An increasing number of Canadians have faced challenges in putting food on their tables due to COVID-19. Even before the pandemic, too many Canadians were struggling to access safe and healthy food. The Government of Canada is committed to helping communities invest in infrastructure that will improve their food security and increase access to healthy, nutritious and local foods for families in need.

A Canadian government study highlights some of the occupations that actually increased in demand due to the pandemic in Alberta. Although many sectors were negatively impacted by coronavirus-related shutdowns, some actually have more job openings. Of course since the job market is in eternal flux, these are only short-term changes. Discover if You’re Eligible for […]

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Five projects from Ontario’s final recipients for the fourth round of the Creative Export Canada funding will receive a total of $2,280,000

DreamRider Productions, Palco Music and Wizard Games are British Columbia’s final recipients for the fourth round of the Creative Export Canada funding, receiving a total of $671,000

Weigl Educational Publishers is Alberta’s final recipient for the fourth round of Creative Export Canada funding, receiving $1,653,000.

Today, the Honourable Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Western Economic Diversification Canada) and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change (Canada Water Agency), on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Reg Helwer, Minister of Central Services, the Honourable Scott Fielding, Minister of Finance and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Kirkfield Park, His Worship Brian Bowman, Mayor of Winnipeg and Scott Gillingham, Chair of Finance and Councillor for St. James, announced funding to expand and renovate the St. James Civic Centre in Winnipeg.

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure announcement in Thunder Bay.

Today, as part of #EVWeekinCanada, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, announced an investment of $200,000 to the City of Hamilton to install 40 electric vehicle (EV) chargers in Hamilton to give people more options to charge and drive their vehicles where they live, work and play.

Today, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, and the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, announced the extension of crucial COVID-19 support measures for Canadians and Canadian businesses in recognition that uneven economic reopening across regions and sectors means workers and businesses continue to need support.

The Government of Canada is proposing to extend these measures until October 23, 2021, and increase the wage and rent subsidy rates between August 29 and September 25, 2021.

Rouge National Urban Park Visitor, Learning and Community Centre Project.

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has issued fines to two passengers arriving in Toronto from the United States the week of July 18, 2021, for non-compliance with entry requirements.

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will make an announcement about the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy.

Funding to support ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s adoption of innovative low-carbon technology

Targeted ACOA support for Saint John’s air transportation ecosystem will re-establish regional connections

On July 22, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, several packages of contraband were seized as a result of a suspected drone drop at Warkworth institution, a medium security facility.

The first step to sponsoring your spouse for Canadian immigration is to make sure you are eligible. Are you a Canadian citizen, or permanent resident? Are you over the age of 18? Can you financially provide for your spouse, any dependent children, and yourself? See if You’re Eligible for Spousal Sponsorship These are some of […]

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The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie-Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Minister of National Revenue, will announce financial support to the Rocher-Percé RCM for its airport.

Kate Young, Member of Parliament for London West and Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament for London North Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in London.

On July 30, 2021, Government of Canada officials will hold a media technical briefing on data and modelling informing public health action on coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today spoke with Demeke Mekonnen, Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Please be advised that the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, Chief Emily Whetung, Curve Lake First Nation, Chief Doreen Spence, Tataskweyak Cree Nation and Chief Wayne Moonias of Neskantaga, will hold a news conference to affirm commitment to safe drinking water in First Nation communities through an Agreement in Principle.

Confirmed finding of African swine fever in the Dominican Republic

As the importance of infrastructure becomes clearer and clearer, our two countries have long been partnering on a once-in-a generation project of critical importance: the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

The Government of Canada supports infrastructure projects that create quality, middle-class jobs and boost economic growth. Enhancing the northern transportation system supports and promotes economic growth and social development, offers job opportunities, provides greater connectivity for Northerners, increases its resilience to a changing climate, and ensures it can adapt to innovative technologies.