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  1. Minister Hutchings to highlight federal budget investments in Pasadena, Newfoundland and Labrador

    The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, will host an event in Pasadena, Newfoundland and Labrador, to highlight federal budget investments in a strong middle class, an affordable economy and a healthy future.

  2. Minister Champagne to hold media availability on competitiveness in the telecommunications sector

    The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will hold a media availability on competitiveness in the telecommunications sector.

  3. Minister Ng welcomes the United Kingdom to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership 

    I would like to welcome the conclusion of negotiations on the United Kingdom joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

  4. Canada condemns dissolution of political parties by Myanmar regime

    Canada condemns the Myanmar regime’s dissolution of 40 political parties, including the National League for Democracy and Shan Nationalities League for Democracy. These clear attempts to undermine Myanmar’s democratic institutions and to silence opposition voices will only serve to deepen the ongoing crisis in Myanmar and delay the return to a fully democratic and inclusive Myanmar.

  5. Minister Wilkinson Marks Progress in Supplying Germany With Clean, Reliable Energy

    The world is moving toward a global, net-zero economy in order to address the existential threat of climate change. This transition is generating a significant increase in demand for clean energy and technologies, and the raw materials that enable them.

  6. Message from the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health — World Bipolar Day

    March 30 is World Bipolar Day, an opportunity to raise awareness and reduce stigma for the approximately 1 to 2% of Canadians who will experience bipolar disorder in their lifetime.

  7. Government of Canada invests to make life more affordable and build Canada’s 21st century clean economy

    Canada has shown a remarkable recovery from the COVID recession. Canada’s economic growth was the strongest in the G7 over the last year.

  8. Minister Mendicino receives final report from the Mass Casualty Commission

    Today, the Commission delivered its final report. It offers insights into the circumstances leading to the tragedy, outlines lessons learned and makes important recommendations.

  9. Government of Canada to Begin Mediation with Public Service Alliance of Canada Next Week

    Government of Canada to Begin Mediation with Public Service Alliance of Canada

  10. Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament Turnbull to highlight federal budget investments in Durham Region

    The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, will host an event in Oshawa to highlight federal budget investments in a healthy future. He will be joined by the Member of Parliament for Whitby, Ryan Turnbull.

  11. Minister Rodriguez highlights Budget 2023 investments to make life more affordable

    Minister Rodriguez highlights #Budget2023 investments to make life more affordable.

  12. Minister Vandal highlights budget investments to make life more affordable

    Today the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, was in Yellowknife to highlight Budget 2023: A Made-in-Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy, Healthy Future and investments to make life more affordable.

  13. Minister Gould to highlight federal budget investments in Winnipeg

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould will be at the University of Manitoba to highlight federal budget investments in a Strong Middle Class, an Affordable Economy, and a Healthy Future.

  14. Minister of Transport highlights budget investments to make life more affordable

    Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, was in Scarborough to highlight Budget 2023’s investments in making life more affordable.

  15. Minister Hutchings to highlight federal budget investments in Sydney, Nova Scotia

    The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, will host an event in Sydney, Nova Scotia, to highlight federal budget investments in a strong middle class, an affordable economy and a healthy future. A media availability will follow the event.

  16. Minister Steven Guilbeault highlights budget investments to make life more affordable with new Grocery Rebate

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, highlighted Budget 2023’s investments in new targeted inflation relief to the Canadians hit hardest by rising food prices.

  17. Minister Khera to highlight federal budget investments in the Niagara Region

    The Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, will be at Niagara College to highlight federal budget investments in a Strong Middle Class, an Affordable Economy, and a Healthy Future.

  18. Veterans Affairs Canada announces funding for Vimy Foundation’s commemorative and educational initiatives

    Veterans Affairs Canada honours those who served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace, and helps keep the memory of their achievements and sacrifices alive for all Canadians.

  19. Minister Wilkinson to Attend and Make Announcements at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue 2023

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will attend the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue 2023, in Berlin, Germany.

  20. Government of Canada supports more efficient grain drying technologies across Canada

    Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced federal support for 45 new projects related to adopting more efficient grain drying technology by farmers across Canada.

  21. Minister Boissonnault to highlight federal budget investments in Winnipeg, Manitoba

    The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, will be in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to meet with community leaders, seniors and youth to discuss Budget 2023 and to highlight federal budget investments in a strong middle class, an affordable economy, and a healthy future.

  22. Minister Champagne to announce the Canadian Space Agency astronaut who will fly around the Moon

    On Monday, April 3, at 10:00 a.m. CT (11:00 a.m. ET), the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will join NASA leadership and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) President Lisa Campbell in Houston to announce the names of the astronauts assigned to the Artemis II Moon mission.

  23. Minister Ng to highlight federal budget investments in Atlantic Canada

    The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will visit small businesses and stakeholders in Atlantic Canada to highlight federal budget investments.

  24. Minister Joly speaks with Minister Malki of the Palestinian Authority

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today spoke with His Excellency Dr. Riad Malki, Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates.

  25. Minister Guilbeault to highlight federal budget investments on food affordability

    The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will hold an event to highlight federal budget investments in a Strong Middle Class, an Affordable Economy, and a Healthy Future.

  26. Minister Pablo Rodriguez to highlight federal budget investments to Longueuil residents

    Minister Pablo Rodriguez highlights #Budget2023 investments to Longueuil residents

  27. Minister of Transport and Members of Parliament Yip and Zahid to highlight federal budget investments in Scarborough

    The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, will host an event to highlight federal budget investments in an affordable economy.

  28. Minister Tassi to highlight federal Budget investments in Brampton

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will visit local Brampton businesses to highlight federal budget investments in a Strong Middle Class, an Affordable Economy, and a Healthy Future.

  29. Governor General Simon and Minister Ien to present Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

    Members of the media are invited to join Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, accompanied by the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, for the presentation of the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.

  30. Minister Vandal to make a federal budget announcement on investments in a Strong Middle Class, an Affordable Economy, and a Healthy Future

    Please be advised that the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, and the Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, will host an event at Aspen Apartments to highlight federal budget investments in a Strong Middle Class, an Affordable Economy, and a Healthy Future.

  31. The NFB at Hot Docs 2023. World premiere of Holly Andersen’s Hebron Relocation and Ontario debut of Georges Hannan’s Undertaker for Life!  

    The Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival is featuring two National Film Board of Canada (NFB) documentaries at its 30th edition, which will take place in-person in Toronto and online across Canada from April 27 to May 7.

  32. April is all about renewal on nfb.ca. Don’t miss the world premieres of Why? by Danielle Sturk and My 2020 by Sarah McNair-Landry

    More productions than ever from NFB studios across the country will be available free of charge on nfb.ca in April, including the world premieres of two documentaries: Why? by Danielle Sturk and My 2020 by Sarah McNair-Landry.

  33. Speakers Highlight the Changing World of Work at National Forum in Halifax 

    The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) will host Forum 2023: The Changing World of Work (Forum), September 26-27, 2023, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

  34. Reopening of Collins Bay Institution and Henry Traill Correctional Community Centre

    Collins Bay Institution and Henry Traill Correctional Community Centre are now open to the public and have resumed their normal operations. Visits have resumed at Collins Bay Institution.

  35. Stronger and More Inclusive Communities 

    Investing in our communities means tackling the systemic discrimination and hate that too many racialized Canadians, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQI+ Canadians still face. Budget 2023 introduces new measures that will build stronger communities and a more equitable and inclusive Canada—for everyone.

  36. Budget 2023: Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance

    Canada’s economy has made a remarkable recovery from the COVID recession.

  37. Making Life More Affordable

    Since 2015, the federal government’s focus has been on investing in the middle class, growing the economy, strengthening Canada’s social safety net, and making life more affordable for Canadians.

  38. An Affordable Place to Call Home

    To ensure every Canadian has a safe and affordable place to call home, Budget 2022 and the 2022 Fall Economic Statement announced significant investments to make housing more affordable from coast to coast to coast. Budget 2023 proposes new measures to build on this important progress.

  39. Government of Canada releases Budget 2023

    Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, released Budget 2023—A Made-in-Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy, Healthy Future.

  40. Advancing Reconciliation

    Since 2015, the federal government has worked with Indigenous partners to advance reconciliation and made significant distinctions-based investments to respond to the unique histories, interests, and priorities of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.

  41. Stronger Public Health Care 

    Canada’s universal public health care system, and the workers who uphold it, are under enormous strain—a situation that was only made worse by the pandemic. Budget 2023 includes significant investments to build a healthier Canada.

  42. A Made-in-Canada Plan: Affordable Energy, Good Jobs, and a Growing Clean Economy

    Today, the world’s major economies are moving at an unprecedented pace to fight climate change, retool their economies, and build the net-zero industries of tomorrow. Budget 2023 investments in abundant and low-cost clean electricity will underpin other investments needed to create hundreds of thousands of middle class jobs, provide the energy that will power our daily lives and the entire Canadian economy, and provide more affordable energy to millions upon millions of Canadian homes.

  43. Improving Services for Canadians

    Budget 2023 proposes new investments to ensure Canadians can count on fast and effective services from the federal government, and receive the benefits they are entitled to in a timely manner.

  44. Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with Ontario 

    Child care is not just a social policy - it is an economic policy, too. Access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care will grow the economy, allow more women to enter the workforce and help give every child in Canada the best start in life. That is why the Government of Canada signed agreements with each province and territory to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system that will benefit children and families from coast-to-coast-to-coast.

  45. Government of Canada announces funding for four Ontario organizations to address gender-based violence 

    The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented challenges for victims seeking help and the frontline organizations that support them.

  46. Backgrounder – Funding Supports Ontario–based Indigenous women’s and 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence

    In January 2022, Women and Gender Equality Canada launched a call for proposals in order to bolster the capacity of Indigenous women’s and 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations to provide gender-based violence prevention programming that will address the root causes of violence.

  47. Government of Canada’s Modernized Policy for Radioactive Waste and Decommissioning for Canada

    The Government of Canada is committed to the safe, effective and environmentally sound management of radioactive waste. Protecting the health and safety of Canadians and the environment is the government’s top priority when it comes to nuclear energy and radioactive waste. Canada already has a robust framework in place; however, we must keep pace with evolving views and technology development. That is why the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, is releasing the modernized Policy for Radioactive Waste and Decommissioning (the Policy) for Canada, which ensures the safe management of radioactive waste continues to align with international standards and best practices that reflect the values and principles of Canadians. The full text of the Policy will be accessible online in the coming days.

  48. Canada gains full access to Japanese beef market

    For the first time in two decades, Japan is reopening its doors to Canadian processed beef.

  49. Federal Government Supports Clean Energy Training for Taykwa Tagamou Nation and Oneida Nation of the Thames  

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced an investment of over $1 million for Taykwa Tagamou Nation (TTN) and Oneida Nation of the Thames (Oneida) to develop community distributed energy resources (DER) solutions that will help address the unique demand increases and the reliability and energy challenges in First Nations communities.

  50. Minister of Transport announces appointments and reappointment in the transportation sector

    Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced appointments and reappointment in the transportation sector. The appointees come from diverse backgrounds, with experience in a number of fields, and they are active members in their communities. They bring a wide array of knowledge and expertise to their transportation positions.