Government News

1. Minister Boissonnault attends G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting

   On July 25 and 26, 2024, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, attended the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting in Fortaleza, Brazil to discuss common challenges on ensuring high-quality employment in a changing global economy.

2. Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination to Celebrate the Opening of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games

   Tonight, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in the colours of the Olympic rings from sunset to 1 a.m. to celebrate the opening of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris and support Team Canada.

3. Federal government to make housing announcement in Burnaby

   Media are invited to join the Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens’ Services, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, for a housing announcement.

4. Joint Statement – Additional Detections of MSX in Prince Edward Island

   The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of multinuclear sphere X (MSX) caused by Haplosporidium nelsoni in additional locations on Prince Edward Island (PEI), including areas between Lennox Island and Freeland. While MSX prevents oysters from thriving, such as decreased rates of growth and increased oyster mortality, it is important to note that this disease poses no risk to human health, nor does it pose a food safety risk.

5. Tribunal Continues Order—Seamless Carbon or Alloy Steel Oil and Gas Well Casing from China

   The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued its order made on November 28, 2018, in expiry review RR-2017-006, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of seamless carbon or alloy steel oil and gas well casing from the People’s Republic of China.

6. Competition Bureau advances an investigation into Kalibrate’s gas pricing services

   Competition Bureau advances an investigation into Kalibrate’s gas pricing services July 24, 2024 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau

7. Restoring and protecting the natural and built environment around White Sands Creek

   Michipicoten First Nation is receiving a federal investment of almost $250,000 to restore the White Sands Creek and protect it from future flood events.

8. Minister Sudds to make housing announcement

   The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will be in Ottawa to make an announcement on affordable housing.

9. Tribunal Initiates Final Injury Inquiry—Pea Protein from China

   The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an inquiry to determine whether the dumping and subsidizing of pea protein originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China have caused injury or retardation or are threatening to cause injury. This final injury inquiry was initiated further to a notice received from the Canada Border Services Agency stating that preliminary determinations had been made respecting the dumping and subsidizing of the above-mentioned goods.

10. Government of Canada approves renewed Border Services Group collective agreement

    The Government of Canada has approved the tentative agreement for the Border Services Group.

11. Federal government invests in natural stormwater collection in Kamloops

    A new stormwater collection system on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Chief Louis Centre lands to build community resilience and protect habitats for local wildlife after an investment of $1 million from the federal government.

12. Government of Canada to announce investments in federal science infrastructure in National Capital Area

    On behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Member of Parliament for Kanata–Carleton, along with the Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa–Vanier, will announce milestones in federal science infrastructure. These investments will support the work of federal science in managing transformative changes facing Canadians today and into the future.

13. Creating Pathways: Investing in MacPherson Drive Link to Voyageur Cycle Route

    A new multi-use pathway is coming to the Village of Corbeil. The MacPherson Drive Link will connect Corbeil with the Voyageur Cycle route, a 645-kilometre route for long-distance cycling that connects 29 communities from Sudbury to Ottawa.

14. Improvements to highways and roads across the Northwest Territories

    Five major roadways in the Northwest Territories are getting upgrades and improvements after an investment of more than $67 million from the federal government.

15. Backgrounder: Improvements to highways and roads across the Northwest Territories

    The federal government is investing $67,087,000 through the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream to support five highways and access road projects across the Northwest Territories.

16. Backgrounder – List of organizations receiving or will receive funding under the 2022 Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities call for proposals, as announced

    List of organizations that work with Indigenous, Black and racialized Canadians with disabilities receiving or will receive funding under the 2022 Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities call for proposals, as announced today.

17. Federal government to make housing announcement in Edmonton

    Media are invited to join the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, for a housing announcement.

18. Competition Bureau seeks feedback on Competition Act’s new greenwashing provisions

    Competition Bureau seeks feedback on Competition Act’s new greenwashing provisions July 22, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

19. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in East Ferris 

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and Pauline Rochefort, Mayor of the Municipality of East Ferris.

20. Governments of Canada and Alberta announce the renewal of the Canada Community-Building Fund for the next ten years

    The Governments of Canada and Alberta have signed a renewed ten-year agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF). Under this agreement, Alberta will receive more than $1.3 billion over the first five years to provide predictable, long-term, and stable funding to communities across the province.

21. Water infrastructure upgrades in the Sea to Sky Country

    Two communities in the Sea to Sky Country are receiving upgrades to their water infrastructure

22. Canada Child Benefit increases again to keep up with the cost of living

    Today, on its eighth anniversary, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, announced the maximum annual Canada Child Benefit will increase again to help parents keep up with the cost of living. That’s more tax-free money back in their pockets every month—to spend on groceries, rent, summer camps and whatever their family needs.

23. Federal government invests in retrofits to Fall River community centre

    Renovations are coming to the Lakeview-Windsor Junction-Fall River (LWF) Community Hall after an investment of over $384,000 from the federal government through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program.

24. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Yellowknife

    Members of the media are invited to join an important announcement regarding community infrastructure across the Northwest Territories with Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories and Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Infrastructure for Northwest Territories.

25. Canadian Grain Commission fully compensates eligible producer claims for unpaid deliveries to Zeghers Seed Inc.

    Producers who were not paid for grain delivered to Zeghers Seed Inc. (operating as Zeghers Canada) will be fully compensated for their eligible claims through the Canadian Grain Commission’s Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program.

26. Government of Canada increases Canada Child Benefit

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds and the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, will be in Peel to announce the increase of the annual Canada Child Benefit to help families with the rising cost of living.

27. Nine research teams to tackle new and existing threats to lung health

    The air we breathe has a significant impact on the health and wellness of people in Canada and around the world. Lung health can be affected by many factors such as cigarette smoking, e-cigarettes, cannabis inhalation, viral infections, and environmental influences like wildfires and air pollution.

28. Team Grants in Lung Health

    Through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Team Grants in Lung Health, the Government of Canada and partners are investing $19.3M in nine new research projects to address existing and future threats to lung health.

29. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Fall River

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament for Sackville–Preston–Chezzetcook, and Paul Adlakha, Chair of the LWF Firemens Association Board of Directors.

30. Joint Statement on the Canada Community-Building Fund in Nova Scotia

    Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for Nova Scotia, released a joint statement

31. A brighter tomorrow for the Acadieville community centre

    A solar energy system will bring greater efficiency to the Acadieville community centre, after an investment of $194,102 from the federal government and UNI Financial Cooperation.

32. Federal government to fund more community buildings across the country

    Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced the dates for a new intake for applications through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program.

33. Backgrounder: Federal government launches the Canada Public Transit Fund, investing in public transit needs across Canada

    Le gouvernement fédéral lance le Fonds pour le transport en commun du Canada en vue de répondre aux besoins de transport en commun partout au Canada.

34. Green, multi-purpose recreation facility coming to Stellarton after arena retrofit 

    Stellarton Memorial Rink is getting an overhaul after an investment of $6 million from the federal government.

35. Minister Holland provides update on requirements for dogs entering the U.S. from Canada

    The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will provide an update regarding the United States (U.S.) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) import requirements for all dogs entering the U.S. from Canada, coming into effect on August 1, 2024.

36. Government of Canada’s New Canada Green Buildings Strategy: A Plan to Help Canadians Save Money on Their Energy Bills

    Government of Canada’s New Canada Green Buildings Strategy: A Plan to Help Canadians Save Money on Their Energy Bills

37. Funded initiatives announced with the Canada Green Buildings Strategy

    Funded initiatives announced with the Canada Green Buildings Strategy

38. Minister Khera to make an announcement as part of plan to help save Canadians money on their energy bills

    On behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, will make an announcement in London, Ontario, as part of the Government of Canada’s plan to help Canadians save money on their energy bills.

39. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Stellarton

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Sean Fraser, Member of Parliament for Central Nova; the Honourable Pat Dunn, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Pictou Centre; and Darren Stroud, President of the Stellarton Memorial Community Centre Association.

40. Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island to Announce Strengthened Energy Affordability Program

    Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island to Announce Strengthened Energy Affordability Program

41. Minister Wilkinson to Make an Announcement as part of Plan to Help Save Canadians Money on their Energy Bills

    Minister Wilkinson to Make an Announcement as part of Plan to Help Save Canadians Money on their Energy Bills

42. Minister Ien announces funding for over 200 youth employment projects

    Canadian youth are one of our most crucial resources and sources of potential. That is why the Government of Canada supports youth at every stage of their journey toward a bright and prosperous future.

43. Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program

    The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) is a Government of Canada initiative led by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and delivered in partnership with 11 federal departments, agencies and Crown corporations. Together, these 12 partners deliver funding programs to help youth in Canada aged 15 to 30 develop skills and gain experience in order to successfully transition into the labour market of today and the future.

44. Keeping pedestrians and cyclists safe in Essex

    The federal government is investing more than $2.7 million in Essex County Road 50 to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety.

45. Lorne Bridge Trail re-opens in Brantford

    The City of Brantford officially re-opened the newly upgraded section of the Lorne Bridge Trail, which is a part of the SC Johnson Trail in Brantford.

46. CSE and NSERC to fund research on robust, secure and safe artificial intelligence

    CSE and NSERC are pleased to announce the creation of the NSERC-CSE Research Community on Robust, Secure and Safe Artificial Intelligence.

47. Joint statement by Minister Ien and Minister Boissonnault on World Youth Skills Day

    The Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, issued the following statement today on World Youth Skills Day:

48. Minister Wilkinson to Make Transportation Infrastructure Announcement to Support Critical Minerals Development

    Minister Wilkinson to Make Transportation Infrastructure Announcement to Support Critical Minerals Development

49. Joint Statement - Detection of MSX in Bedeque Bay, Prince Edward Island

    The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of multinuclear sphere X (MSX) caused by Haplosporidium nelsoni in wild oyster samples collected in Bedeque Bay, Prince Edward Island (PEI).

50. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in County of Essex

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Member of Parliament Irek Kusmierczyk and Sherry Bondy, Mayor of the Town of Essex.