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  1. Yesterday, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, convened provincial and territorial Ministers of Agriculture to discuss several key areas of interest for Canada’s agriculture sector in the current context of the Canada-United States trading relationship.
  2. British Columbia is home to a thriving life sciences sector, with over 2,000 companies employing more than 20,000 people across the province.
  3. Minister for the Economy, Minister Responsible for the Fight Against Racism and Minister Responsible for the Laval Region Christopher Skeete and Member of Parliament for Vimy and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec (CED) Annie Koutrakis are announcing a total of over $6.2 million in funding to support the launch of a new plant for Chemtec Epoxy Coatings in Laval.
  4. Innovative Laval business receives $975,000 in financial assistance from CED.
  5. The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), will announce funding to help life sciences companies scale up in British Columbia.
  6. Black Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs play a vital role in Canada’s economy, yet they continue to face systemic barriers when it comes to starting and growing their businesses.
  7. Canada’s researchers, businesses and institutions are at the forefront of the genomics revolution, unlocking the potential of this transformative science to drive innovation across industries, address global challenges and improve quality of life. Genomics is the science that aims to decipher and understand the entire genetic information of an organism. Recognizing the critical role of genomics in creating a more sustainable and prosperous future, the Government of Canada is taking significant steps to enhance Canada’s global leadership in this field.
  8. Supporting investment in community-led projects is essential to leveraging local knowledge and resources, strengthening culturally-relevant food systems, and finding innovative solutions to regional challenges.
  9. Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce support for groundbreaking genomics research across Canada.
  10. The Government of Canada is supporting Newfoundland and Labrador’s mining industry, investing in a salt company on the province’s west coast.
  11. The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, will announce support to strengthen community food resiliency and diversify economic growth across the North.
  12. The Government of Canada is investing up to $6 million in the Iqaluit Nukkiksautiit Project to strengthen energy security in Nunavut.
  13. The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will announce a significant investment for Atlas Salt Inc.
  14. The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, will announce support for the Iqaluit Nukkiksautiit Project to examine the feasibility of the construction of a waterpower project near Iqaluit.
  15. Yesterday, at the Committee on Internal Trade (CIT) meeting, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, and her provincial and territorial counterparts discussed bold, transformative actions to eliminate regulatory barriers to internal trade, encourage free movement of labour and further standardize regulations across Canada.
  16. Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced over $17 million in PacifiCan funding for 10 organizations to help businesses in key sectors, such as life sciences, clean technology, and construction, scale up their operations.
  17. Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced over $17 million in PacifiCan funding for 10 organizations to help businesses in key sectors, such as life sciences, clean technology, and construction, scale up their operations.
  18. Kids need access to nutritious food at school so they can learn, grow, and reach their full potential. That is why the Government of Canada is taking action to strengthen wider community and local food systems through investments in infrastructure that expand the reach and impact of school food programming.
  19. Corner Brook is a vital economic hub on the west coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, serving as a centre of industry, commerce and innovation. The Government of Canada is investing in projects in this region to help strengthen the local economy.
  20. The Government of Canada is investing more than $970,000 in Corner Brook to help stimulate the local economy, upgrade equipment and infrastructure, explore new opportunities, and improve the quality of life for Atlantic Canadians.
  21. Preserving history and fostering economic growth are vital for building vibrant, sustainable communities. The Government of Canada’s investment in local infrastructure and cultural hubs is helping rural Newfoundland and Labrador thrive and attract visitors both near and far.
  22. In collaboration with the Government of Canada, the Province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) is launching new funding opportunities to further support its cattle and livestock sectors.
  23. Media representatives are invited to visit AMF Bakery Systems, a business developing complete bakery solutions that has received support from ADDERE Service-conseil, along with the Honourable Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Minister of National Revenue.
  24. The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), will announce funding to support business growth in B.C.
  25. The CRTC is taking action to help bring high-speed fibre Internet to the communities of Jade City and Good Hope Lake (Dease River) in British Columbia, as well as Upper Liard in the Yukon.
  26. The CRTC is committing over $14 million to CityWest Cable and Telephone Corp. to build approximately 250 kilometres of new transport fibre infrastructure. This project will connect the communities of Jade City and Good Hope Lake (Dease River) in British Columbia and Upper Liard in the Yukon to high-speed Internet.
  27. Minister Martinez Ferrada announces renewed support for regional export promotion organizations (ORPEX).
  28. CED grants a total of $900,000 in financial contributions to Diagnos Inc., Polycontrols Technologies Inc., Dracal Technologies Inc. and Snöball Event Marketing Inc.
  29. Today, Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan's Minister of Agriculture Daryl Harrison announced $6.9 million to jointly support livestock and forage-related scientific research in Saskatchewan in 2025, combined with co-funding from industry partners for a total of $7.2 million.
  30. The Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, and the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, will meet with leaders from different key industries to discuss possible consequences and identify the needs of Quebec businesses, in case customs tariffs are applied on products sold in the U.S.
  31. Rimouski organization receives two contributions totalling $1,860,000 from CED to enhance the cruise tourism experience in Quebec.
  32. Farmers care deeply about the land and have been leaders when it comes to taking action to protect the environment and strengthen the competitiveness of our agricultural businesses and economy.
  33. Working with the company to take the next step toward a carbon-neutral copper and zinc mine
  34. Investments in zero-emission vehicles, battery technologies and semiconductors play a key role in making Canada a world leader in clean technologies. These investments are not only supporting Canada’s shift to a net-zero economy but also creating and maintaining good jobs across the country, promoting growth in the automotive sector, securing battery supply chains, and supporting Canada’s role as an important supplier of semiconductor technologies.
  35. Small- and medium-sized businesses are key drivers of innovation and opportunity in their communities.
  36. The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will make an announcement about clean innovative technologies for the mining sector in Canada.
  37. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will make an announcement about supporting innovative technologies for EV batteries in Canada. Minister Champagne will be joined by the Honourable Vic Fedeli, Ontario Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.
  38. CED grants a total of nearly $300,000 in financial contributions to Club Lac Ste. Marie and Kaza chalets & spa S.E.N.C.
  39. 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 the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Yukon Premier and Minister of Economic Development Ranj Pillai will announce support for the Yukon Venture Angels to build a private capital ecosystem in the Yukon.
  40. Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to boost the growth of two tourism organizations: Club Lac Ste. Marie (operating as Club Mont Ste. Marie/Club MSM) and Kaza chalets & spa S.E.N.C.
  41. The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Manitoba Agriculture Minister, Ron Kostyshyn announced details of the 2025 AgriInsurance program, administered by Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC).
  42. Women entrepreneurs in Canada are strong contributors to the economy, and yet they often face unique challenges when starting and growing their businesses. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring opportunities for all Canadians, and helping women business owners succeed to strengthen the economy and create good jobs.
  43. Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), along with the Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa–Vanier, announced a combined investment of nearly $4.2 million to support five women-led organizations to scale-up, modernize their ventures, and grow.
  44. Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, issued the following statement to mark Bell Let’s Talk Day:
  45. 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 women-led organizations in southern Ontario.
  46. The following information is in addition to the news release issued on January 20, 2025, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient businesses and organizations, and their respective projects.
  47. 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 Government of Canada support for the growth of several Outaouais and Laurentides businesses.
  48. East Angus business receives $75,000 in financial assistance from CED.
  49. As part of its broader efforts to improve Internet and cellphone services across Canada, the CRTC is working to help ensure residents of the Far North have access to reliable and affordable Internet services.
  50. Today, the CRTC is taking a major step forward to help make Internet services more reliable and affordable for residents of the Far North.