“Canada, the Kingdom of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the United States condemn Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and note the grave impediments to international cooperation, including in the Arctic, that Russia’s actions have caused.

Today, Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Northern Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $316,250 investment in Indigenous Clean Energy to help support the installation of up to 10 Level 2 chargers and 15 fast chargers in approximately 20 Indigenous communities across Canada.

Hello to farmers and other industry leaders from across the country. It’s great to be together once again – in person. For close to 90 years, CFA has been a strong voice for the farmers who feed Canada -- and the world.

The Government of Canada invests more than $171,000 to four community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of alternating lane reductions on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge for repair work.

Free Webinar Series on Preventing Workplace Harassment and Violence

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Juristes Power Law, who represent the plaintiffs in the Nicholas v Canada (Attorney General), are pleased to announce that they have reached a mutual agreement to put the litigation on hold while working to pursue a legislative solution to end the ongoing impact of enfranchisement under the Indian Act today.

Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; Dr. Evan Adams, Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Public Health; and Patrick Boucher, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister of the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, will hold a news conference to provide an update on COVID-19 in Indigenous communities.

Skilled water and wastewater operators are essential to ensuring long-term access to safe drinking water in First Nations communities.

The Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive organization receives $200,000 in financial assistance from CED.

Canada invited 1,047 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian immigration on March 2. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) only invited Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in the new invitation round. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut off was 761. The minimum score was relatively high because PNP candidates get an automatic 600 points added to their score […]

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On behalf of the Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Gary Anandasangaree, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Julie Dabrusin, Member of Parliament for Toronto–Danforth, will make a funding announcement regarding support for survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence.

The Internet has exponentially increased access to all kinds of content, including sexually explicit material. We acknowledge and share the concerns about the adverse effects and negative social impacts that exposure to pornography can have on youth and adolescents. This is a global issue that, in our view, requires a comprehensive, whole-of-government approach and many different tools.

Members of the media are invited to an important virtual infrastructure announcement with Jennifer O’Connell, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for Pickering-Uxbridge regarding the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative.

The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the Honourable Karina Gould, will join the Honourable R.J. Simpson, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment of the Northwest Territories, to announce additional support for families.

OTTAWA — Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern Affairs, on behalf of The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will make a virtual announcement to support electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Indigenous communities across Canada.A media availability will follow.

Youth and young farmers are the future of Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector. By connecting youth directly with farmers to learn how our food is produced and showcase the vital role that farmers play in our food system, the Government of Canada is helping to inspire and build the next generation of young farmers to ensure a strong, sustainable Canadian agriculture sector.

Canada has been closely monitoring the situation in Ukraine, and remains steadfast in support of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is taking additional steps to support Ukrainians and people residing in Ukraine, and to make it easier and faster for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and their accompanying immediate family members to return to Canada.

Treasury Board President Mona Fortier tables Departmental Plans for the 2022-23 fiscal year

British Columbia invited 136 tech workers to apply for a provincial nomination on March 1. The invitations were issued through the BC PNP Tech, which is a stream under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The BC PNP is an economic immigration pathway used by the province of British Columbia to attract experienced, high-demand foreign […]

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Today, the Honourable François Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the launch of the National Research Council of Canada's (NRC) Arctic and Northern Challenge program. With an initial investment of over $20 million to fund research projects over the next 7 years, the program is committed to prioritizing northern-led research projects that have a strong focus on Northern capacity building.

The Competition Bureau acknowledges today’s announcement of the proposed acquisition of Sunwing Airlines Inc. and Sunwing Vacations Inc. by the WestJet Group. The Bureau will review the proposed transaction.

The Canada Border Services Agency, Southern Ontario Region, in partnership with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is committed to keeping illegal goods from entering our neighborhoods. The dedication of officers from these forces kept approximately 265 kilograms of illegal suspected narcotics from reaching our communities and weakening the grip of organized crime.

Building more inclusive, resilient and sustainable societies that leave no one behind is at the heart of Canada’s commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The Competition Bureau’s annual Fraud Prevention Month launched on March 1st, 2022. This year’s campaign focuses on various impersonation scams, including fake reviews. Members of the media are invited to contact the Bureau if they wish to speak with a specialist about ways consumers can recognize, reject and report fake reviews.