Chief Rene Chaboyer and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency announced that Cumberland House Cree Nation and the Government of Canada have reached a settlement agreement for the Cumberland House Cree Nation – IR100A Specific Claim.
Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, would like to acknowledge the settlement of Agricultural Benefit Claims with the following First Nation Communities: Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation; James Smith Cree Nation #370; Little Black Bear First Nation; Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation; Moosomin First Nation; Mosquito, Grizzly Bear’s Head, Lean Man First Nation; Pasqua First Nation; Piapot First Nation; Pelican Lake First Nation; Poundmaker Cree Nation; Saulteaux First Nation; Sweetgrass First Nation; Waterhen Lake First Nation and Witchekan Lake First Nation.
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food announced the re-appointment of 3 members, Michele Hengen, James Laws, and Govert Verstralen to Farm Credit Canada’s Board of Directors. The 3 members have each served on the Board since 2017 and will continue for a term of 4 years, effective immediately.
The global shift to decarbonization is creating jobs in key sectors, such as the auto industry and construction. To achieve net-zero emissions while remaining economically competitive, Canada needs a skilled and adaptable workforce that can meet that high demand.
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Yesterday, the Department of Finance hosted a recurring briefing with Canadian industry and labour stakeholders, as well as provincial and territorial representatives on Canada-U.S. economic issues. A representative from the Embassy of Canada to the United States also joined the call.
This week, the Government of Canada successfully priced its third new issuance of Canadian-dollar-denominated green bonds. This $2 billion issuance of a 7-year bond is part of a commitment to regular green bond issuances. This issuance is the fourth offering of Canadian-dollar-denominated green bonds following the prior issuances of a 10-year, $4 billion green bond in February 2024, which was re-opened in October 2024 for an additional $2 billion, and Canada’s first 7.5-year, $5 billion green bond in March 2022.
Trois-Rivières, Québec – The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand and the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne will announce a major investment to strengthen supply chains in Quebec.
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists of an alternating lane closure on the LaSalle Causeway for maintenance work.
Government of Canada to announce support for Kaleidoscope Social Impact
Canada is stepping up in Antarctic research to expand our knowledge of polar regions and support global efforts to protect these fragile environments.
Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, celebrated the launch of the $5-billion Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program while announcing an additional $6.2-million investment in seven Indigenous-led energy and forestry projects in British Columbia through the Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships (INRP) program.
Natural Resources Canada has provided $6.2 million in investment to seven Indigenous-led projects in development in British Columbia through the Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships (INRP) Program.
Ensuring every child has all the help they can get to pursue their education helps strengthen Canada’s economy and its competitiveness on the global stage. The Government of Canada offers parents different ways to make post-secondary education more affordable and attainable for their children.
Today, Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Gilles Arsenault, PEI’s Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action, announced the next step in advancing clean energy and resource priorities for Islanders with the release of The Prince Edward Island Regional Energy and Resource Table Framework for Collaboration on the Path to Net Zero (Collaboration Framework).
The Canada-Prince Edward Island Regional Energy and Resource Table (Regional Table), a federal-provincial collaboration launched in 2022, supports PEI's ambitious goal of becoming Canada’s first net-zero province. The Regional Table works through government collaboration with Indigenous Partners and input from regional stakeholders
The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will make an announcement about improving access to mental health services for Black Canadians.
PrairiesCan invests $1.85 million in nine local projects to strengthen tourism and cultural experiences across Manitoba
These nine projects, announced today, highlight the growing potential of tourism and cultural initiatives helping drive economic development in communities across Manitoba.
In the first category-based selection draw of 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended invitations to apply (ITAs) to 6,500 candidates with French language proficiency within the Express Entry pool—the second largest French proficiency draw ever. This most recent draw also saw the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score for candidates with French […]
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Today, the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced the selection of Marie Campagna as Chair of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) Board of Directors. Ms. Campagna has been a member of the WDBA Board of Directors since 2017 and has most recently served in the role of interim Chair since May 2024.
Government of Canada announces appointment to the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority Board of Directors
The Sydney Curling Club will have a new facility after an investment of $10 million from the federal government.
Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton-Canso, will make an announcement about funding for small craft harbours.
Today, the federal government and the province of New Brunswick announced that an agreement to support people living without homes, including in encampments, has been signed as part of the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI).