Today, the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, on behalf of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities , the Honourable Catherine McKenna, along with the Honourable James Aylward, Prince Edward Island Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, announced that Prince Edward Island has received a top-up payment of $16.5 million in addition to its 2021–22 fiscal year allocation of more than $17 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF). This top-up doubles the amount of money that Prince Edward Island communities received through the program in 2020-21, enabling them to carry out infrastructure projects that support the well-being of their residents.

Le gouvernement du Canada alloue un montant total de 17 250 000 $ à l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard dans le cadre du Fonds pour le développement des collectivités du Canada. Ce montant comprend plus de 9,7 millions de dollars pour les 59 collectivités suivantes.

As we continue our pandemic recovery, businesses are once again reopening their doors to Canadians. Already, we are seeing the economy returning to its pre-pandemic levels, and employers on their path to recovery are hiring in increasing numbers. For several years, Quebec has been experiencing workforce recruitment challenges, and even though the pandemic had a significant impact on unemployment in the province, worker shortages remain a problem.

The Government of Canada is providing a total of $33,019,000 under the Canada Community-Building Fund to Newfoundland and Labrador. This includes a municipal allocation to 276 communities, strategic initiatives, and program administration.

Today, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for St. John's South—Mount Pearl, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Bernard Davis, Newfoundland and Labrador Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure; and His Worship Danny Breen, Mayor of St. John’s, announced joint funding to replace St. John’s paratransit vehicles.

Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced that Newfoundland and Labrador has received more than $33 million through the new Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the 2021–22 fiscal year, and that the province will receive a top-up of more than $31 million. This top-up doubles the amount of money that Newfoundland and Labrador communities received through the program in 2020-21, enabling them to carry out infrastructure projects that support the well-being of their residents.

The Government of Canada is committed to renewing and strengthening its economic relationship with Indigenous entrepreneurs and communities by providing increased economic opportunities to First Nations, Inuit and Métis businesses through the federal procurement process.

Government of Canada announces $100 million in AgriRecovery funding to further support farmers facing continued extreme weather

Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise pedestrians and cyclists that the boardwalk on the Alexandra Bridge will be closed during the Sound of Light event.

Young people, especially students, were among the hardest hit when the pandemic struck. That is why the Government of Canada continues to make historic investments to ensure that youth have the supports and opportunities they need to build long and successful careers. Since the start of the pandemic, the Government has created over 300,000 youth and student employment opportunities to ensure young Canadians do not become a lost generation.

The Student Work Placement Program supports partnerships between industry and post-secondary education institutions to create quality work-integrated learning opportunities for post-secondary students so that they can develop the work-ready skills that are required to secure meaningful employment upon graduation.

Today, Terry Beech, Parliament Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Member of Parliament for Burnaby North—Seymour, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, along with Lisa Beare, B.C.’s Minister of Citizens’ Services, announced over $17.3 million in funding for 4 projects that will bring high-speed Internet to over 2,000 households in Cariboo regional district and in Indigenous communities of the Thompson-Nicola regional district in rural British Columbia.

The Supreme Court of Canada is recognized nationally and internationally for its excellence.

The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, today announced $407,000 in funding for the University of Waterloo to develop an enhanced cyber security system to protect Canada’s critical energy infrastructure.

Government of Canada and Mushkegowuk Council to make an important announcement on Western James Bay

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on Canada’s youth, with many seeing their summer jobs, internships and graduation plans disappear. To help them during this unprecedented time, the Government of Canada has introduced supports for youth, including more than 300,000 employment opportunities for youth and students, since the beginning of the pandemic.

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will make an announcement with theatre company Les Sages Fous on Monday

The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for St. John’s South-Mount Pearl will make an announcement regarding support for the regional airport’s post-COVID recovery.

Yesterday, the Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance, Mona Fortier spoke with His Worship Berry Vrbanovic, the Mayor of Kitchener.

Coastal communities across Canada are supported by small craft harbours that provide the commercial fishing industry with safe access to waterways. With approximately 45,000 Canadians employed in the fishing sector, the Government of Canada is making investments to renew its network of small craft harbours and is working with municipalities and other stakeholders to ensure this important infrastructure can enhance local communities.

The Government of Canada is providing $47,148,000 under the Canada Community-Building Fund to New Brunswick. This includes $46.5 million for the following 104 incorporated local governments and the unincorporated areas across New Brunswick, and the remainder of the funds will go towards program administration.

Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced New Brunswick has received more than $47 million through the new Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the 2021–22 fiscal year, and that the province will receive a top-up of over $45 million. This top-up doubles the amount of money that New Brunswick communities received through the program in 2020-21, enabling them to carry out infrastructure projects that support the well-being of their residents.

Funding in 2021–22 to help Canada’s live music sector weather the pandemic, and additional investments in Canadian music artists and entrepreneurs in 2022–23 and 2023–24

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Canadian airports to ensure their recovery and growth following the COVID-19 global pandemic and to create good middle class jobs.

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, along with the Honourable Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors, the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Natural Resources, announced the signing of the first SLTCF agreement, with Newfoundland and Labrador.