Contributions to strengthen tourism, exports and industrial innovation in Laurentides region: Tourisme Laurentides, Laurentides International, MetalCo Welding and Synergie V3 receive CED support.
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Backgrounder: Government of Canada supports four Laurentides organizations to diversify and grow regional economy
The following information is in addition to the news release issued on February 21, 2025, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient organizations and their respective projects.
Global Health Imports deemed ineligible under the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has deemed Global Health Imports Corporation of Edmonton, Alberta, ineligible under the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy, effective February 21, 2025.
The Government of Canada to announce funding for Montréalâs Compagnie Théâtre Créole
#GoC will provide financial support to @theatrecreole for three projects.
Recapture of inmates from Beaver Creek Institution â minimum security unit
On February 20, 2025, inmates Jay Sedore and Michael Karas were apprehended by the Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) and Toronto Police Service.
Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team Steering Committee inaugural meeting joint statement
“The governments of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States held the inaugural meeting of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) Steering Committee in Washington, D.C., on February 19, 2025.
Government of Canada publishes framework to expand wireless services via satellites
Supplemental mobile coverage from satellites will improve reliability of telecom services
2024 National First Nations Water Leadership Award recipients: Katy Thorne of TkÌemlúps te Secwépemc First Nation and the Lower Nicola Indian Band's Public Works Team
Today, in recognition of their outstanding leadership, Katy Thorne of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation and the Lower Nicola Indian Band’s Public Works Team were announced as the 2024 recipients of the National First Nations Water Leadership Award at the Assembly of First Nations’ National Housing and Infrastructure Conference held in Calgary, Alberta.
Canada to Announce Support for Indigenous Natural Resource Projects
The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will make an announcement regarding support for Indigenous natural resource projects. Media availability will follow.
Government of Canada lists seven transnational criminal organizations as terrorist entities
Transnational criminal organizations, including cartels, play a leading role in the production and distribution of fentanyl throughout Canada. To rid Canada of this scourge, the Government of Canada will ensure law enforcement has every resource available to dismantle and disrupt the operations of these organizations in our communities.
Government of Canada lists transnational criminal organizations as terrorist entities
Transnational criminal organizations, including cartels, play a leading role in the production and distribution of fentanyl throughout Canada. To rid Canada of this scourge, the Government of Canada will ensure law enforcement has every resource available to dismantle and disrupt the operations of these organizations in our communities.
Government launches new intelligence sharing partnership focused on fentanyl trafficking and other criminal use of funds
Yesterday, the Government of Canada convened the first working meeting of the new Integrated Money Laundering Intelligence Partnership (IMLIP). This new partnership will support the permissible sharing of money laundering and organized crime intelligence between law enforcement and Canada’s big banks. Canada’s newly appointed Commissioner of Canada’s Fight Against Fentanyl, Kevin Brosseau, launched the inaugural meeting and gave opening remarks.
Minister Ng meets with Singaporeâs Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry
Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with Gan Kim Yong, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry.
MP Hanley announces funding for climate resiliency upgrades in Old Crow, Yukon
Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced a contribution of up to $62,500 for the Old Crow Retail Cooperative Ltd. (Old Crow Co-op). This investment will help the Old Crow Co-op become more energy efficient and accessible to the local community.
Media Advisory: Funding Announcement in New Brunswick
Members of the media are invited to an announcement on the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative with Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John–Rothesay, the Honourable Cindy Miles, Minister of Social Development, and Her Worship Donna Noade Reardon, Mayor of the City of Saint John.
NFB celebrates International Womenâs Day with a tribute to Studio D, Canadaâs trailblazing feminist film studio. National Film Board of Canada honours March 8 with a month of programming and announces latest results in gender parity.
International Women’s Day, March 8, has a special significance for the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) as it honours Studio D, its trailblazing English Program feminist film unit and the landmark French Program series En tant que femmes—both of which were founded in 1974 in anticipation of the UN’s International Women’s Year, and marked their 50th anniversaries last year.
Ensuring long-term predictable public transit funding for Whitehorse with over $2.3 million through the Canada Public Transit FundÂ
By working closely with its partners across Canada, the federal government is ensuring that more Canadians will be able to live near public transit, connecting them to jobs, services, and their communities.
National Film Board of Canadaâs GGPAA collection to reach 126 films. Seven NFB short films directed by Tara Johns and Monique LeBlanc to honour this yearâs Governor Generalâs Performing Arts Awards laureates.
For the 17th year, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is bringing together filmmakers, NFB producers and creative teams from across the country to create short cinematic tributes to Canadian performing arts legends, as the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) gets set to honour seven new laureates.
Minister Champagne to discuss Canada-U.S. relationship during a panel in Shawinigan
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will take part in an armchair discussion hosted by the Regroupement des Chambres de commerce de la Mauricie and the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie du Cœur-du-Québec.
CRTC consults on definition of Canadian content for audio services
Today, the CRTC is taking another step forward to implement the modernized Broadcasting Act (the Act) by launching a public consultation on the definition of Canadian content for audio services.
Government of Canada invests over $1.1 million to drive innovation in the blue economy
With its strategic location along the Pacific Ocean, rich marine biodiversity, and advanced research institutions, British Columbia is uniquely positioned to drive innovation in sectors such as aquaculture and marine technology.
Government of Canada provides disaster recovery funding to the Northwest Territories
In 2023, the Northwest Territories experienced one of its worst wildfire seasons, leading to evacuation orders for almost two thirds of its population.
Government of Canada invests in building more homes across southern Ontario
Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The homebuilding and construction sectors are crucial to addressing the need for housing and increasing the number of homes available in southern Ontario. The Government of Canada is investing in local manufacturers who are coming up with Canadian-led solutions to build more homes faster. These efforts help us respond more quickly to housing demands, build homes more efficiently, and make sure Canadians have access to affordable housing. These efforts are closely aligned with the goals of Canada’s Housing Plan, a historic plan to ensure all Canadians have access to housing.
Ten innovative homebuilding and construction manufacturers in southern Ontario scale up with Government of Canada investment
Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a combined repayable investment of nearly $19 million for 10 manufacturers in the homebuilding and construction sectors to expand production capabilities and adopt new equipment.
Minister Duguid to announce federal investments in Manitobaâs tourism sector
The Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan, will announce federal funding in support of tourism and cultural initiatives that will drive economic development across Manitoba.