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.
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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.
Minister MacAulay to make an important announcement regarding support for the Romeo Dallaire Institute
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will make an important announcement regarding support to the Romeo Dallaire Institute through the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund.
Canada, Federation of Newfoundland Indians and Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation to work toward a new agreement to reconsider veterans and active service members
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, and Brendan Mitchell, Chief of Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation, have announced that they are ready to advance a new agreement that will allow for the reconsideration of applications for active service members of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP and veterans of these forces who were denied founding membership in the Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation.
Veterans Affairs Canada announces funding to help VETS Canada offer special program
$500,000 from the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund supports VETS Canada’s Guitars for Vets.
Minister Alghabra, Minister Champagne and Mayor Lamarche to make an announcement on High Frequency Rail in Trois-Rivières
TROIS-RIVIÈRES, QUEBEC — The Minister of Transport, Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Honorable François-Philippe Champagne, the Mayor of Trois-Rivières, Jean Lamarche, and the President and Chief Executive Officer of Via Rail, Cynthia Garneau, will make an announcement on High Frequency Rail in Trois-Rivières.
Minister Alghabra, Minister Duclos, Minister Champagne, Parliamentary Secretary Lightbound and the Mayor Labeaume to make an announcement on High Frequency Rail in Quebec City
Quebec City, Quebec — The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the President of the Treasury Board, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Mr. Joël Lightbound, and Mayor of Quebec, Régis Labeaume, will make an announcement on High Frequency Rail in Quebec.
Investing in science-based solutions to improve health and well-being in urban areas
Government of Canada invests in science-based solutions to improve health and well-being in urban areas
Anthony Housefather announces $150,000 in Government of Canada support to Elkimia
The Montreal-based company continues to expand, resulting in the creation and maintenance of 10 jobs.
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized Items at Donnacona Institution
On July 1, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Donnacona Institution, a federal maximum-security institution.
Government of Canada announces investments for innovation in Manitoba
$3.7 million of funding through Western Economic Diversification Canada to support innovation at the University of Manitoba.
Virtual event on the future of pay equity in Canada
The Minister of Labour, Filomena Tassi, accompanied by the Pay Equity Commissioner, Karen Jensen will be participating in a virtual discussion on the future of pay equity in Canada. They will highlight the coming into force date for the Pay Equity Act and the publication of the final Pay Equity Regulations in Canada Gazette, Part II.
Investing in energy efficiency upgrades at the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre
That is why governments have been taking decisive action to support families, businesses and communities, and continue to look ahead to see what more can be done in these unprecedented times.
UPDATED: Supporting communities across Quebec
The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced that Quebec has received $518,305,265 through the federal new Canada Community-Building Fund for the 2021–22 fiscal year, along with a top-up of $495,770,253. This top-up doubles the amount of money that Quebec received through the program in 2020-21, enabling communities to carry out infrastructure projects that support the well-being of their residents.
Canada and Ontario invest over $29 million in 19 green infrastructure projects
Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Jennifer O’Connell, Member of Parliament for Pickering–Uxbridge; the Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and His Worship Dave Barton, Mayor of the Township of Uxbridge, announced joint funding for 19 green infrastructure projects across Ontario.
Backgrounder: Canada and Ontario invest over $29 million in 19 green infrastructure projects
Joint federal, provincial, and recipient funding through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support 19 green infrastructure projects across Ontario.
Media Advisory - Digby, Nova Scotia
Members of the media are invited to attend an important marine infrastructure announcement with Andy Fillmore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for Halifax, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development; the Honourable Iain Rankin, Premier of Nova Scotia; Gordon Wilson, Member of Legislative Assembly for Clare–Digby, and Warden Linda Gregory of the Municipality of the District of Digby.
Minister of National Defence marks the 105th anniversary of the establishment of the No. 2 Construction Battalion
The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today in recognition of the 105th anniversary of the establishment of the No. 2 Construction Battalion.
Canada’s travel rules at a glance
Canada’s first phase of easing travel restrictions begins today, July 5. As of 12:01 a.m. Eastern, fully vaccinated travellers who are exempt from border restrictions can now skip quarantine. They also do not have to do day-eight testing. Those arriving by air do not need to stay at a government-authorized hotel to await their on-arrival […]
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