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Escape from Archambault Institution (minimum security unit)
On November 8, 2024, during the 7:30 p.m. count, staff members of the minimum-security unit at Archambault Institution, a multi-level security federal institution, discovered that Martin Ethier was not accounted for. -
Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee Leaders Meet to Advance Shared Priorities Towards a More Prosperous Inuit Nunangat
Natan Obed, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, co-chaired the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee (ICPC) today in Ottawa. -
Parliamentary Secretary Badawey to make an announcement about building a greener economy
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, Vance Badawey, on behalf of the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, will make an announcement about building a greener economy. -
Canada and African Union Commission conclude second Trade Policy Dialogue
Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening an open, inclusive and rules-based trade and investment system. Highlights from the Trade Policy Dialogue were shared in a joint statement published by Canada and the AUC. -
Joint Statement of the 2nd Trade Policy Dialogue between Canada and the African Union Commission
During the TPD, Canada and the African Union Commission reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen an open, inclusive and rules-based trade and investment system between Canada and Africa, and to continue deepening and expanding their economic and trade relationship through collaboration in bilateral and multilateral fora, including the Canada-African Union Commission High-Level Dialogue, which will take place in Toronto on November 7, 2024... -
Federal Court of Appeal upholds Federal Court ruling on REGDOC-2.2.4, Fitness for Duty, Volume II: Managing Drug and Alcohol Use
The Federal Court of Appeal has upheld a Federal Court ruling on the validity of pre-placement and random alcohol and drug testing requirements imposed by Volume II, for workers holding safety-critical positions at high-security nuclear facilities. -
Media Advisory: Veterans Homelessness Program Announcement in Surrey
Members of the media are invited to an announcement with Randeep Sarai, Member of Parliament for Surrey Centre and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Melissa De Genova, Director of Development Partnerships for VRS Communities, and Valerie MacGregor, Board Chair of the BC/Yukon Command of the Royal Canadian Legion Foundation. -
Governments of Canada and Quebec expand high-speed Internet access in Quebec
Combined investment of over $24,000 connected 16 rural homes to high-speed Internet -
New Online Tool Available to Help Estimate EI Benefits
Users can now quickly find an estimate of the benefits for which they may be eligible -
Federal government partners with the City of Delta to protect the community from flood risks
The federal government is investing $7.6 million to protect people, essential transportation corridors, farmlands, and businesses in the City of Delta from increasingly intense rainstorms due to the impacts of climate change. -
Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister highlighting 108 new affordable homes at Sault Ste. Marie’s Royal Canadian Legion
Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister highlighting 108 new affordable homes at Sault Ste. Marie’s Royal Canadian Legion -
Minister Anand and Parliamentary Secretary Kusmierczyk to make an announcement about building a greener economy
The President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages and Member of Parliament for Windsor–Tecumseh, Irek Kusmierczyk, will make an announcement about building a greener economy. -
End of lockdown and search at Mission Institution – medium security unit
The lockdown and exceptional search put in place at the medium security unit at Mission Institution on October 28, 2024, ended after four days. The institution has since resumed its normal operations, including visits. -
Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Itinerary for Veterans’ Week – Saturday, 9 November 2024
Minister Petitpas Taylor will participate in a tour and lay a wreath at the National Field of Honour in Pointe-Claire. -
Government of Canada to invest in training for skilled trades
The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, will be in Winnipeg, joined by the Honourable Wab Kinew, Premier of Manitoba, and the Honourable Jamie Moses, Minister of Economic Development, Investment and Trade and Natural Resources of Manitoba, to announce an investment in training for skilled trades in the aerospace industry. -
Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for Remembrance Day
On November 11, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in red from sunset to 9:30 p.m. for Remembrance Day. -
Government of Canada supports business growth in Ontario
Government of Canada investment in the Scale-Up Platform is helping Ontario businesses and entrepreneurs at all stages of growth -
Even more organizations adopting Canada’s voluntary code of conduct on artificial intelligence development
Organizations from across the country signed on to develop and manage generative AI systems safely and responsibly -
Media Advisory: Veterans Homelessness Program Announcement in St. John’s
Members of the media are invited to attend an announcement with Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Member of Parliament for St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, and Abigail Sheppard, Manager of Systems Coordination, End Homelessness St. John’s. -
Governments of Canada and Northwest Territories to Make Critical Minerals Infrastructure Announcement
Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, will make a critical minerals infrastructure announcement on behalf of the federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, alongside Caroline Wawzonek Northwest Territories Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance, Minister of Infrastructure and Minister Responsible for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation. Media availability will follow. -
Government of Canada invests in guide and service dog breeding and training facility to support Canadians with disabilities
Accessible infrastructure and meaningful improvements to facilities ensures more Canadians with disabilities can fully participate in their communities and readily access the services and programs they need. -
Government of Canada to announce support for nurses and doctors working in under-served rural and remote communities
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, will be in Sheet Harbour to announce changes to eligibility criteria for the Canada Student Loan forgiveness benefit for nurses and doctors in under-served rural and remote communities. -
Government of Canada announces program to boost homebuilding innovation in B.C.
PacifiCan is one of several organizations working toward increasing the housing supply in British Columbia. Under Canada’s Housing Plan, the Government of Canada is taking action to address housing needs across the country. -
National commemorative ceremony to be held in memory of the Honourable Murray Sinclair
The ceremony will take place at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg on Sunday, November 10 -
Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on helping nearly 1 million Canadians save for their first home and results of the United States election
Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on helping nearly 1 million Canadians save for their first home and results of the United States election -
PS Dabrusin to Make an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Announcement in Toronto
Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will announce federal support for electric vehicle infrastructure on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson. Media availability will follow. -
Minister Guilbeault heading to the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP29 to push for collective climate action
The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, to lead the Canadian delegation to advance international efforts to address climate change. -
MP Parm Bains to announce support for British Columbia’s fishing industry
Parm Bains, Member of Parliament for Steveston—Richmond East, on behalf of the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, will hold a press conference on November 12, 2024, to announce major investments in small craft harbours in British Columbia. -
Invitation to media – Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada to announce Government of Canada support for Quebec’s start-up incubation and acceleration ecosystem
The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance for 13 Quebec organizations offering incubation and acceleration services to boost the development of innovative start-ups in Quebec. -
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Burlington
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Karina Gould, Member of Parliament for Burlington, Adam Van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton, Natalie Pierre, Member of Provincial Parliament for Burlington, Effie Triantafilopoulos, Member of Provincial Parliament for Oakville North—Burlington, and Her Worship Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor of the City of Burlington. -
Minister MacKinnon announces new appointments to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Council of Governors
Today, Minister of Labour and Seniors, Steven MacKinnon, announced the appointment of four new members to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) Council of Governors, effective October 11, 2024. -
Biographies – Appointments to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Biographies – Appointments to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety -
Death of an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre
On November 7, 2024, Denis Grandbois, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes. -
The Canada Border Services Agency announces the opening of new border crossing facilities in Sainte-Aurélie
The Canada Border Services Agency announces the opening of new border crossing facilities in Sainte-Aurélie -
Empowering entrepreneurship and fueling local business growth in Newfoundland and Labrador
The Government of Canada is reaffirming its commitment to supporting the growth and development of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in rural, coastal, and remote areas of Newfoundland and Labrador. -
Government of Canada to announce support for businesses and entrepreneurs across Ontario
Bryan May, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Small Business and to the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important -
Minister St-Onge announces the creation of an advisory panel to review and renew the interpretive exhibit at Canada’s National Holocaust Monument
The Government of Canada announces the members of the Advisory Panel to review the exhibit at the National Holocaust Monument -
Government of Canada invests $10.45M to accelerate residential construction in Quebec
CED launches one-time initiative targeting innovative manufacturers in multi-unit residential construction industry. -
Minister Valdez to announce funding to help hundreds of women entrepreneurs grow their skills
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, will announce funding for a project to help hundreds of women entrepreneurs access training and grow their skills. -
Characteristics of the modernized Sainte-Aurélie border crossing
Characteristics of the modernized Sainte-Aurélie border crossing -
Government of Canada boosts innovation to accelerate homebuilding in Atlantic Canada
New Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative helps transform the way houses are built in Canada. -
The Government of Canada invests in green shipping corridors at Quebec ports
Today, the Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada and Quebec Lieutenant, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, on behalf of the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced up to $30 million for three projects based in Quebec. This funding, provided under the Green Shipping Corridor Program, will help reduce the environmental impacts of the marine sector. This funding will: -
Green Shipping Corridor Program – Quebec based project funding
Below are the three projects funded under the Green Shipping Corridor Program’s Clean Ports stream and based in Quebec. -
Minister Saks announces the first call for proposals for the National Holocaust Remembrance Program
The Government of Canada announces the call for proposals for the National Holocaust Remembrance Program -
Ministers of Veterans Affairs, National Defence, Indigenous Services, Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada mark Indigenous Veterans Day
Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown Indigenous Relations and the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, issued the following statement to mark Indigenous Veterans Day. -
Government of Canada supports made-in-Canada zero-emission vehicles
$7 million for Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association to expand Project Arrow and support businesses -
Backgrounder: Empowering entrepreneurship and fueling local business growth in Newfoundland and Labrador
The Government of Canada is providing a total of $3,236,295 under its Community Futures Program to 15 Community Business Development Corporations (CBDCs) in Newfoundland and Labrador for 2024-2025. The funding will be used to implement business plans that support economic development and the growth of small businesses throughout the province, as well as achieve Community Futures program objectives. -
Government of Canada announces support for entrepreneurs and businesses in southern Ontario
James Maloney, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Member of Parliament for Etobicoke–Lakeshore, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement to support entrepreneurs and businesses across southern Ontario. -
Announcement by Minister Lebouthillier in support of the Magdalen Islands fishing industry
Cap-aux-Meules (Quebec) – The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will hold a press conference to announce support for the Magdalen Islands fishing industry. -
Minister Saks to make an announcement about the National Holocaust Remembrance Program
Minister Saks will make an announcement to help preserve the memory of the Holocaust and help Canadians better understand and combat antisemitism