The Competition Bureau has joined its counterparts in the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union in launching an international working group to develop updated approaches for analyzing the effects of pharmaceutical mergers.

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with Bryan May, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Mike Harris, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry and Member of Provincial Parliament for Kitchener—Conestoga, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and Her Worship, Sue Foxton, Mayor of North Dumfries.

As we continue to adapt to the new physical, social and economic realities presented by COVID-19, all orders of government are working together to ensure the safety and well-being of Canadians. This includes providing local communities with tools and support for evidence-based decision-making that will help them plan a healthier, safer and more prosperous future for everyone.

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual announcement regarding COVID-19 response infrastructure with the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Member of Parliament for Cardigan, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; and the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.

We are pleased to announce that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have reached another milestone in their collaboration on prevention and preparedness related to African swine fever (ASF).

As we continue to adapt to the new physical, social and economic realities presented by COVID-19, all orders of government are working together to ensure the safety and well-being of Canadians. This includes providing local communities with tools and support for evidence-based decision-making that will help them plan a healthier, safer and more prosperous future for everyone.

Government of Canada to outline support for fish and seafood sector in Western Nova Scotia

Advanced manufacturing is a pillar of Canada’s economy, delivering products to domestic and international markets while creating good jobs locally. As technology transforms manufacturing, southern Ontario companies are adopting innovative processes to become more productive, competitive and resilient for the future. The Government of Canada’s support for these companies will promote regional innovation, strengthen local supply chains, and create good local jobs.

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, made the following statement:

Following this year’s Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada virtual conference, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, today spoke with Tatiana Clouthier Carrillo, Mexico’s Secretary of Economy, about strengthening our trade relationship, particularly in the mining and energy sectors.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by Ministers and Government of Canada officials at March 16, 2021 news conference.

National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) and Government of Canada officials will provide a technical briefing for media on NACI's updated guidance on COVID-19 vaccines.

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today congratulated Mathias Cormann for being selected as the next Secretary General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

This week, Minister Guilbeault travels virtually across the country to meet with Indigenous communities and language organizations, spending each day in a different region

Today, the Commission announced its decision to amend the waste facility decommissioning licence issued to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd. (CNL) for its Douglas Point Waste Facility, located in Tiverton, Ontario. This decision follows a public hearing held virtually on November 25 and 26, 2020. The amended licence allows CNL to undertake Phase 3 active decommissioning activities, including the decommissioning and dismantlement of certain facilities and structures at the facility.

On March 9, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Regional Reception Centre, a federal multi-level security institution.

On March 15, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

On March 5, 2021, correctional officers in the medium security unit of Dorchester Penitentiary intercepted an inmate who was attempting to bring contraband into the institution.

Government of Canada grants $260,000 to business to acquire equipment to remain competitive in a high-growth market.

Lane reductions on Burlington Canal Lift Bridge

Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of up to $1.4 million over two years to improve farm safety. The announcement helps kick off this year’s Canadian Agriculture Safety Week by providing the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) with funding to provide valuable farm safety tools and advice to Canada’s agriculture industry.

The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development Canada, and Isabelle Charest, Minister for Education and Minister responsible for the Status of Women in the province of Quebec, issued the following joint statement: “The pandemic created unprecedented challenges and impacted people’s health and safety in Quebec and across Canada.

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, today issued the following statement: “Ten years ago, Syrians peacefully stood up to demand change and a better future for their children. Their bravery was brutally repressed, and in the decade that followed, Syrians repeatedly suffered human rights violations, war crimes and crimes against humanity. The Assad regime has engaged in torture, forced disappearances, extrajudicial killings and the use of chemical weapons. The regime and its enablers—notably Russia—have also deliberately attacked civilian targets, including hospitals and schools.

The Government of Canada is announcing support to the recovery and growth of women-led businesses across the Prairies amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Today, the Competition Bureau warned businesses to watch out for four pervasive scams. Fraudsters see the current global health crisis as an opportunity to target businesses with creative and convincing frauds. The annual Fraud Prevention Month campaign, which launched on March 1st, 2021, raises awareness about scams and deceptive practices.