Government News

1. Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia

   Montréal, Quebec, January 28, 2023—On January 29th, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in green from sunset to 1 a.m. for the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia.

2. Canada invests in energy efficient wellness hub in downtown Winnipeg

   Winnipeg, Manitoba, January 27, 2023—Today, Kevin Lamoureux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North, and Bobbette Shoffner, Executive Director, Mount Carmel Clinic, announced more than $3.3 million in federal funding to retrofit Winnipeg’s Mount Carmel Clinic.

3. Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination to Commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day

   On January 27th, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be illuminated in yellow from sunset to 1 a.m. to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

4. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Winnipeg

   Winnipeg, Manitoba, January 26, 2023—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 Bobbette Shoffner, Executive Director, Mount Carmel Clinic.

5. Canadian Grain Commission’s new Science Strategy responds to the changing needs of the grain sector

   The Canadian Grain Commission’s new Science Strategy is now available.

6. Backgrounder: Canada and Saskatchewan invest in infrastructure projects to strengthen communities

   Joint funding through the Green Infrastructure, Community, Culture and Recreation, and the Rural and Northern Communities streams of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program will support 25 infrastructure projects across the province.

7. Canada and Saskatchewan invest in infrastructure projects to strengthen communities

   Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Don McMorris, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Government Relations, announced more than $19.7 million in joint funding for 25 infrastructure projects across the province.

8. Government of Canada is investing in new long-term care home for Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte 

   Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, Ontario, January 25, 2023—Today, Vance Badawey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, and Chief Don Maracle, Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, announced $30.25 million in federal funding for the construction of a new Elder Care Home in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.

9. Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Statement in response to Public Service Alliance of Canada Strike Vote

   Statement from the Treasury Board Secretariat in response to PSAC’s announcement of a strike vote

10. Minister Gould announces a return to steady state on passport delivery and encourages Canadians to renew ahead of 10-year passports expiry

    Last spring, the Passport Program came under enormous pressure. There were major challenges connected to and exacerbated by the changing circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, some Canadians seeking passports suffered long lineups and lengthy delays.

11. Backgrounder on passport services

    Since April 2022, Service Canada has put a number of measures in place to make it easier for Canadians to access passport services, and to improve processing.

12. Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with Nunavut 

    For too long, families have faced high child care fees, long wait lists and too few high-quality child care options. That is why the Government of Canada signed agreements with each province and territory to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system, giving children the best possible start in life and making life more affordable for families across Canada.

13. Federal investment to enable Old Bolton Fire Hall to be converted into green community space

    Bolton, Ontario, January 24, 2023— Today, Maninder Sidhu, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for Brampton East, and Her Worship Annette Groves, Mayor of the Town of Caledon, announced federal funding of up to $7.7 million to revitalize the Old Bolton Fire Hall.

14. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory

    Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, Ontario, January 24, 2023—Members of the media are invited to an announcement regarding new long-term care investments for the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte from both Infrastructure Canada and Indigenous Services Canada with Vance Badawey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, and Chief R. Donald Maracle of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte.

15. Canada and Manitoba Invest in New Community Centre for Rural Municipality of Taché

    Rural Municipality of Taché, Manitoba, January 23, 2023—Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, the Honourable Heather Stefanson, Premier of Manitoba, and His Worship Armand Poirier, Mayor of the Rural Municipality of Taché, announced more than $8 million in funding for a new community centre in the Rural Municipality of Taché.

16. Kings County residents to benefit from enhanced public transit options

    Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, the Honourable John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for Nova Scotia, and Christopher Goddard, Chair of the Kings Point to Point Transit Society, announced joint funding of up to $416,000 to improve public transit in Kings County.

17. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Kentville

    Members of the media are invited to attend an infrastructure event with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, the Honourable John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for Nova Scotia, and Christopher Goddard, Chair of the Kings Point to Point Transit Society.

18. Canada invests in rural public transit development in Northeastern New Brunswick and launches second intake for the Rural Transit Solutions Fund

    Today, Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie–Bathurst, Georges Savoie, Mayor of Neguac and Vice-President of the Acadian Peninsula Regional Service Commission, and Yvon Godin, President of the Association francophone des municipalités du Nouveau-Brunswick, announced a federal investment of more than $1.14 million to support public transportation two projects in the Chaleur region and in the Acadian peninsula.

19. Backgrounder: Canada opens intake for the Rural Transit Solutions Fund’s Capital Project stream

    People living in rural, remote, Northern, and Indigenous communities often depend on private vehicles for transportation and more often than not lack access to transit options. Additionally, people without access to private vehicles or who are unable to drive are isolated from essential services or are unable to travel with ease within their own community or to visit nearby communities.

20. Canada’s Minister of Transport visited Lac-Mégantic to meet with community members and elected officials in the region

    Following the July 6, 2013 tragedy that took 47 lives, the Government of Canada committed to building a rail bypass to move trains out of downtown Lac-Megantic. This project remains a priority for the Government of Canada.

21. Government of Canada announces projects in Kingston to support seniors  

    Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Government of Canada has helped millions of Canadians, including seniors, by providing them with supports and benefits related to COVID 19. As Canada emerges from the pandemic, the Government of Canada will continue to support community organizations that make a difference and create opportunities for seniors to stay active and involved in their communities.

22. Backgrounder – Canada announces New Horizons for Seniors Program funding for projects in Kingston, Ontario

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

23. Governments partner to modernize Placentia’s drinking water system

    Today, Ken McDonald, Member of Parliament for Avalon, the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and His Worship Keith Pearson, Mayor of the Town of Placentia, announced more than $6.6 million in joint funding to improve Placentia’s drinking water infrastructure.

24. Government of Canada announces projects in Peterborough to support seniors  

    Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Government of Canada has helped millions of Canadians, including seniors, by providing them with supports and benefits related to COVID 19. As Canada emerges from the pandemic, the Government of Canada will continue to support community organizations that make a difference and create opportunities for seniors to stay active and involved in their communities.

25. Backgrounder – Canada announces New Horizons for Seniors Program funding for projects in Peterborough, Ontario

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

26. Government of Canada announces new clinical trials consortium, training platforms, and research projects to improve the health of Canadians

    Clinical trials allow researchers to assess the safety and effectiveness of new drugs, treatments, and therapies for our population. It is through these studies and their collaborative networks, that medical innovation in Canada continues to evolve.

27. Government of Canada funds purchase of hundreds of new electric buses for Ottawa

    Today, the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Ottawa—Vanier, and His Worship Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, announced $350 million in federal funding to contribute towards the purchase of 350 zero-emission buses and install related charging infrastructure for Ottawa’s bus fleet.

28. Reinforcing Canada’s clinical trials infrastructure, training, and research

    Clinical trials are an essential part of the healthcare sector and a crucial component of medical research and innovation. Clinical trials allow researchers to assess if new drugs, treatments, and therapies are safe and effective for the population. Announced in Spring 2022, the Clinical Trials Fund earmarked $250M across three funding streams to grow and strengthen Canada’s clinical trials infrastructure, training, and research through 2025.

29. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Placentia

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Ken McDonald, Member of Parliament for Avalon; the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador; the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure; and His Worship Keith Pearson, Mayor of the Town of Placentia.

30. Minister Khera visits organizations in Richmond Hill and Aurora, Ontario, and highlights Government of Canada’s support for seniors 

    Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Government of Canada has helped millions of Canadians, including seniors, by providing them with supports and benefits related to COVID 19. As Canada emerges from the pandemic, the Government of Canada will continue to support community organizations that make a difference and create opportunities for seniors to stay active and involved in their communities.

31. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Inkerman

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie‒Bathurst, Georges Savoie, Mayor or Neguac and Vice-President of the Acadian Peninsula Regional Service Commission, and Yvon Godin, President of the Association francophone des municipalités du Nouveau-Brunswick.

32. Green renovations to improve Musqueam Elders Centre’s energy efficiency

    Today, the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and Warren Sparrow, Chief of Musqueam Indian Band, announced $134,895 in federal funding to increase energy conservation and affordability through a clean building retrofit of the Elders Centre on Musqueam Indian Reserve #2.

33. Canada and the Northwest Territories invest in Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway improvements

    Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, and Diane Archie, Minister of Infrastructure of the Northwest Territories, announced joint funding of $14 million for the rehabilitation of the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway.

34. Commission renews Cameco Fuel Manufacturing Inc.’s Class IB nuclear fuel facility licence for its facility for a 20-year period

    Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the Commission’s decision to renew the Class IB nuclear fuel facility licence held by Cameco Fuel Manufacturing Inc.

35. Government of Canada invests $23 million in pediatric cancer research

    Cancer is the leading cause of death from disease in children and adolescents in Canada. Approximately 10,000 children are living with cancer in this country and 1,500 more are diagnosed every year. That is why, in Budget 2021, the Government of Canada provided new funding for pediatric cancer research that will lead to better outcomes and longer, healthier lives for young cancer patients.

36. Canadian Pediatric Cancer Consortium

    The $23 million investment in the Canadian Pediatric Cancer Consortium is the largest investment ever made for a Canadian pediatric cancer research project in Canada. The funds for the Consortium come from the $30 million investment in pediatric cancer research announced in Budget 2021.

37. Minister Gould announces funding for projects for the social inclusion and well-being of vulnerable children and youth

    Canadians have been living with the impacts of the pandemic for almost three years. Vulnerable adults, families, children and youth have been among those most negatively impacted. As a result, many children and youth have struggled with social isolation. When services and supports are accessible and targeted at those who are experiencing negative impacts to their well-being from social isolation, they can help children and youth cope with these difficult challenges.

38. Backgrounder:  Social Development Partnerships Program  

    The Social Development Partnerships Program is a grants and contributions program that supports investments in not-for-profit organizations to help improve life outcomes for persons with disabilities, children and families, and other vulnerable populations. The program is divided into two components: the Disability component and the Children and Families component.

39. Government of Canada to announce projects to support seniors

    The Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, will be in Peterborough to announce measures to help Canadian seniors.

40. Government of Canada to announce projects to support seniors

    The Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, will be in Kingston to announce measures to help Canadian seniors.

41. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Ottawa

    Members of the media are invited to an announcement regarding zero emission public transit infrastructure with the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Ottawa—Vanier, and His Worship Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of the City of Ottawa.

42. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Musqueam

    Members of the media are invited to attend an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and Wayne Sparrow, Chief of Musqueam Indian Band.

43. Parliamentary Secretary Adam van Koeverden to launch major new initiative on pediatric cancer research

    January 17, 2023 – Toronto, Ontario – Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and the Minister of Sport, will launch a new national research initiative that aims to improve pediatric cancer care in Canada. PS van Koeverden will deliver remarks and participate in an armchair discussion with the leaders of the initiative, including Drs. David Malkin and James Whitlock from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and pediatric cancer advocate Adrienne Co-Dyre, alongside cancer research advocate Helena Kirk.

44. Canada invests in an active transportation plan for Peace River

    Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, announced a federal investment of $50,000 to support active transportation planning in the Town of Peace River.

45. Federal and provincial governments invest in infrastructure and innovative programming at Mount Allison University

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Trevor Holder, Minister of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, and Dr. Jean-Paul Boudreau, President and Vice-Chancellor of Mount Allison University, announced $36 million in federal and provincial funding for retrofits to the university’s Ralph Pickard Bell Library and Archives and connected breezeway.

46. Media Advisory: Rural Infrastructure Announcement in the Northwest Territories

    Members of the media are invited to attend an infrastructure announcement with Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, and Diane Archie, Minister of Infrastructure of the Northwest Territories.

47. Minister Gould to announce investments in social inclusion and well-being for children and youth

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will be in Ajax to announce funding for projects pertaining to social inclusion and well-being of vulnerable children and youth through the Social Development Partnership Program.

48. Government of Canada announces projects in the Kitchener-Waterloo area to support seniors  

    Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Government of Canada has helped millions of Canadians, including seniors, by providing them with supports and benefits related to COVID- 19. As Canada emerges from the pandemic, the Government of Canada will continue to support community organizations that make a difference and create opportunities for seniors to stay active and involved in their communities.

49. Backgrounder – Canada announces New Horizons for Seniors Program funding for projects in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario

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

50. Tribunal Initiates Expiry Review—Copper Pipe Fittings from Vietnam

    Ottawa, Ontario, January 16, 2023—The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an expiry review of its finding made on May 25, 2018, in inquiry NQ 2017 004, to determine if the expiry of the finding is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping or subsidizing of certain copper pipe fittings from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and is likely to result in injury to the domestic industry.