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  1. Minister Fortier meets with officials in Washington on common goals

    The Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board, met with officials in Washington this week to promote advances in shared priorities, and discuss best practices in support of a variety of topics central to government administration and regulatory cooperation.

  2. Joint statement from ministers Alghabra and Qualtrough on disability-inclusive air travel

    Yesterday, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, met with the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to discuss a shared commitment to do more for persons with disabilities when they travel by air.

  3. Minister O’Regan discusses labour reforms in Mexico City

    Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan Jr. wrapped-up a three-day visit in Mexico City where he engaged with Mexican officials, unions and stakeholders on labour reforms being implemented under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). He also examined first-hand how Government of Canada investments are improving workers’ rights and labour conditions in Mexico.

  4. Canada invests in active transportation infrastructure in Sault Ste. Marie

    Today, Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, Stéphane Lauzon, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development, His Worship Matthew Shoemaker, Mayor of the City of Sault Ste. Marie, and Beverley Barber, Chair of Tourism Sault Ste. Marie, announced a federal investment of more than $1.2 million to support two active transportation projects.

  5. Canada and British Columbia invest in water infrastructure improvements

    Today, Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky Country, the Honourable Anne Kang, B.C. Minister of Municipal Affairs, and His Worship Jack Crompton, Mayor of the Resort Municipality of Whistler, announced a joint investment of more than $16.1 million to support four water infrastructure projects across British Columbia.

  6. Minister Wilkinson Provides Spring Update on Support for Canadian EV Economy, Announces Nearly 3,000 New Chargers in Ontario

    Electric vehicles (EVs) are not only helping keep our air clean, they are helping Canadians save money — from cheaper refuelling to lower maintenance costs. The widespread shift to EVs is also a tremendous economic opportunity as manufacturing jobs are being created across the country to meet the demands along the EV value chain.

  7. Government of Canada to make an announcement related to social innovation and social finance

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will be in Ottawa to make an announcement related to social innovation and social finance. The Government of Canada is committed to helping the social finance market grow, innovate and enhance their social, economic and environmental impact.

  8. Government of Canada invests in accessibility projects

    The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, will be in Winnipeg to announce community and workplace projects under the Enabling Accessibility Fund. These investments, which will be announced during National AccessAbility Week, reinforce the Government’s commitment to a disability-inclusive Canada

  9. Partnership between the governments of Canada and Quebec: greenlight to create the Carrefour international Brian-Mulroney and the Institut nordique du Québec at Université Laval

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for Québec, Jonatan Julien, Minister Responsible for Infrastructure and Minister Responsible for the Capitale-Nationale Region and Member of the National Assembly for Charlesbourg, and Joël Lightbound, Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert, in the presence of Sophie D’Amours, Rector of Université Laval, announced a joint investment of more than $41 million for the construction of the Carrefour international Brian-Mulroney and the main building of the Institut nordique du Québec (INQ) at Université Laval in Quebec City.

  10. Canada and Prince Edward Island partner with Inclusions East locations to invest in opportunities for persons with disabilities 

    Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Nancy Anderson, Executive Director of Inclusions East Inc., announced a joint investment of more than $3.5 million to upgrade the accessibility features of Inclusions East’s facilities in Montague and Three Rivers.

  11. Media Advisory - Whistler, British Columbia

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country; the Honourable Anne Kang, B.C. Minister of Municipal Affairs; and His Worship Jack Crompton, Mayor of the Resort Municipality of Whistler

  12. Media Advisory - Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, Stéphane Lauzon, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development, His Worship Matthew Shoemaker, Mayor of the City of Sault Ste. Marie, and Beverley Barber, Chair of Tourism Sault Ste. Marie.

  13.  Media Advisory - Montague, Prince Edward Island

    Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with Bryan May, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Amy Fee, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, and Member of Provincial Parliament for Kitchener South—Hespeler, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; Mike Harris, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry and Member of Provincial Parliament for Kitchener—Conestoga; Mike Mann, Deputy Mayor of Cambridge; and Peter Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer of the YMCA of Three Rivers.

  14. Canada and British Columbia invest to improve ventilation in schools and social housing in Richmond

    Today, Wilson Miao, Member of Parliament for Richmond Centre, Parm Bains, Member of Parliament for Richmond East, the Honourable Rachna Singh, B.C. Minister of Education and Child Care, the Honourable Ravi Kahlon, B.C. Minister of Housing, and Debbie Tablotney, Board Chair for Richmond School District 38, announced a joint investment of more than $2.4 million to improve ventilation systems in eight schools and in one social housing building in Richmond.

  15. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Quebec City

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for Québec, Joël Lightbound, Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert, Jonatan Julien, Minister Responsible for Infrastructure and Minister Responsible for the Capitale-Nationale Region and Member of the National Assembly for Charlesbourg, and Sophie D’Amours, Rector of Université Laval.

  16. MP Longfield Announces Over 1,800 New Chargers in Guelph and Across Canada

    Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced funding to install over 1,800 new EV chargers in Guelph and across the country, including:

  17. New Federal Call for Proposals to Decarbonize On-Road Transportation

    Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a new call for proposals to support research, development and demonstration (RD&D) projects that will help lower or eliminate emissions from the on-road transportation sector.

  18. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Richmond

    Richmond, British Columbia, May 24, 2023 — Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Wilson Miao, Member of Parliament for Richmond Centre, Parm Bains, Member of Parliament for Richmond East, the Honourable Rachna Singh, B.C. Minister of Education and Child Care, the Honourable Ravi Kahlon, B.C. Minister of Housing, and Debbie Tablotney, Board Chair for Richmond School District 38.

  19. INRA Statement on Small Modular Reactors and International Collaboration 

    Following its 51st meeting, members of the International Nuclear Regulators’ Association released a statement in support of a collaborative approach for the regulatory assessment of small modular reactor technologies.

  20. Government of Canada hosts second annual Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion, kicking off National AccessAbility Week 2023

    More than 6.2 million Canadians have a disability, which may be permanent or temporary, visible or invisible. The Government of Canada continuously advocates for accessibility and the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of Canadian society by working closely with the disability community, stakeholders, all levels of government and international partners.

  21. Canada invests in the modernisation of Rankin Arena in Batchewana First Nation 

    Today, Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for Sault. Ste. Marie, and Dean Sayers, Chief of Batchewana First Nation, announced a federal investment of $2,994,244 to modernize the Rankin Arena in Batchewana First Nation.

  22. MP Longfield to Make an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Announcement

    Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will announce new support for electric vehicle infrastructure across Canada.

  23. Government of Canada makes additional investments in mpox and other zoonotic disease research to improve health outcomes

    Last year, as the disease spread around the globe, Canada experienced its first major mpox outbreak. Increasingly, zoonotic diseases that were once contained to one geographic region are becoming worldwide health emergencies.

  24. Government of Canada announces research investment of over $680,000 to support the health and mental wellbeing of young children

    The Government of Canada is committed to improving the health and mental wellbeing of children and youth in Canada. Early childhood experiences influence a child’s mental health for life—and with 70% of mental health and substance use problems having origins in adverse childhood experiences, understanding how to better identify and treat young children at risk of developing or living with a mental health issue is crucial.

  25. Government of Canada and Town of Tecumseh invest in public transit and active transportation

    Today, Irek Kusmierczyk, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion and Member of Parliament of Windsor—Tecumseh, and His Worship Gary McNamara, Mayor of the Town of Tecumseh, announced a federal investment of more than $3.6 million to electrify a portion of Tecumseh’s bus fleet and expand its active transportation network.

  26. Canada invests in a new public library in Kitchener

    Today Valerie Bradford, Member of Parliament for Kitchener South—Hespeler, and Mary Chevreau, Chief Executive Officer of the Kitchener Public Library, announced a federal investment of more than $5.9 million to build a new public library in Kitchener.

  27. The Government of Canada invests in infrastructure in Guelph to improve ventilation and local trails

    Today, Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph and His Worship Cam Guthrie, Mayor of the City of Guelph, announced a federal investment of more than $1.7 million to support two infrastructure projects in Guelph.

  28. Canada and Prince Edward Island partner to invest in active transportation corridors across the province

    Today, Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque and the Honourable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, announced a joint investment of more than $7 million to support two active transportation infrastructure projects that span across Prince Edward Island.

  29. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Tecumseh

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Irek Kusmierczyk, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Disability Inclusion and Member of Parliament for Windsor—Tecumseh, and His Worship Gary McNamara, Mayor of the Town of Tecumseh.

  30. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Batchewana First Nation

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for Sault. Ste. Marie, and Dean Sayers, Chief of Batchewana First Nation.

  31. Government of Canada invests $5.6 million in La Factry skills training initiative for new Canadians

    Today’s job market is ever-changing. While many workers are without the necessary skills to meet on-the-job demands and employers are struggling to find employees to fill vacancies, for some workers, all they need is a little assistance to better integrate into the job market. This is frequently the case for newcomers.

  32. Government of Canada funds more than 3,000 projects across Canada to empower seniors in their communities

    Seniors have made and continue to make significant and valuable contributions to their families, communities, and workplaces. The Government of Canada remains committed to supporting local organizations that empower seniors, promote engagement within their communities, and contribute to their health and well-being.

  33. Backgrounder - New Horizons for Seniors Program

    The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program that funds projects that empower seniors in their communities and contribute to improving seniors’ health and well-being.

  34. MP Oliphant to make mpox research announcement

    May 23, 2023 – Toronto, Ontario – The Honourable Rob Oliphant, Member of Parliament for Don Valley West, will announce the funding of research projects across the country that will strengthen Canada’s ability to prevent and respond to future outbreaks of mpox and other zoonotic threats.

  35. The Government of Canada partners with Saskatchewan communities to strengthen asset management

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and Scott Pearce, Acting President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced a federal investment of more than $560,000 to help 14 Saskatchewan communities put in place innovative asset management strategies.

  36. Canada invests in the modernization of Fredericton’s Beaverbrook Art Gallery

    Today, Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, and Thomas Smart, Director and CEO of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, announced a federal investment of more than $1.7 million to modernize Fredericton’s Beaverbrook Art Gallery.

  37. Canada invests in the redevelopment of the Native Addictions Council of Manitoba building

    Today, Kevin Lamoureux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North, and Theresa Crow Spreading His Wings, Executive Director of the Native Addictions Council of Manitoba, announced a federal investment of more than $21.6 million towards the redevelopment of the Native Addictions Council of Manitoba building in Winnipeg’s North End.

  38. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Kitchener

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Valerie Bradford, Member of Parliament for Kitchener South—Hespeler, and Mary Chevreau, Chief Executive Officer of the Kitchener Public Library.

  39. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Guelph

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, and His Worship Cam Guthrie, Mayor of the City of Guelph.

  40. The Government of Canada and the City of Saint John invest in active transportation infrastructure

    Today, Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John–Rothesay, and John MacKenzie, Deputy Mayor of Saint John, announced a federal investment of more than $150,000 to improve Saint John’s active transportation infrastructure.

  41. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in North Wiltshire

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, and the Honourable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.

  42. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency takes action to address forever chemicals in the environment

    In keeping with its mandate to protect the health and safety of Canadians and the environment, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is initiating the process to implement an interim standard for domestic and imported biosolids contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or forever chemicals sold in Canada as commercial fertilizers.

  43. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Saint John

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John–Rothesay, and John MacKenzie, Deputy Mayor of Saint John.

  44. Government reaches a tentative agreement for the Translation (TR) group

    The Government of Canada reaches a tentative collective agreement with the Canadian Association of Professional Employees for the Translation group

  45. Canada invests in the modernisation of drinking water infrastructure in St. Peter’s

    St. Peter’s, Nova Scotia, May 19, 2023 — Today, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso, Allan MacMaster, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance and Treasury Board, on behalf of John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Barry Culligan, Chair of the St. Peter’s, Sampsonville and Area Water Utility, announced a joint investment of more than $1.5 million to modernise the Village of St. Peter’s drinking water infrastructure.

  46. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Winnipeg

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Kevin Lamoureux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North, and Theresa Crow Spreading His Wings, Executive Director, Native Addictions Council of Manitoba.

  47. Government reaches a tentative agreement for the Economics and Social Science Services (EC) group

    Government reaches a tentative agreement with the Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE), for the Economics and Social Science Services (EC) group.

  48. Competition Bureau obtains court order to advance an investigation of Dominion Lending Centres

    Competition Bureau obtains court order to advance an investigation of Dominion Lending Centres May 19, 2023 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau

  49. Canada and Manitoba invest in ventilation, heating, and cooling upgrades in schools and healthcare facilities across the province

    Today, Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, and the Honourable James Teitsma, Minister of Consumer Protection and Government Services, announced a joint investment of more than $13.1 million to upgrade ventilation systems in 32 schools and healthcare facilities across Manitoba.

  50. Backgrounder: Canada and Manitoba invest in ventilation, heating and cooling upgrades in schools and healthcare facilities across the province

    The Government of Canada is investing $10,469,172 and the Government of Manitoba is investing up to $2,697,399 through the COVID-19 Resilience Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support 32 ventilation projects in schools, health facilities, treatment facilities, and emergency services buildings.