and welcoming people from coast to coast to coast who provide outstanding service. Combined with a strong focus on health and safety and high COVID-19 vaccination rates, Canada is among the most alluring and smartest destination choices for visitors.

The Government of Canada invests close to $800,000 in six projects to support the tourism sector in the Annapolis Valley region.

A recent internal memo by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) states the department remains undecided on its Express Entry plans for this year but invitations to FSWP and CEC candidates will resume “later in 2022.” Discover Your Canadian Immigration Eligibility CIC News obtained the memo today via an access to information request to IRCC. […]

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Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand met with U.S Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin III on the margins of the NATO Defence Ministers Meeting in Brussels.

On March 17, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced the launch of the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET), an accelerated temporary residence pathway for Ukrainians fleeing war. Ukrainians and their immediate family members of any nationality may stay in Canada for up to three years. Overseas applicants need to apply online for a visitor visa […]

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March 16 at 12:00 p.m., NASA will hold a virtual media briefing, to provide an update on the James Webb Space Telescope's mirror alignment, resulting in a fully focused image of a single star. The imagery demonstrating the completion of this milestone will be available on NASA's website at 11:30 a.m. ET, prior to the briefing.