Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced Government of Canada investments totalling $422,500 to help businesses expand, enhance competitiveness, boost profitability and strengthen the regional economy in Parry Sound-Muskoka.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions grants $795,300 to help two manufacturing businesses to pursue growth.

The Honourable David Lametti, Member of Parliament for LaSalle–Émard–Verdun and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Member of Parliament for Mississauga Centre and Minister of Transport, invite media representatives to a press conference on support for Supermax Medical, Les Cloisons Corflex and Cyrell AMP.

Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced a FedNor investment of $422,500 in support of two strategic initiatives designed to create and maintain jobs, enhance business development and maximize growth opportunities in the region.

Canadians everywhere are feeling the impact of COVID-19, on their families, their livelihoods and their way of life. Together, Canada and Ontario are working to reduce the impact of the pandemic, ensure health and safety, rebuild businesses, and promote job creation, growth and investment

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions grants $694,000 to Avior Integrated Products to help it modernize and automate its manufacturing processes.

If you’ve recently moved to Canada or plan to move here, you’ll need to get your Canadian finances in order. This will help you get settled into your new life and do things like pay rent, get a debit card and a credit card, transfer money, deposit cheques, buy groceries, and other necessities. Depending on […]

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The health and safety of all Canadians are the top priorities for both the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island. Investments in Prince Edward Island’s infrastructure during this unprecedented time provide an opportunity to create jobs, economic growth, and make our communities more sustainable and resilient – now, and in to the future.

Joint federal and provincial funding through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support five road improvement projects in Prince Edward Island.

The Government of Canada supports more than 50 projects to help counter online disinformation

The Government of Canada supports more than 50 projects to help counter online disinformation

Eligible labourers in New Brunswick who want to become Canadian permanent residents can now apply for a provincial nomination. The New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream is now open to Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders who are working in jobs that are classified as NOC skill-level D. These jobs usually call for on-the-job training, and include […]

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On February 9, 2021, Government of Canada officials will hold a technical briefing to provide an update to the regulatory status of COVID-19 vaccines.

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual funding announcement regarding an infrastructure project in the Regional Municipal County of La Rivière-du-Nord.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by Ministers and Government of Canada officials at February 9, 2021 news conference.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada has provided urgently-needed income support to millions of Canadians, which has helped them put food on the table and keep a roof over their heads during this crisis. The federal government is committed to continuing to support Canadians throughout this crisis.

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, invites media representatives to a press conference on support for the Centre national intégré du manufacturier intelligent propelled by the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and the Cégep de Drummondville.

Tighter coronavirus restrictions across Canada drove employment down in January, according to the new Labour Force Survey. Statistics Canada examined the Canadian labour force during the week of January 10 to 16. Coronavirus numbers had just started coming down from an all-time high. Ontario had closed non-essential retail businesses. Quebec had also closed non-essential retail, […]

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The lockdown put in place at the medium security unit at Mission Institution on January 28, 2021, has ended and an exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations.

Minister Blair to make a funding announcement

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.