Government News

1. 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; Her Worship Donna Noade Reardon, Mayor of the City of Saint John; and Dr. Sandra Bell, Saint John Theatre Company Board Chair.

2. Federal government invests nearly $350,000 in active transportation in the Outaouais region

   Outaouais residents will have access to safer active transportation options thanks to an investment of nearly $350,000 from the federal government to support nine active transportation planning and awareness projects led by MOBI-O, the Centre de gestion des déplacements de l’Outaouais et de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue.

3. Backgrounder: Federal government invests nearly $350,000 in active transportation in the Outaouais region

   The federal government is investing $348,938 through the Active Transportation Fund to support nine infrastructure projects in the Outaouais region. These projects will increase the safety and accessibility of active transportation in the region, while helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.

4. Ahead of winter travel, Minister Beech advises travellers to check their passport validity and apply early

   Ahead of winter travel, Minister Beech advises travellers to check their passport validity and apply early

5. Federal government launches new initiative to support climate resilient housing and infrastructure across communities

   Communities across Canada will be able to build environmentally friendly, climate-resilient housing and infrastructure with support from the Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure (CTHI).

6. Minister MacKinnon to visit the Gordie Howe International Bridge worksite and meet with workers

   Minister of Labour and Seniors, Steven MacKinnon, will be in Windsor to visit the Gordie Howe International Bridge worksite and meet with workers.

7. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in the Outaouais region

   Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Maude Marquis-Bissonnette, Mayor of Gatineau, Pierre Guénard, Mayor of Chelsea and David Gomes, Mayor of Cantley.

8. Federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser Speaks with Alberta’s Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon

   Minister Nixon communicated the Government of Alberta’s continued willingness to partner with the federal government and to cost-match the additional federal funding to address encampments and unsheltered homelessness. The Ministers agreed to provide the initial funding to four priority communities in Alberta, including: Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, and Red Deer.

9. Canadian Grain Commission announces new partnership to support Canadian soy food industry

   In partnership with Soy Canada, the Canadian Grain Commission is now delivering the Soy Quality Program that the Canadian soy food industry has come to rely on.

10. Competition Bureau seeks feedback on the new guidance for market studies

    Competition Bureau seeks feedback on the new guidance for market studies October 23, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

11. Statement by Minister Sean Fraser on Status of Negotiations with Provinces and Territories to Address Encampments

    As much progress as Canada makes to solve the housing crisis, it will not be over as long as there are people living in tents.

12. National Women’s Health Research Initiative – Translational and Implementation Science Grants

    The National Women's Health Research Initiative (NWHRI), a joint initiative between the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Women and Gender Equality Canada, was announced as part of the 2021 federal budget to advance a coordinated research program that addresses under-researched and high-priority areas of women's health and to ensure new evidence improves women's, girls’, and gender-diverse people's care and health outcomes. The initiative aims to ensure that all people in Canada navigating the health system have access to gender-sensitive, culturally appropriate, trauma-informed, non-stigmatizing, evidence-based, high-quality health care throughout their lives.

13. Minister Boissonnault announces further Temporary Foreign Worker Program reforms to better protect the Canadian labour market and workers

    Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, announced targeted reforms to one of the TFW Program streams. Effective November 8, 2024, the starting hourly wage for workers coming into Canada through the high-wage stream will be increased to 20%, higher than its current level, which is the median wage in the applicable province or territory of work. This represents an increase to the existing threshold of between $5 and $8 per hour, depending on the province or territory of work.

14. Canadian Grain Commission compensates producers at 75% for unpaid deliveries to Global Food and Ingredients Inc.

    Winnipeg, Manitoba (October 10, 2024) – Producers who were not paid for grain delivered to Global Food and Ingredients Inc. will be compensated for their eligible claims through the Canadian Grain Commission’s Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program.

15. Finding solutions for women and gender diverse people’s top health priorities

    For decades, the health of women and gender diverse people has been under-researched, leading to disparities in health outcomes, gaps in access to care and too many instances of mis- and under-diagnosis. The National Women’s Health Research Initiative (NWHRI), led by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and supported by Women and Gender Equality Canada, has been working to change that, with a focus on evidence-based solutions that will directly improve women’s and gender diverse people’s access to and experience within the health care system.

16. Competition Bureau seeks information from market participants on property controls to advance investigations

    Competition Bureau seeks information from market participants on property controls to advance investigations October 21, 2024 – GATINEAU, QC, Competition Bureau

17. New affordable homes in Shelburne and Barton

    The communities of Shelburne and Barton will have 13 new, energy efficient, homes after an investment of more than $5.1 million from the federal and provincial governments and Compass Nova Scotia Co-operative Homes Ltd. (Compass Nova Scotia).

18. Transformation and expansion of an industrial building in Ahuntsic-Cartierville into a new art center and community space, the CAB – Battat Art Center

    The renovation and expansion of an old industrial building to create the Battat Art Center, the CAB, will reduce the ecological footprint of the building and support art and culture. The project is made possible by a $10.2 million investment from the federal government.

19. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Montréal

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Émilie Thuillier, Borough Mayor Ahuntsic-Cartierville and Anne-Marie Barnard, Executive Director, Battat Art Centre.

20. Minister Boissonnault hosts Twenty first Century Workforce Summit in Montreal

    This week, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, convened businesses, non-profits, industry, labour and communities organizations from across the country, to build the 21st century Canadian workforce.

21. Minister Khera attends G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Inclusion and Disability

    The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, participated in the Group of Seven (G7) Ministers’ Meeting on Inclusion and Disability from October 14 to 16. Hosted by Italy, the 2024 G7 President, Ministers came together at this event to discuss initiatives that support an inclusive society where persons with disabilities have the opportunity to participate fully and meaningfully in civil, social, economic and political life.

22. Tribunal Continues Finding—Carbon steel welded pipe from Pakistan, Philippines, Türkiye and Vietnam

    The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued its finding made on February 15, 2019, in inquiry NQ-2018-003, concerning the dumping of carbon steel welded pipe from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of the Philippines, the Republic of Türkiye (excluding those goods exported by Erbosan Erciyas Boru Sanayii ve Ticaret A.S.) and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

23. Government of Canada invests in retraining opportunities for workers

    Today, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, while hosting Workforce Summit 2024 in Montreal, announced the launch of the Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative call for proposals. This $30 million fund will be provided to projects that bring together community-based organizations, that provide new skills training opportunities for workers.

24. Backgrounder: Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative

    Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative

25. The Government of Canada launches selection process for the Chair of the Board of Directors of Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated

    Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced that a selection process is underway for the position of Chair of the Board of Directors at Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI).

26. Federal, provincial, and municipal governments invest in local sports field

    The West Kings District High School David Morse Memorial Sports Field is being upgraded after a combined investment of $444,399 from the federal and provincial governments, the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, and the Municipality of the County of Kings.

27. Government of Canada announces funding for NPower Canada to support skills training for young people

    Canadian youth are one of the country’s greatest strengths and sources of potential, and the Government of Canada is supporting young people at every stage of their journey toward a prosperous future.

28. Creation of New Permanent Chair Dedicated to Values and Ethics in the Public Service

    Today, Taki Sarantakis, President of the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS), announced the creation of a new permanent Chair dedicated to values and ethics and the promotion of ethical leadership across federal government departments and agencies.

29. Expansion of the emerald ash borer regulated area into the city of Burnaby

    The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated its regulated areas for emerald ash borer (EAB - Agrilus planipennis) to include the City of Burnaby, in an effort to slow the insect's spread.

30. Transit investments in Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    Transit Cape Breton will have new buses on the road after an investment of more than $2.3 million from the federal government.

31. Results of the Canadian Grain Commission’s 2024 fee review

    Fees for grain inspected and weighed at export are the main source of revenue for the Canadian Grain Commission.

32. Canadian Grain Commission to use surplus to avoid new fee increases

    Since the Canadian Grain Commission reduced its official inspection and weighing fees in 2021, the organization has inspected and weighed lower-than-expected grain volumes, leading to a gap between revenue and costs.

33. Minister Sudds highlights 9 federal properties in the National Capital Region available for housing development

    Today, the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister for Families, Children and Social Development, with Anita Vandenbeld, Member of Parliament for Ottawa West—Nepean and Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, highlighted a property located at Baseline Road at Cedarview Road south-east corner that is now available for housing development through the Canada Public Land Bank. This property will help create up to 200 units and is one of 9 new properties in the National Capital Region that was added to the land bank last week.

34. Government of Canada supports Indigenous early learning and child care in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek

    Indigenous children benefit greatly from early learning opportunities rooted in their culture and language. In the spirit of reconciliation and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #12, the Government of Canada is committed to promoting and investing in Indigenous-led early learning and child care to ensure First Nations, Inuit and Métis children have the best possible start in life.

35. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria; Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton—Canso; and Amanda McDougall-Merrill, Mayor of Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

36. Upgrades for the Crawford Lake Visitor Centre

    The Crawford Lake Visitor Centre is becoming more energy efficient after a federal investment of over $2.3 million.

37. Government of Canada to provide update on Public Lands for Homes Plan, as part of Canada’s Housing Plan

    The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, will announce developments in the government’s efforts to address the national housing crisis and build more homes, faster.

38. Parliamentary Secretary Sousa highlights new federal property in Mississauga available for housing development

    Parliamentary Secretary Sousa highlights new federal property in Mississauga available for housing development.

39. Federal government invests in development of Chicoine Street area in Vaudreuil-Dorion

    Vaudreuil-Dorion residents will have access to more safe active transportation options after an investment of $2,464,200 from the federal government.

40. Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination to celebrate Thanksgiving

    On October 14, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in fall colours from sunset to 9:30 p.m. to celebrate Thanksgiving.

41. Ministers Boissonnault and MacKinnon to discuss building a modern 21st-century workforce

    The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will host Workforce Summit 2024 in Montréal. This summit will bring representatives from various sectors to discuss the workforce of today and tomorrow.

42. Commission authorizes Ontario Power Generation Inc. to operate Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Units 5 to 8 until December 31, 2026

    Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced the independent Commission’s decision to amend the licence held by Ontario Power Generation Inc. (OPG) for the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station (PNGS). This decision authorizes OPG to operate Units 5–8 at the PNGS until December 31, 2026.

43. Government of Canada invests in a local accessible infrastructure project to increase access to programs and services for persons with disabilities in Ontario

    Today, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, visited the Luso Canadian Charitable Society in Mississauga, Ontario, to announce $2.7 million in funding under the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) for an accessible infrastructure project that will improve access by persons with disabilities to the organization’s day programs and services. Minister Khera was accompanied by Rechie Valdez, Member of Parliament for Mississauga—Streetsville and Minister of Small Business, Charles Sousa, Member of Parliament for Mississauga—Lakeshore, and Peter Fonseca, Member of Parliament for Mississauga—Cooksville.

44. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Milton

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Adam Van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton, and Chandra Sharma, President and CEO of Conservation Halton.

45. Federal government invests to prevent and reduce Veterans homelessness in Prince Edward Island

    The federal government is partnering with the John Howard Society of Prince Edward Island and investing $493,560 to support Veterans struggling with homelessness in the province.

46. New sidewalk in Canning

    Construction is beginning on a new sidewalk in the Village of Canning after an investment of more than $700,000 from the federal government.

47. Federal and provincial governments invest in upgrades for public buildings throughout Alberta

    Ten communities across Alberta will have upgraded and more accessible buildings after a combined investment of almost $18 million from the federal and provincial governments.

48. Backgrounder: Federal and provincial governments invest in essential building upgrades throughout Alberta

    The federal government is investing $13,811,772 through the COVID-19 Resilience Stream (CVRIS) of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) to support upgrades in ten communities through three bundles of projects to improve accessibility, air quality, and building systems across Alberta. The Alberta government is investing $4,182,373 into these projects.

49. Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for World Mental Health Day

    Tonight, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in lime green from sunset to 9:30 p.m. for World Mental Health Day.

50. Government of Canada to invest in an accessible infrastructure project

    The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, the Honourable Kamal Khera, will highlight funding under the Enabling Accessibility Fund mid-sized projects component for an accessible infrastructure project that will support persons with disabilities in the Mississauga region.