Today, Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea-to-Sky Country, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Bowinn Ma, Member of British Columbia’s Legislative Assembly for North Vancouver-Lonsdale, on behalf of the Honourable Josie Osborne, Minister of Municipal Affairs, and His Worship Ron McLaughlin, Mayor of the Village of Lions Bay, announced funding for two disaster mitigation projects in the Lower Mainland Region of British Columbia. These projects will help build more resilient communities, and protect both people and existing infrastructure.

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced two new projects receiving funding through the Immunization Partnership Fund (IPF) to support vaccination efforts across Canada.

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced two new projects receiving funding through the Immunization Partnership Fund (IPF) to support vaccination efforts across Canada.

Minister Guilbeault announces more than $1.5 million in funding for the Centre culturel francophone de Vancouver’s summer festival and year-round cultural programming

Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth and to the Minister of Canadian Heritage (Sport), on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, will make an announcement to support electric vehicle infrastructure.

Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced a FedNor investment of $293,000 for a new tourism product created by Science North, in partnership with Ripley Entertainment Inc. and Guinness World Records. MP Powlowski made the announcement during the launch of the Science of Guinness World Records Northern Tour at the Thunder Bay Museum.

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will visit Precision NanoSystems, in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he will announce the launch of Canada’s Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy.

Federal funding helps company purchase innovative tank cleaning equipment

Transport Canada has issued fines to an individual who has violated various provisions of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, by illegally operating a privately owned pleasure craft as an uncertified commercial tour boat. These actions contributed to a fatal boating incident on Lake Simcoe, Ontario, in September 2020.

On July 27, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

Canada's tourism sector is a key economic driver and the Government of Canada continues to ensure that tourism businesses, organizations and municipalities dependent on the sector, are resourced and ready for a strong, swift recovery. That is why the federal government, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), is working with the Town of Lumsden to increase the visitor experience for one of the region’s beaches and build more competitive and resilient communities.

Please be advised that the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, will hold a media availability following the Minister’s visit to Semiahmoo First Nation to echo the spring-2021 announcement of the lift of a long-term drinking water advisory.

Today, the Minister of Digital Government, the Honourable Joyce Murray, announced that the government’s Next Generation HR and Pay initiative pilot will be expanded for testing to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard.

Helping airports mitigate the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is part of the Government of Canada’s strategy to ensure that Canada’s air transportation system provides Canadians with choice, connectivity and affordable air travel. Canada’s world-leading network of airports has been put under substantial financial strain as a result of the dramatic decline in passenger travel. Investments in airport infrastructure are crucial to maintain safety, security, and connectivity for travellers, airport workers and surrounding communities.

The global COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for Northern and remote communities which depend on supply chains for the delivery of essential goods and services. As the pandemic evolves, the Government of Canada continues to work with partners, including provincial and territorial governments, Indigenous communities and the air industry, to address the unique needs of these communities.

This is why today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and his Worship Don Iveson, Mayor of the City of Edmonton, announced priority funding consideration is being made for the Edmonton Capital Line South Extension – Phase 1 Project. This project will allow the rapidly growing Edmonton southwest access to the Light Rail Transit (LRT).

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure announcement in Lions Bay, B.C.

Targeted FedDev Ontario support for regional transportation ecosystem in Windsor-Essex region

Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a $200,000 investment to the City of Guelph to implement an energy management system across its facilities. The city is also contributing $435,000 toward the project for a total of $635,000.

The Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector is a powerhouse of the economy, spurring job creation and prosperity across the country. That is why the Government of Canada is helping The Real Dairy Company of Newfoundland Ltd. provide stability to the dairy industry and enhance food self-sufficiency in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Many employers across Atlantic Canada find it difficult to hire because there are not enough applicants with the necessary experience or skills. This is according to a report by The Harris Centre at Memorial University in Newfoundland titled ‘Employer Attitudes Towards Hiring Newcomers and International Students in the Atlantic Provinces’. The report investigated employers’ attitudes and perceptions, to […]

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Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Rural Economic Development, and the Honourable Ron Schuler, Minister of Infrastructure, announced more than $17 million in joint funding to improve three provincial highways and roads in rural Manitoba.

Prior to the coronavirus pandemic some 15 million U.S. tourists visited Canada each year. U.S. tourism to Canada has been halted since March 2020 however it is set to resume on August 9 when Canada opens its doors to fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents. While Canada is an open country, it does have […]

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Minister of Health to announce two new projects promoting the importance of vaccinating against COVID-19 in youth.

Canada has released the guide for how essential workers and international students can apply for an open work permit. The new instructions from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are for those who applied for the new temporary residence to permanent residence (TR to PR) pathways. The department has published the official instructions online. Launched […]

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