The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Member of Parliament for Honoré-Mercier, Quebec Lieutenant and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, invites media representatives to a press conference on Government of Canada support for several winter tourism organizations, assistance provided under the Winter Tourism Initiative.

Neil Ellis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Tim Louis, Member of Parliament for Kitchener-Conestoga, will virtually highlight support to meat processing companies across Ontario, to help in their efforts to keep employees safe and our food system strong.

The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, today announced over $7.6 million for three clean energy projects in Nunavut that will enhance understanding of energy use and support renewable energy technology in remote Arctic environments.

Canadians everywhere are feeling the impact of COVID-19, on their families, their livelihoods and their way of life. Together, the governments of 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 Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced Government of Canada investments totalling more than $1 million to support jobs, growth and a strong economy in the Nipissing—Timiskaming region.

Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced a FedNor investment of more than $1 million for three strategic initiatives that support innovation and business development and growth in the Nipissing—Timiskaming region as well as Northern Ontario.

CBSA and CFIA lay charges following joint investigation into seafood plant

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development for an important virtual announcement and fireside chat regarding support for women’s and equality-seeking organizations in Ontario.

Today, Minister of Seniors Deb Schulte and Minister of Health Patty Hajdu issued the following statement:On behalf of all Canadians, we want to extend our sincere thanks to the millions of individuals who provide care to people in their lives in need of support. As we continue to fight the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to highlight the vital contributions caregivers make in our communities.

Today, Sean Fraser, Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and to the Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance, and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, announced $4.46 million in funding for the Municipality of Pictou County to bring high-speed Internet to rural residents of the community. With a contribution from the municipality of Pictou County of $3.32 million, this project will connect many underserved households to high-speed Internet in Pictou County and may create the opportunity for improved cellular coverage in the area.

The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Garth Frizzell, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, will virtually announce support for a net-zero community in the National Capital Region.

The Association québécoise des technologies, in collaboration with the École des entrepreneurs du Québec, will offer specialized services through the Virage numérique bleu program.

Joint federal, provincial, and municipal funding through the Investing in Canada plan will support two projects that will improve three recreational facilities in Etobicoke.

Today, James Maloney, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke–Lakeshore, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Christine Hogarth, Parliamentary Assistant to the Solicitor General (Community Safety) and Member of Provincial Parliament for Etobicoke—Lakeshore, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and His Worship John Tory, Mayor of the City of Toronto, announced joint funding to improve three recreational facilities.

Irek Kusmierczyk, MP for Windsor–Tecumseh, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario, will make an important virtual announcement in support of local fish and seafood processing sector.

The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Minister of National Revenue, invites media representatives to a press conference on Government of Canada support for eight organizations working in the tourism and winter tourism sectors, including Chic-Chac and Camp de base Coin-du-Banc.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by the Prime Minister, Ministers and Government of Canada officials at April 6, 2021 news conference.

Lucie Lecours, Minister for the Economy; Isabelle Charest, Provincial Member for Brome-Missisquoi, Minister for Education and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women; the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Quebec Lieutenant and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons; and Lyne Bessette, Federal Member of Parliament for Brome-Missisquoi, invite media representatives to a press conference on support from the governments of Canada and Quebec for Quali-T-Groupe (QTG).

Canada to press for continued coordinated COVID-19 support at the G7, G20 and Spring Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank

With vaccine development and distribution ramping up in much of the world – including Canada – there are glimpses of light at the end of the tunnel that has been the coronavirus pandemic. And a long tunnel it has been, upending life as we once knew it with unprecedented and massive challenges that affect newcomers, including but not limited […]

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On April 5, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

As part of a new global campaign called “It Takes a Community”, Canada is highlighting the many positive ways that migrants can impact local communities. The initiative, which is supported by the Canadian government and various other national and local governments, businesses, youth networks and civil society actors, focuses on migrants and other community members […]

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On April 3, 2021, Kenneth McDougall, an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution died at a community hospital of apparent natural causes following an illness.