Business & Industry

1. Minister Sudds to announce federal investment in advanced telecommunications infrastructure  

   The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce an investment in 5G and advanced network technologies and infrastructure.

2. Invitation to media – Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada to talk at a breakfast event hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montréal

   The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, will be the guest speaker at the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal’s Headline’s breakfast event on December 9, 2024.

3. Supporting the growing Indigenous tourism sector 

   Investing in Indigenous tourism supports First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities and advances economic reconciliation while creating jobs. Government investments need to focus on empowering Indigenous communities to grow and develop the culturally rich experiences and projects they are sharing with the world.

4. Government of Canada announces investment in Québec-based Aramis Biotechnologies

   Its project will maintain, advance and expand world-leading Canadian science focused on plant-based vaccine production

5. New Brunswick’s tourism industry drives growth

   Federal and provincial contributions will boost TIANB’s visibility and training tools

6. Cruising toward increased economic growth for Newfoundland and Labrador’s tourism sector

   Newfoundland and Labrador’s cruise ship industry continues to ride the wave of success thanks to a significant boost from federal and provincial governments. With strategic investments charting a course for growth, this dynamic sector is set to welcome even more visitors, showcase this province’s world-renowned coastline, and fuel local economies across the province.

7. Canada to drive billions in investments to build domestic AI compute capacity at home

   Strategy will invest in cutting-edge AI infrastructure and supercharge innovation to strengthen Canada’s AI advantage

8. Minister Martinez Ferrada to announce support for Indigenous tourism in Yukon 

   The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, will announce an investment to support Indigenous tourism in Yukon.

9. CRTC consults on making shopping for Internet easier

   Today, the CRTC is launching a public consultation to help make shopping for home Internet plans easier.

10. Minister Duclos to announce an investment in the biomanufacturing sector

    The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and Quebec Lieutenant, will announce an investment in a cutting-edge biomanufacturing company while at the Québec City Healthcare Industry Forum.

11. Cruising toward increased economic growth: Government investments boost province’s cruise ship industry

    The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will be joined by the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, to announce a significant investment for Cruise Newfoundland & Labrador.

12. Ministerial statement in response to the Auditor General of Canada’s report on the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy

    Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, welcomed the Auditor General’s report on the Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy.

13. Minister Ng to lead Canadian businesses on Team Canada Trade Mission to Indonesia and Philippines

    The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, is headed to Jakarta, Indonesia, to lead Canada’s largest-ever Team Canada Trade Mission, to Indonesia and the Philippines.

14. New funding supports Indigenous food sovereignty, security

    Indigenous farmers, communities and governments can access new funding to help strengthen food security and sovereignty, and increase Indigenous participation in B.C.’s agriculture and food sectors.

15. Government of Canada boosts regional partnership to prepare for major potash development in Saskatchewan

    PrairiesCan funding to help communities near BHP’s Jansen potash site support rapid growth in East Central Saskatchewan

16. More support for the social economy

    CED grants close to $1M for social economy projects in Quebec.

17. MP Brenda Shanahan to announce investment to increase export activities among Montérégie‍-‍Ouest SMEs

    CED grants $630,000 to Commerce International Québec Montérégie-Ouest.

18. Vicky Eatrides to the Public Interest Advocacy Centre

    That is why we are taking action to empower Canadians when it comes to Internet and cellphone services. Because ensuring that Canadians have the ability to make informed choices goes a long way to helping ensure a healthy, vibrant and competitive communications system.

19. Invitation to media – Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada to participate in Grande rencontre de la Maison de l’innovation sociale 2024

    The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, will participate in the Grande rencontre de la Maison de l’innovation sociale 2024, with its theme of Solving societal challenges: improbable meshes.

20. Competition Bureau sues Google for anti-competitive conduct in online advertising in Canada

    The Competition Bureau is taking legal action against Google for anti-competitive conduct in online advertising technology services in Canada. Following a thorough investigation, the Bureau has filed an application with the Competition Tribunal that seeks to remedy the conduct for the benefit of Canadians.

21. Backgrounder: Competition Bureau sues Google for anti-competitive conduct in online advertising in Canada

    The Competition Bureau is taking legal action against Google for anti-competitive conduct in online advertising technology services in Canada.

22. McMaster University to establish the Centre for Collaborative Chemistry

    Transformative made-in-Canada health solutions are crucial to improving the healthcare of Canadians. To support these efforts, the Government of Canada is making strategic investments to foster collaboration and drive innovation and growth in this sector.

23. Minister Champagne to participate in a panel discussion at the Sustainable Finance Forum

    The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will be participating in a discussion at the Sustainable Finance Forum.

24. Equipment and technology mutualization: A lever to develop Quebec’s social economy enterprises

    CED continues to build solid, inclusive growth by creating the conditions for social economy enterprises and organizations to contribute to this growth to their full potential.

25. Governments announce available funding to enhance Ontario’s agri-food sector

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are still accepting applications for 3 initiatives designed to enhance the province’s $50.7 billion agri-food sector through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).

26. Invitation to media – Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada to announce CED’s commitment to support mutualizing social economy enterprises

    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 new support for social economy mutualization projects under CED’s Quebec Economic Development Program.

27. Minister Vandal announces food infrastructure investment in Nahanni Butte to improve access to fresh produce

    Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is contributing up to $696,000 to the Naha Dehe Development Corporation (NDDC) to upgrade food infrastructure in Nahanni Butte. Through this two-year project, NDDC will purchase a refrigerated truck, allowing the Nahanni Butte General Store to transport larger and less frequent shipments of fresh produce for residents in the community. NDDC will also invest in a food truck, serving as a restaurant-on-wheels to meet the needs of community members and tourists.

28. Government of Canada to announce support for advancements in the life sciences sector

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support forof advancements in the life sciences sector.

29. Minister MacAulay attends Agribition and announces support for Canadian agriculture

    This week, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, joined farmers, exporters, and industry stakeholders at the Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) in Regina, Saskatchewan.

30. Sustainability and growth in the Canadian beef sector

    The Government of Canada is investing over $5.4 million in 5 projects aimed at driving growth in the Canadian beef sector.

31. Minister Vandal announces investments in agriculture and agri-food in Saskatchewan

    Over $10 million through PrairiesCan for organizations and businesses in Saskatchewan will seed new growth

32. Backgrounder: Minister Vandal announces investments in agriculture and agri-food in Saskatchewan

    PrairiesCan is providing $10,188,290 for eight projects in Saskatchewan’s agriculture and value-added agriculture sectors

33. Competition Bureau advances an investigation into Broadridge’s business practices

    The Competition Bureau has obtained court orders to gather information and advance an ongoing investigation into Broadridge Software Limited and its affiliates (Broadridge) under the merger and restrictive trade practices provisions of the Competition Act.

34. The urgency is fake, but the deception is real

    We have all experienced it – the pressure to buy right away to get a great deal on a product before the sale ends or to snap it up before stock runs out. Marketing tactics that create a sense of urgency to encourage you to buy quickly are known as urgency cues. When you shop for deals, remember that while some urgency claims can provide valuable information to a consumer if they are true, some can be deceptive or fake.

35. Ministers Valdez and Khera highlight the federal government’s tax break for all Mississauga residents and Working Canadians Rebate for workers

    The past few years have been challenging for people in Mississauga.

36. Minister MacAulay announces funding for innovations in sustainable agricultural technology

    Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of more than $7.2 million for 4 projects through the AgriInnovate Program, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

37. AgriInnovate Program: Innovations in sustainable agriculture

    The Government of Canada is investing over $7.2 million in 4 innovative projects aimed at improving sustainability in Canadian agriculture.

38. Media advisory – Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada and Parliamentary Secretary Annie Koutrakis to announce tax break for all Canadians

    The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, and Annie Koutrakis, Member of Parliament for Vimy and Parliamentary Secretary, will make an announcement that will put more money in your pockets, so you can buy the things you need and save for the things you want.

39. CRTC consults on making it easier for Canadians to choose the best Internet and cellphone plans

    Today, the CRTC is launching three public consultations to make it easier for Canadians to choose the Internet and cellphone plans that are best for them.

40. Minister Gould and Minister Tassi highlight the government’s tax break for all Canadians and new Working Canadians Benefit

    The past few years have been challenging. It feels like the price of everything has gone up. And while inflation is back to the 2 percent target and interest rates have been cut four times this year, we know that Canadians aren’t yet feeling that in their household budgets.

41. Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada highlights the Government’s tax break for all Canadians and new Working Canadians Rebate

    Starting December 14, 2024, the Government of Canada is giving a tax break to all Canadians. With a GST/HST exemption across the country, Canadians will be able to buy essentials such as groceries, snacks and children’s clothing—all tax free.

42. Government of Canada supports growth of local businesses in southern Ontario

    Businesses, entrepreneurs and organizations in southern Ontario are working every day to create jobs and opportunities for Canadians. That is why the Government of Canada is providing support and services to these companies so that they can reach their potential, increase their competitiveness and unlock new possibilities for growth.

43. Canada and Yukon announce funding to address Arctic security

    Strong economies in the North rely on infrastructure development, environmental sustainability and public safety. Addressing priorities such as sovereignty, defense, infrastructure and environmental stewardship is key to safeguarding Canada’s Arctic interests while fostering a safe and sustainable future for Northerners.

44. Minister Gould and Minister Tassi to announce tax break for all Canadians

    The Honourable Karina Gould, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, and the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an announcement that will put more money in your pocket, so you can buy the things you need and save for the things you want.

45. Government of Canada invests in aeronautics sector in Mirabel

    Avianor receives $7.6M in financial assistance from CED.

46. Canada and Yukon to announce funding for arctic and northern security

    Whitehorse, Yukon, November 20, 2024 — Media are invited to attend a funding announcement supporting arctic and northern security.

47. Minister Champagne to participate in NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s 70th Annual Session

    The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will participate to the Science and Technology Committee at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s 70th Annual Session.

48. Competition Bureau advances an investigation into Leon’s and The Brick’s marketing practices

    The Competition Bureau obtained a court order to gather information and advance an ongoing investigation into Leon’s Furniture Limited and its subsidiary, The Brick Warehouse LP.

49. Minister MacAulay concludes productive visit to China

    Last week, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, visited Beijing, China, where he met with Chinese industry leaders, importers, and key Canadian stakeholders to advocate for improved commercial opportunities for Canadian farmers, processors and exporters, and reinforce Canada's commitment to exploring ways to support fair competition, a level playing field for businesses, and more open, sustainable and inclusive trade.

50. Minister Champagne to address North American Manufacturing Conference

    The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will participate in a fireside chat at the North American Manufacturing Conference, moderated by Dennis Darby, President and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters. The Minister will discuss North American trade and economic collaboration between Canada, the United States and Mexico.