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  1. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued, its order made on July 3, 2019, in expiry review RR-2018-002, continuing, without amendment, its finding made on November 12, 2013, in inquiry NQ 2013-002, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of unitized wall modules, with or without infill, including fully assembled frames, with or without fasteners, trims, cover caps, window operators, gaskets, load transfer bars, sunshades and anchor assemblies, excluding non unitized building envelope systems, such as stick systems and point-fixing systems, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.
  2. The care economy, which encompasses both unpaid and paid care, provides crucial care and support to all generations, including parents, grandparents, children, and many adults who live with disabilities or long-term conditions.
  3. Canada is home to a proud, adaptable and robust social safety net. The Government of Canada has worked with local and sectoral partners to implement measures that expand that net to support even more workers, keep more communities and towns resilient and bridge more impacted Canadians and their families to new opportunities.
  4. A further step has been taken towards a new modern aquatic sports complex that will be built in Montréal-Nord on the site of the former Garon arena, thanks to contributions of $88 million from the City of Montreal and $15 million from the federal government.
  5. The new Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative provides supplemental support to organizations to respond to exceptional situations of mass layoffs that significantly impact their communities, to help workers transition to new jobs.
  6. Today Minister Patty Hajdu, Ashley Larose, Chief Executive Officer of Science North, and James Lundrigan, Chair of the Board of Trustees for Science North, announced a federal investment of up to $20 million for a science centre in Thunder Bay, through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program.
  7. Today, the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities announced a federal investment of up to $7 million for the Ravensong Aquatic Centre Expansion project in British Columbia through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program.
  8. The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a total investment of over $20 million for 67 projects that will help to boost the competitiveness and resiliency of British Columbia’s forest sector while growing wood product exports.
  9. Three communities across British Columbia will see improvements to natural infrastructure that will increase their resilience while protecting local environments, after an investment of more than $1.6 million from the federal government.
  10. The federal government is allocating an additional $1 million to the Lakehead Social Planning Council in Thunder Bay and $500,000 to the County of Wellington in Guelph through the Designated Communities stream of Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy. This brings the total allocation from 2019-20 through 2027-28 to $11.6 million for Thunder Bay, and $17.1 million for Guelph.
  11. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, Chris Bittle, will be in Toronto to announce funding to improve foreign credential recognition processes and help internationally trained professionals across the country secure employment in the healthcare and construction sectors.
  12. Today, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso; Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Member of Parliament for Sydney–Victoria; His Worship Cecil Clarke, Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality; and the Honourable David C. Dingwall, President and Vice-Chancellor of Cape Breton University announced a federal investment of over $17.1 million to improve water infrastructure for two housing developments in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF).
  13. Today, the Government of Canada and the City of Toronto announced investments to build more homes and address encampments.
  14. As Canada’s new Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development, ensuring the resilience of our agriculture sector and enabling a competitive advantage and level playing field for Canadian agricultural products are among my top priorities.
  15. Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso; Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Member of Parliament for Sydney–Victoria; His Worship Cecil Clarke, Mayor of the Cape Breton Municipality; and the Honourable David C. Dingwall, President and Vice-Chancellor of Cape Breton University.
  16. Skilled trades jobs are essential to ensure our homes, businesses and public spaces are safe, functional and well maintained. The Government of Canada is investing in apprenticeship training to grow a larger, certified, diverse and inclusive trades workforce.
  17. The Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy (CAS) aims to support a trades workforce that is skilled, inclusive, certified and productive.
  18. Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Emmanuel Dubourg, Member of Parliament for Bourassa, Caroline Bourgeois, Mayor of Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles, responsible for Sports and Recreation and for East Montreal on the Executive Committee of the City of Montreal and Christine Black, Mayor of Montréal-Nord.
  19. Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; Ashley LaRose, Chief Executive Officer of Science North, and James Lundrigan, Chair of the Board of Trustees for Science North.
  20. The race to decarbonization is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create good-paying jobs, grow our economy and lower harmful emissions. By investing in union training programs and giving tradespeople the green skills required to meet this moment, we are ensuring that Canadian workers play an active role in that race and assume an outsized position in the jobs and opportunities it promises to bring.
  21. The Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy (CAS) aims to support a trades workforce that is skilled, inclusive, certified and productive.
  22. Tonight, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in green from sunset to 9 p.m. to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and recognize the contributions made by Canadians of Irish descent.
  23. The Minister of Jobs and Families, Steven MacKinnon, will be in Ottawa to announce funding to help equip tradespeople across Canada with high-demand green skills.
  24. 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.
  25. Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Member of Parliament for Sydney–Victoria; Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso; and His Worship Cecil Clarke, Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
  26. 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.
  27. The Riverview Community Centre will benefit from critical upgrades after an investment of $924,079 from the federal government.
  28. Increased transit services, improved accessible public transit, and expanded door-to-door electric vehicle transportation are coming to Manitoba thanks to a federal investment of over $3.9 million.
  29. The 55+ Recreation Centre will be rejuvenated thanks to a federal investment of nearly $800,000.
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. Le gouvernement fédéral investit 3 976 981 $ dans le cadre du Fonds pour les solutions de transport en commun en milieu rural pour accroître les services de transport au Manitoba.
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. The Age Well at Home initiative (AWAH) is a one-time federal grants and contributions initiative.
  42. 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.
  43. The governments of Canada and Yukon have finalized a 10-year agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF).
  44. The federal government is investing $17,351,321 through the Active Transportation Fund to support 13 active transportation projects across Quebec.
  45. 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.
  46. 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
  47. The newly acquired DASCH Centre will benefit from renovations after an investment of $8 million from the federal government.
  48. Securing Joliette's drinking water supply is made possible after an investment of $1,400,000 from the federal government.
  49. 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.
  50. Government of Canada to announce support for the aquaculture sector.