Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, highlighted the Government’s plan to invest $547.5 million over four years to launch a new purchase incentive program for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles to help businesses upgrade their fleets.

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) advises that 62 inmates at Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Saskatchewan have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution.

The Canada Border Services Agency reminds boaters of entry and reporting requirements

Today, the Minister of Northern Affairs, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, and Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, highlighted Budget 2022 investments in housing.

Today, the Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, was in the Cantons-de-l’Est region.

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will be available for a photo opportunity and media scrum at the Cowessess Wind and Solar Renewable Energy Development as she highlights Budget 2022 investments for good jobs, clean air and a strong economy.

On April 13, 2022, Rumina Velshi, CNSC President and CEO, delivered keynote remarks at the 2022 Canadian Nuclear Association conference. She spoke about the CNSC’s readiness to regulate small modular reactors (SMRs) and highlighted areas of focus for the successful deployment of SMRs in Canada.

Agriculture plays an essential role in building a healthy environment and strong economy in Quebec. Today the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food highlighted important new climate investments in Budget 2022 to deliver real results for families and businesses in Quebec by reducing pollution, creating jobs, and making life more affordable.

The Competition Bureau announced today that it has reached an agreement with GFL Environmental Inc. to resolve litigation related to its purchase of Terrapure Environmental Ltd.

One week after the presentation of the federal government’s Budget 2022, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant, will tour Longueuil for his first official meeting with Mayor Catherine Fournier. Then, accompanied by Sherry Romanado, Member of Parliament for Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne, the Minister will visit Exprolink where he and Julie Ethier, Executive Director of Développement économique de l’agglomération de Longueuil, will meet with the co-owners.

Today, Tamil communities in Canada and around the world celebrate Puthandu, the Tamil New Year.

Today, the Sikh community in Canada and around the world celebrates Vaisakhi

Through Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable, the Government of Canada makes targeted and responsible investments to create good jobs, grow our economy, clean our air and build a Canada where nobody gets left behind.

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will be in Sherbrooke at Entosystem, an innovative agricultural technology company, to highlight funding under Budget 2022 to build a strong and resilient economy in Quebec and across Canada.

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, will make an announcement tomorrow regarding Canada’s response to the situation in Ukraine, at 8 Wing/Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton.

On April 13, Canada invited 787 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence. All invited candidates had previously received a nomination from a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and had a  Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of at least 782. The minimum score was relatively high because Express Entry candidates get an automatic 600 points added […]

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Reminder - Minister Ien highlights investments to create good jobs and build a strong economy in Budget 2022

The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant, will tour Longueuil for his first official meeting with Mayor Catherine Fournier.

Member of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, for a tour of the Peter B. Moore Advanced Technology Centre in Barrie.

Members of the media are invited to join an important announcement regarding community water infrastructure.

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), will provide details on how Budget 2022 will help create good, middle class jobs.

Through Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable, the government of Canada makes targeted and responsible investments to create good jobs, grow our economy, and build a Canada where nobody gets left behind.

Minister Qualtrough to announce Budget 2022 investments to support workers in the skilled trades

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will moderate the Women in International Trade Panel and make an announcement on the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy.

The Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, will be at Gander International Airport to highlight Budget 2022 funding that invests in economic growth, innovation and the green transition.