The federal and provincial governments have agreed to increase the 2021 AgriStability interim benefit payment percentage from 50 per cent to 75 per cent for Saskatchewan producers.

Minister Garneau congratulated Brunei on its successful chairmanship, in an unprecedented year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic. He highlighted Canada’s strong support for ASEAN in addressing the challenges posed by the pandemic.

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.

The Minister of of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, will announce how the Government of Canada will continue to support access to work experience placements for postsecondary students in Quebec.

The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough; the Canada Employment Insurance Commission’s (CEIC) Commissioner for Workers, Pierre Laliberté; and the CEIC’s Commissioner for Employers, Nancy Healey, issued the statement below today on the launch of consultations on modernizing the Employment Insurance program. The online survey will open on Monday, August 9, 2021, at canada.ca/ei-consultations. The survey is scheduled to run until Friday, October 8, 2021

Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for Don Valley West, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, will make a tree-planting announcement.

Documenting and sharing the history and contributions of Indigenous Peoples, including their participation in Canadian wartime history, is a key element of reconciliation.

Nordic Spa to be first of its kind in Prince Edward Island

Scott Simms, Member of Parliament for Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame, will make an announcement regarding support for the Gander International Airport’s post-COVID recovery.

Government of Canada highlights investments in young Canadians through the Student Work Placement Program

Today, the official name was announced for the Ottawa Public Library – Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility: Ādisōke.

Executive Producer David Christensen announced today that Chehala Leonard has been named Producer at the NFB’s North West Studio, where she will be based out of the studio’s Edmonton office.

Atlantic Canada’s tourism industry is vital to the region’s economy and supports thousands of local jobs and businesses. That is why the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador are investing in two non-profit organizations on the Bonavista Peninsula, to improve visitor activities in the area.

Today, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the Forks Renewal Corporation is receiving approximately $1.8 million to build a district geothermal system that will provide heating and cooling to its buildings in downtown Winnipeg. The Forks Renewal Corporation is also contributing close to $2.7 million to this project.

The Minister of National Revenue has requested that the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson, François Boileau, examine the concerns expressed by the Muslim-led charities and to engage other charitable organizations led by racialized communities about their experiences with the Canada Revenue Agency.

Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, and Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, today announced a Government of Canada investment of more than $2.4 million to support four strategic projects to maximize economic opportunities and create jobs in official-language minority communities (OLMCs). This announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage.

Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, and Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, today announced an investment of more than $2.4 million to support four strategic initiatives led by Francophone organizations in Northern Ontario. The funded projects are expected to support up to 52 businesses, create or maintain up to 149 jobs, and maximize opportunities for development and growth throughout the region.

The Competition Bureau has obtained court orders to advance its review of the proposed acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc. by Rogers Communications Inc.

The Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, along with Terry Duguid, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, will hold a press conference to make an announcement related to small craft harbours in the Prairie Provinces.

Over the past year, COVID-19 has created unique challenges for Canadian fish harvesters who are the economic backbone of many Canadian coastal and rural communities. The Government of Canada recognizes these challenges and the importance of a strong fish and seafood sector, so that harvesters can continue to provide food for Canadians and support their families and communities.

Annick Goulet, Canada’s Ambassador to Romania, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources; the Honourable Florin Cîțu, Romania’s Prime Minister; and the Honourable Minister Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Romania’s Minister of Energy, today signed an agreement committing the two countries to strengthening cooperation on nuclear energy, including collaboration on CANDU refurbishments and new build projects in Romania.

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement will hold a press conference to announce new measures to increase federal procurement opportunities for Indigenous businesses across Canada. She will be accompanied by Pam Damoff, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, and Tabatha Bull, President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.

Yesterday, the Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance, Mona Fortier spoke virtually with Her Worship Rebecca Alty, the Mayor of Yellowknife. Minister Fortier and Mayor Alty discussed Canada’s draft Quality of Life Framework that was introduced in Budget 2021 to integrate quality of life considerations into decision-making.

Government of Canada supports economic diversification initiatives in Belledune

Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Toronto—St. Paul's, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Robin Martin, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health and Member of Provincial Parliament for Eglinton—Lawrence, on behalf of the Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson on behalf of His Worship John Tory, Mayor of the City of Toronto; and Jennifer McKelvie, City Councillor for Scarborough-Rouge Park, announced joint funding to rehabilitate the Historic Spadina Museum.