The following information is in addition to the news release issued on December 17, 2025, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient businesses and their respective projects.
Immigration News
Minister Miller will make an announcement about Canadaâs audiovisual industry in the international Francophonie
The Government of Canada invests in the purchase of Canadian works in French for the TV5MONDEplus platform
Canadaâs Chief Accessibility Officer Releases Commentary on Accessible Air Travel
Canada’s Chief Accessibility Officer Releases Commentary on Accessible Air Travel
Government of Canada fuels AI growth for businesses in southern Ontario
FedDev Ontario investment helps 20 businesses and organizations bring new and enhanced AI technologies to market and accelerate AI adoption
Twenty businesses and organizations across southern Ontario receive Government of Canada investment to scale up and advance AI technologies
A combined Government of Canada investment of over $19 million
Government of Canada ensuring Canadian voices and talent are heard by investing in community broadcasting
PrairiesCan investment will help CKUA expand its cultural and economic impacts
New Garden and Gathering Spaces at Nelson McIntyre Collegiate
Students and community members will soon benefit from new outdoor spaces at Nelson McIntyre Collegiate – Louis Riel School Division, thanks to an investment of $50,000 from the federal government.
Backgrounder: Canada, Ontario and the Region of Waterloo invest in public transit improvements
The Government of Canada is investing $115,244,315 through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support nine public transit infrastructure projects in the Region of Waterloo. The Government of Ontario is investing $96,027,325 and the Region of Waterloo is investing $80,366,061.
Canada, Ontario and the Region of Waterloo invest in public transit improvements
Canada, Ontario and the Region of Waterloo are investing more than $291 million through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to increase access to public transit, reduce emissions and improve service and accessibility for commuters in Waterloo Region.
PS Rochefort to announce FedNor support for community, business, and economic growth in Temiskaming Shores and across Northern Ontario
Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, will announce Government of Canada support for a series of priority projects that will benefit communities and businesses in the Temiskaming Shores region and across Northern Ontario. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.
CBSA investigation leads to the conviction of Manitoba man for weapons smuggling
On October 7, 2025, Mark Sobry, a 47-year old resident of Kelwood, Manitoba, pleaded guilty in Minnedosa Provincial Court to smuggling prohibited weapons into Canada.
CRTC improves accessibility of programming for Canadians who are blind or partially sighted
The CRTC is taking another step forward to implement the modernized Broadcasting Act (the Act) by helping make programming more accessible for Canadians who are blind or partially sighted.
Travelling to Canada for the FIFA World Cup 2026? What you need to know about visas and work permits
Between June 11 and July 19, 2026, Canada will be hosting 13 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Toronto and Vancouver. Whether you’re planning to cheer your team on at the FIFA World Cup 2026 or attend as a volunteer or worker, it’s best to check early on whether you need authorization to enter Canada. […]
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G7 Foreign Ministers Statement on the Jimmy Lai verdict in Hong Kong
We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, condemn the prosecution of Jimmy Lai under the National Security Law (NSL) in Hong Kong that has led to his guilty verdict on December 15, 2025.
Annual closure of Canadian Coast Guard seasonal search and rescue stations in Atlantic Canada
The following Canadian Coast Guard seasonal search and rescue stations in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador, are scheduled to conclude operations for the winter by December 31, 2025.
Major Auto Theft Investigation Targets Export Enablers - Organized Crime and Money Laundering Charges Laid
(Mississauga, ON) – Law enforcement has dismantled an auto theft criminal organization by focusing not only on vehicle theft, but also on the illegal exportation of stolen vehicles through freight forwarding companies. As part of Project CHICKADEE, 306 stolen vehicles destined for foreign markets such as the Middle East and West Africa have been recovered.
Addendum of Charged Persons -Â Project CHICKADEE
Addendum of Charged Persons - Project CHICKADEE
Connecting communities, one trail at a time: Expanding Wellandâs active transportation network
The Government of Canada and the City of Welland have partnered to support the Hilda Street trail connection to the Welland Canal Trail and the North Welland / Niagara College trail link projects, which is expanding and enhancing the city’s trail network.
Government of Canada invests $400,000 in Opsun Systems
CED contribution enables Québec manufacturing business to develop its solar panel structure solution and deploy its international marketing strategy.
Canada and the United Kingdom agree to work together to improve regulatory efficiency for animal vaccines
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the United Kingdom’s (UK) Veterinary Medicines Directorate announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration between Canada and the UK in the regulatory oversight of veterinary biologics, including animal vaccines.
Partnership Between the Indigenous Centre for Occupational Health and Public Safety (ICOHPS) and CCOHS Aims to Enrich Workplace Safety in Indigenous Communities
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) and the Indigenous Centre for Occupational Health and Public Safety (ICOHPS) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work together to enrich health and safety in Indigenous communities in Canada.
Canada invests $19.6 million to advance Indigenous-led climate action and nature protection
Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced $19.6 million for 82 Indigenous-led stewardship initiatives to support locally led climate solutions, species-at-risk conservation, and First Nations Guardians programs.
Federal government invests in public transit improvements for the Municipality of Bathurst
The purchase of three minibuses will improve public transit services in northern New Brunswick communities after an investment of more than $487,000 from the federal government.
Canada signs memorandum of understanding with Coveo to advance AI innovation
The Government of Canada is taking another step toward strengthening Canada’s AI landscape by promoting responsible artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, supporting talent development and advancing sovereign AI infrastructure goals.
Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Canada and Coveo
The Government of Canada, represented by Shared Services Canada (SSC) and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Coveo Solutions Inc. (Coveo), a Canadian leader in applied artificial intelligence (AI) based in Québec.