Media

1. Government of Canada invests in youth-driven projects to improve accessibility and disability inclusion 

   The imagination, determination, and innovation of Canada’s youth are essential to building the Canada we all want: a country that is inclusive and barrier-free for persons with disabilities. By continuing to invest in youth and working with local and community-based organizations to increase accessibility and inclusion in communities and workplaces, the Government of Canada is reinforcing its commitment to prioritize disability inclusion across the country.

2. Backgrounder :  2021-2022 EAF Youth Innovation component funded projects

   British ColumbiaThompson Okanagan Tourism Association, British ColumbiaPathways Abilities Society, British Columbia

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

   Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and all parents should have the ability to build both a family and a career. That’s why the Government of Canada signed agreements with each province and territory to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system.

4. Overview: Reaching Home

   Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy was launched in April 2019 and supports the goals of the National Housing Strategy, in particular, to support the needs of the most vulnerable Canadians; to improve access to safe, stable and affordable housing; and to reduce chronic homelessness by 50 percent by 2027-28.

5. Government of Canada nearly doubles funding to address rise in homelessness 

   Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion announced that the Government of Canada has nearly doubled its investments in Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy, from over $2 billion over 9 years to nearly $4 billion in federal funding since its launch in April 2019.

6. Minister Bibeau to announce investments supporting Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices

   The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, will be in Greenwich, Nova Scotia to highlight federal investments to help farmers across Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador adopt sustainable farming practices.

7. PS Kusmierczyk Announces New EV Chargers in Windsor, Ontario

   Irek Kusmierczyk, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $100,000 investment in the Corporation of the City of Windsor to install 20 Level 2 EV chargers at several of the city’s facilities.

8. Minister Boissonnault to announce federal support for tourism across Saskatchewan

   Minister Boissonnault to announce federal support for tourism across Saskatchewan

9. Government of Canada Announces Funding to Youth Organizations on International Youth Day

   Young Canadians are integral to Canada’s present and future success, as they are the leaders of today and tomorrow. Youth organizations in Canada are undertaking important work, such as amplifying youth voices and advocating for gender equality.

10. Government of Canada invests in financial well-being for low-income adults

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will be in North York to announce funding for projects for the financial empowerment of low-income adults through the Social Development Partnership Program (SDPP).

11. Information about COVID-19 at Kent Institution

    The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) advises that nine inmates at Kent Institution, in British Columbia, have tested positive for COVID-19.

12. Assault of an inmate at Kent Institution

    On August 9, 2022, an inmate was found to have been victim of an assault at Kent Institution, a maximum security federal institution.

13. Statement by Minister Ien and Minister Khera on International Youth Day: Celebrating solidarity across generations

    The Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, and the Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, issued the following statement to commemorate this year’s International Youth Day theme: Intergenerational Solidarity.

14. Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in road upgrades across the province

    Today, Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont; the Honourable Cory Deagle, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and His Worship Rowan Caseley, Mayor of the Town of Kensington, announced $13.2 million joint funding for road upgrades across the province.

15. Truro residents to benefit from revitalized local recreational infrastructure 

    Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; Dave Ritcey, Member of Legislative Assembly for Truro—Bible Hill—Millbrook—Salmon River, and His Worship Bill Mills, Mayor of the Town of Truro, announced funding for the revitalization of the Truro Amateur Athletic Club, the Multi-Use sport facility and Senior baseball facility.

16. Invitation to media – Rachel Bendayan to announce Government of Canada support for Montérégie’s Alo Richelieu

    Rachel Bendayan, Member of Parliament for Outremont and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, will announce Government of Canada assistance to support the growth of eco-friendly tourism cooperative Alo Richelieu.

17. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Truro

    Truro, Nova Scotia, August 11, 2022—Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; Dave Ritcey, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Truro—Bible Hill—Millbrook—Salmon River, and His Worship Bill Mills, Mayor of the Town of Truro.

18. Government of Canada supports community-based organizations to address monkeypox outbreak

    Government of Canada supports community-based organizations to address monkeypox outbreak. This funding will support community prevention, education, awareness, and anti-stigma activities.

19. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Donnacona Institution

    On August 10, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Donnacona Institution, a federal maximum security institution.

20. Minister Bibeau Announces the Composition of the 2nd Cohort of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council

    Young Canadians are the future of the agriculture and agri-food sector, and it is important to give them a voice at the table. Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, unveiled the names of the members who will form the second cohort of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council (CAYC). The inaugural meeting of this new group of 25 young people will be held later this summer. The members of this cohort will serve 18-month terms.

21. Government of Canada to make an announcement related to Monkeypox

    The Honourable Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, will announce funding to support community-based response to the monkeypox outbreak.

22. City of Quesnel receives funding for upgrades to the Riverfront Trail

    Government of Canada investing across British Columbia to revitalize community spaces and grow vibrant communities

23. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution

    On August 10, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Cowansville Institution, a federal medium security institution.

24. Media Advisory - Government of Canada to make an announcement related to homelessness. 

    The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, along with James Maloney, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke-Lakeshore, His Worship John Tory, the Mayor of Toronto, and Executive Director of Furniture Bank Toronto, Dan Kershaw to make an important announcement regarding homelessness.

25. Minister Boissonnault announces support for tourism innovation and growth in the Yukon

    The Government of Canada, through CanNor, is investing over $87,000 to support the expansion and revitalization of the Yukon Motorcycle Park

26. Canada and Fisher River Cree Nation partner to launch the Red Turtle Lodge Cultural Centre

    The Government of Canada is providing $1.24 million towards construction of the Red Turtle Lodge Cultural Centre, where members of the Fisher River Cree Nation will gather, learn and share traditional practices with a special focus on the needs of women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.

27. PS Kusmierczyk to Make an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Announcement for Windsor

    Irek Kusmierczyk, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will make an announcement to support electric vehicle charging infrastructure. A media availability will follow.

28. Backgrounder: Funding to help community-based organizations address monkeypox

    Government of Canada supports community-based organizations to address monkeypox outbreak. This funding will support community prevention, education, awareness, and anti-stigma activities.

29. Minister Vandal announces CanNor investment of nearly $2 million to expand important community space in Gjoa Haven, Nunavut

    CanNor is investing nearly $2 million to support the expansion of the Nattilik Heritage Centre in Gjoa Haven, Nunavut, as it continues to grow as a regional hub and an Inuit culture-driven community gathering space.

30. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in West Perth

    Members of the media are invited to attend an infrastructure announcement regarding broadband infrastructure with Valerie Bradford, Member of Parliament for Kitchener South—Hespeler, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and Matthew Rae, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Education and Member of Provincial Parliament for Perth—Wellington.

31. Minister Gould celebrates the one-year anniversary of the Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with Saskatchewan

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will be in Regina to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with Saskatchewan.

32. Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on Monkeypox in Canada

    Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on Monkeypox in Canada

33. New multipurpose community centre to benefit families, youth and seniors in Glace Bay

    Today, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton—Canso, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Brian Comer, Minister responsible for the Office of Addictions and Mental Health, Minister responsible for Youth and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Cape Breton East, on behalf of the Honourable Pat Dunn, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage, and Erika Shea, President and Chief Executive Officer of New Dawn Enterprises Ltd., announced over $14.8 million in joint funding for the construction of the new Glace Bay Youth and Community Centre, a net-zero carbon facility that will provide the community with a welcoming, inclusive space. John White, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Glace Bay-Dominion, was also in attendance, as was Dave Sawler, CEO and Founder of Undercurrent Youth Centre.

34. New EV Chargers Coming to Quebec

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $100,000 investment in Station Mont Tremblant to install 20 EV chargers in a building complex in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec. Funded through Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP), all chargers will be available by March 2024. Station Mont Tremblant also provided funding, bringing the total project cost to $309,601.

35. Minister Qualtrough announces new investments in youth-driven projects on International Youth Day 2022 

    The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, will be in Vancouver to announce funding for projects led by youth in partnership with organizations, to improve accessibility and disability inclusion in their communities.

36. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Kensington

    Members of the media are invited to attend an announcement regarding transportation infrastructure with Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont; the Honourable Cory Deagle, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and His Worship Rowan Caseley, Mayor of the Town of Kensington.

37. The Government of Canada invests in the growth and diversification of the Chaudière-Appalaches tourism sector

    CED awards close to $900,000 to five organizations that will help boost tourism in the region.

38. Backgrounder: Almost $900,000 from the Government of Canada to foster the development of the Chaudière-Appalaches tourism sector

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on August 11, 2022, on CED’s financial assistance and the recipient businesses/organizations and their respective projects.

39. Escape and recapture of inmate from Kwìkwèxwelhp Healing Village 

    On August 10, 2022, during the 09:30 a.m. count, staff members at Kwìkwèxwelhp Healing Village, a minimum-security federal institution, discovered that Edward Lee Campbell was not accounted for.

40. Canada supports monument to honour Survivors of the Assiniboia Residential School in Winnipeg

    Canada supports the building of a monument and gathering place to commemorate the Survivors of the Assiniboia Residential School in Winnipeg.

41. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement Glace Bay

    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 and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton—Canso, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Brian Comer, Minister responsible for Youth and the Office of Mental Health and Addictions and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Cape Breton East, on behalf of the Honourable Pat Dunn, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage, and Erika Shea, President and CEO of New Dawn Enterprises Ltd. John White, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Glace Bay-Dominion, and Dave Sawler, CEO and Founder of Undercurrent Youth Centre, will also be in attendance.

42. Canada and Manitoba Métis Federation announce housing investments from Budget 2022

    Canada and Manitoba Métis Federation announce an investment of $31 million over seven years towards housing priorities for citizens of the Manitoba Métis Federation.

43. Government of Canada to celebrate Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Project

    Government of Canada and Fisher River Cree Nation to celebrate launch of Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Project.

44. Government of Canada expands market for fresh British Columbia cherries to South Korea

    The growth of Canada's cherry industry is a major success story, exporting high-quality products to markets all over the world, while contributing to the economic vitality of rural communitites. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau and the Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, the Honourable Mary Ng, announced that the Government of Canada has gained market access to South Korea for British Columbia's high-quality fresh cherries.

45. Williams Lake Curling Club receives funding to increase accessibility at the club

    Government of Canada investing across British Columbia to revitalize community spaces and grow vibrant communities.

46. New adaptation project helping Gjoa Haven prepare for risks posed by climate change

    The Geotechnical Investigations and Master Drainage Plan project, led by the Government of Nunavut, will combine local traditional knowledge with information gathered by engineering consultants to create a Development Suitability Map and Master Drainage Plan for the community.

47. Government of Canada to Fund Crisis Hotlines Responding to Gender-Based Violence Across Canada 

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for crisis hotline services significantly increased across Canada. Crisis hotlines are a lifeline to survivors of gender-based violence and are critical support services.

48. Government of Canada helps Saskatchewan workers develop the skills they need to succeed in today’s workforce 

    Canada’s economic recovery is well underway. We have recovered 115% of the jobs lost during pandemic. In fact, our economic growth is beginning to outpace the ability of some employers to find workers.

49. Government of Canada and Manitoba Métis Federation to make Budget 2022 echo announcement

    Government of Canada and Manitoba Métis Federation to announce housing investments

50. Minister Vandal announces federal investments in geothermal energy feasibility across Nunavut

    CanNor funding supports feasibility study examining alternative energy potential in three Nunavut communities.