Today, Raj Saini, Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Tim Louis, Member of Parliament for Kitchener—Conestoga; 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; Amy Fee, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services and Member of Provincial Parliament for Kitchener South—Hespeler; Berry Vrbanovic, Mayor of the City of Kitchener; and Elizabeth Sproule, Chair of the Board of Directors, Centre In The Square, announced funding for two renovation projects for the Centre In The Square theatre, in downtown Kitchener.

That is why the Government of Canada is investing $300,000 in six new projects in New Brunswick communities through the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP), delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities on behalf of the federal government. The program aims to strengthen local infrastructure planning and decision-making by increasing local asset management capacity through investments in activities such as asset management training, technology and software enhancements and information sharing.

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

Even during a pandemic, Canada continues to strengthen the economy while protecting and conserving our natural environment, supporting our natural resource sectors and mitigating the impacts of climate change. Increasing our understanding of the long-term cumulative effects from human activities is essential in making decisions that impact our future well-being.

Government of Canada investing in green energy and infrastructure for Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

Today, the Acting Chief of the Defence Staff announced the 2021 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) General and Flag Officer (GOFO) senior appointments, promotions, and retirements. General Officers (Canadian Army and the Royal Canadian Air Force) and Flag Officers (Royal Canadian Navy) lead the CAF in defending our country’s values and interests, here at home and abroad.

Members of the media are invited to an important infrastructure announcement with Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John–Rothesay, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Arlene Dunn, Minister responsible for Economic Development and Small Business, Minister responsible for Opportunities NB, Minister responsible for Immigration, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, and MLA for Saint John Harbour, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Crossman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation; and His Worship Don Darling, Mayor of Saint John.

Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have the power to transform lives and address global challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, health care and climate change. While AI offers numerous economic opportunities for Canadians, it also poses challenges and risks.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by the Prime Minister, Ministers and Government of Canada officials at March 9, 2021 news conference.

Canada invited 671 Express Entry candidates to send in their applications for permanent residence on March 8. Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited candidates who had a minimum score of 739. This score requirement seems high, but that is because everyone invited had previously received a nomination from a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Express […]

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The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today spoke with Demeke Mekonnen, Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site - Solar Energy Funding and Infrastructure Project Completion

Today, the Minister for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Bill Blair, announced the launch of an Emergency Preparedness Public Awareness Campaign.

On International Women’s Day, Minister Bennett, Minister Miller and Minister Vandal highlight work being done to advance gender equality, with and for Indigenous women in Canada.

Terry Beech, Member of Parliament for Burnaby North–Seymour and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will announce Union Training and Innovation Program funding to help Canadians become certified in skilled trades.

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will participate virtually in Canada's Feminist Response and Recovery Summit on March 9, where she will deliver remarks and moderate a panel on “Women in the Economy.”

The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, accompanied by the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will participate in a virtual ceremony to recognize a major milestone in carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) and Canada’s energy future.

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with Raj Saini, Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Tim Louis, Member of Parliament for Kitchener—Conestoga; 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; Amy Fee, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services and Member of Provincial Parliament for Kitchener South – Hespeler; His Worship Berry Vrbanovic, Mayor of the City of Kitchener; and Elizabeth Sproule, Chair of the Board of Directors, Centre In The Square.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lives of Canadians, with women and girls being especially impacted. The Government of Canada makes sure to take into consideration the pandemic’s disproportionate effects on different groups, including women and girls, when it designs, develops and implements policy.

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will provide opening remarks during the convention hosted by the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC).

The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, today announced the results of a survey by the global Equal by 30 campaign, showing that in 2020 women accounted for less than one-third of global employment in the energy sector.

The safety and well-being of Canadians are top priorities of the governments of Canada and British Columbia. Investments in green infrastructure during this extraordinary time provide an opportunity to create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and make our communities cleaner, more inclusive and more resilient.

The Minister of Indigenous Services announces financial assistance under the Indigenous Community Support Fund to Resilience Montreal to allow it to begin operations at their new day centre dedicated to people experiencing homelessness in Montreal.

The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, together with the Honourable Sonya Savage, Alberta’s Minister of Energy, is pleased to announce the launch of the Alberta–Canada Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Steering Committee.

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will take part in the panel discussion that will kick-off the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Digital Symposium.