The Government of Canada considers the environment and clean technologies as key elements of the economic recovery. With this in mind, Élisabeth Brière, 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 regarding assistance from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions for Concertaction Estrie (ADDERE).

Today, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, Darren Fisher, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, announced nearly $3.5 million to expand the MySafe Society safer supply project.

As the Canadian economy recovers from the impact of COVID-19, workers are facing new challenges. Residents of New Brunswick and all Canadians need access to training and employment supports to develop new skills and find good jobs.

The Emergency Processing Fund (EPF) is a one-time, federal investment of up to $77.5 million to help companies implement changes to safeguard the health and safety of workers and their families due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian food producers and processors have stepped up to deliver quality food for Canadians. From the outset, the Government of Canada has supported their investments in safety measures and in capacity to keep up with demand.

Government of Canada grants $500,000 to assist Flyscan Systems to go green and helps create 10 jobs.

The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) and Export Development Canada (EDC) help Canadian exporters to reach, and succeed in, highly competitive global markets. This role has become all the more important as Canadians build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic with a sustainable and inclusive economic recovery that generates growth and creates jobs.

Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, issued the following statement:

Robert Kwon was the chief financial officer of global corporation Medipharm Labs. Richard Payette was the president and CEO Manulife Quebec from September 2016 to January 2020.

Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, March 2, 2021

Access to justice is a fundamental Canadian value and is key to a fair and just society, and all Canadians must have the confidence that the justice system is there to protect them, not to harm them.

Québec (Quebec) - The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue and MP for Gaspésie─Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, on behalf of the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, with Mr. André Lamontagne, Quebec Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, will hold a virtual press conference to announce support to the Quebec fishing industry.

A Kawartha Lakes resident is facing charges following the interception of prohibited firearm suppressors.

The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, today announced appointments and reappointments in the transportation sector. The appointees come from diverse backgrounds, with experience in a number of fields, and are active members in their communities. They bring a wide array of knowledge and senior executive and corporate governance expertise to their transportation positions.

Eligible producers who were not paid for grain delivered to Canpulse Foods Ltd. and Global Grain Canada Ltd. will be fully compensated through the Canadian Grain Commission’s Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program.

The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, will make a virtual announcement in support of Fromageries Bel Canada.

On March 2, 2021, Dwayne Simard, an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution died while in our custody.

Arts and music sectors: Details of the $181.5 million to help provide work opportunities and stabilize the overall environment

Backgrounder: Arts and music sectors: Details of the $181.5 million to help provide work opportunities and stabilize the overall environment

The Honourable Deb Schulte, Member of Parliament for King–Vaughan, 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 Concord.

Government of Canada grants $1.2M to RSI Environmental to assist it in going green and helps create five jobs.

Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, will make a virtual FedNor announcement on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. The announcement will support high-quality jobs, increase exports and help strengthen and grow New Liskeard’s manufacturing sector.

U.S. streaming giant Netflix has announced that it will open a new head office in Canada. Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s co-CEO, announced that they will open a head office in Canada because the country has become such “an important part of our business” and it wants to” build on that momentum.” Netflix has become one of […]

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Government of Canada grants $1,053,460 to assist two regional organizations to go green and helps create four jobs.

As Ontario’s economy evolves and recovers from the impact of COVID-19, many manufacturers in the region are embracing technology to seize new opportunities, become more productive and stay competitive. Manufacturers are working hard to maintain skilled workforces that support good, local jobs and produce top-quality goods, while finding opportunities to grow at home and expand abroad.