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  1. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance will provide an update on the government’s economic plan. She will be joined by the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, Jean-Yves Duclos, and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault.
  2. Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, announced targeted reforms to one of the TFW Program streams. Effective November 8, 2024, the starting hourly wage for workers coming into Canada through the high-wage stream will be increased to 20%, higher than its current level, which is the median wage in the applicable province or territory of work. This represents an increase to the existing threshold of between $5 and $8 per hour, depending on the province or territory of work.
  3. On October 20, 2024, an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution died while in our custody. The individual’s name has been anonymized to comply with a court-ordered publication ban to protect the identity of the victims.
  4. At approximately 10:55 pm on October 19, 2024, inmate William Mackinaw was apprehended by the Red Deer Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
  5. The governments of Canada and Ontario are helping 128 apple, tender fruit, and table grape producers grow more popular and hardy varieties of produce. The Growing Future Opportunities Initiative, with funding through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), is supporting these projects through a $4.4 million investment.
  6. Competition Bureau seeks information from market participants on property controls to advance investigations October 21, 2024 – GATINEAU, QC, Competition Bureau
  7. Over the coming weeks, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronauts Joshua Kutryk, Jeremy Hansen and Jenni Gibbons will speak virtually to hundreds of Canadian classes about Canada's role in space exploration and their respective space missions.
  8. The Government of Canada is renewing relationships between the Crown and First Nations by addressing Canada’s failure to provide First Nations with the agricultural provisions promised under Treaties 5, 6, and 10.
  9. Yesterday, at a Special Chiefs Assembly hosted by the Assembly of First Nations, First Nations leaders adopted a resolution rejecting the $47.8 billion Final Agreement on the Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program, instructing the Assembly to take a new approach to negotiate a different final agreement.
  10. On October 15, 2024, four inmates were the victims of an assault at Millhaven Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.
  11. The communities of Shelburne and Barton will have 13 new, energy efficient, homes after an investment of more than $5.1 million from the federal and provincial governments and Co-operative Homes Ltd. (Compass Nova Scotia).
  12. OTTAWA — Parliamentary Secretary Julie Dabrusin will make a funding announcement for affordable and green housing on behalf of the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, accompanied by Member of Parliament for Ottawa–Vanier, the Honourable Mona Fortier, and Ward 11 (Beacon Hill-Cyrville) Councillor Tim Tierney. Media availability will follow.
  13. Today, on Persons Day, and the 95th anniversary of the historic Persons Case, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced the recipients of the 2024 Governor General’s Awards (Persons Awards) in Commemoration of the Persons Case.
  14. Farmers are vital to Alberta's economy, providing essential food resources and driving rural prosperity, yet they often face burdensome paperwork and high accounting fees that hinder their productivity. Governments are making changes to the AgriStability program to address these challenges.
  15. The business receives a total of $800,000 in financial assistance from CED.
  16. The renovation and expansion of an old industrial building to create the Battat Art Center, the CAB, will reduce the ecological footprint of the building and support art and culture. The project is made possible by a $10.2 million investment from the federal government.
  17. Over the past two days, the 2024 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness brought together First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, organizations and leaders, as well as service providers and academics to discuss mental wellness.
  18. Minister Anandasangaree and Minister Boisonnault to announce Agricultural Benefits specific claims settlements with 9 First Nations under Treaties 5, 6, and 10.
  19. Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $4.7 million for nine 2SLGBTQI+ organizations, located in Alberta and Manitoba. Through this funding, the following projects will advance equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities and address the rise in hate by bringing people together.
  20. Nine organizations based in Alberta and Manitoba will implement projects to advance equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities and address the rise in hate by bringing people together.
  21. As a key part of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, Team Canada Trade Missions help Canadian businesses open doors in dynamic markets, unlock new opportunities and connect with government and industry leaders. Diversity is Canada’s strength, and Team Canada supports and advances inclusive trade, which contributes to more competitive, innovative and successful businesses.
  22. Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Émilie Thuillier, Borough Mayor Ahuntsic-Cartierville and Anne-Marie Barnard, Executive Director, Battat Art Centre.
  23. Schools are often the cornerstone of First Nations communities, providing students with a safe place to learn and grow and acting as a gathering place for community events and cultural activities.
  24. This week, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, convened businesses, non-profits, industry, labour and communities organizations from across the country, to build the 21st century Canadian workforce.
  25. Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, announced the launch of public consultations on potential new measures to strengthen the enforcement, under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and in alignment with the United States and Mexico, of Canada’s ban on the import of goods produced by forced labour.
  26. The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson announced a federal investment of $40 million from the Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program (GIFMP) to Emissions Reduction Alberta. This funding will help to develop and manage a province-wide program for industry to become more cost- and energy-efficient.
  27. The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, participated in the Group of Seven (G7) Ministers’ Meeting on Inclusion and Disability from October 14 to 16. Hosted by Italy, the 2024 G7 President, Ministers came together at this event to discuss initiatives that support an inclusive society where persons with disabilities have the opportunity to participate fully and meaningfully in civil, social, economic and political life.
  28. Newport (Quebec) – The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will hold a press conference to announce a major financial support for the Gaspé Peninsula and Lower St. Lawrence fishing industry.
  29. More than $13 million through PrairiesCan will support the region’s innovative, high-growth companies to ramp up production and enter new markets
  30. CED grants a total of nearly $2 million in financial contributions to La Trappe à Fromage de l’Outaouais, Precision Doors & Trim, Courges & cie and Flirt Drinks.
  31. The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing nearly $1.8 million over 2 years to provide international agricultural workers (IAWs) in Ontario with enhanced access to mental health supports in Spanish, Tagalog, French and English.
  32. Today marked the ceremonial opening of Ne’ata’q Place, a shelter for Indigenous women and children in Newfoundland.
  33. Government of Canada support for upgrades to Canada Games Complex will increase usage, attract premiere events
  34. The media are invited to participate in a tour of Evah Corp., a biotechnology business in the animal health sector, along with Annie Koutrakis, Member of Parliament for Vimy and Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED.
  35. We, the participating states of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT), are aligned in our commitment to upholding international peace and security, safeguarding the global non-proliferation regime and addressing the threat arising from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK’s) weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs, which are in violation of UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs).
  36. Today, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, while hosting Workforce Summit 2024 in Montreal, announced the launch of the Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative call for proposals. This $30 million fund will be provided to projects that bring together community-based organizations, that provide new skills training opportunities for workers.
  37. Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative
  38. Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced that a selection process is underway for the position of Chair of the Board of Directors at Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI).
  39. The West Kings District High School David Morse Memorial Sports Field is being upgraded after a combined investment of $444,399 from the federal and provincial governments, the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, and the Municipality of the County of Kings.
  40. CED has granted over $550,000 to the Ville de Grande-Rivière for its project to build an outdoor athletics track.
  41. SYDNEY — MP Jaime Battiste, on behalf of the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will make a tree planting announcement in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
  42. Piikani First Nation and Minister Hajdu to announce an infrastructure project for the Piikani Nation on October 17.
  43. Media representatives are invited to visit the Courges & cie agri-tourism farm along with the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Member of Parliament for Gatineau and Minister of Labour and Seniors, and Stéphane Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizens’ Services.
  44. Canadian youth are one of the country’s greatest strengths and sources of potential, and the Government of Canada is supporting young people at every stage of their journey toward a prosperous future.
  45. Everyone deserves to live in comfort with access to healthcare and services close to home and near loved ones. When Elders receive culturally relevant services in a safe, coordinated, and efficient manner based on individual needs, it allows them to live their golden years with dignity and care.
  46. On October 15 2024, Donald Musselman, an inmate from Joyceville Institution, died while in our custody.
  47. Transit Cape Breton will have new buses on the road after an investment of more than $2.3 million from the federal government.
  48. MP Chahal to announce federal support for Calgary companies to scale-up and access new markets
  49. Today, the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister for Families, Children and Social Development, with Anita Vandenbeld, Member of Parliament for Ottawa West—Nepean and Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, highlighted a property located at Baseline Road at Cedarview Road south-east corner that is now available for housing development through the Canada Public Land Bank. This property will help create up to 200 units and is one of 9 new properties in the National Capital Region that was added to the land bank last week.
  50. MRC du Rocher-Percé receives over $1.5M in financial assistance from CED to expand and modernize its air terminal.