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  1. Today, the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), along with the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Honourable Pascale St‑Onge, are unveiling the funding the Government of Canada has granted to the Festival International du Rire ComediHa! to hold its one‑of‑a‑kind comedy event in Montréal: ComediHa! hello Montréal.
  2. Government of Canada to announce funding for manufacturers in the housing sector
  3. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of multinuclear sphere X (MSX) caused by Haplosporidium nelsoni in additional locations on Prince Edward Island (PEI), including areas between Lennox Island and Freeland. While MSX prevents oysters from thriving, such as decreased rates of growth and increased oyster mortality, it is important to note that this disease poses no risk to human health, nor does it pose a food safety risk.
  4. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued its order made on November 28, 2018, in expiry review RR-2017-006, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of seamless carbon or alloy steel oil and gas well casing from the People’s Republic of China.
  5. Fierté Montréal receives $113,750 in financial assistance from CED.
  6. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an inquiry to determine whether the dumping and subsidizing of pea protein originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China have caused injury or retardation or are threatening to cause injury. This final injury inquiry was initiated further to a notice received from the Canada Border Services Agency stating that preliminary determinations had been made respecting the dumping and subsidizing of the above-mentioned goods.
  7. Outaouais tourism business obtains $250,000 in financial assistance from CED to increase its accommodations.
  8. Competition Bureau seeks feedback on Competition Act’s new greenwashing provisions July 22, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
  9. Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced $250,000 in PacifiCan funding for the Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society.
  10. The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with Ken Saito, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, on the margins of the G7 Ministerial Meeting on Trade.
  11. The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with Robert Habeck, Germany’s Vice-Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, on the margins of the G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting.
  12. Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan) announced $150,000 in PacifiCan funding for the City of Prince George to support the development of a regional hydrogen hub for Central and Northern B.C.
  13. Gatineau business receives $200,000 in financial assistance from CED.
  14. Virtual reality training programs will benefit from cutting-edge technology improvements
  15. The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will provide an update regarding the United States (U.S.) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) import requirements for all dogs entering the U.S. from Canada, coming into effect on August 1, 2024.
  16. Atlantic Canadian companies, accelerators, and incubators seize opportunities, build connections, and position the region as a leading startup hub at Startupfest 2024.
  17. Transitioning to a low-carbon economy is a necessary step to protect the climate and create a more sustainable economy in Atlantic Canada and across the country. As Cape Breton moves toward a greener future, the Government of Canada is investing to help the Town of Port Hawkesbury prepare for the growth of promising new industries and sectors with a valuable economic impact.
  18. Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton – Canso, will announce support for airport upgrades in western Cape Breton.
  19. CSE and NSERC are pleased to announce the creation of the NSERC-CSE Research Community on Robust, Secure and Safe Artificial Intelligence.
  20. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of multinuclear sphere X (MSX) caused by Haplosporidium nelsoni in wild oyster samples collected in Bedeque Bay, Prince Edward Island (PEI).
  21. Shawinigan organization receives $473,600 in financial assistance from CED.
  22. Canadians deserve safe, reliable, and resilient transportation systems to connect their growing communities, keep people moving and grow our economy. That’s why the Government of Canada is investing in essential local infrastructure, to build vibrant communities and strong regions for the next generation.
  23. The Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, will be announcing investments to improve the passenger rail experience in Atlantic Canada. He will be accompanied by the Minister of Veterans Affairs, Associate Minister of National Defence and Member for Parliament for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member for Parliament for Fredericton, Jenica Atwin, and by VIA Rail Canada’s Chief Service Delivery Officer, Rita Toporowski.
  24. The Government of Canada is committed to upholding Canada's high safety standards for food and animal feed, while maintaining market access for Canadian producers.
  25. Over $39 million through the Canada Coal Transition Initiative and Canada Coal Transition Initiative – Infrastructure Fund helping Alberta communities attract investments, create jobs and transition to a sustainable green economy
  26. PrairiesCan is investing $39,432,507 for 10 Alberta projects to support skill development, infrastructure investment and economic diversification in impacted communities transitioning from coal-fired electricity generation.
  27. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today determined that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping of concrete reinforcing bar from the Republic of Bulgaria, the Kingdom of Thailand and the United Arab Emirates has caused injury or is threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry.
  28. Minister Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, to announce federal support for communities transitioning from coal-fired electricity generation to upgrade local infrastructure, attract new investment and create jobs.
  29. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated its regulated areas for emerald ash borer (EAB - Agrilus planipennis) to include an area in British Columbia, in an effort to slow the insect's spread.
  30. Trois-Rivières business receives $660,000 in financial assistance from CED.
  31. Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced a federal investment of more than $1.4 million, delivered by CanNor, to support ten projects that will help Indigenous businesses and organizations across the territories expand their infrastructure and services.
  32. Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is investing more than $1.4 million in ten projects in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon.
  33. Government of Canada investments support modernized equipment, increased productivity and safety.
  34. Government of Canada investments support modernized equipment, increased productivity and safety
  35. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) today announced that Pierre Tremblay has been appointed President for a 5-year term effective August 12, 2024.
  36. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued its order made on October 15, 2018, in expiry review RR-2017-005, concerning the dumping of certain carbon steel welded pipe from the Republic of Korea, Chinese Taipei, the Republic of India, the Sultanate of Oman, the Kingdom of Thailand and the United Arab Emirates and subsidizing of the aforementioned goods originating in or exported from the Republic of India.
  37. The four recipient organizations are Le Québec maritime, the Hôtel Universel Rivière-du-Loup, Société Duvetnor and the Corporation de développement de Lac-des-Aigles.
  38. Today, Dr Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is investing nearly $800,000 in strengthening the Yukon tourism sector.
  39. Please be advised that Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, will make a funding announcement regarding support for the expansion and diversification of tourism experiences and services in the Yukon.
  40. Québec business receives over $80,000 in financial assistance from CED.
  41. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an expiry review of its order made on August 22, 2019, in expiry review RR 2018 003, to determine if the expiry of the order is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping or subsidizing of silicon metal from the People’s Republic of China and is likely to result in injury to the domestic industry.
  42. Investing in Canada’s communities isn't just about building infrastructure, it's about building connections to other communities, to markets, and to Canadians.
  43. Media representatives are invited to visit MOS, an SME that designs and markets an innovative automobile roof rack, along with the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED.
  44. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today determined that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping and subsidizing of pea protein from the People’s Republic of China have caused injury or are threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry.
  45. Recognition by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) as a negligible-risk country for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) is a major milestone for Canada and its cattle producers.
  46. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recently launched a public consultation on a draft National Potato Wart Response Plan.
  47. Immunity and Leniency programs updated to include wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements June 19, 2024– GATINEAU,QC – Competition Bureau
  48. The Collision Conference, hailed as the ‘Olympics of Tech,’ is coming to Vancouver thanks to support from the Government of Canada and a network of local economic development partners.
  49. CED announces renewed agreements with SADCs, CAEs, Réseau des SADC et CAE and Capital Réseau.
  50. The governments of Canada and Quebec are granting a total of close to $1.4 million in financial assistance over three years to GÎMXPORT, a regional export promotion organization (ORPEX) whose mission is to mentor Gaspésie and Les Îles‑de‑la‑Madeleine businesses so they perform better in developing their markets in Quebec, Canada and internationally.