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Government of Canada invests in growth of À La Dérive Brasserie artisanale by supporting its expansion
Gatineau business receives $200,000 in financial assistance from CED. -
Government of Canada invests in organic waste conversion systems for rural communities in BC
Today, Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of nearly $832,000 for Safi Enterprises Inc. under the Research and Innovation Stream of the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program. -
Governments of Canada and Manitoba invest nearly $100,000 to upgrade horticulture storage facility
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing $98,970 through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) to upgrade the University of Manitoba's Horticulture Storage Facility so it can conduct innovative potato research, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today. -
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest $6 million in livestock and forage research
A total of $6 million in funding was announced today by Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit for livestock and forage research activities. -
Statement from the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food on mental health
“As Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and a member of Parliament for an agricultural region, I know that agriculture is about the passion of working your land and raising your animals. It is the pride of helping to feed the world in a sustainable way. It is the hope of passing on what you have built to your children, often following in the footsteps of your parents and grandparents. -
Statement from the Commissioner of Competition on the Federal Court of Appeal’s decision regarding the Rogers-Shaw merger
Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of Competition, issued the following statement about the Federal Court of Appeal’s ruling to dismiss the Competition Bureau’s appeal in the Rogers-Shaw matter. -
Statement by Minister Ng on U.S. preliminary duty rates on Canadian softwood lumber
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, today issued the following statement regarding the fourth administrative reviews by the U.S. Department of Commerce of its anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on certain softwood lumber products from Canada: “With these preliminary results, the U.S. Department of Commerce has indicated its intention to maintain its unjustified duties on imports of Canadian softwood lumber. This is a disappointing decision to many on both sides of our shared border. -
Government of Canada invests in innovation and technology transfer with support for Polytechnique Montréal
Montréal-based engineering training and research establishment receives $2M in financial assistance from CED. -
Cancelled: Governments of Canada and Alberta to make an important announcement about high-speed Internet
The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, together with the Honourable Nate Glubish, Alberta’s Minister of Technology and Innovation, will make an announcement about improving high-speed Internet access in rural Alberta. -
Alicia Barin to the Digital Media at the Crossroads
The Broadcasting Act has served us well, giving us clear authority over traditional broadcasting activities like radio and linear television. However, it has reached the limits of what it can do to address digital media services like online streaming in an increasingly borderless communications space. -
Belle-Baie’s Sportek Rodolphe Boudreau getting new roof and upgrades
Governments’ investments will support improved visitor experience -
Government of Canada creates jobs and grows Kanata-based medical diagnostics company
FedDev Ontario invests nearly $1 million for Evik Diagnostic Innovations Inc. to scale-up production and create 12 highly-skilled jobs -
Minister Bibeau concludes successful outreach to the UK and Germany
The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, concluded a productive outreach to the United Kingdom and Germany, wrapping up a week of meetings and events. -
Automation and robotization – $4M in support for DE LA FONTAINE to accelerate production
The governments of Canada and Quebec are granting a total of $4 million to DE LA FONTAINE to acquire automated and digital equipment enabling it to automate its full production line, with a focus on the folding and shaping steps and various cutting and gluing phases. To install the new equipment on the main floor, a second floor will be added onto the current building for administrative offices. -
Parliamentary Secretary Drouin to tour Greenfield Global in Edmonton, Alberta
Media are invited to join the Parliamentary Secretary to the federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Francis Drouin, to tour the laboratory sponsored by Greenfield Global at the University of Alberta. -
Governments support community infrastructure upgrades in Belle-Baie
Governments support community infrastructure upgrades in Belle-Baie -
Over 40 projects receive nearly $14 million to help them recover and to grow the economy in Barrie and surrounding Bruce Grey Simcoe counties
Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a total investment of nearly $14 million for 45 projects in Barrie and the surrounding counties of Bruce, Grey and Simcoe. -
Government of Canada invests nearly $14 million to grow the economy in Barrie and surrounding region
FedDev Ontario supports 45 projects in Barrie and surrounding Bruce, Grey and Simcoe counties to attract visitors and enhance public spaces -
Government of Canada to announce economic growth and job creation for Kanata biomanufacturer
Jenna Sudds, Member of Parliament for Kanata–Carleton, 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 economic growth and job creation for a Kanata-based biomanufacturer. -
Government of Canada announces support for the New Brunswick Business Immigrant Association
Government of Canada announces support for the New Brunswick Business Immigrant Association -
Invitation to media – Rachel Bendayan to visit Polytechnique Montréal’s facilities
Media representatives are invited to participate in a tour of Polytechnique Montréal along with Rachel Bendayan, Member of Parliament for Outremont and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance. The tour will take place in the (CM)² laboratory of the Centre for Characterization and Microscopy of Materials along with the research teams. -
Government of Canada to announce support for tourism and community infrastructure for Barrie and surrounding area
The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario, will make an important announcement supporting tourism and community infrastructure for Barrie and surrounding area. -
The Government of Canada announces $40 million for hard-hit shellfish sector in Atlantic Canada
Investment will help shellfish operations recover from Hurricane Fiona damages, safeguarding key jobs -
ACOA provides targeted support to shellfish sector following Hurricane Fiona damages
Dedicated federal assistance for shellfish sector in Atlantic Canada -
Minister Ng speaks with United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for International Trade Kemi Badenoch
Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, met with Kemi Badenoch, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for International Trade, on the margins of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. -
Government of Canada supports greening of Mauricie SMEs
CED grants over $1.2 million for five projects that will contribute to Quebec’s green transition. -
Backgrounder: CED supports five Mauricie projects that will help Quebec make the green transition
The following information is in addition to the news release issued on January 19, 2023, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient organization and businesses (GROUPÉ Mauricie + Rive-Sud, Groupe PRO-B, Fût Mauricie, Waste Robotics, and Theron Sport), and their respective projects. -
Government of Canada announces the recipients of support from INOVAIT’s Focus Fund
Funding to support new innovative medical solutions that will better equip Canada’s medical system and bring important benefits to Canadians -
Governments of Canada and Manitoba invest $55,000 to conduct wastewater study in Portage la Prairie area industrial park
As part of a commitment to sustainability and environmental action, the Canada and Manitoba governments are committing $55,000 through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) to study the viability of providing an alternative non-potable water source for non-food processing purposes to industrial park tenants in the Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today. -
Ronald McDonald House in Newfoundland and Labrador will benefit from outdoor accessibility upgrades
Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have welcoming, safe and accessible community public spaces where people can come together. Community public spaces are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. A strong, resilient future is linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces. -
Canada joins First Movers Coalition aimed at commercializing zero-carbon technologies globally
Partnership will create a strong market demand for emerging cleantech while showcasing Canada’s climate leadership on the world stage -
Manitoba AgriInsurance dollar values increasing for 2023 crop year
Manitoba's crop insurance coverage is expected to increase for the upcoming crop year, Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today. -
Parliamentary Secretary Drouin to tour Food Waste Reduction Challenge finalist: Genecis Bioindustries
Media are invited to join Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Francis Drouin, to tour the Toronto laboratory of Genecis Bioindustries. -
Minister Bibeau travelling to the United Kingdom and Germany (January 18 to 21)
The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will travel to the United Kingdom (UK) and Germany to advance international agricultural trade, engage and promote collaboration with global partners to support world food security and highlight Canada’s work and contribution to open and predictable trade, agricultural innovation and inclusivity. -
Invitation to media – Minister Pascale St‑Onge in Mauricie region
The Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, the Honourable Pascale St‑Onge, will be in Mauricie on January 19, 2023, to meet with various regional economic stakeholders regarding Quebec SMEs making the green shift. She will also present CED’s action plan to foster the emergence of a more sustainable economy in Quebec’s regions, which she announced this past December. -
Government of Canada to announce support for a community organization in St. John’s
Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, will make an announcement regarding support for Ronald McDonald House Charities Newfoundland and Labrador. -
Government of Canada support for expansion of Milton and Mississauga-based aerospace manufacturer
Over $9-million FedDev Ontario investment is helping Cyclone Manufacturing Incorporated to commercialize 1,500 parts and support 110 jobs at Milton and Mississauga locations -
Government of Canada to make announcement about support for new innovative medical solutions
Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and to the Minister of Sport, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will be announcing the recipients of support from INOVAIT’s Focus Fund. -
Salisbury Farmers and Artisans Market will benefit from upgrades to help bring people back to public spaces safely
Provincial and federal governments fueling community revitalization and creating the conditions for the local economy to thrive -
Tribunal Initiates Expiry Review—Copper Pipe Fittings from Vietnam
Ottawa, Ontario, January 16, 2023—The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an expiry review of its finding made on May 25, 2018, in inquiry NQ 2017 004, to determine if the expiry of the finding is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping or subsidizing of certain copper pipe fittings from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and is likely to result in injury to the domestic industry. -
Government of Canada invests to create jobs and support economic growth for manufacturer in Lakeshore
FedDev Ontario invests $5 million in CapsCanada® Corporation to expand capacity and create 50 jobs -
Minister Bibeau announces Food Waste Reduction Challenge finalists for the Novel Technologies Streams
Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced the six finalists of the Novel Technologies Streams for the Food Waste Reduction Challenge. Minister Bibeau met virtually with the finalists and learned more about their promising solutions to reduce food waste. -
Food Waste Reduction Challenge Finalists for the Novel Technologies Streams
The $20-million Food Waste Reduction Challenge was launched in November 2020 to advance diverse and high-impact solutions to food waste in Canada. The Novel Technologies Streams focus on technological solutions to food waste to extend the life of perishable food, transform food waste and accelerate their advancement in the Canadian market. -
Government of Canada to echo support for aerospace manufacturing in Mississauga and Milton
Adam Van Koeverden, Member Of Parliament For Milton, and Rechie Valdez, Member of Parliament for Mississauga–Streetsville, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an echo announcement supporting aerospace manufacturing in the Mississauga and Milton. -
Government of Canada announces upgrades to the Salisbury farmers and artisans market
Government of Canada announces upgrades to the Salisbury farmers and artisans market -
Government of Canada supports economic growth and job creation for Windsor-Essex manufacturing sector
FedDev Ontario invests more than $5.3 million for two manufacturers to expand and create 55 jobs -
Joint Statement on the development of Canada's first-ever Grocery Code of Conduct
We would like to commend the agri-food industry on the substantial progress they have made in developing Canada’s first-ever Grocery Code of Conduct. -
Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers of Agriculture Readout of Meeting
Today, federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture met virtually to discuss key areas of interest for Canada's agricultural sector. -
Government of Canada launches National Quantum Strategy to create jobs and advance quantum technologies
Strategy will see major investments in quantum research, talent and commercialization -
Government of Canada to announce economic growth and job creation for Lakeshore manufacturer
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 economic growth and job creation for a Lakeshore-based manufacturer.