Government News

1. CANCELED Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Papineauville

   Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Stéphane Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizens’ Services, and Paul-André David, Mayor of Papineauville.

2. Federal government and Whitby commit to rejuvenation of seniors recreation centre

   The 55+ Recreation Centre will be rejuvenated thanks to a federal investment of nearly $800,000.

3. CANCELLED Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Sydney

   Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jaime Battiste, Member of Parliament for Sydney–Victoria; Mike Kelloway, Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso; and His Worship Cecil Clarke, Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

4. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Whitby

   Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament for Whitby, Her Worship Elizabeth Roy, Mayor of the Town of Whitby, and Matt Gaskell, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Whitby.

5. CANCELLED Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Winnipeg

   Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Ben Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, and Jason Oliver, President of Riverview Community Centre.

6. The Government of Canada announces recipients of the 2024 Canada’s Volunteer Awards

   Volunteers impact Canadians’ lives in countless ways. By supporting social services and social enterprises, from arts and culture to sports and recreation, volunteers foster stronger and more inclusive communities. Through Canada’s Volunteer Awards, the Government of Canada is proud to highlight some of the country’s most inspiring volunteers.

7. Lachute revitalizes its heritage with a modern and eco-friendly library

   The United Church will be transformed into a green and inclusive building to host the Jean-Marc Belzile Library thanks to a $5,613,116 investment from the federal government.

8. Ensuring long-term predictable public transit funding for the Prince Edward Island capital area with over $2.8 million through the Canada Public Transit Fund

   By working closely with its partners across Canada, the federal government is ensuring that more Canadians will be able to live near public transit, connecting them to jobs, services, and their communities.

9. Investing in BC Hydro projects across the province

   The federal government is investing more than $156.8 million in eight electrical infrastructure projects across the province to electrify key infrastructure and support a future with more energy efficient and sustainable communities. This funding is provided through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, which supports the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the expansion of clean energy.

10. Backgrounder: Investing in BC Hydro projects across the province

    The federal government is investing more than $156.8 million through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support eight BC Hydro projects across British Columbia.

11. World-leading expert in youth substance use and mental health appointed CIHR Scientific Director

    Today, Dr. Paul Hébert, President of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), announced that Dr. Patricia Conrod, one of the world’s leading experts in youth substance use and mental health, has been appointed Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction for a term of four years, starting July 1, 2025.

12. Government of Canada announces new funding to support seniors in the Outaouais

    Canadians deserve to age with dignity. For many seniors, staying connected and active in their community is a big part of that dignity. Through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP), the federal government funds pan-Canadian and community-based initiatives across Canada that create a significant impact for the social inclusion of seniors in their communities. Through the Age Well at Home (AWAH) initiative, the federal government funds projects to assist seniors in aging at home.

13. Backgrounder - Age Well at Home initiative

    The Age Well at Home initiative (AWAH) is a one-time federal grants and contributions initiative.

14. Backgrounder – New Horizons for Seniors Program

    The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program whose goal is to enhance seniors’ social inclusion and ensure they can benefit from, and contribute to, the quality of life in their communities.

15. The governments of Canada and Yukon finalize a ten-year agreement for the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund 

    The governments of Canada and Yukon have finalized a 10-year agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF).

16. Backgrounder: The federal government is investing more than $17.3M for greener urban environments and improved mobility in Quebec

    The federal government is investing $17,351,321 through the Active Transportation Fund to support 13 active transportation projects across Quebec.

17. The federal government is investing more than $17.3M for greener urban environments and improved mobility in Quebec

    Residents of several regions in Quebec will benefit from expanded access to active transportation options with an investment of more than $17.3 million from the federal government which will help implement 13 projects across the province.

18. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Lachute

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Stéphane Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Citizens’ Services and Bernard Bigras-Denis, Mayor of Lachute

19. Enhanced sustainability and accessibility with the new DASCH Centre in Winnipeg

    The newly acquired DASCH Centre will benefit from renovations after an investment of $8 million from the federal government.

20. Federal government invests to secure Joliette's drinking water supply

    Securing Joliette's drinking water supply is made possible after an investment of $1,400,000 from the federal government.

21. The Government of Canada to announce support for seniors in the Outaouais region

    The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour and Member of Parliament for Gatineau, Steven MacKinnon, will make an announcement to support projects helping seniors in the Outaouais region.

22. Government of Canada to announce support for the aquaculture sector

    Government of Canada to announce support for the aquaculture sector.

23. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Winnipeg

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada; the Honourable Dan Vandal, Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface—Saint Vital; Ben Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre; and Karen Fonseth, Chief Executive Officer of DASCH Incorporated.

24. The Government of Canada takes another step to reduce homelessness in Winnipeg

    The federal government is allocating an additional $27.3 million in funding to End Homelessness Winnipeg through the Designated Communities stream and the Indigenous Homelessness stream of Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy. This brings the total allocation for Winnipeg from 2019-20 through 2027-28 to $174.7 million through these streams. This funding is helping service providers in Winnipeg prevent and reduce homelessness.

25. New hub for artists living with disabilities in Calgary receives federal support

    Calgary’s art scene will be more vibrant and inclusive with a new space for the National accessArts Centre (NaAC). The Multidisciplinary Disability and Community Arts Hub (MDCAH) will provide a sustainable space for artists living with disabilities to shine.

26. The governments of Canada and Alberta sign an agreement to address unsheltered homelessness

    Today, the federal government and the province of Alberta announced that an agreement to support people living without homes, including in encampments, has been signed as part of the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI).

27. Expansion of the emerald ash borer regulated area in Ontario and Québec

    The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is committed to protecting Canada's plant resource base from invasive pests that threaten our forests and forestry industry.

28. Healthy meals for kids, savings for families in Alberta

    School food programs ensure kids have access to nutritious meals throughout the school year, while saving families hundreds of dollars on their grocery bills.

29. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Calgary

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, Dr. Stephanie Chipeur, Chair of the NaAC Board of Directors, and Jung-Suk (JS) Ryu, President and CEO of the National accessArts Centre.

30. Media Advisory: Homelessness Funding Announcement in Alberta

    Members of the media are invited to an announcement on the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI) with Randy Boissonnault, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre and the Honourable Jason Nixon, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, Government of Alberta.

31. Media Advisory: Housing and Infrastructure Announcement in Winnipeg

    Members of the media are invited to a housing and infrastructure announcement with MP Dan Vandal, MP Ben Carr and Jason Whitford, CEO at End Homelessness Winnipeg, regarding the Government of Canada’s continued commitment to eliminate chronic homelessness across Canada through Solving the Housing Crisis: Canada’s Housing Plan and Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy.

32. The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan finalize a 10-year agreement for the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund 

    The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have finalized a 10-year agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF).

33. Healthy meals for kids, savings for families in Saskatchewan

    School food programs make life easier. They provide healthy meals to kids throughout the school year. They save families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills.

34. The Government of Canada invests more than $8.29 million in Fredericton’s public transit infrastructure

    By working closely with its partners across Canada, the federal government is ensuring that more Canadians will be able to live near public transit, connecting them to jobs, services, and their communities.

35. More healthy meals for kids in the Yukon

    No child should go to school hungry. And in the Yukon, where food prices are among the highest in the country, getting kids a full breakfast before they head out the door or packing school lunches is not always an easy task. That’s why school food programs are so important. They provide access to nutritious meals that can positively affect the health, well being, and overall success of kids in the classroom. They also save families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills.

36. Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for International Women’s Day

    On March 8, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in purple from sunset to 1:00 a.m. to celebrate International Women’s Day.

37. The Government of Canada announces appointment to the Board of Directors of the Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated Corporation

    Me Sylvain Villiard is an experienced lawyer and manager who has worked in government administration. One of his roles was as Assistant Director General of the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), where he led the modernization project. As a consultant, he supported organisations and companies of the socio-health care network. He was also the Director General of the CHU de Brazzaville in Congo. He recently joined the Centre de services scolaire des Mille-Îles as a management consultant, and he also works in contract law and administrative law. Me Villiard served on different Boards of Directors and was appointed to JCCBI’s Board of Directors on June 15, 2017.

38. The Government of Canada Appoints Sylvain Villiard as Chair of the Board of The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated

    Today, the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sylvain Villiard as Chair of the Board of Directors of The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI) for a three-year term.

39. Government of Canada announces appointment to the Canada Infrastructure Bank’s Board of Directors

    Macky Tall is a Senior Advisor at Carlyle Group. He was previously a Partner and Chair of Carlyle’s Global Infrastructure Group, based in Washington, DC, which includes efforts across transportation, renewables, energy, power, water and digital infrastructure, and a member of Carlyle's Leadership Committee.

40. Government of Canada appoints Macky Tall as Chair of the Canada Infrastructure Bank’s Board of Directors

    Today, the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Macky Tall as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) for a four-year term.

41. Government of Canada announces Executive Head of the Employment Insurance Board of Appeal

    The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that the Employment Insurance appeals process is easy and client centred. That’s why the Government is moving forward with establishing the Employment Insurance Board of Appeal (EI BOA) to reinstate a tripartite decision-making model comprised of government, worker and employer members. The EI BOA will replace the first level of the appeal process, which is currently heard by the Social Security Tribunal, General Division.

42. Backgrounder: Biography, Jody Brennan, Executive Head, Employment Insurance Board of Appeal

    Jody Brennan has over three decades of experience working in various public-facing fields, including in the military, teaching, the Canadian public service, and the Alberta Court and Justice Services. Most recently, Jody has spent over half a decade at the Immigration and Refugee Board where she is currently serving as the Assistant Deputy Chairperson on the Refugee Appeal Division.

43. Minister MacKinnon announces new Chairperson of the Canada Industrial Relations Board

    The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified individuals to serve the best interests of Canadians.

44. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Fredericton

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, and Her Worship Kate Rogers, Mayor of the City of Fredericton.

45. Tribunal Initiates Inquiry—Renewable Diesel from the United States

    The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into a complaint by Tidewater Renewables Ltd., of Calgary, Alberta, that it has suffered injury as a result of the dumping and subsidizing of renewable diesel from the United States of America. The Tribunal’s inquiry is conducted pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) as a result of the initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

46. Statement from the President of the Treasury Board in response to the Comptroller General of Canada’s Horizontal Internal Audit of Procurement Governance

    Statement from the President of the Treasury Board in response to the Comptroller General of Canada’s Horizontal Internal Audit of Procurement Governance

47. Horizontal Internal Audit of Procurement Governance

    Today, the Comptroller General of Canada released a Horizontal Internal Audit of Procurement Governance.

48. Healthy meals for kids, savings for families in British Columbia

    School food programs make life easier. They provide healthy meals to kids throughout the school year. They save working families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills. They also support local economies, farmers and producers by sourcing food grown locally, whenever possible.

49. The governments of Canada and British Columbia sign an agreement to address homelessness

    Today, the federal government and the Government of British Columbia announced that an agreement to support people experiencing homelessness, including sheltering in encampments, has been signed as part of the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI).

50. Federal government unveils designs as part of the Housing Design Catalogue

    Today, the federal government released the final renderings, floor plan layouts, and key building details as part of the Housing Design Catalogue, an initiative under Canada’s Housing Plan. The catalogue features some 50 standardized housing designs for rowhouses, fourplexes, sixplexes, and accessory dwelling units across the country.