At an event in Montreal today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced that la Société de verdissement du Montréal métropolitain (Soverdi) will re-launch its Un arbre pour mon quartier initiative in partnership with the Regroupement des éco-quartiers.
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Rock armour: a solid solution for climate change resiliency on Lake Ontario
To improve safety and resiliency, the federal government and the Town of Cobourg are investing $19.5 million to rebuild the Cobourg Harbour breakwaters and Monk’s Cove Park seawall.
Government of Canada and Province of New Brunswick to make an Atlantic Fisheries Fund joint announcement
On behalf of the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Member of Parliament for Acadie-Bathurst Serge Cormier, and the Honourable Pat Finnigan, New Brunswick’s provincial Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries, will hold a joint news conference to announce an important investment for New Brunswick, via the Atlantic Fisheries Fund.
Canada launches first-ever Artificial Intelligence Strategy for the federal public service
Canada launches first-ever Artificial Intelligence Strategy for the federal public service
Government of Canada to announce funding for Holocaust remembrance projects in Vancouver
Member of Parliament Taleeb Noormohamed will announce funding to help preserve the memory of the Holocaust and help Canadians better understand and combat antisemitism.
Government of Canada to partner with Frontier Lithium Inc. to expand the production of strategic battery materials
Company aims to expand the production and processing of lithium, help build out end-to-end battery supply chain in Canada
Supporting Ottawa community-led responses to the illegal toxic drug and overdose crisis
Today, Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, announced over $3.9 million in funding from the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) to the City of Ottawa for its project to support Ottawa’s most affected neighborhoods.
National Indigenous leaders and Canada sign a letter of intent to advance the national space for First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples
Today, Canada and National Indigenous leaders took an important step toward lasting reconciliation. The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, joined National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak of the Assembly of First Nations, President Natan Obed of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and President Victoria Pruden of the Métis National Council, in the signing of a Letter of Intent and a Collaboration Implementation Framework that further solidifies the permanent First Nations, Inuit and Métis presence in the heart of Canada’s Parliamentary Precinct.
Government of Canada provides major funding for Indigenous cultural centre in Debert, Nova Scotia
A $1.8-million investment will fund the development of the Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre in Nova Scotia.
AI and tech businesses in Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area receive Government of Canada investments to scale, bring new products to market
Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for southern Ontario, and the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business and Member of Parliament for Mississauga–Streetsville, announced a combined investment of over $25 million to support 18 Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area artificial intelligence (AI) and tech businesses to scale up and commercialize new products and services.
Government of Canada investments support AI and tech businesses in Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
Eighteen GTHA region businesses to scale up products and services to support growth
Government of Canada helps five creative companies in Atlantic Canada succeed on the world stage
Parliamentary Secretary Tim Louis meets with local recipients of the Creative Export Canada funding program.
Backgrounder: Government of Canada helps five creative companies in Atlantic Canada succeed on the world stage
Canadian Heritage is investing $161,000 to help five Atlantic Canada companies enter international markets and expand their global networks...
Court fines fishing charter company and guides for harvesting threatened rockfish species
Canada’s marine species are a precious resource and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)’s mandate is to help sustain and protect them, now and for the future.
Government of Canada invests in RCMP Heritage Centre
Funding of $3M will help ensure continued growth of popular tourist attraction
Government of Canada Announces Co-Chairs of the Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council
Today, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced the appointment of co-chairs to the Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council for a term of three years:
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Winnipeg
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and His Worship Scott Gillingham, Mayor of Winnipeg.
Canada announces robust tariff package in response to unjustified U.S. tariffs
Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that in response to unjustified U.S. tariffs, the Government of Canada is moving forward with 25 per cent tariffs on $155 billion worth of imported goods, beginning immediately with a list of goods worth $30 billion.
List of products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective March 4, 2025
Effective March 4, 2025, the Government of Canada is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on $30 billion in goods imported from the United States (U.S.).
Government of Canada to announce funding to support early childhood in Francophone communitiesÂ
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, Marie-France Lalonde and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, Yasir Naqvi, will make an announcement to support early childhood development initiatives in Francophone minority communities.
National Survey Finds No Potato Wart in Soil Samples
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has completed its 2024 National Potato Wart Survey and confirms that the disease was not detected.
Minister Valdez to highlight achievements of the Women Entrepreneurship StrategyÂ
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, will highlight Women Entrepreneurship Strategy achievements at the launch event for the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub’s The State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada 2025 preliminary report.
Statement from the Minister of Health
The Minister of Health made a statement announcing a temporary pause of the work of the Canadian Task Force on Preventative Health Care.
Federal Government Invests in Cromwell Area Sewer Separation and Flood Mitigation Project in Sarnia
To enhance safety and strengthen resilience, the federal government and the City of Sarnia are investing over $29.5 million to rebuild the wastewater collection system.
Southern Ontario agri-food businesses to scale up with Government of Canada support
Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), along with the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade and Member of Parliament for Oakville, announced an investment of over $12 million to support businesses in southern Ontario’s agri-food sector to scale up, drive innovation, and increase production.