The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Motegi Toshimitsu, Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, on the margins of the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meeting, in London, United Kingdom.

The ministers shared the common recognition on deepening cooperation between Canada and Japan to advance our shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific in the following mutual priority areas

I am pleased to talk about Bill C-14, which would implement important and urgent measures from the Fall Economic Statement, and about the budget, which builds on the measures in Bill C-14 and will be presented to you in due course.

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an inquiry to determine whether the dumping and subsidizing of certain grinding media, originating in or exported from the Republic of India, have caused injury or retardation or are threatening to cause injury. This final injury inquiry was initiated further to a notice received from the Canada Border Services Agency stating that preliminary determinations have been made respecting the dumping and subsidizing of the above mentioned goods.

This is a time of year to highlight the diversity of cultures and people from communities of Asian descent across Canada, to learn about the long and rich history of Asian Canadians, who helped build this country, and to recognize the extraordinary contributions Asian Canadians have made and continue to make to Canada.

Please be advised that the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs will make a virtual announcement tomorrow regarding investments to support clean energy in Nunavut.

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing more than $7 million to quickly increase production and efficiency in meat processing plants across the province. This initiative will help to address supply chain disruptions through the purchase and installation of equipment, such as coolers and freezers, and their associated costs.

Budget 2021 is the Government of Canada’s plan to finish the fight against COVID-19 and ensure a robust economic recovery that is inclusive of all Canadians.

Seniors face increased vulnerability as they age: they tend to have lower incomes, experience higher poverty rates, and often face health related expenses because of the onset of illness or disability. They are also more likely to face the possibility of outliving their life savings and are more at risk of widowhood. Research shows that the loss of a spouse or partner can lead to a significant decline in the standard of living of seniors, particularly among women.

Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Member of Parliament for Châteauguay—Lacolle, Brenda Shanahan held a roundtable meeting with many seniors groups from across the Montérégie to discuss Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience and the Government of Canada’s proposed investment of $90 million over three years to launch the Age Well at Home initiative.

Today, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) announced the winners of the 2021 National Focus on Safety Youth Video Contest.

On May 3, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

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As Canadians, including seniors, continue to adapt to the realities of COVID-19, local governments and community partners across the country are adapting their spaces and services to keep residents safe and healthy, support economic recovery, create jobs, and build vibrant, resilient communities.

As the pandemic has made us more aware of the importance of having a healthy population, the governments of Canada and Quebec are proud to support close to 200 recreational and sports infrastructure projects across Quebec. Through these investments, Quebec municipalities will have modern and safe facilities that are easily accessible, thus creating winning conditions for physical activity in our communities.

Joint federal, provincial and municipal funding is being allocated to ten recreational infrastructure projects that will be completed in communities in the Montreal Region. These projects include renovating recreational centres and improving playgrounds and other sports facilities.

Please be advised that the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, will participate in a virtual signing ceremony with the First Nations Education Council Chiefs committee.

On May 5, 2021, all provincial and territorial emergency management organizations will conduct public alerting tests in Canada, except for Ontario, Quebec, Nova-Scotia and Nunavut. As such, test alerts will be distributed on TV, radio and compatible mobile devices connected to a LTE (long-term evolution) or a newer wireless network (5G) in all provinces and territories.

Today marks the start of Mental Health Week. This week’s activities are unlike those of previous years. As we continue navigating challenges and changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, more Canadians are struggling with new or worsened mental health issues.

The Government of Canada and the Manitoba Metis Federation have resolved an outstanding litigation related to Canada’s planned sale of the former Kapyong Barracks land in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

The Minister of Labour, Filomena Tassi, issued the following statement for Mental Health Week.

Thanks to a $38M joint investment made as part of Canada–Quebec Operation High Speed, 2,850 households in the Granit RCM will have access to high-speed Internet services by September 2022. The projects will be implemented by Sogetel and TELUS.

Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement to recognize the Canadian Mental Health Association’s 70th anniversary of Mental Health Week, 3-9 May 2021.

Remarks by Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of CompetitionCBA Competition Law Spring Online SymposiumApril 29, 2021

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media availability at the conclusion of the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meeting. At the meeting, the Minister will engage with partners on shared priorities, including the fight against COVID-19, international peace and security, democracy, and human rights.