On August 9, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Donnacona Institution, a federal maximum-security institution.

Regional air transportation is crucial to local economic growth, movement of goods and connectivity of Canadians across the country. The pandemic has had major impacts on regional air transportation ecosystems, impacting communities and local businesses from coast to coast to coast.

Today, Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John–Rothesay, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Ted Flemming, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, Attorney General and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Rothesay, on behalf of the Minister of Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, the Honourable Gary Crossman, and Her Worship Dr. Nancy Grant, Mayor of Rothesay, announced funding for a new wastewater treatment facility on the site of the existing two-step lagoon in Rothesay.

New, increased funding for four organizations under the Action Plan for Official Languages

The Government of Canada is committed to a renewed relationship with Indigenous Peoples based on the recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership. Building on this commitment, Etienne Rich, Grand Chief of the Innu Nation of Labrador, and the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, as well as the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, and the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, announced today that the Government of Canada and the Innu Nation of Labrador have signed two Incremental Treaty Agreements.

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure announcement in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Canadian permanent residents can now submit applications for citizenship online. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched a new online tool that allows citizenship applications to be submitted online. Get help applying for Canadian citizenship As of August 11, IRCC has opened the online portal to single applicants over the age of 18. It […]

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Targeted ACOA support for Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport will re-establish connectivity.

New, increased funding for four organizations under the Action Plan for Official Languages

Immersive virtual reality (VR) technology has transformed the entertainment industry and now has the potential to become a game-changer on how we experience space exploration. Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced that Montreal's Felix & Paul Studios is receiving a contribution worth $482,607 from the Canadian Space Agency to further develop VR camera technology that could capture and transmit high-quality footage from future international missions to the Moon and other deep-space destinations.

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure announcement in Burnaby, B.C.

Government of Canada funds research on responding to possible adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination

Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador are pleased to announce a total contribution of more than $11 million across 36 projects that focus on equipment modernization and improving productivity and sustainability in the fish and seafood sector of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Canada’s fisheries are the backbone of many coastal communities and are a driving force for the economy. The seafood sector is a rapidly shifting environment – competition is intensifying, consumers are increasingly emphasizing sustainability and quality. This is why the Government of Canada and the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador are making strategic investments through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund.

Shared public spaces such as community centres and parks are at the heart of communities across Canada. They draw in residents and visitors alike, supporting local businesses and jobs. On the Avalon Peninsula, as in so many places across Canada, these spaces have seen a significant reduction in use as Canadians took precautions to stay safe from COVID-19.

Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), will announce Government of Canada financial assistance for the Université de Sherbrooke to bolster its position as a leader in sustainable development.

Canada has announced that it is providing over $31.9 million in funding to support projects to strengthen public services and better respond to the needs of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups in Ukraine.

Canada continues to be a close friend of Ukraine and supports its goal of delivering security, prosperity and freedom for all its citizens.

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will announce community sport funding to support Canadians and communities recover from the impacts of COVID-19

Members of the media are invited to an important infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Gary Crossman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and His Worship Roger Caissie, Mayor of Shediac. Minister LeBlanc is attending on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities.

On August 12, 2021, Ministers and Government of Canada officials will hold a press conference to provide an update on COVID-19 in Canada.

The Government of Canada invests close to $327,000 in four community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

Please be advised the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, alongside the Family and Survivors Circle, and Indigenous partners to announce the launch of new programs and highlight Budget 2021 investments to support the federal response to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

The Canadian government is working with provinces, territories, and Indigenous communities to introduce a pan-Canadian proof of vaccination credential. The federal government expects the credential to be available early this fall. At a press conference this afternoon, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino noted that the purpose of the credential is to make it easier for those […]

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The Honourable Filomena Tassi, P.C., Minister of Labour, accompanied by Member of Parliament Irek Kusmierczyk (Windsor-Tecumseh) will make an announcement on the subject of legislative changes to the Criminal Code regarding single event sport betting.