Over the course of the last two weeks, due to the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security facility.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters that Canada will likely further ease travel restrictions this summer. In a press conference on June 22, Trudeau said Canada is prepared to lift travel restrictions once more people become fully vaccinated. “We’re talking about weeks and not months anymore,” Trudeau said in French. “We certainly hope… that we […]

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Global investment in infrastructure is critical to supporting a strong economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and Canada is at the forefront of international expertise in the sector.

Alberta held a new draw on June 16, inviting 184 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. The  Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) released details of its latest draw today. Invited candidates may be eligible for the Alberta Express Entry stream. In order to be invited, candidates needed a profile in the Express […]

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Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, June 22, 2021

Ottawa, Ontario — Please be advised that the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, Valerie Gideon, Associate Deputy Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, and Dr. Tom Wong, Chief Medical Officer of Public Health, will hold a news conference to provide an update on coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

The Government of Canada is taking action to keep our communities safe with common sense gun laws.

Marc G. Serré, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, and Joanne Vanderheyden, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, will virtually announce support for local green initiatives in Southwestern Ontario.

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Diane Archie, Northwest Territories’ Minister of Infrastructure; and Her Worship Natasha Kulikowski, Mayor of the Town of Inuvik.

Ken Hardie, Member of Parliament for Fleetwood–Port Kells, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, will make an electric vehicle infrastructure announcement.

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.

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 from the Second Round of Regulatory Reviews

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.