Business & Industry

1. Saint-Damien-de-Buckland residents and visitors to benefit from new public park thanks to Government of Canada support    

   CED grants $330,000 to the municipality to launch its development project.

2. Invitation to media - Press conference regarding Cégep de Sept-Îles

   The Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, and the Minister for the Economy, Lucie Lecours, invite media representatives to a press conference regarding the Cégep de Sept-Îles.

3. Parliamentary Secretary Virani shares highlights of trade visits to South Africa and Zambia

   Expanding trade relations with and investments in African countries is crucial to Canada’s global economic recovery, as is establishing trade partnerships in expanding economies and diversifying supply chains to ensure continued prosperity.

4. Gespeg community to continue sharing its culture and traditions thanks to Government of Canada support

   CED grants $750,000 to Micmac Nation of Gespeg to improve its community facilities and kickstart its development.

5. Minister Bibeau Concludes G7 Agricultural Ministers’ Meeting in Stuttgart, Germany

   The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, concluded a productive trip to Stuttgart, Germany, where she took part in the annual G7 Agriculture Ministers Meeting (AMM) to advance shared priorities and discuss Canada’s agricultural interests regarding trade, supply chains, food security and environmental sustainability.

6. Government of Canada invests in projects to open new markets for agriculture and food exports

   Canada has long been a global leader in the production of high-quality, nutritious food. Exporting these products plays a significant role in supporting our economy and contributing to the overall profitability and strength of the agricultural sector. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of nearly $1.8 million for the Canadian Food Exporters Association (CFEA), over two years, to help open and maintain markets for Canadian exporters around the world and to facilitate the entry of numerous small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into international markets.

7. The southwestern New Brunswick region will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

   Government of Canada fueling community revitalization and creating the conditions for local economies to thrive as they rebound from the effects of COVID-19

8. The southwestern New Brunswick region will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

   Government of Canada fueling community revitalization and creating the conditions for local economies to thrive as they rebound from the effects of COVID-19

9. Minister Champagne concludes visit to Germany and Belgium

   Canada working with international partners to help businesses succeed and grow

10. Government of Canada investing to support economic development in Wahgoshig First Nation

    FedNor funding to help create five new businesses and maintain at least five more

11. Minister Bibeau to discuss G7 Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Stuttgart, Germany

    The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will hold a media callback to discuss the recent G7 Agriculture Ministers’ Meetings in Stuttgart, Germany.

12. Government of Canada to announce support for community projects in the southwestern New Brunswick region

    Government of Canada to announce support for community projects in the southwestern New Brunswick region

13. New equipment helps Madawaska businesses improve productivity and stimulate growth

    Government of Canada investments support clean, inclusive recovery and long-term economic growth

14. New equipment helps Madawaska businesses improve productivity and stimulate growth

    Government of Canada investments support clean, inclusive recovery and long-term economic growth

15. Government of Canada supports Ville de Magog in developing skatepark

    CED grants nearly $500,000 to the municipality for its revitalization project.

16. Readout: Minister Ng speaks with Chile’s Undersecretary of International Economic Relations

    Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, spoke with José Miguel Ahumada, Chile’s Undersecretary of International Economic Relations.

17. Update on Trans Mountain Expansion Project

    On February 18, 2022, the federal government provided an update on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. With 50 per cent of the pipeline already built and the project significantly de-risked, the federal government announced that no additional public money will be spent on the project and Trans Mountain Corporation would secure the funding necessary to complete the project with third-party financing.

18. Atlantic Seal Science Task Team report released

    It is imperative that Canada balances healthy ecosystems, sustainable fisheries and the vitality of coastal and Indigenous communities. Hearing from fish harvesters about their experience on the water is critical to finding that balance.

19. Minister Pascale St-Onge announces Government of Canada support for Ville de Forestville

    CED grants $500,000 to the municipality for its project to improve outdoor spaces.

20. Government of Canada invests to grow exports for Canada's red meat sector

    Seizing opportunities to increase and diversify Canadian red meat exports is key to the economic growth and profitability of Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector.

21. Government of Canada invests in economic recovery with support for Patlin Textiles and Multi-Modèles

    Two manufacturing businesses receive a total of $387,600 in financial assistance from CED.

22. Statement by Minister Petitpas Taylor to mark CBDC Day

    The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), today issued the following statement to mark CBDC Day

23. Government of Canada to announce support for businesses in the Madawaska region

    Government of Canada to announce support for businesses in the Madawaska region

24. Government of Canada boosts transition to Industry 4.0 with support for Lignum Veneer

    Victoriaville business receives $200,000 in financial assistance from CED.

25. Saskatchewan agriculture student scholarship recipients announced

    Today, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit presented four agriculture scholarships to students from across the province.

26. Minister Ng speaks with India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food and Public Distribution and Textiles

    Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, spoke with Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food and Public Distribution and Textiles.

27. Government of Canada boosts metal products sector with support for Usinage Marcotte

    Val-d’Or business receives $288,086 in financial assistance from CED.

28. Minister Ng speaks with New Zealand’s minister for trade and export growth

    Yesterday, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, spoke with Damien O’Connor, New Zealand’s Minister for Trade and Export Growth, Minister of Agriculture, Minister for Biosecurity, Minister for Land Information, and Minister for Rural Communities.

29. Investing in new technologies to create jobs and improve productivity in New Brunswick

    Government of Canada investments support clean, inclusive recovery and long-term economic growth

30. Investing in new technologies to create jobs and improve productivity in New Brunswick

    Government of Canada investments support clean, inclusive recovery and long-term economic growth

31. Competition Bureau seeks full block of Rogers’ proposed acquisition of Shaw

    The Competition Bureau is seeking to block Rogers proposed $26 billion acquisition of Shaw in an effort to protect Canadians from higher prices, poorer service quality and fewer choices, particularly in wireless services.

32. Backgrounder: Competition Bureau seeks full block of Rogers’ proposed acquisition of Shaw

    The Competition Bureau has filed an application with the Competition Tribunal seeking a court order to block Rogers’ proposed acquisition of Shaw and is also requesting an injunction to stop the parties from closing the proposed transaction until the matter can be heard by the Tribunal. The Bureau must prove its case at the Tribunal in order for the proposed transaction to be blocked.

33. Government of Canada invests in the future generation of agricultural leaders

    Canada's young farmers are helping to strengthen our agriculture and agri-food sector through their leadership and innovative contributions. Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $2.1 million for three organizations to support development opportunities for Canadian youth in agriculture.

34. Government of Canada supports adoption of cutting-edge technologies with assistance for Boulons Éclair

    Gatineau business receives $267,000 in financial assistance from CED.

35. Minister Mary Ng hosts successful visit by United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai

    Canada and the United States are invested in one of the most productive, collaborative, and mutually beneficial bilateral relationships in the world. It is a partnership of neighbours, forged by a shared border, democratic values, deep people-to-people connections, and multi-layered economic and security ties.

36. Technology upgrades help Western Newfoundland businesses to modernize and grow 

    A key part of Canada’s economic recovery is supporting businesses as they adapt, grow and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Small and medium-sized businesses and the organizations that support them represent the backbone of regional economies. They generate good paying jobs and are a source of pride for their communities. To do so, businesses and entrepreneurs need a strong foundation, built on technological innovation, inclusivity, and clean growth to create the workforce of the future.

37. New Brunswick academic institutions helping drive digital transformation

    The federal government is helping expand Computer Science programs at both UNB and Université de Moncton

38. Government of Canada invests in manufacturing digitization with support for Les Ateliers de fabrication du Saguenay

    Saint-Ambroise business receives $200,000 in financial assistance from CED.

39. Ottawa and Québec Announce $99,290 in Financial Assistance for Gaspésie Gourmande

    The federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, and the Quebec Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, André Lamontagne, announced $99,290 in financial assistance for Gaspésie Gourmande.

40. Government of Canada supports the resiliency of the agriculture sector by increasing its capacity to face emergencies

    Every year, Emergency Preparedness Week serves as an opportunity to remind Canadians of the importance of being prepared for any emergency situation that can occur.

41. Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Provide Funding for Agriculture Strategic Field Program Projects

    The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have announced more than $484,000 for six projects through the Strategic Field Program (SFP) which offers funding for field level demonstrations and evaluation of targeted agriculture practices and technologies.

42. Government of Canada to announce support for Digital Transformation in New Brunswick  

    Government of Canada to announce support for Digital Transformation in New Brunswick

43. Helping Alberta producers: 2021 AgriRecovery funding

    The 2021 growing season was difficult for Alberta producers, but the targeted AgriRecovery initiative was timely and successful.

44. Ottawa and Québec provide $500,000 in financial assistance for Laval University

    The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and André Lamontagne, Quebec Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, jointly announced financial assistance of $500,000 to fund a research project by the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Laval University on the efficient use of electricity for heating and lighting in greenhouses. The funding is being provided through the Quebec Agri-Food Innovation Partnership Program under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

45. Investments help Fredericton businesses grow and create jobs

    Government of Canada investments support clean, inclusive recovery and long-term economic growth

46. Investments help Fredericton businesses grow and create jobs 

    Government of Canada investments support clean, inclusive recovery and long-term economic growth

47. Government of Canada invests $4.4 million to increase access to Canada’s high-quality grain products globally

    Canada’s grain sector is a major driver of economic growth domestically, with demand for Canadian export grain products on the rise from global markets. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of up to nearly $4.4 million, over two years, to support three industry organizations in their efforts to grow Canada’s grain exports.

48. Minister Ng to host U.S. Trade Representative in Ottawa and Toronto

    To kick off Asian Heritage month, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will host the United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai, in Ottawa and Toronto.

49. Government of Canada invests over $5.3 million to bring high-speed Internet access to 1,662 households in Ontario

    Rural communities to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed Internet

50. Government of Canada invests to bring high-speed Internet access to more rural households in Ontario

    Government of Canada invests to bring high-speed Internet access to more rural households in Ontario