The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will participate virtually in a roundtable discussion on supporting Black business owners and entrepreneurs, where she will provide an update on the Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund.

This is why the Government of Canada is investing over $1.15 million in 25 new projects in Alberta 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.

Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will meet with U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, today at 1:00 p.m. (EST). Following yesterday’s bilateral meeting with President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau and the release of the ambitious Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership, the Minister and Climate Envoy Kerry will get straight to work by further coordinating bilateral climate cooperation between the U.S. and Canada to increase ambition aligned to the Paris Agreement and net-zero objectives, and to explore opportunities to align policies and approaches to create jobs, while tackling climate change and inequality, and enhancing adaptation and resilience to climate impacts. Following the meeting, Minister Wilkinson will provide an update on next steps and take questions from media representatives.

The Governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories (NWT) are investing over $400,000 to increase the production of fresh, healthy and locally-grown food in the NWT’s agriculture sector.

To continue to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment, the Government of Canada is investing in projects that focus on important issues like encouraging leadership and democratic participation among women and girls. Investments like these will help give them the tools they need to succeed.

Ace Machining will boost production capacity and create jobs.

The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) today presented its goals and commitments for diversity, equity and inclusion, with a plan to make significant and lasting changes in order to be an egalitarian, open and diverse organization.

In 2018, the Government of Canada made a historic commitment toward reducing poverty through Opportunity for All – Canada’s First Poverty Reduction Strategy. Yesterday, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Ahmed Hussen, tabled in Parliament the first report on Canada’s progress, entitled Building Understanding: The First Report of the National Advisory Council on Poverty.

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Federal Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Donna Skelly, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, and Member of Provincial Parliament for Flamborough—Glanbrook, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and representatives from the Ancaster Agricultural Society, the Dundas Valley School of Art, and the City of Hamilton.

Sinking of Atlantic Sapphire highlights recurring safety deficiencies in the commercial fishing industry

Researchers seek to understand how to improve health of patients confined to bed rest—and for astronauts in space

Minister Mélanie Joly announces $1.5M in support from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions for Fati Steel, which has led to the creation and maintenance of 18 jobs.

Minister Mélanie Joly announces over $1 million in support from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions for three regional businesses that will create 30 jobs.

Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth and to the Minister of Canadian Heritage (Sport), will speak at an event hosted by the LEGO Group and Right to Play

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions grants $924,150 in support to three regional businesses and helps create 15 jobs.

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defense, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, will make a virtual announcement to support Prince Edward Island’s electric vehicle charging network.

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, along with the Member for Chicoutimi, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Minister Responsible for the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, Andrée Laforest, on behalf of the Minister of Economy and Innovation, Pierre Fitzgibbon, invite media representatives to a press conference on support for A3 Surfaces.

The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Minister of National Revenue, invites media representatives to a press conference regarding Government of Canada support for Merinov.

Canada has required all incoming international travellers over age five to take a COVID-19 test since February 22. Proof of having a vaccine does not exempt travellers from the test requirement at this time. Generally speaking, travellers need to show a test that has been taken within 72 hours of entry at the border, or […]

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The NFB, Canada’s public producer, has recently greenlit 15 productions and co-productions—new documentary, animation and interactive works that got underway between October and December 2020.

Virtual tax information sessions for seniors with Minister Schulte and Parliamentary Secretary Lauzon

Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS)

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).

As we celebrate Black History Month, it is important to recognize the important contributions that Black communities have made and continue to make to building this country. It is equally important to acknowledge the barriers and challenges that Black communities face. That is why the Government of Canada will continue to take action to support Black youth, ensuring that all Canadians have an equal opportunity to achieve meaningful success through quality skills training and work placements.

Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson, François Boileau, launched a review on the communications the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) provided to taxpayers when it locked out users, from their My Account, in mid-February 2021.