Government News

1. Government of Canada hosts 10th Canada’s Volunteer Awards ceremony and launches call for nominations

   Every year volunteers across the country dedicate their time and resources to positively impact their communities. Canada’s Volunteer Awards highlight community leadership and aim to encourage people from across Canada to make a difference in their communities through volunteering, while developing innovative solutions to tackle social challenges.

2. Funding for energy retrofits to make community facilities greener in British Columbia

   The retrofit of four community facilities on Vancouver Island will improve energy efficiency and building accessibility, after a combined investment of nearly $5.2 million from the federal and local governments.

3. Backgrounder: Funding for energy retrofits to make community facilities greener in British Columbia

   The federal government is investing $5,199,897 through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program to support four critical infrastructure upgrades across British Columbia.

4. Backgrounder: Solving the housing crisis: Canada’s Housing Plan

   Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, and the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Sean Fraser, unveiled Canada’s Housing Plan, which responds to the significant housing challenges faced by Canadian communities. With Canada’s Housing Plan, the federal government is taking a leadership role and making investments that drive the change needed to help solve Canada's national housing crisis.

5. More than $26 million invested in disaster mitigation infrastructure improvements across British Columbia

   People and communities across B.C. will benefit from enhanced protection against the impacts of climate change and severe weather after a combined investment of more than $26 million from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments.

6. Backgrounder: More than $26 million invested in disaster mitigation infrastructure improvements across British Columbia

   The federal government is investing more than $10.4 million through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) to support five disaster mitigation projects across British Columbia. The Government of British Columbia is investing more than $8.6 million in these projects and the municipalities are contributing a combined $6.9 million and are responsible for any additional costs.

7. Government of Canada launches new Employment Assistance Services funding stream to strengthen the vitality of official language minority communities

   Official language minority communities (OLMCs) enrich our linguistic heritage and play a vital role in strengthening Canada's workforce and economy. The Government of Canada continues to promote the economic vitality and well-being of individuals in these communities by ensuring that they have the supports they need to find employment and succeed in their careers.

8. Backgrounder: Government of Canada Launches New Employment Assistance Services Stream

   The new Employment Assistance Services (EAS) stream under the Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities (EF-OLMC) is one of the most important initiatives in the Government of Canada's Action Plan for Official Languages 2023–2028: Protection – Promotion – Collaboration to ensure that people living in OLMCs are able to find, obtain and maintain a job. Up to 43,000 Canadians will have access to these services annually, and these supports will be delivered by organizations that understand the unique needs of individuals who are part of OLMCs. Organizations have until June 20, 2024 to apply for funding.

9. Upgrades to a recreational facility will support a more sustainable future for Powell River 

   A recreational facility in Powell River will receive green retrofits after an investment of more than $1.6 million from the federal government.

10. Minister Boissonnault to make an announcement this Friday

    The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will be in Edmonton to make an announcement on housing.

11. Minister Boissonnault and Minister Sajjan to make a housing announcement

    The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, and the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, will be in Edmonton to make a housing announcement.

12. Federal government invests in public transit projects across rural Saskatchewan

    Rural communities across Saskatchewan will soon establish or expand their public transit offerings after a federal investment of $6.1 million.

13. Backgrounder : Federal government invests in public transit projects across rural Saskatchewan

    The federal government is investing $6,184,137 through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund to support 11 public transit projects across rural Saskatchewan.

14. Statement from President of Treasury Board on Public Interest Commission Hearings for the Border Services Group

    This week, as part of the conciliation process, the Government of Canada and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) are entering into Public Interest Commission (PIC) hearings for the Border Services (FB) group.

15. Minister Sudds to make an announcement on economic growth

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, will be in Kanata to talk about investing in economic growth and productivity.

16. Media Advisory: Announcement in Halifax

    Members of the media are invited to an announcement on economic growth and innovation with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; and Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax.

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

    On April 7, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in light blue, from sunset to 9 p.m., to celebrate World Health Day.

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

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

19. Minister Khera to make housing announcement

    The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, will be in Whitehorse to make an announcement on housing.

20. Minister Sudds and Minister Virani to make announcement on housing

    The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will be accompanied by the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, to make an announcement on housing in Ottawa.

21. Minister Sudds and Minister MacKinnon to make housing announcement

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, and the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Steven MacKinnon will be in Ottawa to make an important announcement on housing.

22. Le Pignon Bleu will be able to provide more services to families and children in need

    Le Pignon Bleu will welcome more children for meals served on site, as well as provide other services to underprivileged children and families in Quebec City, thanks to an investment of over $2.3 million by the federal government.

23. Minister Boissonnault to make housing announcement

    The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will be in Edmonton to make a housing announcement.

24. Minister Hutchings to announce support for affordable housing

    Minister Hutchings to announce support for affordable housing

25. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Quebec

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Quebec and Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Roseline Roussel, General Director of Le Pignon Bleu.

26. Minister O’Regan to make housing announcement

    The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour and Seniors, will be in Victoria to meet with seniors and make a housing announcement.

27. The Government of Canada highlights National Caregiver Day

    The Minister for Seniors, Seamus O’Regan, the Minister of Health, Mark Holland, the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, Ya’ara Saks, and the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, issued the following statement on National Caregiver Day.

28. Minister O’Regan to make announcement on affordability

    Minister O’Regan to make announcement on affordability

29. Minister Boissonnault to make announcement on affordability

    Minister Boissonnault to make announcement on affordability

30. Federal government invests in ventilation and recreational upgrades in Alberta

    Ventilation and arena upgrades are now complete in four community buildings in the province after an investment of $3,401,324 from the federal government.

31. Speech by Ramzi Jammal to the Contracting Parties to the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management

    Esteemed colleagues, Mr. Chair, it is my honour to stand before you today as your candidate for President of the Eighth Review Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management. I am ready for the opportunity to serve and contribute to the global mission of ensuring the safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste.

32. Government of Canada awards initial contract for Program Icebreakers to Chantier Davie

    Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy, the Government of Canada is driving economic growth and creating good jobs, while ensuring that the Canadian Coast Guard has the ships it needs to carry out its important work.

33. The Government of Canada and the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal invest $25 million in a new energy-efficient community centre in Laval

    Residents of Laval and the surrounding area will have a new place to meet and enjoy their favorite activities, thanks to a joint investment of $25 million by the federal government and the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal to support the construction of a new energy-efficient community centre in the heart of the Chomedey district.

34. Media Advisory: Affordable Housing Announcement in Toronto

    Members of the media are invited to an announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth; and the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.

35. Government of Canada makes significant investment in the future of applied public health research

    Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced the 2024 cohort of Applied Public Health Chairs, the program’s fourth cohort, with an investment of $13.8 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Public Health Agency of Canada. The Chairs will lead high-quality research programs to tackle pressing public health challenges, work with decision makers from various sectors and communities, and support evidence-informed decisions that improve health and health equity.

36. Minister Sudds to make housing announcement

    Minister Sudds to make housing announcement

37. Government of Canada invests in research to transform health systems

    The Government of Canada is supporting researchers across the country who are collaborating with health system organizations to make meaningful contributions towards improving Canada’s health care system and ensuring that Canadians receive high-quality health care.. By embedding researchers in health system organizations, they can help in finding and implementing solutions to the challenges facing health systems in this country.

38. Recipients: Health System Impact Embedded Early Career Researcher Award

    The Health System Impact Embedded Early Career Researcher Award is a new funding opportunity from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s Institute of Health Services and Policy Research. It is a new stream of funding under the long-standing Health System Impact Program. It provides researchers within the first five years of their academic careers with the opportunity to

39. Government of Canada invests in laboratories to support science in Canada

    Through Laboratories Canada, the Government of Canada is providing federal scientists and researchers with world-class, innovative and collaborative facilities to ensure they can not only keep pace with, but lead in the transformative changes facing science today and into the future.

40. A $45 million investment in green infrastructure projects across Saskatchewan aims to safeguard public health

    A joint investment of more than $45 million from federal, provincial, and local governments will support an increased supply of safe and reliable drinking water, effective wastewater treatment, and cleaner soil for communities across Saskatchewan.

41. Backgrounder: A $45 million investment in green infrastructure projects across Saskatchewan aims to safeguard public health

    Collective funding through the Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS) of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) will support 14 project to protect public health across Saskatchewan.

42. Government of Canada Announces Funding to Support Domestic Critical Minerals Value Chains and Create Good Jobs in the Northwest Territories

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a $714,500 investment in Fortune Minerals Limited (Fortune Minerals) to enhance the production of cobalt sulphate and bismuth ingot products from the company’s planned mine in the Northwest Territories and refinery in Alberta to increase the supply of critical battery metals that are essential to the development of a domestic electric vehicle value chain. This will be achieved through a pilot-scale hydrometallurgical program designed to optimize processing conditions while ensuring that residues from the process are stable for safe disposal.

43. Government of Canada awards 2 contracts for Canadian Coast Guard’s Multi-Purpose Vessels

    The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) saves lives, protects the environment, and keeps our waters safe, secure and open, which benefits our economy. Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy, the Government of Canada is renewing the CCG fleet, while generating economic opportunities for the Canadian marine sector.

44. Federal Government invests in upgraded, energy efficient buildings to support Kapawe’no First Nation

    The Band Office and Daycare facilities in Kapawe'no First Nation are receiving energy and facility upgrades after an investment of more than $1.5 million from the federal government.

45. Federal government invests in flood protection for West Channel village in Hay River

    The community along the West Channel village in Hay River will be safer from floods after an investment of more than $1.1 million from the federal government.

46. Culture rhymes with infrastructure at the New Brunswick Museum

    The New Brunswick Museum building in Saint John will be updated and expanded after a combined investment of more than $107 million from the federal and provincial governments.

47. Federal government investment helps open a new chapter for Guelph’s central library

    Guelph is receiving a federal investment of $13.5 million to support the construction of a new central library.

48. Backgrounder: The Government of Canada and the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal invest $25 million in a new energy-efficient community centre in Laval

    The federal government and the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal are investing $25,000,000 to support a project by the Hellenic Community to build a new energy-efficient community centre in the heart of Laval's Chomedey district.

49. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Saint John

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John-Rothesay, the Honourable Blaine Higgs, Premier of New Brunswick and William Forrestall, Vice-Chair of the board of directors of the New Brunswick Museum.

50. Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for the State Funeral Honouring Brian Mulroney

    On March 23, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit in the colors of the Canadian flag from sunset to 9 p.m. in honour of former Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney.