Minister Alghabra, Minister Rodriguez, Parliamentary Secretary Martinez Ferrada and Mayor Plante to make an announcement on High Frequency Rail in Montreal
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Backgrounder: Canada and Ontario invest over $35 million in 35 recreational infrastructure projects
Joint federal, provincial, and recipient funding through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support 35 community, cultural, and recreation infrastructure projects across Ontario.
Backgrounder - Minister Guilbeault Announces New Independent Safe Sport Mechanism
The Government of Canada announces the successful applicant to the Call for Proposals for the Sport Support Program’s Independent Safe Sport Mechanism to address issues of harassment, abuse and discrimination
Lochaber Centre receives upgrades
Lochaber Lake improvements to attract national and international rowing competitions
Parliamentary Secretary Neil Ellis and Member of Parliament Vance Badawey to announce funding to support cleaner biomass processing technology
Neil Ellis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Vance Badawey, Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, will highlight funding to support the development of clean technologies.
Parliamentary Secretary Neil Ellis and Member of Parliament Chris Bittle to announce funding to Vineland Research and Innovation Centre
Neil Ellis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for St. Catherines, Chris Bittle will announce funding to Vineland Research and Innovation Centre to support horticultural research projects.
FedDev Ontario to announce support for additive manufacturing in Waterloo
The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth and Member of Parliament for Waterloo, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario, will make an important virtual announcement for Waterloo.
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.
Ongoing efforts for High Frequency Rail in the Toronto to Quebec City Corridor
As a result of having to share track owned primarily by freight rail companies, VIA Rail’s services often experience longer journey times, slower speeds, limited trip frequency, and poor on-time performance, which ultimately constrains its operating and financial performance in the Toronto to Quebec City Corridor.
Minister Schulte and Minister Hajdu announce the appointment of a new member to the National Seniors Council: Government of Canada committed to the well-being and quality of life of older adults
Seniors are important contributors to our communities and built a strong foundation for our country. The Government of Canada is committed to seeking advice on seniors' issues to inform its work to help Canadians age with dignity and in the best possible health, while enjoying social and economic security.
When will Canada reopen the border?
Canada has renewed travel restrictions every month since the pandemic hit, but this July might be different. The federal government is now saying 75 per cent of Canadians need to be fully vaccinated before the border reopens. The latest government data show that 31 per cent of eligible Canadians are fully vaccinated, and 76 per […]
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Backgrounder: Linda Jeffrey – Biography
Linda Jeffrey possède une vaste expérience de la fonction publique, aux échelons municipal et provincial.
Veterans Affairs Canada announces funding for research study at Dalhousie University’s Dallaire Institute
The Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund will provide over $1 million to study mental health effects of exposure to child soldiers.
Minister Garneau concludes visit to the West Bank
The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded an official visit to the West Bank, where he also met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, Prime Minister Muhammad Shtayyeh and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Riad Malki.
Canada updates Express Entry proof of funds for 2021
Canada has updated the amount of funds Express Entry candidates need to immigrate. The changes apply to Express Entry candidates in the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). It does not apply to candidates from these programs who have a valid job offer in Canada. FSWP and FSTP candidates who do […]
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Government of Canada and Government of Northwest Territories to make an announcement on housing
Members of the media are invited to attend a virtual announcement. The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, will be joined by Northwest Territories Minister Paulie Chinna to make an announcement on housing.
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Stony Mountain Institution – Maximum security unit
On July 1, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized in the recreation yard of the maximum security unit at Stony Mountain Institution.
Minister Garneau meets with Palestinian Authority officials
The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority, Dr. Muhammad Shtayyeh, Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority, and Dr. Riad Malki, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Palestinian Authority.
Minister Guilbeault to Announce Important Next Steps for a New Independent Safe Sport Mechanism
The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will announce the successful applicant to the Call for Proposals for the Sport Support Program’s Independent Safe Sport Mechanism
Cancellation of planned closure of Alexandra Bridge
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that the Alexandra Bridge will remain open to vehicular traffic on Monday, July 5th from 7 pm to 6 am following the cancellation of a planned closure as part of the structural steel replacement project.
The Honourable Mélanie Joly announces $900,000 in Government of Canada support for Be Well Canada Spa
The Lachute business will thus be able to enhance its productivity, leading to the creation of 93 jobs.
Inauguration of a new exhibit created in partnership with the Huron-Wendat Nation at the Saint-Louis Forts and Châteaux National Historic Site
An exhibit that recounts over 200 years of diplomatic history with First Nations people.
Food security, agriculture in Indigenous communities grows
Indigenous entrepreneurs and communities in B.C. will be able to begin or expand their farming and food businesses through funding available in the next intake of the B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program.
Backgrounder: New Projects Funded Under the Immunization Partnership Fund
The Government of Canada launched the Immunization Partnership Fund (IPF) in 2016 to support projects that improve access to vaccines and encourage vaccine uptake. In 2020, this fund received $64 million to support projects aimed at improving vaccination coverage in Canada in three priority areas.
Government of Canada funds three new projects to encourage COVID-19 vaccination in Canada
Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced three new projects receiving funding through the Immunization Partnership Fund (IPF) to support vaccination efforts across Canada.