From travelling to medical appointments, getting goods to market, distributing Personal Protective Equipment (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.

The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, will make an announcement on passenger rail services in Southwestern Ontario.

Government of Canada to announce support for Belledune’s economic diversification

Taking care of Canada’s forests and protected places plays a key role in the fight against climate change.

Government of Canada investing in talented scholars through the Health System Impact Fellowship program

The Government of Canada supports Guelph Museums’ efforts to create employment for youth in the heritage, arts and culture sectors

Canada’s Arctic waters are essential to the livelihoods, identity and natural heritage of Inuit communities. The Government of Canada understands the need for safe and accessible harbours for hunters, subsistence harvesters, commercial fishers, and other users in the Arctic.

The Government of Canada supports infrastructure projects that create quality, middle-class jobs and boost economic growth.

Maplebrook Retreat opens with Government of Canada support

Preserving the legacy and honouring the courage and sacrifices of Canadians and Newfoundlanders who served.

Government to announce support for regional airport

Targeted ACOA support for Western Newfoundland’s air ecosystem will help maintain jobs and re-establish regional connections

Today, Canada stands with the Lebanese people, as we recall the human tragedy that happened a year ago in the Port of Beirut. Canada will always remember that this explosion killed at least 200 people, including children, wounded thousands, displaced 300,000 people and destroyed half the city.

On August 4, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

Manitoba invited 375 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on July 29, just two days after its largest draw ever. Invited candidates can now apply for a nomination from the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). If they successfully receive it, the nomination will support their final application for Canadian permanent residence. Here are the results […]

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The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, will make an important announcement about high-speed Internet for rural Manitoba communities. A media availability will follow.

Iqaluit, NUNAVUT – The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities of Canada, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, will make an announcement about funding for the North. The Honourable David Akeeagok, Deputy Premier, Minister of Economic Development and Transportation, Government of Nunavut, PJ Akeeagok, President, Qikiqtani Inuit Association, and Natan Obed, President, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, will also make remarks.

Taking care of Canada’s forests and protected places plays a key role in the fight against climate change.

The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, will announce funding in support of official languages in the West and North.

Small and medium-sized businesses need access to capital, resources and supports to grow and reach new regional, national and international markets. This is why the Government of Canada is investing $5 million to encourage and attract local and global business accelerators to Alberta, which play a critical role in enabling companies to grow and develop at a faster rate.

Small craft harbours are the heart of Canada’s coastal communities. They are hubs of recreation and industry, and they are essential to Canada’s growing blue economy. Canada’s seafood sector employs over 45,000 Canadians and generates over seven billion dollars per year. With approximately 90% of that product landed at small craft harbours, this infrastructure is vital to Canada’s local and national economies. Through Budget 2021, the federal government is investing $300 million to repair, upgrade and build new small craft harbours across Canada.

The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Kevin Lamoureux, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North, will make a funding announcement related to the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services.

Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that the Alexandra Bridge will remain open to vehicular traffic on August 3 to August 5 from 7 pm to 6 am following the cancellation of a planned closure as part of the structural steel replacement project.

Government of Canada to announce an investment in Gros Morne National Park

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will announce how the Government of Canada is supporting Black-led organisations. He will be accompanied by Marci Ien, Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre.