As part of a one-day virtual tour of Ontario, Gudie Hutchings, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, will meet with local organizations.
Immigration News
Minister of Labour meets with stakeholders to discuss workplace harassment and violence prevention project supported by the Government of Canada
All Canadians should be able to achieve their full potential in the workplace. While great strides have been made to foster safer, more equitable and effective workplaces where everyone feels welcome and valued, there is still more work to do. Ongoing collaboration is essential in making Canadian workplaces safer, healthier and more inclusive for the good of workers, unions, employers and the economy.
Media Advisory - Emo, Ontario
Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Greg Rickford, Ontario Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, Ontario Minister of Indigenous Affairs, and MPP for Kenora—Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure, and His Worship, Harold McQuaker, Mayor of the Township of Emo.
Minister Lametti to Make a Funding Announcement
The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and the Honourable Dr. Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre, accompanied by representatives for the Vancouver Aboriginal Community Policing Centre Society (VACPCS) and the Women Against Violence Against Women (WAVAW) Rape Crisis Centre, will make a funding announcement.
Media Advisory - Brampton, Ontario
Members of the media are invited to an important infrastructure funding announcement with Ruby Sahota, Member of Parliament for Brampton North, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Khamal Khera, Member of Parliament for Brampton West; the Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction and Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton South, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; Amarjot Sandhu, Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton West; and His Worship Patrick Brown, Mayor of the City of Brampton.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Alberta
The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of New Brunswick
The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Ontario
The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.
Media Advisory - Ottawa, Ontario
Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament for Whitby; Lorne Coe, Member of Provincial Parliament for Whitby, and Chief Government Whip, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and His Worship Don Mitchell, Mayor of the Town of Whitby.
Government of Canada and City of Montreal Invest in Park Shoreline Restoration on the Island of Montreal
The shorelines of the major parks on the Island of Montreal will be better protected from the erosion caused by extreme weather conditions, thanks to investments made by the Government of Canada in public infrastructures to protect communities and improve their quality of life.
Media Advisory - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual announcement regarding transportation infrastructure for Prince Edward Island with the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of Defence and Member of Parliament for Cardigan, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development and the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. The Honourable Wayne Easter, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, and Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont will also be in attendance.
Canada Invests in Energy Efficiency at Kruger Product’s Gatineau Plant
The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a $15,000 investment in an energy management information system (EMIS) for Kruger Products L.P.’s Gatineau facility that will reduce energy costs and improve energy efficiency as part of the government’s efforts to advance a low-carbon energy future.
FedNor announcement to support business scale-up, improved productivity and increased profitability in the Parry Sound-Muskoka region
Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, will announce funding to boost business growth and the creation of well-paying jobs in the Parry Sound-Muskoka region.
Minister Tassi to launch new workplace violence and harassment prevention training program
The Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for Hamilton West–Ancaster–Dundas, Filomena Tassi, will announce the launch of a new violence and harassment prevention training program that will benefit British Columbia’s 10,000-person waterfront workforce.
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on February 8, 2021
On February 8, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
Minister Jordan launches engagement on Canada’s new Blue Economy Strategy
With the world’s longest coastline and connected to three oceans, Canada is well positioned to be a global leader in the blue economy – an economy that creates good, middle-class jobs, while ensuring healthy oceans and sustainable ocean industries.
Government of Canada announces new tool to protect Ontario turkey producers
Canada’s turkey industry generates products worth $382.6 million, and up to $42.6 million in exports to 37 countries. Outbreaks of infectious diseases like avian influenza can impact producers’ ability to maintain operations and resume normal business practices, resulting in significant economic losses.
Government of Canada invests to create jobs and accelerate the growth of Northern Ontario’s mining supply and service sectors
Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced a Government of Canada investment of $500,000 to enable the City of Temiskaming Shores to establish the seventh annual Northern Ontario Mining Showcase (NOMS) pavilion at the 2021 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) International Convention. Taking place March 8-11 on a virtual stage, PDAC 2021 is expected to reach a broader global audience, support a more targeted approach to exhibiting and help connect potential buyers or investors with new business opportunities during COVID-19 shutdowns.
Invitation to media – Member of Parliament Joël Lightbound to announce investments to support innovative Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean manufacturers
Joël Lightbound, Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, invites media representatives to a press conference on support for OSBLOCK and Les Produits Gilbert.
Invitation to media – Member of Parliament Joël Lightbound to announce investments to support innovative Québec manufacturers
Joël Lightbound, Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, invites media representatives to a press conference on support for SiliCycle, M2S Électronique and Usitech Précision.
Canada launches global campaign to address education crisis for refugees and internally displaced children and youth
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the education of 9 out of 10 learners worldwide, millions of them children living in countries facing a humanitarian crisis. The impacts are particularly severe for refugees and other forcibly displaced children and youth, especially girls, who are most at risk of being left behind.
Refugee Education Council members
As part of the Together for Learning campaign, the Refugee Education Council was created in consultation with the Canadian International Education Policy Working Group and will be hosted by World Vision Canada.
Government of Canada Invests Close to $3.5 Million to Virtual Health Care Services in Prince Edward Island
Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced the signature of a bilateral agreement with Prince Edward Island (PEI) to expand virtual health care services for its residents. Under the agreement, the province will invest federal funding based on agreed-upon pan-Canadian priorities for accelerating virtual health services during the pandemic.
Important Contribution to Mi'kmawey Debert Cultural Centre in Mi'kma'ki
The Government of Canada supports a project to protect and share history and heritage in Debert, Nova Scotia.
Universal Broadband Fund–supported projects will bring high-speed Internet to southwestern Ontario
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how much we rely on our connections. Now more than ever, Canadians across the country need access to reliable high-speed Internet as many of us are working, learning, and staying in touch with friends and family from home. Right now, too many Canadians living in rural and remote communities lack access to high-speed Internet. Through the Universal Broadband Fund’s (UBF) Rapid Response Stream, the Government of Canada is taking immediate action to get Canadians connected to the high-speed Internet they need.