The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will deliver remarks and participate in a virtual roundtable with women entrepreneurs and Square Canada.
Immigration News
Canada and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations announce approach to locate and commemorate residential schools missing children
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) executive says very important work has begun to find and commemorate the unmarked graves of thousands of First Nations children who were forced to attend Indian residential schools in Saskatchewan and did not make it home.
Regulatory Roadmaps – the path to a better regulatory system for businesses and all Canadians
Regulatory Roadmaps – the path to a better regulatory system for businesses and all Canadians
Regulatory Roadmaps from the Second Round of Regulatory Reviews
Regulatory Roadmaps from the Second Round of Regulatory Reviews
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest in pulse starch research
Today, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture David Marit announced $2.5 million in funding for research led by the University of Saskatchewan into new opportunities for starches from pulse crops.
Canadian Coast Guard begins 2021 Arctic Season
The Government of Canada is committed to maritime safety, providing essential services to mariners, and ensuring the health and safety of all Canadians. The Canadian Coast Guard’s annual Arctic icebreaking season allows the safe and efficient movement of vessels and goods in northern waters, which is key to community resupply. Coast Guard’s presence in Canada’s Arctic also provides key services, including search and rescue, support for scientific research, marine communications and traffic services, aids to navigation, and marine environmental response.
Governments of Canada and Quebec Confirm a $ 20 million Investment in Building a Sports Complex in Sorel-Tracy
The governments of Canada and Quebec are proud to confirm that $ 20 million has been invested for the construction of a new sports complex in Sorel-Tracy, the last of 176 new recreational and sports infrastructure projects approved in the province. The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are both investing $10 million each in this project.
Government of Canada providing additional funding to support essential air services for remote communities in the Northwest Territories
The global COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for Northern and remote communities that depend on supply chains remaining intact for the delivery of essential goods and services, medical care and transportation needs in their communities. 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.
Government of Canada introduces legislation to create the new Canada Disability Benefit
Canadians with disabilities are twice as likely to live in poverty than those without disabilities, a situation that has been made even worse by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. By addressing the longstanding inequities that lead to financial insecurity, hardships and social exclusion faced by persons with disabilities, the Government of Canada is delivering on its commitment to building a disability-inclusive Canada.
Backgrounder: Supporting Canadians with disabilities - Canada Disability Benefit
The Government of Canada has introduced legislation to create a new Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). The benefit would reduce poverty and support financial security by providing direct financial support to low-income, working-age Canadians with disabilities.
The governments of Canada and Quebec invest in the future of the St. Lawrence
The governments of Canada and Quebec are determined to protect the St. Lawrence River through joint scientific research, conservation, restoration, and collaborative projects, with the support of their partners. From a desire to continue this collaboration, which has existed for more than thirty years, the governments have jointly committed to making the St. Lawrence a healthy and sustainable environment for future generations.
Adoption of 2021–2026 programming for the 2011–2026 Canada Quebec Agreement on the St. Lawrence
Since 1988, the governments of Canada and Quebec have been working together to conserve, restore, protect and enhance the St. Lawrence ecosystem. This collaboration has lasted over 30 years, and wishing to ensure continuity, both governments have committed to make the St. Lawrence healthy and sustainable for generations to come. Their targeted actions have helped to: • reduce pollution; • conserve, rehabilitate and develop habitat for plants and animals; • encourage sustainable navigation practices; • improve knowledge and understanding of the St. Lawrence; • promote community outreach and involvement.
Legislation to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples becomes law
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples affirms the human rights of Indigenous Peoples and provides us all with a roadmap to advance reconciliation. The Government of Canada is committed to working in collaboration with Indigenous Peoples to implement the Declaration in Canada.
Minister Ng highlights importance of small business in Canadian recovery at CanadianSME Small Business Expo
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, joined 1,500 business owners, organizations and industry leaders from across the country yesterday to kick off CanadianSME’s Small Business Expo 2021.
Minister Ng reinforces importance of made-in-Canada hardware and semiconductor products at ventureLAB’s HardTech conference
Today, at ventureLAB’s virtual HardTech Conference, Canada’s premiere hardware and semiconductor event, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion and Member of Parliament for Markham–Thornhill, highlighted the importance of made-in-Canada semiconductor and hardware-related products, including nano and micro chips.
Minister Champagne marks the completion of construction of the Biologics Manufacturing Centre in Montréal
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announces the completion of construction of the new Biologics Manufacturing Centre on the National Research Council of Canada’s (NRC)’s Royalmount site in Montréal, Québec. The construction phase of this project has been completed on budget and ahead of schedule.
Statement from Minister Mendicino on the first declarations of the new Oath of Citizenship
The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement:
Singapore agrees to zoning arrangement to allow for safe trade from Canada in the event of an African swine fever outbreak
Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food announced that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Singapore Food Agency have agreed to an African swine fever (ASF) zoning arrangement to allow for the safe trade of swine products from disease-free zones in Canada in the event of an ASF outbreak.
Why Canada made the surprise decision to extend its travel restrictions again
The Canadian government provided another coronavirus pandemic surprise. It announced it will keep its international and United States travel restrictions in place for at least one more month, until July 21. On the bright side, approved immigrants are now able to enter Canada. In addition, Canada will be lifting its quarantine requirements on fully vaccinated […]
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Government of Canada to announce investment in high-speed Internet for rural and Indigenous communities in Ontario
The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, alongside the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will make an important announcement about high-speed Internet for rural and Indigenous communities in Ontario.
Minister Ng to discuss opportunities in Asia for Canada’s infrastructure sector
June 22, 2021 - The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will participate in a panel discussion at the Asia Infrastructure Forum 2021.
Media Advisory - Sorel-Tracy, Quebec
Media representatives are invited to a press conference during which the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, Ms. Rachel Bendayan*, on behalf of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Honorable Catherine McKenna, and the Minister of Education and Minister responsible for the Status of Women, Ms. Isabelle Charest, will make an announcement concerning recreational and sports infrastructures in the city of Sorel-Tracy.
COVID-19 Update (June 22, 2021) – Ministers and Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by the Ministers and Government of Canada officials at June 22, 2021 news conference.
Invitation to media – Élisabeth Brière to announce Government of Canada support for Mauricie SME OmniFab
Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support the growth of OmniFab, an innovative business that has been designing, manufacturing and repairing high-quality mechanical components for over 20 years.
Media Advisory - Montréal, Quebec
Tonight, in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will don the yellow, blue, green, orange and pink colour scheme that symbolises Canada’s Indigenous cultures. The display will begin at sunset and last until 1 a.m.