Today, Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedDev Ontario and Official Languages), announced a FedDev Ontario repayable contribution of nearly $850,000 for Candor Industries Inc. (Candor), to scale up and expand operations and create 15 highly-skilled jobs.

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Member of Parliament for Compton‒Stanstead and Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support the growth of Fruit d’Or, an agri-food business in the Centre-du-Québec region.

Thanks to a total investment of $3.45 million, made as part of Canada–Quebec Operation High Speed, 600 households in the Minganie RCM will have access to TELUS high-speed Internet services by September 2022. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine; the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Quebec Lieutenant, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for Honoré-Mercier; Jonatan Julien, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Minister Responsible for the Côte-Nord Region and for the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region, and Member of the National Assembly for Charlesbourg; Gilles Bélanger, Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier of Quebec (high-speed Internet) and Member of the National Assembly for Orford; and Marie-Christine D’Amours, Vice-President, Consumer Solutions and Customer Experience in Quebec, TELUS.

Today, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, Member of Parliament Lloyd Longfield announced more than $1 million over two years for a safer supply project in Guelph. This innovative project will provide a pharmaceutical alternative to the toxic illegal drug supply and help prevent overdoses.

Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedNor) and Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie; the Honourable Ross Romano, Minister of Colleges and Universities and Member of Provincial Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and Asima Vezina, President and Vice-Chancellor of Algoma University announced joint funding for a new Indigenous Cultural Centre at Algoma University.

Two major issues will shape the trajectory of Canadian immigration for the remainder of this year. They are Canada’s ability to contain and ultimately defeat the coronavirus pandemic and secondly, whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau decides to call an election by the fall. The following is a preview of what we can expect. COVID-19 in […]

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The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is pleased to announce that 7 Canadian firms have been approved to pursue collaborative projects with UK partners through the Canada-UK industrial research and development call for proposals delivered by the NRC and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The successful projects are focussed on improving productivity and sustainability in the agricultural industry, including crop, livestock, and/or aquaculture systems using precision and data-driven solutions.

Parliamentary Secretary Marie France Lalonde confirms funding for official languages organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador

Parliamentary Secretary Marie France Lalonde confirms funding for official languages organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador

On May 20, 2021, Government of Canada officials will hold a technical briefing to provide an overview on the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines.

The Government of Canada supports the Francophone community in Timmins by investing in the reconstruction of the Centre culturel La Ronde, a major Franco-Ontarian institution

Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, met virtually with chief economists from major Canadian financial institutions to listen to their views on the state of the Canadian and global economies and their expectations for the months and years ahead.

Canada is committed to working with partners in North America to build resilience, increase capabilities, and strengthen operational capacity to counter transregional threats

Thanks to a $1.67-million joint investment made as part of Canada–Quebec Operation High Speed, 310 households in the La Mitis RCM will have access to high-speed Internet services by September 2022. The project will be implemented by TELUS.

More than ever, Canadians are relying on a good Internet connection for work, school, finances and health care, making access to high-quality and affordable services essential.

Member of Parliament Lloyd Longfield, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, will make an announcement for support for people at risk of overdose in Guelph.

Today, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State, on the margins of the 12th Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council.

As of May 18, 2021, more than 21.9 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been distributed across the country. As of May 18, 452,043 vaccine doses have been administered in 687 First Nations, Inuit and territorial communities.

Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of over $244,000 to support the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity’s (CCFI) work to build public trust in Canada’s food system.

On May 19, 2021, Health Canada authorized a submission from Pfizer-BioNTech to allow its COVID-19 vaccine to be stored at regular refrigerated temperatures (2-8°C) at the point of use for up to one month. The vaccine was first authorized with a recommended storage temperature of between -80°C to -60°C (-112°F to -76°F). Thawed undiluted vials could only be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. On March 3, 2021, Health Canada authorized a change to enable storage at -25°C to -15°C (13°F to 5°F) for up to 2 weeks. This latest change will support additional flexibility in vaccine distribution.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is committed to using cutting-edge research, technology, products and services put forward by Canadian small businesses to solve important challenges faced by the Agency and benefit businesses.

Today, Health Canada is publishing its final re-evaluation decision regarding the risks to human health and environment from the neonicotinoid pesticide imidacloprid.

Today, Health Canada released the final re-evaluation decision on the risk to human health and the environment from the neonicotinoid pesticide imidacloprid.

As part of the Canadian Coast Guard’s Indigenous Community Boat Volunteer Pilot Program, Ahousaht First Nation has received and launched its new dedicated response vessel. As a founding member of the Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary (CN-CGA), Ahousaht First Nation works and trains with the Canadian Coast Guard and other first responders to support marine safety on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

The Government of Canada, the Northwest Territory Métis Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories have signed a framework agreement that will further advance reconciliation, the right to self-determination, work toward building strong Indigenous nations, and the Northwest Territory Métis Nation (NWTMN) land claim negotiations.