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  1. Minister MacAulay announces investment to support the health and safety of  Canadian farmers ahead of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week

    The Government of Canada is committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of Canada’s agricultural community while supporting the long-term sustainability and success of the sector.

  2. Canada invests in five networks to stimulate innovation in key emerging technology sectors

    Since its launch in 2017, the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) has supported collaboration between businesses, research institutions and non-profit organizations to drive growth in key emerging technology sectors. It funds business-led projects in areas where Canada has an economic advantage, such as cleantech, life sciences, agriculture/agri-food, mining and aerospace. Over the years, SIF networks have supported over 750 small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) that have created over 1,200 jobs and attracted over $1.7 billion in investment.

  3. Avalon Holographics leading the charge in innovation

    Technology and innovation are crucial drivers of economic growth, job creation, and long-term prosperity in Atlantic Canada. By investing in cutting-edge technologies and supporting innovative businesses, the Government of Canada is helping Atlantic Canada harness its full potential, while creating high-quality jobs, driving regional competitiveness, and ensuring that Canadian innovation remains a global force.

  4. Minister Champagne responds to U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum exports

    The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, made the following statement:

  5. Government of Canada optimizes approaches to support the next generation of researchers

    Canada is at the forefront of addressing global challenges through innovative research. To meet evolving needs, the government is enhancing support and expanding investments to ensure the country remains a leader in science and research.

  6. Additional support available for Prince Edward Island agriculture industry in response to tariff threats

    The Government of Canada and the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Department of Agriculture are redirecting funds into existing programs that support farmers and agri-businesses in finding new markets and foster innovation.

  7. Canada supports biomanufacturing capacity to advance next generation medicines

    Project will help build a 103,000-square-foot facility to scale up and increase production of finished vials of therapeutics and vaccines

  8. Government of Canada investing in air access in Atlantic Canada

    The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will announce a significant investment to improve air access and travel in Atlantic Canada during Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador’s Conference and Trade Show 2025.

  9. Government of Canada launches consultation to implement international data protection and privacy certifications to enable trusted cross-border data flows globally

    Feedback will contribute to shaping implementation of the certifications in Canada

  10. Fostering economic development on Fogo Island and beyond

    Known for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and deep-rooted traditions, Fogo Island has become a symbol of resilience and innovation. At the heart of the community’s economic and social revitalization is the Shorefast Foundation, a registered charity dedicated to creating lasting social and economic benefits for the community by fostering economic development, cultural preservation, and environmental stewardship.

  11. Government of Canada introduces AI Compute Access Fund to support Canadian innovators

    Fund marks significant step in the Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Strategy

  12. Minister MacAulay announces funding to support Canadian hog producers in the event of a potential African swine fever outbreak

    The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the resilience of Canada's rural communities and the Canadian pork sector by supporting prevention efforts and preparing to respond in the event of an African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak.

  13. Canada partners with Heidelberg Materials to drive cement industry decarbonization

    Investment will help build North America’s first commercial full-scale carbon capture, utilization and storage system in the cement industry

  14. MP Hanley announces over $1 million to support Yukon First Nation tourism and cultural industries

    Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced over $1 million to support three First Nation-owned projects in the Yukon. With this funding, these organizations will acquire and develop infrastructure to enhance business and cultural tourism opportunities and create space to train and support artisans as they build careers in the cultural industries.

  15. CanNor announces over $1 million to support Yukon First Nation tourism and cultural industries

    Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced over $1 million to support three Yukon First Nation-owned projects to enhance business and cultural tourism opportunities and create space to train and support artisans as they build careers in the cultural industries.

  16. Minister MacAulay announces interest-free limit under the Advance Payments Program will be set at $250,000 for 2025

    Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that the Government of Canada will set the interest-free limit of the Advance Payments Program at $250,000 for the 2025 program year.

  17. PacifiCan invests $6.4 million to drive business growth and support community economic development initiatives across British Columbia

    Funding will help B.C. companies access the investment capital, customers, and expert advice they need to grow and help communities capitalize on development opportunities

  18. MP Hanley announces over $1.6 million investment to expand local food systems in the Yukon

    Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced a contribution of over $1.6 million in five infrastructure projects to grow, preserve, prepare and supply food in the Yukon.

  19. CanNor announces over $1.6 million to expand local food systems in the Yukon

    Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced an investment of over $1.6 million in five infrastructure projects to grow, preserve and supply food in the Yukon.

  20. Government of Canada investment to bring 300 new jobs to Gatineau

    Establishment of new Telesat campus in Gatineau to create high-skilled jobs and boost new space economy.

  21. Government of Canada supports businesses and workers in southern Ontario

    The Government of Canada is committed to supporting businesses and entrepreneurs as they bring innovative solutions and help to build a strong economic future for southern Ontario.

  22. Gaspésie: $2.8M from Government of Canada to stimulate economic growth

    CED grants financial assistance for 14 projects that will contribute to regional economic diversification.

  23. Backgrounder: $2.8M from Government of Canada to stimulate economic growth in Gaspésie region

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on March 7, 2025, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient organizations, and their respective projects.

  24. Government of Canada invests in growth with support for Tôlerie Outaouais

    Gatineau business receives $175,000 in financial assistance from CED.

  25. Government of Canada announces support to increase dairy processing capacity on Prince Edward Island

    Today, Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), announced a federal investment of up to $12 million for Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL).

  26. Canada moves toward safe and responsible artificial intelligence

    Government announces refreshed Advisory Council on Artificial Intelligence, the new Safe and Secure Artificial Intelligence Advisory Group, the publication of a guide for managers of AI systems and six new signatories to the voluntary AI code of conduct

  27. Government of Canada announces additional spectrum to support improved connectivity and innovative 5G applications

    Access to fast, reliable and affordable Internet and mobile services is essential for Canadians.

  28. Government of Canada supports scale up and growth of Thorold business

    Local business receives funding to enhance operations and boost environmentally-friendly practices

  29. Government of Canada announces support for local food infrastructure projects across Canada

    Today, Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, visited the Town of Truro and announced up to $5.6 million to support 87 new projects across Canada under the Small Scale Projects component of the Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF).

  30. Backgrounder: Follow‍-‍up on CED’s commitments in Montréal’s East End

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on March 6, 2025, on CED’s financial assistance and the recipient businesses and organizations and their respective projects. CED’s investments detailed below are a key element of the transformation of Montréal’s East End designed to enable this area of the city to assume its place in the province’s economy.

  31. Supporting economic development in Montréal’s East End

    The Government of Canada is providing more than $9.6 million for projects that contribute to the economic transformation of Montréal’s East End, for a total of over $13.2 million in authorized investments under the Initiative to Support Economic Development in Montréal’s East End.

  32. Government of Canada to make important announcement about job creation in Quebec

    Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for Gatineau, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will join Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac, and Stéphane Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Argenteuil–La Petite-Nation, to announce the construction of a new Telesat campus, which will bring well-paying jobs to Gatineau, Quebec.

  33. Database: List of Local Food Infrastructure Fund projects (Small Scale Projects intake)

    The 61 projects announced to date under the Small Scale Projects intake of the Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF) total nearly $4 million to help improve food security in communities through investments in equipment and infrastructure needs.

  34. Building a strong, prosperous Prairie economy

    Today, we release the Green Prairie Economy Early Accomplishments update of the Framework to Build a Green Prairie Economy, which underpins the Building a Green Prairie Economy Act.

  35. Government of Canada supports tourism growth projects in Hamilton

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Member of Parliament for Hamilton West–Ancaster–Dundas, on behalf of the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an important announcement in support of festivals and events in Hamilton.

  36. Minister MacAulay announces launch of new initiative to promote mental wellbeing among producers in Canada

    The life of a farmer is demanding and comes with different challenges and uncertainty.

  37. Minister MacAulay to announce federal support to increase dairy processing capacity on Prince Edward Island

    The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, along with Mr. Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, will be in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, to announce federal investments to Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL) in support of dairy processing.

  38. Minister Anandasangaree announces investment supporting mineral exploration promotion across all territories

    Today, at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada 2025 Convention, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced a federal investment of up to $420,000 to the governments of Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. This funding will support a collaborative project among the territorial governments to attract investment and strengthen the growth of the mining sector in the North through strategic promotional activities at leading industry events.

  39. PS Blois to announce investments to strengthen food security

    Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, will be in Truro, Nova Scotia, to announce federal investments in support of local food infrastructure projects across Canada.

  40. Nine manufacturers in southern Ontario scale up and advance green solutions with Government of Canada investment

    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 $19 million combined repayable investment to support nine companies as they manufacture and/or adopt clean technologies to produce environmentally sustainable products.

  41. Government of Canada invests in manufacturers as they scale up and advance green solutions

    Nine manufacturers expand capabilities to produce and/or adopt environmentally friendly technologies for a sustainable future

  42. Government of Canada supports seven Eastern Ontario businesses to scale up and grow

    Today, Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, 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 nearly $5.9 million to support seven businesses across Eastern Ontario to support their growth and competitiveness.

  43. Government of Canada supports seven Eastern Ontario businesses to scale up and grow

    FedDev Ontario investment will help local businesses as they enhance their manufacturing capabilities

  44. Federal government's Women Entrepreneurship Strategy has helped over 400,000 women entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses

    Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, highlighted the accomplishments of Canada's first-ever Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES).

  45. Advancing the Indigenous tourism sector

    Government of Canada and NACCA celebrate recipients of the Signature Indigenous Tourism Experiences Stream

  46. Government of Canada to support scale up of Niagara region business

    The Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an important announcement to support scale up of Niagara region’s business.

  47. Invitation to media – Minister Steven Guilbeault to announce Government of Canada support for 42 organizations in Montréal’s East End

    During the first Sommet de l’Est in 2023, CED committed to investing $30M in Montréal’s East End in the coming years. As part of the follow-up to this commitment, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Member of Parliament for Laurier–Sainte-Marie and Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance for economic development in Montréal’s East End.

  48. Bram Abramson to the CanWISP Annual Conference

    We want a telecommunications sector that works for telcos of all sizes, and for Canadians with their range of locations and needs. One where real choice and robust competition lead to lower prices for Canadians, promote investment in high-quality networks, and nurture the entrepreneurial spirit that fills gaps responsively and well.

  49. 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

  50. 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.