Gatineau, Quebec, February 4, 2022 – Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that the Chaudière Crossing will no longer be closed to vehicular traffic from Friday, February 4, at 8 pm to Monday, February 7, at 6 am, following the cancellation of a planned closure.

The number of job vacancies in Canada remains high with 874,700 unfilled positions, according to the latest Statistics Canada figures. Data from November suggests the number of job vacancies was down 9.3% from October, but still significantly higher than before the start of the pandemic. Although the last two months have seen a decline from […]

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Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, along with Outremont MP, Rachel Bendayan, announced more than $1.8 million in funding for three projects in Québec. These projects, which support the implementation of Canada’s national dementia strategy, will raise awareness about dementia with a focus on reducing risk and stigma and improving the quality of life of people living with dementia and family/friend caregivers.

The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, will make an important funding announcement to support critical infrastructure at the Edmonton International Airport. Minister Alghabra and Minister Vandal will be joined by Tom Ruth, President and CEO, Edmonton Regional Airports Authority.

Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home.

Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, February 4, 2022

Today, the CBSA announced the results of an investigation into 3D-printed firearms manufacturing.

The Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, will participate in a virtual news conference to announce new funding to support the Fort McMurray International Airport, and funding to support other airports in Alberta. He will be joined by the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fort McMurray Airport Authority, RJ Steenstra.

Today, Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced an investment of $3.9 million in Green Economy Canada to help support the installation of up to 350 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Alberta, New Brunswick and Ontario.

Team Canada will proudly represent our country at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games from February 4 to 20.

The Samuel De Champlain Bridge will display the colours of the Canadian flag from sunset to 1 a.m. this evening to mark the opening of the 2022 Winter Olympics Games.

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across Canada are continuing their efforts in responding to COVID-19, with support from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).

The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Member of Parliament for Brome–Missisquoi, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support the growth of Sherbrooke OEM Ltd., a business specializing in the design, manufacture and integration of made-to-order recycling equipment.

On January 31, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, several packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drummond Institution, a federal medium-security institution.

Guy Desrochers is a retired senior executive recognized for his strong contribution to growing company value through increased operational efficiency and enlightened governance. He has worked with the leaders of some of Canada’s largest employers, including Quebecor Media, Molson Coors Beverage Company, Bombardier, and Pratt & Whitney Canada, to help them identify risk and mitigation strategies.

Douglas Harrison has served as chair of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Commercial Corporation since 2018. Throughout his long career, Mr. Harrison has held a number of C-suite roles, most recently at VersaCold Logistics Services, Canada’s largest supplier of temperature-sensitive supply chain and logistics services.

Mike Pedersen joined the Business Development Bank of Canada’s Board of Directors as chairperson in March 2018. He has 3 decades of experience in the banking industry and most recently held the role of president and CEO of TD Bank Group’s U.S. retail and commercial banking business.

The Honourable Mary Ng today announced the reappointments of Mike Pedersen as chair of the board of directors of BDC, and Douglas Harrison as chair of the board of directors of CCC.

From roads and buildings, to water systems – strong infrastructure is key to building stronger communities. Investments in safer and more efficient water services helps keep our communities healthy, green and sustainable.

Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand concluded a weeklong trip to Europe, wherein she met with key Allies and partners in Ukraine, at NATO Headquarters, and in Latvia.

The Minister of Health and Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease (February 4, 2022)

The Government of Canada is investing $705,048 in 16 Newfoundland and Labrador communities through the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP), delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). As Canada moves toward a strong recovery, these projects will help communities make data-driven decisions about key infrastructure and ensure long-term infrastructure performance.

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, and Dawn Madahbee Leach, Chair of the National Indigenous Economic Development Board, extend their congratulations to Victoria LaBillois, who has been appointed as the National Indigenous Economic Development Board’s new Vice-Chairperson.

The locating of unmarked graves at former residential school sites across Canada is a tragic reminder of the abuse that many Indigenous children suffered in those institutions. The Government of Canada is working with Survivors, Indigenous leaders and affected families and communities to address historical wrongs and the lasting physical, emotional, mental and spiritual harms related to the legacy of residential schools.

Today, Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced over $4 million for the Government of Yukon to create and operate safe voluntary isolation sites in the territory. These sites help people who have COVID-19—or have been exposed to it—access safe isolation accommodations to keep themselves and their community safe.