Business & Industry

1. Government of Canada grants $1,200,000 for 2024 ComediHa! hello Montréal comedy festival

   Today, the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), along with the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Honourable Pascale St‑Onge, are unveiling the funding the Government of Canada has granted to the Festival International du Rire ComediHa! to hold its one‑of‑a‑kind comedy event in Montréal: ComediHa! hello Montréal.

2. Richmond Hill manufacturer enhances production to support critical sectors

   Government of Canada investment supports woman-owned M.I.S Electronics to add new technologies and grow

3. Tourism organizations offer enhanced sports experiences across southern Ontario

   Today, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), the Honourable Judy Sgro, Member of Parliament for Humber River–Black Creek, announced an investment of over $1.4 million through the Tourism Growth Program (TGP) for seven organizations enhancing sports tourism offerings across southern Ontario.

4. Minister Valdez concludes successful visit to the Philippines to strengthen bilaterial relations

   Earlier this week, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business and the first Filipina Cabinet minister and member of Parliament in Canada’s history, concluded her official visit to the Philippines, marking 75 years of strong bilateral relations between the two nations. Minister Valdez took part in productive bilateral engagements with Filipino government officials, women community leaders, entrepreneurship organizations, and leaders in the small business and start-up communities. She advanced discussions on strengthening bilateral economic ties and highlighted opportunities for further cooperation on supporting small businesses in both countries, as well as in the Filipino-Canadian community.

5. First-in-Canada Centre will support businesses and organizations as they accelerate clean technology development

   In order to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, the demand for grid capacity and green technologies will grow. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the modernization of our grid system, so we can continue to work together in the fight against climate change.

6. Canadians to benefit from higher-quality and more competitive telecom services

   Results of auction of residual licences will put more spectrum to use, including in rural and remote areas

7. Governments of Canada and Manitoba supporting farmers and producers

   The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing $2.025 million in financial support to the Enterprise Machine Intelligence and Learning Initiative (EMILI) for Advancing Digital Agriculture Opportunities under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, and Premier Wab Kinew announced today at the grand opening of the Innovation Farms Centre.

8. Government of Canada to celebrate growth of Richmond Hill manufacturer

   Majid Jowhari, Member of Parliament for Richmond Hill, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will celebrate the growth of a Richmond Hill Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly and electronics manufacturer.

9. Government of Canada supports sports tourism growth across southern Ontario

   The Honourable Judy Sgro, Member of Parliament for Humber River—Black Creek, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of sports tourism across southern Ontario.

10. Government of Canada to announce support for clean energy and sustainable development in southern Ontario

    The Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Member of Parliament for York Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), along with Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change will make an important announcement for clean energy technologies.

11. More Support for Nova Scotia Beekeepers

    Nova Scotia beekeepers will have access to more financial support this year. The Apiculture Sustainable Growth and Health Program will provide eligible beekeepers up to $50,000, an increase from the maximum $27,000 in 2023.

12. Government of Canada supports Fierté Montréal in promoting its annual festival

    Fierté Montréal receives $113,750 in financial assistance from CED.

13. HOM Mini Chalets receives Government of Canada support and develops its tourism offering

    Outaouais tourism business obtains $250,000 in financial assistance from CED to increase its accommodations.

14. Government of Canada to announce investments in federal science infrastructure in National Capital Area

    On behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Member of Parliament for Kanata–Carleton, along with the Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa–Vanier, will announce milestones in federal science infrastructure. These investments will support the work of federal science in managing transformative changes facing Canadians today and into the future.

15. CRTC Broadband Fund: Project selected in July 2024

    The CRTC has selected a new project to receive funding through its Broadband Fund.

16. CRTC takes action to bring fibre Internet to five Inuit communities in northern Quebec

    Today, the CRTC is taking action to bring high-speed fibre Internet to five Inuit communities in northern Quebec, all of which are official language minority communities. This project will build on past Broadband Fund projects in the Nunavik region and ensure that all Kativik communities are connected to high-speed Internet.

17. Governments Enhancing Mental Health Supports for Farm Workers

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $538,000 through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to expand the Farmer Wellness Initiative to Ontario farm workers.

18. Minister MacAulay announces support for Canadian dairy farmers to improve sustainability and safety

    Today, ahead of Dairy Farmers of Canada’s 2024 Annual General Meeting in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of more than $8.5 million for two projects led by Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) through the AgriAssurance Program – National Industry Association Component, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

19. MP Hanley announces investment to support Air North, Yukon’s Airline in renewing its fleet and expanding its infrastructure

    Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $6 million in Air North, Yukon’s Airline to renew its fleet and expand its infrastructure.

20. Minister MacAulay announces Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge semi-finalists

    Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced 13 semi-finalists, under the Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge, who are working to advance economically viable and scalable practices, processes, and technologies designed to reduce enteric methane emissions produced by cattle.

21. Invitation to media – Sophie Chatel to visit facilities of Val-des-Monts SME HOM Mini Chalets

    The media are invited to participate in a tour of HOM Mini Chalets along with Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac. HOM Mini Chalets is a Val-des-Monts tourism business specializing in luxury accommodations in the heart of nature.

22. Ministers Champagne and Rodriguez to hold a media availability at the Farnborough International Airshow

    The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, will hold a media availability at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow where they have been meeting with key industry stakeholders in the aerospace, space and defence sectors.

23. Minister Valdez to visit the Philippines to mark 75 years of strong bilateral relations

    On July 22, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business and the first Filipina Cabinet minister and member of Parliament in Canadian history, will kick off her official visit to the Philippines.

24. Summary of Items from the 2024 Annual Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture

    Ministers are pleased that all major retailers have now joined the industry-led Grocery Sector Code of Conduct.

25. Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture meet to advance the resilience and growth of the sector

    The annual conference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture was held in Whitehorse, Yukon, from July 17 to 19, 2024.

26. Dr. Brendan Hanley, MP for the Yukon, to announce funding for Air North, Yukon’s Airline

    Please be advised that Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, will make a funding announcement to support Air North in renewing its fleet and expanding its infrastructure.

27. Minister Champagne to attend Farnborough International Airshow and meet with key business leaders

    The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will be travelling to the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, United Kingdom, July 21 to 23.

28. Protecting nature in Peterborough to help fight climate change and reverse biodiversity loss

    Nature is fundamental to capturing harmful greenhouse gas emissions, since plants pull carbon dioxide out of the air. That is why it’s important to conserve and restore nature as well as safeguard the places and species that are part of our communities. The Government of Canada has launched the largest conservation campaign in the country’s history in order to meet its emissions reduction targets and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.

29. Statement from Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture on the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct

    After years of work and widespread industry participation, we are pleased to announce that all major retailers have agreed to join the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct.

30. Minister MacAulay, Minister Streicker and other provincial and territorial ministers of agriculture to address media following the Annual Conference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture

    The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable John Streicker, Yukon Minister of Energy, Mines, and Resources, as well as other provincial and territorial ministers of agriculture will be addressing media following the Annual Conference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture.

31. Minister Valdez to make important announcement about projects to support the protection of nature

    The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, will be in Peterborough to make an announcement—on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change—about supporting exciting new conservation projects.

32. Government of Canada invests in innovation with support for Structures KSM

    Gatineau business receives $200,000 in financial assistance from CED.

33. Government of Canada’s new Canada Green Buildings Strategy to help Canadians save money on their energy bills

    The Canada Green Buildings Strategy (CGBS) introduces the Government of Canada’s vision and next steps to improve energy efficiency in Canada’s homes and buildings, which will in turn cut energy bills for Canadians and support good jobs from coast to coast to coast.

34. Atlantic Canadian innovators shine at Startupfest 2024

    Atlantic Canadian companies, accelerators, and incubators seize opportunities, build connections, and position the region as a leading startup hub at Startupfest 2024.

35. Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP)

    The Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program, a $250-million cost-shared program under the Sustainable CAP was put in place across Canada to help producers conserve and enhance the resiliency of agricultural landscapes. This new program uses an ecological goods and services payment approach to support on-farm adoption and complements other programs, such as the , to address climate change.

36. Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program investing in improved agricultural lands

    The federal and provincial governments are investing in projects that will help farmers adopt beneficial land-use management practices that will increase environmental resiliency among farms in Newfoundland and Labrador.

37. Government of Canada to announce support for AREA 506

    Government of Canada to announce support for AREA 506

38. Government of Canada appoints Vice-Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Copyright Board of Canada

    Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the appointment of Drew Olsen as Vice-Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Copyright Board of Canada, for a five-year term, starting August 26, 2024.

39. Minister Ferrada to make an announcement as part of plan to help save Canadians money on their energy bills

    The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, will be making an announcement in Halifax—on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources—as part of a plan to help save Canadians money on their energy bills.

40. New insurance program to help protect and attract maple producers

    A new risk management tool for New Brunswick maple producers aims to protect them financially from production losses caused by natural perils such as extreme weather conditions.

41. Government of Canada invests in project to secure electrical grids

    Hitachi Energy to expand two of its facilities in Canada to maintain production of key electrical components for domestic and international markets

42. Minister Ng deepens trade relations with Greece and Italy

    The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, has concluded her visit to Athens, Greece, and Rome, Italy, where she built on recent leader-level visits and reaffirmed the value of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).

43. Invitation to media – Sophie Chatel to visit Gatineau SME Structures KSM’s facilities

    The media are invited to participate in a tour of Structures KSM along with Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac. Structures KSM is an innovative SME in Gatineau specializing in the manufacture of roof trusses. MP Chatel will take the opportunity to highlight a CED financial contribution for the business and will be available to answer the media’s questions after the tour.

44. Minister Champagne to announce support for Quebec-based project to secure green electrical grid

    The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce an investment in a project in Quebec to secure a green electrical grid.

45. Government of Canada invests in innovation with support for DigiHub Shawinigan

    Shawinigan organization receives $473,600 in financial assistance from CED.

46. Government of Canada announces funding for grain and oilseed research in Atlantic Canada

    To support grain and oilseed producers in Atlantic Canada and their unique needs, today, Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced up to $3,045,781 over 5 years to the Atlantic Grains Council through the AgriScience Program – Projects Component, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

47. Governments Investing in Horticultural Research and Innovation

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $23.55 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) in horticultural research, innovation and commercialization activities, and research infrastructure, all to benefit Ontario farmers and consumers.

48. Invitation to media –Minister François-Phillipe Champagne to visit the facilities of Digihub, a Shawinigan-based organization

    The media are invited to take part in the tour of Digihub Shawinigan along with the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.

49. Building resiliency for Alberta beef farms

    The governments of Canada and Alberta are supporting Alberta Beef Producers in expanding its food safety and certification program.

50. Governments of Canada and British Columbia join forces with Vancouver-based Aspect Biosystems to advance innovative health treatments for Canadians

    Canada has a long history of global leadership on regenerative medicine and diabetes treatments, as both stem cells and insulin were discovered by Canadian researchers. The federal government builds on this legacy by supporting the technology development and manufacturing of next generation bioprinted tissue therapeutics with applications for diabetes and other serious health conditions including liver disease. This support will strengthen Canada’s position as a global leader in a new wave of therapeutic innovations and medicines.