The following information is in addition to the news release issued on March 3, 2025, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient businesses and organizations, and their respective projects.

On March 3, 2025, at the 2025 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced 32 projects representing a total investment up to $50 million to support the development of Canada’s critical mineral value chains to create good jobs, support economic opportunities, bolster our energy security by reducing reliance on authoritarian governments and contribute to a resilient and secure future.

An orderly and well regulated elver fishery is essential for the long term sustainability of this high-value species. Now that strengthened regulations and tracking tools are in place to allow for the harvest, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is consulting with licence holders to finalize an opening date in the coming weeks.

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement for nature investments in Montréal.

The governments of Canada and Manitoba have finalized a 10-year agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF).

CBSA seizes loaded handgun from U.S. traveller at Coutts, AB, leading to criminal conviction and firearm prohibition order.

Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced funding of $2.3 million to improve vessel safety for 12 Indigenous communities to improve vessel safety through the MSET Initiative. The Ucluelet First Nation, Uchucklesaht Tribe (Maa-nulth), Snuneymuxw First Nation, Ditidaht First Nation, Halalt First Nation, and Toquaht Nation (Maa-nulth) are among the communities receiving funding to purchase marine safety equipment and provide training to community members.

In a historic step forward, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and the Transitional Committee for the National Council for Reconciliation Edith Cloutier, Mitch Case, and Mike DeGagne announced the selection of the Council’s inaugural Board of Directors.

Transport Canada’s Marine Safety Equipment and Training (MSET) Initiative provides funding to Indigenous communities along the Trans Mountain Expansion Project marine shipping route to purchase marine safety equipment and provide training to community members. It is part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to listen, engage, and work with Indigenous communities to respond to marine safety concerns.

Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, that the federal government proposes to extend the 15 per cent Mineral Exploration Tax Credit for investors in flow-through shares for an additional two years, until March 31, 2027.

The Where Edmonton Community Artists Network Society will purchase Harcourt House with help from federal funding

Parliamentary Secretary Tim Louis will announce funding for the development of an Indigenous cultural centre and museum in Debert, Nova Scotia

The parliamentary secretary will meet with three funding recipients as part of the announcement.

Over $2.3 million for over 20 projects fuels growth in tourism and local economies

Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a combined investment of over $2.3 million through the Tourism Growth Program for 23 organizations enhancing tourism offerings in southern Ontario.

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, will make an important announcement in support of the AI and tech sectors in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, Steven MacKinnon, will be in Toronto to announce funding to address labour shortages in critical sectors through the Foreign Credential Recognition Program.

The Québec Ministry of Immigration and Francization (MIFI) has announced study permit allocations for Quebec postsecondary institutions. These educational institutions will now be limited as to how many new international students they can accept, via the announced caps on study permit applications. These new regulations are planned to be in force until 26 February 2026. […]

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Over $3.2 million will boost agri-food processing and ag manufacturing across Saskatchewan

Today, the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Francesco Sorbara, Member of Parliament for Vaughan—Woodbridge, and Sarah Milroy, Executive Director and Chief Curator of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, announced a federal investment of $25 million through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program.

PrairiesCan is investing over $3.2 million in four projects across Saskatchewan’s agriculture and agri-food sectors.

On February 28, the Canada-Brazil Defence Cooperation Agreement went into force, following the official ratification by both Governments. This agreement enhances the strong defence ties between Canada and Brazil and solidifies continued cooperation to support regional peace and security.

Six Ottawa region tech and AI businesses to scale up products and services

Today, the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Member of Parliament for Kanata–Carleton, on behalf of the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a combined investment of over $7 million to support six Ottawa region artificial intelligence and tech businesses to scale up, commercialize new products and services.

The Carrefour Jeunesse-Emploi des Îles (CJE des Îles) will benefit from a major modernization project, made possible through a federal government investment of more than $580,000, to improve the energy efficiency and accessibility of its building.