Business & Industry

1. ACOA in 2024: Empowering Atlantic Canada’s Businesses and Communities to Soar

   ACOA in 2024: Empowering Atlantic Canada’s Businesses and Communities to Soar

2. Competition Bureau seeks feedback on its new guidelines regarding environmental claims

   The Competition Bureau is launching a public consultation to solicit feedback from Canadians on its proposed guidelines concerning environmental claims. This follows an initial round of consultations held during the summer of 2024.

3. Supporting La TOHU’s important work

   Montréal organization receives over $1.5M in financial assistance from CED.

4. Government of Canada appoints André Loranger as new Chief Statistician of Canada

   Statistics Canada is a world-renowned institution that provides data and evidence to support good governance, helping Canadians understand their country's population, resources, economy, society and culture.

5. Over $3.3M for Centre d’innovation du Cégep de Sept-Îles

   Member for Duplessis, Minister of Employment and Minister Responsible for the Côte-Nord Region Kateri Champagne Jourdain is proud to confirm an investment of nearly $2.3 million from the Government of Quebec to support the launch of and operations at the Centre d’innovation du Cégep de Sept-Îles. In addition to this amount, the Government of Canada is providing $1.08 million.

6. Minister Valdez and Minister Khera highlight the start of the federal government’s tax break

   The past few years have been challenging for people in Mississauga and Brampton. It feels like the price of everything has gone up.

7. Minister Valdez and Minister Khera to highlight tax break for all Canadians

   The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, along with the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, will highlight the beginning of the federal government’s tax break that will put more money in the pockets of Canadians so they can buy the things they need and save for the things they want.

8. CRTC sets mandatory bargaining framework under the Online News Act

   Today, the CRTC is establishing the mandatory bargaining framework under the Online News Act (the Act) that will apply when major online platforms and eligible Canadian news organizations work toward an agreement.

9. CRTC improves Broadband Fund to help connect Canadians faster

   Today, the CRTC is taking action to improve the Broadband Fund, helping make it faster and easier to connect Canadians to high-speed Internet and cellphone services.

10. New funding to support agricultural workforce on Prince Edward Island

    A new program will help the agriculture industry on Prince Edward Island continue to build capacity and improve training for those working in it.

11. Applications now open for the 2025 Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship

    The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Agriculture Student Scholarship.

12. Federal government strengthens Canada’s telecommunications ecosystem

    $45 million investment will help with the development of 5G and advanced network technologies across the Canadian economy

13. Saskatchewan’s New Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program Cohort Announced 

    The mentee and mentor pairing for the Saskatchewan Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program Cohort Six was announced today in Regina.

14. Government of Canada opens call for proposals for projects to protect and empower Canadian consumers

    Everyday in the marketplace, Canadians feel financial pressure due to retail practices that inflate the price of products and services.

15. Minister Sudds to announce federal investment in advanced telecommunications infrastructure  

    The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce an investment in 5G and advanced network technologies and infrastructure.

16. Invitation to media – Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada to talk at a breakfast event hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montréal

    The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, will be the guest speaker at the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal’s Headline’s breakfast event on December 9, 2024.

17. Supporting the growing Indigenous tourism sector 

    Investing in Indigenous tourism supports First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities and advances economic reconciliation while creating jobs. Government investments need to focus on empowering Indigenous communities to grow and develop the culturally rich experiences and projects they are sharing with the world.

18. Government of Canada announces investment in Québec-based Aramis Biotechnologies

    Its project will maintain, advance and expand world-leading Canadian science focused on plant-based vaccine production

19. New Brunswick’s tourism industry drives growth

    Federal and provincial contributions will boost TIANB’s visibility and training tools

20. Cruising toward increased economic growth for Newfoundland and Labrador’s tourism sector

    Newfoundland and Labrador’s cruise ship industry continues to ride the wave of success thanks to a significant boost from federal and provincial governments. With strategic investments charting a course for growth, this dynamic sector is set to welcome even more visitors, showcase this province’s world-renowned coastline, and fuel local economies across the province.

21. Canada to drive billions in investments to build domestic AI compute capacity at home

    Strategy will invest in cutting-edge AI infrastructure and supercharge innovation to strengthen Canada’s AI advantage

22. Minister Martinez Ferrada to announce support for Indigenous tourism in Yukon 

    The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, will announce an investment to support Indigenous tourism in Yukon.

23. CRTC consults on making shopping for Internet easier

    Today, the CRTC is launching a public consultation to help make shopping for home Internet plans easier.

24. Minister Duclos to announce an investment in the biomanufacturing sector

    The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and Quebec Lieutenant, will announce an investment in a cutting-edge biomanufacturing company while at the Québec City Healthcare Industry Forum.

25. Cruising toward increased economic growth: Government investments boost province’s cruise ship industry

    The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will be joined by the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, to announce a significant investment for Cruise Newfoundland & Labrador.

26. Ministerial statement in response to the Auditor General of Canada’s report on the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy

    Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, welcomed the Auditor General’s report on the Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy.

27. Minister Ng to lead Canadian businesses on Team Canada Trade Mission to Indonesia and Philippines

    The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, is headed to Jakarta, Indonesia, to lead Canada’s largest-ever Team Canada Trade Mission, to Indonesia and the Philippines.

28. New funding supports Indigenous food sovereignty, security

    Indigenous farmers, communities and governments can access new funding to help strengthen food security and sovereignty, and increase Indigenous participation in B.C.’s agriculture and food sectors.

29. Government of Canada boosts regional partnership to prepare for major potash development in Saskatchewan

    PrairiesCan funding to help communities near BHP’s Jansen potash site support rapid growth in East Central Saskatchewan

30. More support for the social economy

    CED grants close to $1M for social economy projects in Quebec.

31. MP Brenda Shanahan to announce investment to increase export activities among Montérégie‍-‍Ouest SMEs

    CED grants $630,000 to Commerce International Québec Montérégie-Ouest.

32. Vicky Eatrides to the Public Interest Advocacy Centre

    That is why we are taking action to empower Canadians when it comes to Internet and cellphone services. Because ensuring that Canadians have the ability to make informed choices goes a long way to helping ensure a healthy, vibrant and competitive communications system.

33. Invitation to media – Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada to participate in Grande rencontre de la Maison de l’innovation sociale 2024

    The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, will participate in the Grande rencontre de la Maison de l’innovation sociale 2024, with its theme of Solving societal challenges: improbable meshes.

34. Competition Bureau sues Google for anti-competitive conduct in online advertising in Canada

    The Competition Bureau is taking legal action against Google for anti-competitive conduct in online advertising technology services in Canada. Following a thorough investigation, the Bureau has filed an application with the Competition Tribunal that seeks to remedy the conduct for the benefit of Canadians.

35. Backgrounder: Competition Bureau sues Google for anti-competitive conduct in online advertising in Canada

    The Competition Bureau is taking legal action against Google for anti-competitive conduct in online advertising technology services in Canada.

36. McMaster University to establish the Centre for Collaborative Chemistry

    Transformative made-in-Canada health solutions are crucial to improving the healthcare of Canadians. To support these efforts, the Government of Canada is making strategic investments to foster collaboration and drive innovation and growth in this sector.

37. Minister Champagne to participate in a panel discussion at the Sustainable Finance Forum

    The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will be participating in a discussion at the Sustainable Finance Forum.

38. Equipment and technology mutualization: A lever to develop Quebec’s social economy enterprises

    CED continues to build solid, inclusive growth by creating the conditions for social economy enterprises and organizations to contribute to this growth to their full potential.

39. Governments announce available funding to enhance Ontario’s agri-food sector

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are still accepting applications for 3 initiatives designed to enhance the province’s $50.7 billion agri-food sector through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).

40. Invitation to media – Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada to announce CED’s commitment to support mutualizing social economy enterprises

    The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, along with Stéphane Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizens’ Services, will announce new support for social economy mutualization projects under CED’s Quebec Economic Development Program.

41. Minister Vandal announces food infrastructure investment in Nahanni Butte to improve access to fresh produce

    Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is contributing up to $696,000 to the Naha Dehe Development Corporation (NDDC) to upgrade food infrastructure in Nahanni Butte. Through this two-year project, NDDC will purchase a refrigerated truck, allowing the Nahanni Butte General Store to transport larger and less frequent shipments of fresh produce for residents in the community. NDDC will also invest in a food truck, serving as a restaurant-on-wheels to meet the needs of community members and tourists.

42. Government of Canada to announce support for advancements in the life sciences sector

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support forof advancements in the life sciences sector.

43. Minister MacAulay attends Agribition and announces support for Canadian agriculture

    This week, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, joined farmers, exporters, and industry stakeholders at the Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) in Regina, Saskatchewan.

44. Sustainability and growth in the Canadian beef sector

    The Government of Canada is investing over $5.4 million in 5 projects aimed at driving growth in the Canadian beef sector.

45. Minister Vandal announces investments in agriculture and agri-food in Saskatchewan

    Over $10 million through PrairiesCan for organizations and businesses in Saskatchewan will seed new growth

46. Backgrounder: Minister Vandal announces investments in agriculture and agri-food in Saskatchewan

    PrairiesCan is providing $10,188,290 for eight projects in Saskatchewan’s agriculture and value-added agriculture sectors

47. Competition Bureau advances an investigation into Broadridge’s business practices

    The Competition Bureau has obtained court orders to gather information and advance an ongoing investigation into Broadridge Software Limited and its affiliates (Broadridge) under the merger and restrictive trade practices provisions of the Competition Act.

48. The urgency is fake, but the deception is real

    We have all experienced it – the pressure to buy right away to get a great deal on a product before the sale ends or to snap it up before stock runs out. Marketing tactics that create a sense of urgency to encourage you to buy quickly are known as urgency cues. When you shop for deals, remember that while some urgency claims can provide valuable information to a consumer if they are true, some can be deceptive or fake.

49. Ministers Valdez and Khera highlight the federal government’s tax break for all Mississauga residents and Working Canadians Rebate for workers

    The past few years have been challenging for people in Mississauga.

50. Minister MacAulay announces funding for innovations in sustainable agricultural technology

    Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of more than $7.2 million for 4 projects through the AgriInnovate Program, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.