The Government of Canada is committed to protecting both the environment for future generations and communities from the negative effects of flooding events.
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Minister Bernadette Jordan to make an announcement to highlight Budget 2021 investment in Southwest Nova Scotia
Wedgeport, Nova Scotia – The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan will make an announcement in support for marine infrastructure for Southwest Nova Scotia.
Minister Bibeau announces significant boost to Lac-Saint-Jean’s dairy processors in Quebec
Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced investments totalling over $4.5 million to three projects that will help boost production for Quebec dairy processors in the region of Lac-Saint-Jean.
Revitalization of Indigenous laws in Saskatoon a priority for the Government of Canada
The Government of Canada is committed to walking the shared path of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and remains focused on renewing this relationship.
Québec and Ottawa Grant Close to $5M to Shawinigan Aluminium for Aluminum Recycling
The governments of Quebec and Canada are granting a total of $4.99 million in financial assistance to Shawinigan Aluminium to support a $10 million project to establish a new centre for melting down scrap aluminum. In all, 13 jobs will be created in the Mauricie region.
Minister Ng to report on CUSMA first anniversary takeaways
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade will hold a media availability for Canadian media and highlights key takeaways from the one-year anniversary of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement event in Mexico.
Canada and Quebec invest in 176 infrastructure projects to improve facilities at post‑secondary institutions in the province
Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Danielle McCann, Minister of Higher Education, announced a total of $220 million in joint funding for these 176 infrastructure projects. The Government of Canada is investing over $144.3 million through the new COVID-19 Resilience stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Government of Quebec is also contributing more than $75,7 million.
Backgrounder: Canada and Quebec invest in 176 infrastructure projects to improve facilities at post- secondary institutions in the province
Joint funding from the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec has been allocated to 176 infrastructure projects in Quebec’s higher education institutions.
The Government of Canada is taking the first steps in preparing for the procurement process to build a new train service in the Toronto to Quebec City Corridor
The Government of Canada is taking the first steps in preparing for the procurement process to build a new train service in the Toronto to Quebec City Corridor. The Government of Canada is committed to modernizing intercity passenger rail services in a way that will best meet the transportation needs of travellers, while also creating jobs and economic growth.
Celebrating new renewable energy infrastructure for Antigonish
Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Iain Rankin, Premier of Nova Scotia; and Her Worship Laurie Boucher, Mayor of the Town of Antigonish, highlighted the funding for the construction of a new solar farm in Antigonish. This project is part of an announcement made by the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast for three new solar farms in Nova Scotia.
Canada and Nova Scotia invest in renewable energy infrastructure with three solar farms in Antigonish, Berwick and Mahone Bay
Today, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for South Shore–St. Margarets, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Suzanne Lohnes-Croft, Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage and Member of Legislative Assembly for Lunenburg; His Worship David Devenne, Mayor of the Town of Mahone Bay, and His Worship Don Clarke, Mayor of the Town of Berwick, announced funding for the construction of three new solar farms in the towns of Antigonish, Berwick and Mahone Bay.
Minister Ng speaks with Mexico’s Secretary of Energy while in Mexico City
Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, spoke with Rocío Nahle García, Mexico’s Secretary of Energy, while in Mexico City.
Government of Canada investing in safety at The Region of Waterloo International Airport
From travelling to medical appointments, getting goods to market, distributing PPE and medical supplies, or delivering vaccines, Canadians rely on safe and well-maintained local airports to support vibrant communities. These airports also provide essential air services, more so during this COVID-19 pandemic, including community resupply, air ambulance, search and rescue, and forest fire response.
Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on July 8, 2021
Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, July 8, 2021
Government of Canada recognizes the National Historic Significance of the Former Shingwauk Residential School
Government of Canada recognizes the National Historic Significance of the Former Shingwauk Residential School
Government of Canada recognizes the National Historic Significance of Former Muscowequan Indian Residential School
Government of Canada recognizes the National Historic Significance of Former Muscowequan Indian Residential School
The Former Muscowequan Indian Residential School - Lestock, Saskatchewan
Government of Canada recognizes the National Historic Significance of Former Muscowequan Indian Residential School
The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier announces more than $1.5 million in Government of Canada contributions to the Quebec Agrifood Innovation Center
This support will allow the Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière center to bolster its innovation and technology transfer capabilities.
Seizure of unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution
On July 4, 2021, due to the vigilance of staff members, packages containing unauthorized items were seized as a result of a suspected drone drop at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security facility.
Alternating lane closure on LaSalle Causeway
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists of an alternating lane closure on the LaSalle Causeway for emergency repair work.
Diversifying Alberta's Agricultural Sector
Alberta's government is focused on building a strong agriculture sector that creates jobs and attracts investment in sustainable value-added processing.
Media Advisory - Ottawa, Ontario
Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event with the Honourable Mona Fortier, Federal Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Communities and Infrastructure; Jeremy Roberts, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services and Member of Provincial Parliament for Ottawa West-Nepean, on behalf the Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa; and Tim Tierney, Ward Councillor for Beacon Hill-Cyrville.
CBSA drug seizure leads to criminal charges laid by the RCMP
CBSA drug seizure leads to criminal charges laid by the RCMP
The Former Shingwauk Indian Residential School - Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Government of Canada recognizes the National Historic Significance of the Former Shingwauk Residential School
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Bowden Institution – Medium security unit
On July 3, 2021, at about 11:07 p.m., as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized outside near the living units of the medium security unit at Bowden Institution.