Honouring Canada’s commitment to the Métis Nation and working collaboratively to advance the safety, security and wellbeing of the people of the Métis Nation is key to advancing reconciliation.

Canada is one of the top destinations in the world, with millions of people from across the globe hoping to come here every year to settle, visit or work. To navigate the immigration system, many people turn to consultants or other services for help. While nearly all operate honestly, unscrupulous actors can exploit the system and take advantage of people. That’s why the Government of Canada is taking meaningful action to root out immigration fraud and protect those who wish to come here.

The Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Kevin Hall, President of the University of Victoria and Kate Moran, President of Ocean Networks Canada will make an announcement on support for Ocean Networks Canada.

Joint federal, provincial and municipal funding will support two dozen new infrastructure projects across Alberta, funded through the COVID-19 Resilience Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. Among others, these projects include retrofits, repairs and upgrades to provincially-owned facilities, improvements to emergency response and prevention infrastructure, and new trails, sidewalks and outdoor recreation spaces.

Today, the Honourable Jim Carr, Minister and Special Representative for the Prairies, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Prasad Panda, Alberta’s Minister of Infrastructure announced more than $38.5 million in federal-provincial funding for two dozen new infrastructure projects across Alberta. The projects will benefit more than 2.6 million Albertans and include retrofits, repairs and upgrades to provincially-owned facilities, improvements to emergency response and prevention infrastructure, and new trails, sidewalks and outdoor recreation spaces.

On August 9, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on the perimeter of the medium-security unit at Cowansville Institution.

Today Minister Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, met with members of the Aqqiumavvik Society’s Young Hunters Program to discuss the community-led initiative.

Shared public spaces such as community gardens, outdoor recreation spaces and arenas are at the heart of communities across Canada. They draw in residents and visitors alike, supporting local businesses and jobs. In St. John’s and nearby communities, 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.

Working collaboratively to renew relationships and to right historical wrongs is key to advancing reconciliation with First Nations in Canada.

The Government of Canada invests more than $282,000 in three community-shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

Government of Canada to announce support to enhance Prince Edward Island’s public drug coverage

The Government of Canada is committed to walking the shared path of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and remains focused on renewing this relationship.

Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, along with members of parliament of the Laval region—Fayçal El Khoury, MP for Laval–Les-Îles; Angelo Iacono, MP for Alfred-Pellan; Annie Koutrakis, MP for Vimy; and Yves Robillard, MP for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin—announced more than $85 million in federal funding to expand a garage for the Société de transport de Laval (STL) by nearly 20,000 m2. The project will include approximately 100 new parking spaces to recharge electric buses as well as additional vehicle maintenance and repair bays.

Today, the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Vancouver South, on behalf of the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, announced that the Government of Canada is investing a total of $50 million in the next two years to help renew 26 small craft harbours in communities along the Pacific coast. This includes $17 million in the Steveston Small Craft Harbour, $11 million in small craft harbours in the Prince Rupert area, and $22 million at other smaller harbours along the Pacific coast.

Members of the media are invited to attend an important announcement regarding new infrastructure for Prince Edward Island with Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Tremploy representatives.

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement on protecting firefighters from harmful chemicals. He will be joined by Mr. Terry Beech, Member of Parliament for Burnaby North-Seymour.

On August 6, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of a staff member, a quantity of contraband was seized inside the fence of Warkworth Institution, a medium security facility.

Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists of a lane closure on the LaSalle Causeway for repair work.

The Canadian government is adding another month of restrictions on flights to and from India. As part of an ongoing public health measure, the ban on direct flights between Canada and India will continue until September 21, 2021, according to a Transport Canada media release. All direct commercial and private passenger flights are suspended. Only […]

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Targeted ACOA support for Prince Edward Island’s air ecosystem will help maintain jobs, re-establish regional connections

Many countries require proof of your language abilities before granting a visa, and Canada is no different. From driving tests to school exams, tests are a part of life, but they can also be a cause of stress. That’s why we make sure the process of taking your English test with IELTS is as straightforward […]

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Today, through the Department of Finance, the Government of Canada is launching consultations with stakeholders on the design of the proposed Luxury Tax.

Marc G. Serré, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, will announce investments in caribou habitat conservation in Abitibi-Témiscamingue.

Government of Canada making additional investments to support the recovery of woodland caribou in Jasper National Park.

Today, Ron McKinnon, Member of Parliament for Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Josie Osborne, British Columbia’s Minister of Municipal Affairs, announced funding for 21 local infrastructure projects in the Vancouver Island Region. They were accompanied by Ronna-Rae Leonard, Member of Legislative Assembly for Courtenay-Comox, His Worship Russ Arnott, Mayor of Comox, His Worship Bob Wells, Mayor of Courtenay and His Worship John Ranns, Mayor of Metchosin.