Business & Industry

1. Competition Bureau reaches agreement with Isologic to protect competition in healthcare

   Competition Bureau reaches agreement with Isologic to protect competition in healthcare

2. CRTC to improve access to Internet and mobile services across Canada

   Today, the CRTC is launching a consultation on the Internet services market to increase competition, create more choice and lower prices.

3. Government of Canada reports on progress in connecting all Canadians to high-speed Internet, highlights online tool

   Government of Canada reports on progress in connecting all Canadians to high-speed Internet, highlights online tool

4. Government of Canada tables new legislation to create a beneficial ownership registry

   New bill proposes to amend law to further increase corporate transparency and accountability

5. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada releases “What We Heard” report on fertilizer emissions reduction target and outlines collaborative approach with the sector

   Canadian farmers are on the front lines of climate change and are already taking action to improve resilience and enhance profitability while reducing emissions. The Government of Canada set a target to reduce fertilizer-related emissions, which led to consultations with the sector to gather feedback on how best to support farmers and producers through voluntary measures moving forward.

6. Minister Ng highlights support for women entrepreneurs during trip to Toronto

   The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, travelled to Toronto on March 20 to visit local businesses, meet with the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA), participate in Elevate’s Women In Tech event and announce the release of the State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada 2023: Research Preview, an annual report put out by the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub.

7. Government of Canada to hold technical briefing on increasing the transparency and accessibility of corporate information

   Officials from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada will hold a technical briefing on a new legislation leading to the implementation of a corporate beneficial ownership registry. The briefing will take place via teleconference.

8. Minister Bibeau to announce funding for youth agriculture awareness

   The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, will announce funding to Agriculture in the Classroom Canada to raise awareness of agriculture among youth.

9. Women’s leadership: Government of Canada supports growth of three Chaudière‑Appalaches businesses

   P.H. Tech, Métal Duquet and Les Pierres Stéatites, three women‑led businesses, receive over $900,000 in financial assistance from CED.

10. Advisory panel report on federal research support system published

    Report details findings and recommendations on strengthening support system for science and research

11. Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan partner to invest $485 million in Saskatchewan under the new five-year Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership

    Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, federal Minister of Rural Economic Development, on behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable David Marit, Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture, announced $485 million for strategic agricultural initiatives in Saskatchewan under the new five-year Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).

12. First meeting of ministerial advisory committee on green shift

    The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, gathered together for the first time, on March 13, 2023, the ministerial advisory committee on the environmental transition. This is a key step in CED’s action plan to promote the environmental shift and long-term competitiveness of Quebec’s businesses and regions.

13. Women’s leadership: Government of Canada supports Créations Verbois’s growth

    Créations Verbois, a business owned by five stakeholders including two women, receives over $500,000 in financial assistance from CED.

14. Government of Canada invests up to $37 million to bring high-speed Internet and mobile connectivity to economic regions across Saskatchewan 

    All Canadians need reliable, affordable high-speed Internet and cellular service, no matter where they live.

15. Government of Canada invests up to $37 million to bring high-speed Internet and mobile connectivity to more than 5,000 homes in Saskatchewan

    On March 17, 2023, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, announced up to $37 million in funding to bring high-speed Internet access and mobile connectivity to over 5,000 homes in areas across Saskatchewan.

16. Government of Canada to make multi-million dollar funding announcement to help Vancouver-based businesses expand operations and reach global markets

    The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), will provide details on funding that will help several innovative businesses accelerate their growth and compete globally.

17. Improved operations at Crosby Molasses will help Saint John company grow

    Federal and provincial investments supporting new equipment and expertise to increase production capacity

18. Minister Ng to highlight Women Entrepreneurship Strategy success in Toronto

    The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will travel to Toronto to attend Elevate’s Women in Tech event and make an announcement about the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub’s annual report.

19. Government of Canada to make important announcement about improving connectivity in Saskatchewan

    The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, will make an announcement about improving connectivity in rural Saskatchewan.

20. Women’s leadership: Government of Canada contributes to growth of two Sherbrooke businesses

    INTER FONCTION and Industries G.E. Gilbert, two businesses led by women, receive nearly $750,000 in financial assistance from CED.

21. Governments of Canada and Ontario invest nearly $2.4 million to bring high-speed Internet access to up to 299 households in Campbellville

    Residents to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed Internet

22. The Government of Canada continues to invest in domestic vaccine production 

    Investment in Jubilant HollisterStier will strengthen Canada’s biomanufacturing capacity for vaccine and therapeutics production to protect Canadians against future health threats

23. Governments to announce support for Crosby Molasses 

    Governments to announce support for Crosby Molasses

24. Minister Ng concludes successful Women’s Canada Trade Mission to United Kingdom

    Women’s participation in international trade is critical to supporting an inclusive and resilient Canadian economy.

25. Farmers, ranchers, processors supported by new Canada-B.C. partnership

    B.C. farmers and food processors will receive increased food security support over the next 5 years through a new agreement between the governments of Canada and British Columbia.

26. Women’s leadership: Government of Canada contributes to growth of two Mauricie businesses

    Viandes Lafrance and Produits Chimiques Citadel, two businesses led by women, receive over $500,000 in financial assistance from CED.

27. Government of Canada supports the development and adoption of clean technologies in British Columbia

    Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, while visiting Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, announced federal support for four new projects related to developing and adopting clean technology by agri-businesses in British Columbia.

28. Competition Bureau provides recommendations to improve competition law in Canada

    Competition Bureau provides recommendations to improve competition law in Canada

29. Governments of Canada and Ontario to make important announcement about high-speed Internet

    Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and to the Minister of Sport and Member of Parliament for Milton, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, together with Parm Gill, Member of Provincial Parliament for Milton, on behalf of the Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure, will make an announcement about improving high-speed Internet access in rural Ontario.

30. Government of Canada to make an announcement about investing in domestic biomanufacturing

    The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, together with Francis Scarpaleggia, Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Louis, will be making an announcement on investments to help expand Canada’s domestic production and supply of vaccines and treatments, ensuring that we are well positioned to protect the health and safety of Canadians for years to come.

31. Government of Canada provides small business support in Toronto to help boost tourism sector

    FedDev Ontario supports Canadian Opera House Corporation as part of Canada’s Tourism Relief Fund to help small tourism business and organizations recover and thrive

32. Minister Vandal announces investment of over $400,000 to support the Hunters and Trappers Organizations of Nunavut

    Indigenous Peoples are stewards of their lands and waters and sustainable hunting and harvesting is a key part of life in Nunavut communities.

33. Backgrounder: Over $11 million in Government of Canada support for women in aerospace and supply chain in the sector

    Backgrounder: Over $11 million in Government of Canada support for women in aerospace and supply chain in the sector

34. Government of Canada supports sustainable economic growth of Ontario’s aerospace sector

    Government of Canada investment of over $11 million helps four aerospace businesses and organizations to green operations, increase manufacturing capacity and support over 180 jobs

35. Minister Ng meets with United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade

    Today, while leading a delegation of women entrepreneurs to the United Kingdom, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, met in London with Kemi Badenoch, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade.

36. British Columbia's agricultural sector allowed late participation in income-protection program

    British Columbia (B.C.) farmers and producers can still participate in AgriStability for the 2022 farming year and have until June 30, 2023, to pay their fees and secure coverage under the program.

37. Government of Canada establishes a new research hub at the University of Toronto to accelerate Canada’s vaccine and therapeutics production

    This research hub will further strengthen Canada’s biomanufacturing and life sciences sector while protecting Canadians against future health threats

38. Invitation to media – Élisabeth Brière to announce Government of Canada support for INTER FONCTION and Industries G.E. Gilbert

    Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce Government of Canada financial contributions for INTER FONCTION LTD. and Industries G.E. Gilbert inc. This funding will enable the two businesses to improve their productivity.

39. CanNor invests $200,000 to facilitate the growth and expansion of a Yukon business that focuses on supporting reconciliation initiatives across the territory

    The Government of Canada is continuing to support businesses and organizations that contribute to a strong and sustainable economy across the North and Arctic.

40. Governments of Canada and Ontario invest over $13 million to bring high-speed Internet access to more than 6,400 homes across Eastern Ontario

    Rural communities to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed Internet

41. Government of Canada releases results of public consultations on the future of genomics in Canada

    Report offers valuable insights that will help shape the Pan-Canadian Genomics Strategy

42. Government of Canada announces funding for training to help thousands of Canadians get online

    $17.6 million investment will see 23 organizations teaching digital literacy skills to ensure no Canadian gets left behind in this digital era

43. Canada and Ontario welcome historic investment from Volkswagen

    Earlier today, Volkswagen, Europe’s largest automaker, announced that its subsidiary PowerCo will establish an electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.

44. Écotech Québec receives Government of Canada support to develop greener, more prosperous economy

    Clean tech cluster to receive a total of nearly $1.2M in financial assistance from CED to accelerate the development, commercialization, and use of innovative clean technologies from Quebec.

45. Government of Canada to announce support for the aerospace sector

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), along with Pam Damoff, Member of Parliament for Oakville North–Burlington and James Maloney, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke–Lakeshore, will make an important announcement in support of job creation, greening and increasing manufacturing capacity for companies in the aerospace sector.

46. Minister Ng meets with Canadian softwood lumber industry leaders

    Canada’s softwood lumber industry provides well-paying jobs and is a key economic anchor for communities across the country. Our softwood helps build American homes and workplaces, exemplifies the deep integration between our two economies, and is a key input to American manufacturing.

47. Government of Canada continues to deliver on more affordable telecom services

    Annual study shows prices for wireless and home Internet services declined in 2022

48. Governments of Canada and Ontario to make an important announcement about high-speed Internet

    Jenna Sudds, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, together with the Honourable Merrilee Fullerton, Member of Provincial Parliament for Kanata–Carleton, on behalf of the Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure, will make an announcement about improving high-speed Internet access in rural Ontario.

49. Women’s leadership: Government of Canada contributes to Auberge La Merveilleuse’s development

    Woman-owned business Auberge La Merveilleuse receives $83,750 in financial assistance from CED to adapt its products and services to today’s context and position itself for the future.

50. Women’s leadership: Government of Canada contributes to growth of two Lanaudière businesses

    Chambre à peinture A.G. and UDACO Industries, two businesses led by women, receive over $300,000 in financial assistance from CED.