The Government of Canada invests in a modernization project at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
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Waterloo Region organizations to support local businesses and entrepreneurs to boost Canadian solutions in clean technology and advanced manufacturing
Government of Canada investing nearly $9 million to support over 130 businesses in the region
Survivors of the Former Kamloops Indian Residential School, TkÌemlúps te Secwépemc and the Government of Canada mark the national historic significance of the Kamloops Indian Residential SchoolÂ
Located on the north bank of the South Thompson River at the foot of Sqeq7é7em (Mounts Peter and Paul), the former Kamloops Indian Residential School opened in 1890 as the Kamloops Industrial School and closed in 1978.
Government of Canada invests in growth of two MRC de Pontiac tourism organizations
CED grants a total of nearly $300,000 in financial contributions to Wildwood Nature Escape Inc. and Chutes Coulonge.
Unique Handcrafted Products Gain Popularity
The Government of Canada is helping a Cape Breton company scale up, modernize and showcase the region’s renowned craftsmanship.
Government of Canada invests in infrastructure projects in British Columbia and Alberta to connect communities and regions across the country
Strong supply chains are essential to making life cost less for Canadians. That’s why the Government of Canada is investing in projects that will drive economic growth, while making our supply chains more resilient and adaptable in the face of climate change.
MP McLeod to announce funding for community infrastructure to boost tourism
Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, will announce support for the Town of Hay River’s golf course and campground improvement project.
Government of Canada investing $1,041,192 to support economic development in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek
Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministers of Energy and Natural Resources and Official Languages, today announced a FedNor investment of $1,041,192 to support three strategic initiatives that will benefit businesses, families and individuals in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek.
Government of Canada funds 14 projects in the Yukon through the New Horizons for Seniors Program
Canadians deserve to age with dignity. That comes down to choice, affordability, inclusion, and community. The New Horizons for Seniors Program creates those opportunities for seniors to be more connected, supported and active members of their communities.
Minister Duguid announces federal investments to accelerate business growth in Edmonton
More than $6.7 million through PrairiesCan will bolster the capacity of local firms to scale-up and bring innovative solutions to market
End of lockdown at Beaver Creek Institution
The lockdown put in place at Beaver Creek Institution on February 5, 2025, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has continued with its normal operations and visits have resumed.
Statement on International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development; and the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, today issued the following statement:
Assault of an inmate at Kent Institution
On February 9, 2025, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Kent Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.
Seven Waterloo region businesses to scale and grow with support from the Government of Canada
Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced an investment of over $9 million to support seven Waterloo region companies to grow and scale.
Government of Canada supports Waterloo Region businesses to scale-up and grow
Waterloo Region is home to a vibrant innovation ecosystem, comprised of world-leading manufacturing, tech and AI companies. The Government of Canada is dedicated to driving growth in regions like Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge, supporting companies and entrepreneurs as they develop and launch cutting-edge, Canadian-made technologies. This commitment fuels innovation, accelerates job creation, and strengthens our economy for the benefit of all Canadians.
Report ranks Canada’s most affordable provinces with the best quality of life in 2025
A new ranking has listed the cheapest provinces to live in that also offer the best quality of life in Canada in 2025. MovingWaldo, a moving company based in Montreal, has compiled the list based on factors such as the safety of neighbourhoods, housing prices, rental costs, and the overall average cost of living. Assess […]
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Greening the Diesel-Powered Industry in Newfoundland and Labrador
Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, along with the Honourable Joanne Thompson and the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, announced $2.7 million in funding through the Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program (GIFMP) to Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. This funding will help expand the takeCHARGE Isolated Communities Energy Efficiency Program (ICEEP) for manufacturing facilities, primarily fish plants, in isolated communities across the province. The ICEEP program will serve to lower participating customers’ electricity bills and reduce pollution from diesel-powered generation.
Minister Joly announces support for digital security of human rights defenders
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Global Affairs Canada will provide $1.8 million in funding to Access Now for its project Counteracting Transnational Repression and Protecting Society in the Digital Age. This project aims to increase the safety and security of civil society actors and human rights defenders, with a focus on communities impacted by transnational repression.
Minister MacKinnon to announce support for skilled trade apprentices in the Atlantic region
The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, Steven MacKinnon, will be in Nova Scotia to announce funding to recruit and train more skilled trade apprentices.
Government of Canada to Announce Funding  to Support Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation
MONCTON — The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, President of the Treasury Board, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make a funding announcement to support wildfire prevention and mitigation in New Brunswick. A media availability will follow.
Canada and Ukraine join forces to Support Veterans
Both countries will share knowledge and best practices to help Veterans and their families
The Government of Canada is reducing emissions at British Columbia ports
Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced up to $35.5 million in funding for three projects based in British Columbia to invest in commercially available clean technology and infrastructure for ports. This funding, provided under the Green Shipping Corridor Program, will:
Green Shipping Corridor Program â Funding for projects in British Columbia
Three projects based in British Columbia are funded under the Green Shipping Corridor Program’s Clean Ports stream. Overall, these projects focus on shore power solutions.
Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Warkworth Institution
Between January 25 and February 5, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Warkworth Institution, a medium security federal institution.
How Canada uses the CRS to select permanent residents
Canada has welcomed hundreds of thousands of permanent residents on the basis of their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores. The Canadian federal government uses the CRS to determine which candidates will receive invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence (PR) through the Express Entry system. If you’re seeking Canadian permanent residence through Express Entry, understanding […]
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