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The Government of Canada commemorates the West Indian Domestic Scheme, 1955-1967, as an immigration program through which around 3,000 women from Caribbean countries came to Canada, contributing to the growth of Caribbean culture in Canada
The Government of Canada commemorates the West Indian Domestic Scheme, 1955-1967, as an immigration program through which around 3,000 women from Caribbean countries came to Canada, contributing to the growth of Caribbean culture in Canada. -
Implementation of Historic Agreement Takes Another Step Forward with Agreement on Funding for Corrections Programs and Community Services Rooted in Teslin Tlingit Culture and Values
Today, the Teslin Tlingit Council, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and the Government of Yukon are proud to announce the signing of the Corrections and Community Services Amendment to the Teslin Tlingit Council Administration of Justice Agreement Implementation Plan. -
Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture meet to discuss Canada-United States trading relationship
Yesterday, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, convened provincial and territorial Ministers of Agriculture to discuss several key areas of interest for Canada’s agriculture sector in the current context of the Canada-United States trading relationship. -
Minister Fisher and AFN National Chief reaffirm partnership to support First Nations Veterans
First Nations Veterans have proudly served Canada in times of war and peace, yet many continue to face systemic barriers when accessing the benefits and recognition they deserve. -
Minister Joly announces additional sanctions in response to ongoing conflict in Sudan
Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures Act against two individuals associated with the ongoing conflict in Sudan. -
Backgrounder - Additional sanctions in response to ongoing conflict in Sudan
Canada is imposing sanctions on two individuals in response associated with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and linked to the continued violence against civilians in Sudan. Through their leadership roles in financing and procurement networks in both opposing factions, these individuals are contributing to continued gross and systematic human rights violations by allowing both parties to sustain the fighting. -
Backgrounder: 2024–2026 Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities Stream Two Funded Applicants
Investing $24.2 million in Indigenous sport programs to empower First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities across the country -
Backgrounder: 2024-2026 Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities Stream One Funded Applicants
Investing $24.2 million in Indigenous sport programs to empower First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities across the country -
Rapid Response Mechanism Canada detects information operation targeting a candidate for the leadership campaign of the Liberal Party of Canada
Global Affairs Canada’s Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM Canada), in its mandate as part of the Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections (SITE) Task Force to monitor the digital information ecosystem during the Liberal Party of Canada [LPC] leadership campaign, has identified an information operation targeting Chrystia Freeland. Ms. Freeland is Member of Parliament [MP] for University-Rosedale, and candidate in the LPC Leadership contest. -
Backgrounder: 2024–2026 Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities Stream Three Funded Applicants
Investing $24.2 million in Indigenous sport programs to empower First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities across the country -
Rapid Response Mechanism Canada detects information operation targeting a candidate for the leadership campaign of the Liberal Party of Canada
Rapid Response Mechanism Canada detects information operation targeting a candidate for the leadership campaign of the Liberal Party of Canada -
Government of Canada investing $24.2 million in Indigenous sport programs to empower First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities
The Government of Canada announces $24.2 million in funding for sport for social development projects in Indigenous communities across the country -
Statement by the Royal Canadian Navy
The Royal Canadian Navy today issued the following statement regarding the removal of the Commanding Officer of HMCS Ottawa: -
Assault of an inmate at Beaver Creek Institution
On February 5, 2025, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Beaver Creek Institution, a multi-level security federal institution. As a result, a lockdown was put in place to enable staff to complete an exceptional search. -
The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador sign an agreement to address unsheltered homelessness
Today, the federal government and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced the signing of an agreement to support people living without homes, as part of the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI). -
Minister Thompson to announce funding for seniors to age in their homes in Manitoba
The Minister of Seniors, Joanne Thompson, will be in Winnipeg to announce funding for projects in Manitoba under the Age Well at Home initiative. -
Minister Anandasangaree Announces Pilot Projects Supporting Yukon First Nations Studies Towards a Greener Economy
Indigenous participation and Indigenous Knowledge will help to shape decisions on major resource and infrastructure development and strengthen the Yukon and Canadian economies. -
Government of Canada invests $6 million to drive growth in B.C.’s life sciences sector
British Columbia is home to a thriving life sciences sector, with over 2,000 companies employing more than 20,000 people across the province. -
Parks Canada announces major step in redevelopment of Banff National Park 200-Block
Parks Canada has engaged the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada to oversee an international design competition to develop a conceptual design for the 200-block of Banff Avenue Redevelopment Project. -
PS Drouin to highlight Canada's innovation and technological successes in agriculture
Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will speak at Canadian Agri-Food and Automation Intelligence Network's (CAAIN) Exploring Canada's Role in Global Agriculture – An Evening with Weekes & McConnell event. -
Ensuring long-term predictable public transit funding and moving forward with an agreement to support people experiencing homelessness in York Region
By working closely with its partners, the federal government is ensuring that more Canadians will be able to live near public transit, and is providing additional support to address homelessness and encampments. -
Healthy meals for kids, savings for families in New Brunswick
Our National School Food Program provides healthy meals to kids and sets them up for success. It’s also saving families hundreds of dollars a year in grocery bills. -
Over $6.2M for Chemtec Epoxy Coatings for its new plant
Minister for the Economy, Minister Responsible for the Fight Against Racism and Minister Responsible for the Laval Region Christopher Skeete and Member of Parliament for Vimy and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec (CED) Annie Koutrakis are announcing a total of over $6.2 million in funding to support the launch of a new plant for Chemtec Epoxy Coatings in Laval. -
Teslin Tlingit Council, Minister Anandasangaree, and Yukon Sign Funding Agreement for Community Services
Teslin Tlingit Council, Minister Anandasangaree, and Yukon Sign Funding Agreement for Community Services -
Canada reaffirms commitment to NATO’s collective defence and security and welcomes Sweden to the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia
“For over 75 years, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has stood as a cornerstone of global security and stability, demonstrating that the collective strength of its 32 members can overcome the most pressing challenges of our time, including in the face of Russia’s unjustifiable and illegal war in Ukraine. -
WildFireSat: $72 million for critical Canadian space infrastructure for wildfires
Canada's boreal forest is vast and experiences some of the world's largest and most intense wildfires. On average, about 8,000 wildfires burn over 2.1 million hectares of forest every year, representing a territory equivalent to almost half the size of Nova Scotia. About $1 billion is spent each year in Canada to combat wildfires. The Government of Canada recognizes this growing threat and remains committed to protecting its communities, natural resources, and wildlife habitats. -
Backgrounder: Canada announces projects to strengthen health systems in Africa, Asia, and the Americas
Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced the following 14 projects, totaling $248.2 million. -
Minister Hussen announces new projects to strengthen health systems that reach the poorest and most vulnerable
In the last few years, healthcare systems around the world, especially those in low- and middle-income countries, have faced unprecedented strains. Climate change and geopolitical crises have exacerbated these pressures. As a result, many women and children still lack access to essential health services, as well as clean water, adequate sanitation, hygiene, and good nutrition. -
Government of Canada supports WattByWatt and its renewable energy solution
Innovative Laval business receives $975,000 in financial assistance from CED. -
Canada Invests in Quebec’s Critical Minerals Sector to Create Jobs and a Strong Economy
Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced up to $43.5 million in investments under two critical mineral funding programs that will help to advance critical minerals research and infrastructure developments in Quebec. -
Minister Blair and Minister Champagne conclude productive visit to Washington, D.C.
Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, concluded a successful trip to Washington, D.C. -
Government of Canada announces over $160 million for Jasper Housing, Recovery and Wildfire Response
The federal government, through Parks Canada, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Public Safety Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, and Insurance Bureau of Canada, in collaboration with the Municipality of Jasper, has created immediate housing options and concrete rebuilding plans for Jasper residents. -
Canada Invests in Quebec’s Critical Minerals Sector to Create Jobs and a Strong Economy
On February 6, 2025, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced up to $43.5 million in investments under two critical mineral funding programs that will help to advance infrastructure to better develop, supply and research critical minerals in Quebec. -
Increasing opportunities for immigrant women in Quebec to build a more resilient economy for everyone in Canada
Today, the Honourable Élisabeth Brière, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced $287,639 for the Fédération des communautés culturelles de l'Estrie (FCCE) to advance women's economic security and prosperity in the Eastern Townships of Québec. -
Lockdown at Beaver Creek Institution
On February 5, 2025, a lockdown was put in place at Beaver Creek Institution, a multi-level security federal institution, to enable staff to complete an exceptional search. -
Government of Canada Funding for 2024 Wildfire Season in Parks Canada Administered Places, including Jasper National Park Wildfire Response, Recovery and Interim Housing
Government of Canada Funding for 2024 Wildfire Season in Parks Canada Administered Places, including Jasper National Park Wildfire Response, Recovery and Interim Housing. -
Government of Canada introduces new National Cyber Security Strategy
Technology is an integral part of our lives that has become increasingly linked to critical infrastructure and the services we rely on daily like our hospitals, transit systems, energy suppliers, and telecommunications systems. -
Canada’s New National Cyber Security Strategy
On February 6, 2025, the Government of Canada announced its new National Cyber Security Strategy (NCSS). -
Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence to attend Invictus Games 2025 in Vancouver and Whistler
The Honourable Darren Fisher, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will participate in a number of events, meetings and activities during the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, which runs from February 8 to 16, 2025. -
New releases on nfb.ca: get your fill of documentaries you won’t want to miss. In February, celebrate Black History Month with the NFB.
More NFB productions and co-productions than ever will be free to view on nfb.ca this February, with the online launch of three powerful and wide-ranging documentaries. -
Strong lineup of eight NFB productions screening at RVQC 2025. Two world premieres: Jenny Cartwright’s Les perdants, opening the fest, and Dominique Leclerc’s Posthumains.
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) will be represented in the 2025 Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma (RVQC) program with eight productions -
Federal government and Northwest Territories invest in transportation in the North
Four communities in the Northwest Territories will see improvements to their transportation infrastructure after an investment of $13,908,056 from the federal government. -
Backgrounder: Federal government and Northwest Territories invest in transportation in the North
The federal government is investing $13,908,056 through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund, the Active Transportation Fund and the Rural Transit Solutions Fund to support four transportation improvement projects across the Northwest Territories. -
Minister Sajjan to announce support for B.C.’s life sciences sector
The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), will announce funding to help life sciences companies scale up in British Columbia. -
Governments of Canada and Quebec Launch Quebec-Canada Collaboration Table on Energy and Resources
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with Christine Fréchette, Quebec’s Minister of the Economy, Innovation and Energy and Minister Responsible for Regional Economic Development, and Maïté Blanchette Vézina, Quebec’s Minister of Natural Resources and Forests, announced the establishment of the Quebec-Canada Collaboration Table on Energy and Resources to support initiatives undertaken by Quebec toward a strong and sustainable economy. -
The Government of Canada recognizes the national historic significance of the West Indian Domestic Scheme as an immigration program through which approximately 3,000 women from Caribbean countries came to Canada, contributing to the growth of Caribbean culture in Canada.
The Government of Canada recognizes the national historic significance of the West Indian Domestic Scheme as an immigration program through which approximately 3,000 women from Caribbean countries came to Canada, contributing to the growth of Caribbean culture in Canada. -
Minister Duguid to announce funding for Indigenous-led sport initiatives across Canada
More sport opportunities for Indigenous peoples across the country -
The Government of Canada Announces Investment in the 2027 Canada Games in Québec City
Enthusiasm is growing as Québec City gets ready to welcome the 2027 Canada Games -
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Wraps Up Washington, D.C. Visit
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, concluded his February 4–5 visit to Washington, D.C. -
Federal government invest in the Centre Artistique de Cap-aux-Os
Cap-Aux-Os is about to write a new chapter in its history with an ambitious project to transform the village’s former church into a modern, dynamic, and inclusive arts center, thanks to a federal investment of over $1.6 million.