The health and safety of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia. Communities across Canada are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and need immediate assistance to ensure their public infrastructure is safe and reliable.

Growing trade and investment partnerships between Canada and the dynamic economies of Africa is more important than ever as businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Established in 2009, the Quartier des Spectacles Partnership’s (QDSP) Lighting Plan represents a central component, indeed a flagship activity in downtown Montréal. To continue to offer this exceptional hosting environment for festivals and to ensure a tourism experience at the level of what major international urban centres propose, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for CED, is today announcing a non repayable contribution of $2.5M for the QDSP.

“It has been just over 110 days since we made the offer to the provinces to improve AgriStability. We are asking for a clear indication from the three Prairie provinces whether they will sign on or not.

The safety and well-being of Canadians are top priorities of the governments of Canada and British Columbia. Investments in public transit during this extraordinary time help support regional economies, and make our communities more inclusive and resilient.

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; David Piccini, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Colleges and Universities, and Member of Provincial Parliament for Northumberland—Peterborough South, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and His Worship Bob Sanderson, Mayor of Port Hope.

WD funding is helping keep workers safe and food fresh in 13 of Western Canada's freshwater fisheries.

On March 17th, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

Today, Bryan May, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal 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, announced joint funding for improvements to outdoor recreation facilities in the Township of North Dumfries.

Joint federal, provincial, and municipal funding through the Investing in Canada plan will support improvements to three recreation infrastructure projects in the Township of North Dumfries.

The Honourable Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors and Member of Parliament for King–Vaughan, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, will announce a federal investment to improve high-speed Internet access in rural King Township, Ontario. A media availability will follow the announcement.

Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament, Thunder Bay—Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced a Government of Canada investments totalling $848,748 to help three local businesses expand their operations, enhance competitiveness and boost profitability. Once complete, these strategic initiatives are expected to help create 22 high-quality jobs in the City of Thunder Bay.

Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament, Thunder Bay—Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced a FedNor investment of $848,748 in support of three strategic initiatives that will help advanced manufacturers scale up, enhance productivity and increase sales. Once complete, these projects are expected to help create 22 high-quality jobs in the City of Thunder Bay.

The Government of Canada is committed to working with the mining industry to encourage innovation and generate growth while supporting environmental standards and responsible business conduct.

Government of Canada investment helping the fish and seafood sector in Western Nova Scotia remain strong

Gatineau, Quebec, 17 March 2020 — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) confirms the receipt of the final safety investigation report into the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (PS752) from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Board (AAIB) of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and will hold a news conference to provide its comments.

From March 20 to 26, 2021, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) will be conducting an arctic air defence exercise.

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on remote communities that depend on small air carriers for essential goods, services, and for access in and out of the community.

Western Nova Scotia’s fish and seafood processors get support from the Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual announcement regarding recreational infrastructure for Prince Edward Island with Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Shawn Murphy, Chairman of the Board of DIrectors for the Bell Aliant Centre.

Today we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Canada and around in the world

Government of Canada supports post-secondary studies in French

The health and safety of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island. Communities across Canada are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and need immediate assistance to ensure their public infrastructure is safe and reliable.

The Government of Canada is investing $2.7 million dollars towards this project through the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Government of Prince Edward Island is contributing $680,000.

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, will announce Government of Canada financial support for Quebec organizations to be able to continue to assist small and medium-sized businesses affected by the economic impacts of the health crisis.