Business & Industry

1. Government of Canada to make an announcement to help increase tourism in the Killarney region

   Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages, will make an important announcement in support of increasing tourism in the Killarney region.

2. Minister Bibeau to announce investments supporting Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices

   The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, will be in Greenwich, Nova Scotia to highlight federal investments to help farmers across Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador adopt sustainable farming practices.

3. Government of Canada invests over $400,000 in Northern Ontario’s Agriculture Innovation Ecosystem 

   FedNor funding will help support agri-food producers and organizations innovate, expand and create jobs across the region

4. Minister Ng to travel to Manitoba and British Columbia

   The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will travel to Manitoba and British Columbia from August 15 to 18, 2022.

5. Minister Ng to make an announcement on the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy 

   The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, Terry Duguid, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable Jim Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre will make an announcement on the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy.

6. Invitation to media – Rachel Bendayan to announce Government of Canada support for Montérégie’s Alo Richelieu

   Rachel Bendayan, Member of Parliament for Outremont and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, will announce Government of Canada assistance to support the growth of eco-friendly tourism cooperative Alo Richelieu.

7. Snow removal businesses: Winter is coming

   If you are in the snow removal business, you know what a tough job it is. When your clients are snowed in, you’re snowed under. As the white blanket awaits, it is the time of the year when customers start renewing their contracts.

8. Minister Boissonnault announces support for tourism innovation and growth in the Yukon

   The Government of Canada, through CanNor, is investing over $87,000 to support the expansion and revitalization of the Yukon Motorcycle Park

9. Minister Vandal announces CanNor investment of nearly $2 million to expand important community space in Gjoa Haven, Nunavut

   CanNor is investing nearly $2 million to support the expansion of the Nattilik Heritage Centre in Gjoa Haven, Nunavut, as it continues to grow as a regional hub and an Inuit culture-driven community gathering space.

10. The Government of Canada invests in the growth and diversification of the Chaudière-Appalaches tourism sector

    CED awards close to $900,000 to five organizations that will help boost tourism in the region.

11. Backgrounder: Almost $900,000 from the Government of Canada to foster the development of the Chaudière-Appalaches tourism sector

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on August 11, 2022, on CED’s financial assistance and the recipient businesses/organizations and their respective projects.

12. Government of Canada expands market for fresh British Columbia cherries to South Korea

    The growth of Canada's cherry industry is a major success story, exporting high-quality products to markets all over the world, while contributing to the economic vitality of rural communitites. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau and the Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, the Honourable Mary Ng, announced that the Government of Canada has gained market access to South Korea for British Columbia's high-quality fresh cherries.

13. Government of Canada invests $10 million to support in-person return of Toronto International Film Festival  

    FedDev Ontario investment supports September return of one of the world’s largest film festivals

14. Minister Vandal announces federal investments in geothermal energy feasibility across Nunavut

    CanNor funding supports feasibility study examining alternative energy potential in three Nunavut communities.

15. Government of Canada supports community infrastructure upgrades at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park 

    FedDev Ontario invests over $740,000 in the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to support increased accessibility and infrastructure upgrades at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park in Whitchurch-Stouffville.

16. Minister Vandal to make a funding announcement related to the Northstar Development Project and a geothermal project in Cambridge Bay

    Minister Vandal to make a funding announcement related to the Northstar Development Project and a geothermal project in Cambridge Bay

17. Government of Canada invests in improving animal welfare

    The humane care and handling of farm animals, and the ability to track their movements, are an important part of the confidence consumers have in their food in Canada. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of up to nearly $3 million to three national organizations to enhance animal welfare and tracking in the country.

18. Government of Canada to announce support for community infrastructure in Whitchurch-Stouffville

    The Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of community infrastructure in Whitchurch-Stouffville.

19. Minister Ng concludes successful participation in ASEAN ministerial meetings in Cambodia

    The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, today concluded a productive trip to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where she participated in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ministerial meetings on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

20. ASEAN-Canada Plan of Action Trust Fund

    The ASEAN-Canada Plan of Action Trust Fund will support activities that promote cooperation between ASEAN and the Government of Canada in mutually agreed priority areas aligned with the Government of Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy.

21. CRTC Broadband Fund second call: projects selected in August 2022

    The CRTC has approved funding for ten high-quality projects through the CRTC Broadband Fund. These projects will either introduce or improve mobile wireless and/or broadband Internet access services along approximately 425 kilometres of roads and for approximately 2,250 households in 35 communities, including five Indigenous communities and one official language minority community, in Manitoba, Quebec, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

22. CRTC Broadband Fund to allocate $20.5 million for mobile wireless and Internet access services in Manitoba, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador

    Today, the CRTC announced that ten projects will receive up to $20.5 million in funding from the Broadband Fund.

23. Government of Canada invests $1.8 million in green economy

    The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced today an investment of over $1.8 million under the AgriAssurance Program to assist Bioindustrial Innovation Canada to further develop quality standards to accelerate growth of the bioeconomy in the agriculture sector.

24. Government of Canada invests over $12.3 million for major festivals and events in southern Ontario

    FedDev Ontario supports return of Tennis Canada’s National Bank Open tournament and Boots and Hearts Music Festival

25. The Government of Canada invests $10 million to revive the National Bank Open in Montréal

    Tennis Canada is receiving financial assistance from CED to enhance the Montréal tournament and position it for the future.

26. Improved community facilities for Centre-du-Québec residents thanks to Government of Canada support  

    CED awards over $2.8 million to 16 organizations for projects to build or upgrade community spaces.

27. Backgrounder: Over $2.8M from the Government of Canada for the revitalization of communities in the Centre-du-Québec region 

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on August 3, 2022, on CED’s financial assistance and the recipient communities and their respective projects.

28. Competition Bureau to host the Competition and Green Growth Summit this fall

    On September 20, 2022, the Competition Bureau will host the Competition and Green Growth Summit, where experts will discuss the interaction between competition law and policy and sustainability.

29. Government of Canada to announce support for major festivals and sporting events in southern Ontario

    The Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of major festivals and sporting events in southern Ontario.

30. Improved community facilities for Chaudière-Appalaches residents thanks to Government of Canada support  

    CED awards almost $4.5 million to 16 organizations for projects to build or upgrade community spaces.

31. Backgrounder: Improved community facilities for Chaudière-Appalaches residents thanks to Government of Canada support

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on August 2, 2022, on CED’s financial assistance and the recipient communities and their respective projects.

32. Minister’s Statement: Food Day Canada 2022

    "Today, to mark Food Day Canada, I join foodies everywhere to celebrate our remarkable Canadian food. From farm to fork, thank you to all those who work hard to feed our country and a growing global population. I also salute chefs, professional and amateur, for your passion in turning Canadian ingredients into unforgettable feasts."

33. Improved community facilities for Côte-Nord residents thanks to Government of Canada support  

    CED awards over $2.1 million to seven organizations for projects to build or upgrade community spaces in the Côte-Nord region.

34. Backgrounder: Improved community facilities for Côte-Nord residents thanks to Government of Canada support

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on July 29, 2022, on CED’s financial assistance and the recipient communities and their respective projects.

35. Minister Ng to deliver remarks on Black Entrepreneurship Program 

    The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will deliver remarks on the Black Entrepreneurship Program at the National Black Canadians Summit.

36. Canada and Ontario Taking Further Action to Grow and Sustain the Agri-Food Workforce

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing $4 million to continue building a strong and competitive agri-food workforce. The second round of the Ontario Agri-Careers Support Initiative, which opens today and closes on September 8, 2022, provides funding for innovative pilot projects that are tailor-made to address employee needs at a local level.

37. Protecting farmers against the impacts of poultry disease outbreak

    Farmers care about the health of their animals and make every effort to protect it. Disease outbreaks can still occur, resulting in significant losses for producers, the sector and the economy. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced over $1.2 million for three organizations to roll out insurance products to help poultry producers better manage risks and mitigate losses that may result from a disease outbreak.

38. Government of Canada announces additional funding for digital literacy skills training to help more Canadians get online

    $17.6 million investment to support initiatives aimed at teaching digital literacy skills to under-represented Canadians

39. Uptown Saint John getting a boost through Rediscover Main Streets initiative

    Government of Canada supports efforts to revitalize main streets, downtowns and neighbourhoods

40. Government of Canada awards contract for the Vessel Life Extension of Canadian Coast Guard Ship George R. Pearkes

    Ensuring that Canadian Coast Guard personnel have the equipment they need to keep Canada’s waterways open and safe is a key priority for the Government of Canada.

41. Competition Bureau takes action to protect competition in pipeline transportation for natural gas liquids in Western Canada

    Yesterday, the Competition Bureau registered a consent agreement with the Competition Tribunal to address its concerns related to certain aspects of the proposed formation of a gas processing joint venture between Pembina Pipeline Corporation and KKR’s Global Infrastructure Funds.

42. Minister Ng to highlight progress of the Canada Digital Adoption Program in Atlantic Canada 

    The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will highlight an important development regarding the Canada Digital Adoption Program. She will be joined by Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants.

43. Minister Ng to attend Association of Southeast Asian Nations meetings in Cambodia

    As an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) dialogue partner and founding member of the ASEAN Regional Forum, Canada is committed to deepening its already strong relationships with ASEAN, its member states and other partners from across the Indo-Pacific.

44. Apikol to develop tourism offering thanks to Government of Canada support

    Québec-based business in Saint-Roch neighbourhood receives $100,000 in financial assistance from CED.

45. Government of Canada and Government of Newfoundland and Labrador invest to bring high-speed Internet to 694 households in Newfoundland and Labrador

    Residents of rural communities to benefit from increased connectivity

46. Government of Canada invests in growth and diversification of Haute‑Gaspésie tourism sector

    CED grants over $6.5 million to 11 organizations, helping them to launch their projects and enhance their tourism offerings.

47. Backgrounder: Over $6.5M from Government of Canada to develop Haute‑Gaspésie tourism industry

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on July 27, 2022, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient businesses and organizations, and their respective projects.

48. Government of Canada announces support for Uptown Saint John Inc.

    Government of Canada announces support for Uptown Saint John Inc.

49. Government of Canada invests $3 million to help early-stage companies adopt low-carbon processes and products

    FedDev Ontario investment to support over 65 SMEs, 80 technologies or processes and over 110 jobs

50. Minister Ng to make announcement about the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy Ecosystem Fund 

    The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will make an announcement about the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy Ecosystem Fund. The Minister will be joined by Andy Fillmore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry and Member of Parliament for Halifax.