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Canadian Dental Care Plan milestone reached as 1 Million Canadians have received care
Today, the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, announced that more than 1 million Canadians have received care under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and more than 2.7 million Canadians have been approved to be part of the plan. -
Canadian Dental Care Plan milestone reached as 1 Million Canadians have received care
Today, the Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens’ Services announced that more than 1 million Canadians have received care under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and more than 2.7 million Canadians have been approved to be part of the plan. -
Shuswap Association for Community Living expands access to services with a wheelchair accessible vehicle
The federal government is investing $94,000 in the purchase of a wheelchair accessible bus. With this investment, Shuswap Association for Community Living will be able to extend its services for persons with disabilities within Salmon Arm’s city limits and surrounding communities. -
Funding to support 14 First Nations, Inuit and Métis documentary heritage projects
Library and Archives Canada is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024–2025 funding cycle of its Listen, Hear Our Voices initiative. -
Government of Canada to provide an update on the Canadian Dental Care Plan
The Minister of Citizens’ Services, the Honorable Terry Beech, will provide an update in Vancouver on the Canadian Dental Care Plan and its impact on Canadians. -
Keynote – 2024 Nuclear Law School
On October 25, 2024, Pierre Tremblay, CNSC President and CEO, delivered the keynote address at the Canadian Nuclear Law Organization’s Nuclear Law School 2024, held in Toronto, Ontario. In his remarks, he spoke about areas of focus for the CNSC and the important function the CNSC’s Legal Services team plays in supporting Canada’s nuclear regulator. -
Backgrounder: 2024 road construction season wraps up, improving safety across PEI
The federal government has invested more than $7 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund and the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support 12 roads and bridges projects across Prince Edward Island. -
2024 road construction season wraps up, improving safety across PEI
Repairs and upgrades to roads and bridges in Prince Edward Island were made possible after a combined investment of over $7 million from the federal and provincial governments through the Canada Community-Building Fund and the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. -
Canadian Centre for Cyber Security releases National Cyber Threat Assessment 2025-2026
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre) has released its National Cyber Threat Assessment 2025-2026. -
New federal funding for an improved performing arts facility in Saint John
There will be growth in the theatre sector and better venues in southern New Brunswick after an additional $12 million investment from the federal government under the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program in the Sydney Street former courthouse. This funding was announced by MP Wayne Long, Mayor Donna Reardon and Dr. Sandra Bell, Saint John Theatre Company Board Chair. -
Supporting communities in tackling homelessness
Aujourd’hui, Sean Fraser, ministre du Logement, de l’Infrastructure et des Collectivités, a annoncé le Fonds d’innovation pour la réduction de l’itinérance, un fonds de 50 millions de dollars destiné à aider les communautés à mettre en œuvre des projets novateurs pour prévenir l’itinérance et procurer plus rapidement un logement aux personnes actuellement en situation d’itinérance. -
Government of Canada announces the appointment of new members to the National Advisory Council on Poverty
Today, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, announced the appointment of two new members to the National Advisory Council on Poverty. Marie Christian will hold the position of member with particular responsibilities for children’s issues, and Lindsay Kretschmer will hold the position of general member. -
Health System Impact Fellows work to bring changes to our health systems
Canadians deserve access to high-quality health care. To achieve this, improvements often begin with research that examines how health care services are organized, regulated, managed, financed, and delivered. -
Top Canadian cyber security body releases flagship guidance for critical infrastructure
Critical infrastructure operators in Canada now have an important new resource to help protect themselves against cyber threats. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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 -
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). -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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 -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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 -
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). -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Backgrounder: Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative
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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). -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.