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  1. Minister Mélanie Joly highlights tourism, arts and cultural investments in Budget 2021

    Budget 2021 is the Government of Canada’s plan to finish the fight against COVID-19 and ensure a robust economic recovery that is inclusive of all Canadians. Today, the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, engaged with Yves Lalumière, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tourisme Montréal, Louise Beaudoin, Board President for Regroupement des événements majeurs internationaux, Paul Arseneault of the Université du Québec à Montréal and Martin Lessard of MT Lab on recovery for Montréal’s tourism industry. The discussion, organized by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) at MT Lab, centred on opportunities for this recovery outlined in the recent Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience.

  2. Ministers Bibeau and Carr to host live panel discussion on regenerative agriculture with young farmers from Manitoba and Saskatchewan on Earth Day

    The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Jim Carr, Special Representative for the Prairies, will host a panel discussion with young farmers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan to discuss climate-smart agricultural practices and highlight investments in Budget 2021.

  3. Minister Bibeau announces reappointment to the Canadian Dairy Commission

    Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced the reappointment of Serge Riendeau as Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) for a one year-term, effective May 14, 2021.

  4. Biography - Serge Riendeau

    Serge Riendeau has over 40 years of experience in the Canadian dairy industry. He has been the co-owner of Riendeau et Gendron Inc., a 1000 acre farm with about 500 dairy cattle, since 1976.

  5. Government of Canada announces support for Prince Edward Island hog producers

    Hog producers in Prince Edward Island (PEI) have been impacted by COVID-19 outbreaks and disease control measures at processing plants, and many producers are being forced to keep hogs on-farm beyond their standard lifecycle. This has resulted in extraordinary feed and maintenance costs which have put a financial strain on their operations.

  6. The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are providing financial assistance to livestock producers affected by the slowdown of slaughterhouses

    The Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, and Quebec’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, André Lamontagne, announced the creation of the Canada-Quebec Livestock Assistance Initiative, $21.8 million in financial assistance intended to mitigate the consequences of COVID-19 in 2020-2021.

  7. Government of Canada and Government of Prince Edward Island to announce new initiative for hog producers

    The Honourable Wayne Easter, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau,

  8. TechImpact launches Digital Boost 2.0 to drive tech adoption in New Brunswick

    Government support of more than 3.7 million dollars will help NB businesses chart and implement digital roadmaps

  9. Decision on mobile wireless services

    Decision on mobile wireless services

  10. CRTC puts measures in place to spur more mobile wireless competition for Canadians

    CRTC puts measures in place to spur more mobile wireless competition for Canadians

  11. Government of Canada invests to bring high-speed Internet to 362 homes in rural Ontario

    The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how much we rely on our connections. Now more than ever, Canadians across the country need access to reliable high-speed Internet as many of us are working, learning, and staying in touch with friends and family from home. Right now, too many Canadians living in rural and remote communities lack access to high-speed Internet. Through the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) Rapid Response Stream, the Government of Canada is taking immediate action to get Canadians connected to the high-speed Internet they need.

  12. FedDev Ontario supports clean manufacturing growth in Kingston

    Ontario’s cleantech sector is helping communities, businesses and organizations across the globe implement effective, efficient solutions to environmental challenges. The City of Kingston, situated along Lake Ontario between Toronto and Ottawa, with its world-class research capabilities and highly-educated workforce, is well on its way to becoming a centre for clean technology in Ontario.

  13. The Honourable Mélanie Joly announces close to $1M in contributions for cross-country ski, snowmobiling and quad clubs in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region

    Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions supports cross-country ski, snowmobiling and quad trail maintenance in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region to help attract winter activity enthusiasts from home and abroad in the coming years.

  14. Backgrounder: Supporting winter tourism in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on April 8, 2021, outlining CED’s financial assistance per organization.

  15. Minister Bibeau and Minister Lamontagne to announce investments to support Quebec cattle, hog and big game producers

    The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Mr. André Lamontagne, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), will jointly announce investments to support cattle, hog and big game producers in Quebec who are facing exceptional costs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual event will be held with the participation of La Financière agricole du Québec.

  16. Government of Canada invests in regional projects across NWT

    The Northwest Territories has many diverse regions that require tailored support to help their local businesses, organizations and communities thrive. The Government of Canada is making targeted investments in economic infrastructure, sector development, capacity building, business expansion and food security for Northerners. These investments are supporting good local jobs in northern communities, access to economical, reliable and safe food supplies, and opportunities to build prosperity and self-reliance.

  17. CanNor investments support regional economies across NWT

    The Government of Canada, through the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), is stepping up to support regional businesses, Indigenous organizations, and communities in the Northwest Territories.

  18. Government of Canada investment supporting Indigenous economic development in Nunavut 

    As we enter into over a year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses, communities, and organizations throughout Nunavut and across the territories are continuing to feel the impacts on the economy. That’s why the Government of Canada continues to be there to not only support Northern businesses through their challenges, but to also continue to support their recovery by making strategic investments in the foundations and structures already in place to keep the Northern economy going.

  19. CanNor investing in Nunavut’s Indigenous economic development

    The Government of Canada is stepping up to help businesses in Nunavut, while creating and maintaining jobs, enhancing Indigenous business development and maximizing opportunities throughout the region.

  20. Canada issues advisory on doing business with Myanmar-related entities

    The Government of Canada today issued an advisory for Canadian companies doing business with Myanmar-related entities.

  21. Compensation Programs for Chicken, Turkey and Egg Producers

    The Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program and Market Development Program for Turkey and Chicken are delivering on the Government of Canada’s commitment to provide full and fair compensation to supply-managed sectors for market access concessions made under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

  22. Minister Bibeau announces new programs that deliver full and fair compensation for chicken, turkey and egg farmers

    Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced details of two new programs designed to help drive innovation and market development for Canada’s 4,800 chicken, turkey and egg farmers

  23. NB Multicultural Council receives funding to address employment barriers

    Federal government support will foster greater inclusion and retention of newcomers, and create nine jobs

  24. MP Michael McLeod to make a virtual announcement highlighting support for key initiatives in the Northwest Territories

    Please be advised that Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for CanNor, will make a virtual announcement tomorrow regarding five key community and Indigenous-led projects in the Northwest Territories.

  25. Government of Canada announces support for jobs and economic growth in Sarnia–Lambton

    Today, Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedDev Ontario and Official Languages), announced Sarnia–Lambton’s official designation as a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Point—a single point of access to resources and information relating to programs that relieve duties, tariffs and taxes for businesses engaged in importing and exporting.

  26. Minister Bibeau to announce details of new programs to support poultry and egg farmers

    The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce details of two new programs that deliver full and fair compensation for Canada's chicken, turkey, and egg farmers.

  27. Government of Canada makes key investment to support NWT tourism industry

    Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced an investment of over $375,000 to support a two-year project to renovate Yellowknife’s soon-to-be relocated Visitor Centre.

  28. Government of Canada investing over $6 million to help improve safety of agri-food workers in southwestern Ontario

    Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian food producers and processors have stepped up to deliver quality food for Canadians and people around the world. From the outset, the Government of Canada has helped food processors invest in safety measures and maintain their capacity to keep up with demand.

  29. Élisabeth Brière announces contributions totalling over $530,000 for four cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and quad clubs in the Centre-du-Québec and Montérégie regions

    Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions supports the maintenance of cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and quad trails in these two regions to draw winter activity lovers from home and abroad in coming years.

  30. Backgrounder: Supporting winter tourism in the Centre-de-Québec and Montérégie regions

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on April 9, 2021, outlining CED’s financial assistance per organization.

  31. Breathing new life into Québec economy

    The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are granting a total of over $1 million in financial assistance to Québec business BOSK Bioproducts to support the implementation of a clean technology project valued at $2.2 million.

  32. Member of Parliament Stéphane Lauzon announces contributions totalling nearly $1.4M for ten cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and quad clubs in the Outaouais region

    Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions supports the maintenance of cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and quad trails in the Outaouais region to draw winter activity lovers from home and abroad in coming years.

  33. Backgrounder: Supporting winter tourism in the Outaouais region

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on April 9, 2021, outlining CED’s financial assistance per organization.

  34. Registration closed and payments finalizing for second round of dairy compensation

    Dairy farmers provide Canadians with a stable supply of high-quality products, and are an essential part of the country’s rural landscape. Supporting them as they adapt to new market realities and consumer demands is vital to ensuring the sector remains well positioned for future growth.

  35. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne announces over $2 million in funding for cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and quad trail maintenance in the Mauricie and Lanaudière regions

    Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions provides funding for 16 organizations in the Mauricie and Lanaudière regions for cross-country ski, snowmobiling and quad trail maintenance to help attract winter activity enthusiasts from home and abroad in the coming years.

  36. Backgrounder: Supporting winter tourism in the Mauricie and Lanaudière regions

    The following information, which complements the news release issued on April 8, 2021, specifies the breakdown of CED financial assistance by organization.

  37. Competition Bureau sets scope for digital health care market study

    Today the Competition Bureau issued a market study notice in relation to its ongoing study of the health care sector. The notice presents the three broad topics of study: data and information, products and services and health care providers.

  38. Parliamentary Secretary Neil Ellis to highlight support to agri-food businesses in Southwestern Ontario

    Neil Ellis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Irek Kusmierczyk, Member of Parliament for Windsor-Tecumseh, will virtually highlight support to agri-food businesses across Southwestern Ontario, to help their efforts to keep employees safe and our food system strong.

  39. Breathing new life into Côte-de-Beaupré economy

    The Government of Canada announces $100,000 in support for Unico Revêtement Métallique, a Côte-de-Beaupré business in the Québec region.

  40. Government of Canada invests in snowmobile trails in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region

    Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions invests more than $1.6 million in snowmobile trail maintenance in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region to help attract winter activity enthusiasts from home and abroad in the coming years.

  41. Backgrounder: Supporting winter tourism in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region

    The following information, which complements the news release issued on April 8, 2021, specifies the breakdown of CED financial assistance by organization.

  42. Government of Canada invests in snowmobile and quad trails in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Nord-du-Québec regions

    Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions invests nearly $1.4 million in snowmobile and quad trail maintenance in both regions to help attract winter activity enthusiasts from home and abroad in the coming years.

  43. Backgrounder: Supporting winter tourism in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Nord‑du‑Québec regions

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on April 8, 2021, outlining CED’s financial assistance per organization.

  44. The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos and Joël Lightbound announce contributions totalling over $1.1M for seven cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and quad clubs in the Québec and Chaudière-Appalaches regions

    Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions supports the maintenance of cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and quad trails in these two regions to draw winter activity lovers from home and abroad in coming years.

  45. Backgrounder: Supporting winter tourism in the Québec and Chaudière-Appalaches regions

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on April 8, 2021, outlining CED’s financial assistance per organization.

  46. Member of Parliament Lyne Bessette announces $99,999 in funding for Au Diable Vert to support the tourism recovery and create jobs in the Cantons-de-l’Est region

    The Member of Parliament for Brome–Missisquoi, Lyne Bessette, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for CED, today announced $99,999 in financial support for Au Diable Vert. This non repayable contribution will enable the business to acquire and install a prefabricated four bedroom cottage as part of its tourism infrastructure development project to meet the growing demand for outdoor accommodation. It will lead to the creation of three jobs.

  47. The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez announces close to $1M in contributions for six snowmobiling and quad clubs in the Côte-Nord region

    Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions supports the maintenance of snowmobiling and quad trails in the Côte-Nord region to draw winter activity lovers from home and abroad in coming years.

  48. The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau announces $165,850 in financial support for the Club de ski de fond Parc du Mont-Orford

    Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions supports the maintenance of cross-country skiing trails in the Cantons-de-l’Est region to draw winter activity lovers from home and abroad in coming years.

  49. Backgrounder: Supporting winter tourism in the Côte-Nord region

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on April 8, 2021, outlining CED’s financial assistance per organization.

  50. Ian Scott to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology

    We welcome this opportunity to appear at the start of your study of the proposed acquisition of Shaw Communications by Rogers Communications. My remarks today will focus on explaining how the CRTC reviews transactions in the communications industry.