Today, Irek Kusmierczyk, Member of Parliament for Windsor–Tecumseh, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario, announced a total FedDev Ontario investment of nearly $1.5 million through Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) to support four companies in the Chatham–Kent region, the world’s largest freshwater commercial fishing port and one of Ontario’s key fish- and seafood-processing regions.

The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources; the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; and Garth Frizzell, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), today announced a $23-million investment to Hydro Ottawa through FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF) to create a district energy (DE) system for Ottawa–Gatineau’s carbon-neutral Zibi waterfront development.

Moncton, New Brunswick – On behalf of the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, will hold a news conference to highlight the latest milestone in the construction management of the new Atlantic Science Enterprise Centre. He will be accompanied by the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe.

Minister Miller and Indigenous Services Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announces support for construction project that will strengthen a major institution in the Francophone community

Pierre Dufour, Minister of Forests, Wildlife and Parks and Minister Responsible for the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region and the Nord-du-Québec Region, and Joël Lightbound, Member of Parliament for Louis–Hébert and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), and the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, invite media representatives to a press conference on support from the governments of Quebec and Canada for Bosk Bioproducts Inc.

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will make a funding announcement that will help expand knowledge of African Canadian History

Mike Kelloway, Member of Parliament for Cape Breton-Canso, and Jaime Battiste, Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria, will announce funding to five organizations for innovative research and development projects to grow the region’s biotechnology sector.

William Amos, Member of Parliament for Pontiac and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (Science), and Stéphane Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors, invite media representatives to a press conference on Government of Canada support for ten winter tourism organizations, assistance provided under the Winter Tourism Initiative.

Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney has a message for Canadians, “we need more people— a lot more.” Mulroney, who is remembered for tripling immigration over his term as prime minister, called for Canada to grow its population to 100 million by 2100. Last week, he spoke at a forum hosted by the Globe and Mail […]

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Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, made the following statement regarding the publication of the 2020 Corporations Canada C-25 diversity disclosure data report:

Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), the Honourable Mélanie Joly, invites media representatives to a press conference on Government of Canada support for Unico Revêtement Métallique, a dynamic, resilient business with innovative ideas helping to create a strong local economic fabric.

Registration for the Budget 2021 embargoed reading, technical briefing, and press conference for media has now opened.

British Columbia issued 80 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on April 6, 2021. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech Pilot draw issued invitations to candidates under the Express Entry BC and Skills immigration categories. Selected candidates who were from the Skilled Worker and International Graduate subcategories needed […]

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Vancouver, B.C. – Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and Member of Parliament for Burnaby North – Seymour, Terry Beech with Fin Donnelly, British Columbia Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Aquaculture, will make an announcement on investments in several projects through the Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program (FACTAP).

Across the country, Canadians are feeling the impact of COVID-19, on their families, their livelihoods, and their way of life. Together, Canada and Ontario are working to reduce the impact of the pandemic, ensure health and safety, rebuild businesses, and promote job creation, growth and investment.

Terry Beech, Member of Parliament for Burnaby North—Seymour, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, will make a forestry-related announcement.

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event with Chandra Arya, Member of Parliament for Nepean, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, and Member of Provincial Parliament for Nepean, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and Sean Devine, President of the Trend Arlington Community Association.

The Minister of Seniors, Deb Schulte, will announce funding to support the development of the national online knowledge hub, Healthy Aging CORE (Collaborative Online Resources and Education), to strengthen supports that contribute to seniors’ well-being and help them remain connected with their communities. She will be joined by, Kahir Lalji from the United Way of the Lower Mainland and Gregor Sneddon from HelpAge Canada.

Joint federal, provincial and municipal funding is being provided for 17 recreational and sports infrastructure projects in communities throughout the Capitale-Nationale Region. These projects include renovations to recreation centres, playgrounds and other sports facilities.

Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, President of the Treasury Board, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Isabelle Charest, Minister for Education and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, and Geneviève Guilbault, Deputy Premier of Quebec, Minister of Public Security, Minister Responsible for the Capitale-Nationale Region and Member for Louis-Hébert, announced nearly $16 million in funding for 17 projects in the Capitale-Nationale Region. With this funding, local residents will have access to modern and safe facilities that will promote an active, healthy and inclusive lifestyle.

If you are Canadian and you want to sponsor your spouse or common-law partner from Hong Kong for Canadian immigration, the first step is to see if you are eligible. As the sponsor, you have to be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or First Nation over the age of 18. You also need to sign […]

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The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, together with the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Public Service and Procurement; the Honourable Vic Fedeli, Ontario Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade; the Honourable Steve Clark, Member of Provincial Parliament for Leeds–Grenville–Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes and Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and Penny Wise, President of 3M Canada, will participate in an event to mark an important milestone in domestic manufacturing of personal protective equipment.

Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, April 6, 2021

While the pandemic has been hard on everyone, it has been hardest on seniors. Seniors helped to build the country we know and love today, and the Government of Canada is committed to helping reduce their social isolation during this difficult period.