General Public

1. Statement from the Minister of Indigenous Services on the preliminary findings from the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation

   Decades of discriminatory funding will not be undone overnight, but we are making progress.

2. Minister Ferrada to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments

   The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, will be in Sechelt, British Columbia, to highlight the federal budget's investments in support of small businesses.

3. Coming into Force of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation's Child and Family Services Law, Nigig Nibi Ki-win

   On April 19, 2024, Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation’s child and family services law, Nigig Nibi Ki-Win, came into force. Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation is the third Indigenous governing body in Ontario and the eleventh in Canada to have its own child and family services law.

4. Federal ministers to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments to support every generation through concrete actions that support economic growth

   Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge, National Revenue Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament (Sherbrooke), will attend an event at Atelier Véronique B in Bromont, Quebec, to highlight the federal budget’s investments to strengthen the economy, support every generation and help our entrepreneurs.

5. Minister Khera to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments to support every generation

   Minister Khera to highlight the federal budget’s investments to support every generation and strengthen the economy in a way that is shared by all

6. Minister Beech to highlight investments to support small businesses through Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation

   The Minister of Citizens’ Services, Terry Beech, will make an announcement at an event in Richmond to highlight the federal budget’s investments to strengthen the economy in a way that is shared by all.

7. Minister Khera and Minister Virani to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments in support of small businesses

   Minister Khera, Minister Virani and Member of Parliament (Milton) Adam van Koeverden will host an event to highlight the federal budget’s investments to strengthen the economy and support small businesses.

8. Ulkatcho First Nation to house largest off-grid solar project in Canada 

   A new solar energy project will provide the Ulkatcho First Nation with clean energy after a combined investment of $15,841,000 from the federal and provincial governments.

9. Federal ministers to highlight Budget 2024 investments: Fairness for every generation through investments supporting young entrepreneurs

   Federal ministers will highlight the 2024 federal budget’s investments supporting young entrepreneurs

10. Minister Champagne to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments in support of Canadian small businesses

    The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will participate in a site visit to highlight the federal budget’s investments in support of Canadian small businesses.

11. Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for the National Immunization Awareness Week

    On April 21, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in blue from sunset to 9 p.m. to commemorate the National Immunization Awareness Week.

12. Ministers Anand and Sudds to highlight investments to support small businesses through Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation

    The Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board of Canada will be accompanied by the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the Honourable Jenna Sudds, in Ottawa to highlight the federal budget’s investments to strengthen the economy in a way that is shared by all.

13. Minister Ya’ara Saks highlights budget investments to boost research funding in Canada

    Today, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, was at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg to highlight Budget 2024’s investments in research funding.

14. Minister Tassi and Minister Ien to highlight federal Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments for youth entrepreneurs

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth of Canada, will highlight federal budget investments in youth entrepreneurs.

15. Death of an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution

    On April 17, 2024, Gary Beach, an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

16. Media Advisory: Youth Entrepreneurship Announcement in Bedford

    Members of the media are invited to an announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West; Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax; Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth–Cole Harbour; and David Eisnor, Atlantic Team Lead, Futurpreneur.

17. Minister Duclos to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments to support young Canadian entrepreneurs

    The Honorable Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Quebec and Minister of Public Services and Procurement will host an event to highlight the federal budget’s investments supporting young Canadian entrepreneurs and strengthening the economy in a way that is shared by all.

18. Alternating lane closure on Chaudière Crossing

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be an alternating lane closure on the Chaudière Crossing for repair work.

19. Assault of an inmate at Millhaven Institution 

    On April 15, 2024, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Millhaven Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

20. Minister Boissonnault to highlight investments to support small businesses through Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation

    The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will attend an event in Calgary to highlight the federal budget’s investments to strengthen the economy in a way that is shared by all.

21. Government of Canada to announce support for Green Improvements to Imperial Theatre on Earth Day

    Government of Canada to announce support for Green Improvements to Imperial Theatre on Earth Day

22. Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on driving economic growth for workers

    Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on driving economic growth for workers

23. Minister Saks in Winnipeg to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments to boost research funding in Canada

    The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will host an event at the University of Manitoba to highlight the federal budget’s investments to boost funding for research in Canada.

24. Minister MacAulay to highlight measures in Budget 2024 to support student researchers

    The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will host an event at the University of Prince Edward Island’s Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter’s Bay where he will highlight new investments in the 2024 federal Budget to support student researchers.

25. Minister Virani to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments in boosting research funding

    Minister Virani will host an event at the University of Calgary to highlight the federal budget’s investments to restore fairness for every generation by boosting research funding.

26. Budget 2024 invests in driving economic growth for workers

    Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, highlighted Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation, the government’s plan to drive economic growth in a way that is shared by all.

27. Minister Anandasangaree, Minister Hussen, and Minister Tassi, in Hamilton, Ontario to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments in student research funding

    The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, and the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an announcement and hold a media availability in Hamilton, Ontario, to highlight the federal budget’s investments in helping students thrive in Canada by boosting research funding.

28. Minister Boissonnault to make an announcement in Saskatoon on Budget 2024 measures that support students

    Minister Boissonnault to make an announcement in Saskatoon on Budget 2024 measures that support students

29. Canada brings the world together in pursuit of an ambitious global deal to end plastic pollution

    Next week, from April 23 to April 29, Canada will welcome the world to Ottawa for the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) at the Shaw Centre to advance the development a global agreement on plastic pollution by the end of 2024.

30. Minister Ng to lead Team Canada Trade Mission to South Korea 

    As part of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, will lead the Team Canada Trade Mission to South Korea, from April 21 to 25, 2024.

31. Food and Drink Services Returning to the Plains of Abraham Starting in June

    The National Battlefields Commission (NBC) is announcing the return of food and drink services on the Plains of Abraham. Starting in June, La Maison Smith will open a permanent branch branch, as well as operate the Smith Mobile and an espresso bicycle to serve the whole historic site.

32. Minister St-Onge to make an announcement in Farnham, Quebec, on economic growth for workers

    The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will make an announcement on economic growth for workers

33. Minister Ng meets with France’s Minister Riester

    Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with Franck Riester, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness, Francophonie and French Nationals Abroad, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

34. Minister Sudds to make Budget announcement

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, will make an announcement regarding economic growth for workers in Belleville.

35. Death of an inmate from Archambault Institution

    On April 15, 2024, Robert Rousseau, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

36. Change of Command Ceremony at Saskatchewan Penitentiary in the Prairie Region

    On April 16, 2024, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a Change of Command Ceremony at Saskatchewan Penitentiary in the Prairie Region. This occasion marked the change in command from the outgoing Warden Shawn Bird to the incoming Warden Pattie Krafchuk.

37. Minister Sajjan makes a Budget announcement in Welland, Ontario

    MEDIA ADVISORY: EVENT CANCELLED

38. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Joyceville Institution

    On April 15, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Joyceville Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

39. Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke and Canada Forge a New Path Together on Governance, Land and Economic Development

    The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) and the Government of Canada have taken a significant step towards strengthening their relationship and promoting self-determination for the Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke.

40. Biographical notes

    François Lafrenière (BA [Economics], Laval University, 1986) worked for a Montréal-based international development organization from 1990 to 2005—including as Asia regional director for 5 years—and lived and worked in several Asian countries, including Cambodia, India, Nepal and Vietnam.

41. Announcement of new diplomatic appointment

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment: François Lafrenière

42. Supporting Oral Health Providers’ Participation in the Canadian Dental Care Plan

    Today, the Government of Canada announced a number of actions to enable oral health providers to participate in the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), with the goal of making it easier for them to participate as they choose, and to support patient access to providers in all regions of the country. This means that oral health professionals who choose not to participate fully in the Canadian Dental Care Plan will still be able to treat and submit claims for reimbursement for services provided to CDCP clients as of July.

43. Death of an inmate from Collins Bay Institution

    On April 15, 2024, Steven Tanner, an inmate from Collins Bay Institution, died while in our custody.

44. Assault of an inmate at Atlantic Institution

    On April 10, 2024, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Atlantic Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

45. Fairness for Younger Generations

    In Budget 2024, the government is helping to restore fairness for every generation by unlocking access to post-secondary education; investing in the skills of tomorrow; and creating new opportunities for younger Canadians to get the skills they need to get good jobs.

46. Economic Growth and Productivity

    The government’s economic plan is investing in the technologies, incentives, and supports critical for increasing productivity, boosting innovation, and attracting more private investment to Canada.

47. Budget 2024: Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance

    We are driving the kind of economic growth that will ensure every generation of Canadians can reach their full potential.

48. More Affordable Homes

    Budget 2024 lays out a bold strategy to unlock 3.87 million new homes by 2031. This includes a minimum of 2 million net new homes, on top of 1.87 million homes already expected to be built by 2031. Federal actions will support at least 1.2 million new homes, and the federal government is calling on all orders of government to build at least 800,000 more homes by 2031. The federal government’s plan provides incentives for all orders of government, as well as for private and non-profit sector partners, and will build more homes, make it easier to own or rent a home, and help Canadians who can’t afford a home, too.

49. Safer, Healthier Communities

    Budget 2024 takes action to protect our environment and strengthen our communities, making them safer and healthier places to live, work, and raise a family.

50. A Stronger Social Safety Net

    Budget 2024 takes action to ensure Canada’s social safety net works for every generation, especially for Millennials and Gen Z.