Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador are pleased to announce a total contribution of more than $11 million across 36 projects that focus on equipment modernization and improving productivity and sustainability in the fish and seafood sector of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Canada’s fisheries are the backbone of many coastal communities and are a driving force for the economy. The seafood sector is a rapidly shifting environment – competition is intensifying, consumers are increasingly emphasizing sustainability and quality. This is why the Government of Canada and the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador are making strategic investments through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund.

Shared public spaces such as community centres and parks are at the heart of communities across Canada. They draw in residents and visitors alike, supporting local businesses and jobs. On the Avalon Peninsula, as in so many places across Canada, these spaces have seen a significant reduction in use as Canadians took precautions to stay safe from COVID-19.

Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), will announce Government of Canada financial assistance for the Université de Sherbrooke to bolster its position as a leader in sustainable development.

Canada has announced that it is providing over $31.9 million in funding to support projects to strengthen public services and better respond to the needs of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups in Ukraine.

Canada continues to be a close friend of Ukraine and supports its goal of delivering security, prosperity and freedom for all its citizens.

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will announce community sport funding to support Canadians and communities recover from the impacts of COVID-19

Members of the media are invited to an important infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Gary Crossman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and His Worship Roger Caissie, Mayor of Shediac. Minister LeBlanc is attending on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities.

On August 12, 2021, Ministers and Government of Canada officials will hold a press conference to provide an update on COVID-19 in Canada.

The Government of Canada invests close to $327,000 in four community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

Please be advised the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, alongside the Family and Survivors Circle, and Indigenous partners to announce the launch of new programs and highlight Budget 2021 investments to support the federal response to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

The Canadian government is working with provinces, territories, and Indigenous communities to introduce a pan-Canadian proof of vaccination credential. The federal government expects the credential to be available early this fall. At a press conference this afternoon, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino noted that the purpose of the credential is to make it easier for those […]

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The Honourable Filomena Tassi, P.C., Minister of Labour, accompanied by Member of Parliament Irek Kusmierczyk (Windsor-Tecumseh) will make an announcement on the subject of legislative changes to the Criminal Code regarding single event sport betting.

The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, accompanied by Members of Parliament Vance Badawey (Niagara Centre) and Chris Bittle (St. Catharines) will make an announcement on the subject of legislative changes to the Criminal Code regarding single event sport betting.

Please be advised that Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern Affairs, along with Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, will hold a press conference to announce new investments in Indigenous infrastructure to address critical gaps and improve economic, social and health outcomes in their communities.

Minister Anand to visit vaccine clinic in Brampton, Ontario

The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs is in Iqaluit where he will announce infrastructure funding with Inuit partners.

Canada is committed to helping other countries combat the COVID-19 pandemic and to supporting their economic recovery and resilience. The Philippines continues to face high COVID-19 rates, and a range of restrictions remain in place, affecting livelihoods and access to education and health care, as well as increasing the strain on the advancement of peace and development on Mindanao.

On August 11, 2021, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre died while in our custody.

The Government of Canada believes in vibrant and inclusive representation in the Senate. The Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments (Independent Advisory Board) plays an important role in ensuring this representation by providing the Prime Minister with non-binding, non-partisan, merit-based recommendations for Senate appointments that meet a high standard of integrity and collaboration.

Over the past years, the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador have worked together closely to help more newcomers choose, settle and thrive in the province. Central to these efforts is the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Immigration Agreement. First signed in 2016, the agreement sets out joint objectives and lays a blueprint for federal-provincial cooperation on immigration.

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce significant investments to support Canadian farmers in improving their long-term climate resiliency and reducing GHG emissions.

Media representatives are advised that the Parliamentary Secretary, Terry Duguid, on behalf of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will make an announcement related to the protection of the Lake Winnipeg Basin. He will be joined by the Minister of Agriculture and Resource Development, the Honourable Ralph Eichler.

In Canada, diversity is our strength. That is why the Government of Canada committed to taking action to address systemic discrimination affecting Black Canadians.

The global COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for Northern and remote communities which depend on supply chains for the delivery of essential goods and services. As the pandemic evolves, the Government of Canada continues to work with partners, including provincial and territorial governments, Indigenous communities and the air industry, to address the unique needs of these communities.