Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, May 11, 2021
Today, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Quebec Lieutenant and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Isabelle Charest, Minister for Education and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, announced more than $17 million in financial assistance for seven projects in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region. They were joined by Pierre Dufour, Minister of Forests, Wildlife and Parks, Minister Responsible for the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region and the Nord-du-Québec Region and MNA for Abitibi-Est, as well as Diane Dallaire, Mayor of Rouyn-Noranda. With this funding, local residents will have access to safe, modern facilities that will promote an active, healthy and inclusive lifestyle.
Joint federal, provincial and municipal funding is being allocated to seven recreational and sports projects that will be completed in communities in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region. These projects include renovating recreational centres and improving playgrounds and other sports facilities.
Today, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, released the following statement on the filing of an amicus curiae brief regarding the Line 5 pipeline in United States federal court.
The global COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the air sector in Canada.
The Airport Critical Infrastructure Program (ACIP) is a new contribution funding program to help Canada’s larger airports make critical investments in safety, security or connectivity to mass transit.
The Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP) is an existing contribution funding program which provides financial assistance to regional airports for safety-related capital infrastructure projects and equipment to help ensure the continued safe operation of the airports for passengers, air crews and airport employees.
The Airport Relief Fund is a new contribution funding program to provide $64.8 million in financial relief to Canada’s airports that are struggling with the financial impact of reduced air travel due to the COVID‑19 pandemic. The Airport Relief Fund will provide immediate financial assistance to targeted eligible airports to help maintain operations and mitigate the risk of airport insolvency.
Canada saw its unemployment rate increase more than 8 per cent in April 2021, as employment fell by 207,000. Statistics Canada measured Canada’s labour market conditions during the week of April 11 to 17. Canadian provinces were introducing stricter health measures because of the sharp increase in COVID-19 cases across the country. A stay-at-home order was introduced in Ontario. Quebec had 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. curfews […]
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Through its participation in the Multilateral Pharmaceutical Merger Task Force, the Competition Bureau, with its counterparts in the U.S., the European Union and the U.K., is reviewing its approach to the analysis of pharmaceutical mergers.
Today, Churence Rogers, Member of Parliament for Bonavista–Burin–Trinity, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; and the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, announced funding for the replacement of the Town of Clarenville’s High Schoolroof.
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will deliver remarks and take part in a virtual Q&A session with members of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce on measures announced in Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience and the government’s plan to create a more innovative and resilient economy.
May 10 to 16 is National Nursing Week and this year’s theme — “We Answer the Call” —reminds us of nurses' courage and commitment.
Audioptics Medical receives federal support to further test and develop its inner ear imaging technology
Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade and member of Parliament for Markham—Thornhill, the Honourable Caroline Mulroney, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, the Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Associate Minister of Transportation (GTA).
Yesterday, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, spoke with Gina Raimondo, the United States Secretary of Commerce. During their conversation, Minister Ng congratulated Secretary Raimondo on her confirmation as Secretary of Commerce.
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade and Member of Parliament for Markham–Thornhill, and the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, will make a virtual announcement with the CAN Health Network, followed by a panel discussion.
Government of Canada to announce more support for innovative Canadian healthcare solutions
The Government of Canada today released a list of prescribed drought regions in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Quebec where livestock tax deferral has been authorized for the 2020 tax year.
It’s well known that immersing yourself into the local community and culture is a great way to become fluent in a country’s language. So, it also makes sense that the more welcoming the destination, the sooner you’ll master the language. That’s why Canada, with its immigration-friendly policies and people, is such a wonderful place to […]
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The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade and Member of Parliament for Markham–Thornhill, and the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, will make a virtual announcement with the CAN Health Network, followed by a panel discussion.
We will never forget the Lac Mégantic tragedy and the people who lost their lives.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by the Prime Minister, Ministers and Government of Canada officials at May 11, 2021 news conference.
Atlantic Canada’s advanced technology industry is an important part of building a strong, resilient economy. That is why the Government of Canada is helping automotive technology company Quorum Information Systems Inc. create more jobs and grow its business.
The Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament (St. John's South–Mount Pearl), will announce funding for The Rooms public cultural space in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador