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1. Government of Canada announces funding to address gender-based violence in Nunavut

   Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced close to $2 million for four organizations in Nunavut.

2. Ingonish STEPping up regional tourism

   Today, Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria, announced a $95,500 non-repayable ACOA contribution to the Ingonish Development Society (IDS) to develop a regional tourism strategy.

3. Government of Canada to make an important announcement on substance use and addictions

   The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will hold a news conference to announce funding and next steps for the Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP).

4. Minister MacAulay to announce new financial support for the dairy sector

   The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will be in Saint-Hyacinthe to announce significant financial support for the dairy sector. The Minister will be accompanied by Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

5. CBSA officers in Metro Vancouver seize nearly 200 kg of opium concealed in shipping containers

   CBSA officers from Metro Vancouver District seized 196 kg of opium concealed within inbound shipping containers.

6. Northern British Columbia communities receive over $1.2 million to revitalize public spaces and enhance tourism experiences

   Safe and inclusive public spaces and dynamic tourism attractions are key to building vibrant communities. They bring together people of all ages and abilities, supporting businesses and boosting economic vitality.

7. Backgrounder: Northern British Columbia communities receive over $1.2 million to revitalize public spaces and enhance tourism experiences

   Safe and inclusive public spaces and dynamic tourism attractions are key to building vibrant communities. They bring together people of all ages and abilities, supporting businesses and boosting economic vitality.

8. Minister Guilbeault to make an announcement on Indigenous-led nature conservation initiatives

   Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement on Indigenous-led nature conservation initiatives.

9. Minister Sudds will be in St. John’s to announce initiatives supporting early learning and child care capacity

   Minister Sudds will be in St. John’s to announce initiatives supporting early learning and child care capacity

10. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Halifax

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax, and Sydney Mogae, Chair of the Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank.

11. Government of Canada and Territory of Nunavut to Announce Support for Agreements to End Gender-based Violence

    On September 29, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, along with the Honourable Margaret Nakashuk, Nunavut’s Minister responsible for the Status of Women, and the Honourable John Main, Nunavut’s Minister of Health, will make an announcement supporting the victims and survivors of gender-based violence in Nunavut.

12. Canada Invests in Battery Innovation Roadmap

    Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a $500,000 federal investment in Accelerate Alliance. This funding supports Accelerate Alliance in building a battery innovation roadmap that charts Canada's capacity to develop, commercialize and scale up a sustainable domestic battery innovation ecosystem for both mobile and stationary applications.

13. Government of Canada to Make a Clean Energy Funding Announcement in P.E.I.

    Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make an electricity modernization funding announcement for Prince Edward Island.

14. Death of an inmate from Archambault Institution

    On September 25, 2023, Daniel Belisle an inmate from Archambault institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

15. Government of Canada takes action to improve employer compliance and better protect temporary foreign workers

    The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) plays an important role in Canada’s economy, allowing Canadian employers to hire foreign workers to fill jobs when qualified Canadians are not available. Ensuring the health and safety of these workers while they are in Canada is essential, and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has been taking action to ensure broad compliance with the rules.

16. Backgrounder: Temporary Foreign Worker Program - Compliance Regime

    Ensuring the health and safety of temporary foreign workers is a key priority of the Government of Canada. These workers have the same rights to a safe workplace as Canadian citizens and permanent residents while in Canada.

17. Twelve projects will help enhance tourism experience in Québec region thanks to Government of Canada support

    Twelve tourism organizations receive a total of over $3.7M in financial assistance from the Government of Canada.

18. Backgrounder: CED supports 12 tourism development projects in the Québec region

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on September 27, 2023, on CED’s financial assistance and the recipient organizations and their respective projects.

19. Canada and France Deepen Cooperation on Critical Minerals

    Canada and France Deepen Cooperation on Critical Minerals:

20. Backgrounder: Southern Interior communities receive over $4.7 million to revitalize public spaces and enhance tourism experiences

    British Columbia’s Southern Interior communities are welcoming residents and visitors to new and improved public spaces and tourism experiences that stimulate the local economy and enhance community wellbeing.

21. Southern Interior communities receive over $4.7 million to revitalize public spaces and enhance tourism experiences

    British Columbia’s Southern Interior communities are welcoming residents and visitors to new and improved public spaces and tourism experiences that stimulate the local economy and enhance community wellbeing.

22. Minister Wilkinson Releases Canada’s Carbon Management Strategy

    In this context, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, released Canada’s Carbon Management Strategy at the International Energy Agency in Paris, France. The strategy articulates the role of carbon management in Canada’s path to a prosperous net-zero economy and the federal actions that are being taken to support the development and deployment of world-class carbon management technologies in Canada. The Strategy specifically outlines five key priority areas for the Government of Canada to promote a competitive and robust carbon management industry.

23. The governments of Canada and British Columbia invest in transit improvements in Colwood and View Royal

    Today, Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville, the Honourable Rob Fleming, B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Erinn Pinkerton, President and Chief Executive Officer of BC Transit, announced a joint investment of more than $13.2 million to support transit improvements along the Old Island Highway in Colwood and View Royal.

24. The Government of Canada reaches a tentative agreement for the Applied Science and Patent Examination (SP) group

    The Government of Canada has reached a tentative agreement with the Professional Institute of Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), for the Applied Science and Patent Examination (SP) group.

25. Minister Guilbeault to make an announcement on the restoration and protection of the Bay of Quinte and the Great Lakes

    Minister Guilbeault to make an announcement on the restoration and protection of the Bay of Quinte and the Great Lakes

26. Invitation to media – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne to announce Government of Canada financial support for six La Tuque organizations

    The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Member of Parliament for Saint Maurice–Champlain and Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce CED financial contributions for the Club de golf et curling La Tuque and five organizations in the tourism sector.

27. Canadian overseas memorials granted World Heritage status 

    I was delighted to learn of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee decision to inscribe the Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front) on the World Heritage List

28. Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Drummond Institution

    Between September 14 and 21, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized on the perimeter of Drummond Institution, a medium-security federal institution. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included hashish, saw blades, tobacco and cell phones with accessories. The total estimated institutional value of the items seized is $202,900.

29. Minister Hussen to hold press conference to announce funding to help Afghan refugees and host communities in Pakistan

    September 26, 2023 - The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, will hold a press conference to announce development flood recovery funding to help Afghan refugees and host communities in Pakistan.

30. Minister Wilkinson to Travel to France to Strengthen Collaboration on Critical Minerals, Clean Energy and Nuclear Energy

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, will hold a media call-back following their bilateral meeting. Minister Wilkinson will make an announcement and will take media questions

31. Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution

    On September 21, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium-security federal institution. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included hashish, marijuana, a ceramic blade, tobacco and a cell phone with accessories. The total estimated institutional value of the items seized is $27,890.

32. Federal and provincial governments providing support for fruit tree industry

    Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Bloyce Thompson, Provincial Minister of Agriculture, announced additional support for Prince Edward Island producers in the fruit tree sector that were extraordinarily impacted by Hurricane Fiona.

33. Governments investing in Ontario’s maple syrup sector

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1 million over 2 years through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support productivity and growth in the province’s maple syrup sector.

34. ENERGY STAR® Canada Recognizes Leaders in Energy Efficiency

    Energy efficiency is a critical solution to climate change, reducing emissions and helping Canadians to save money on their energy bills. The Government of Canada is pleased to work with partners to advance this work. The important work of ENERGY STAR Canada award recipients brings us one step closer to achieving Canada’s low-carbon future.

35. International curling event a BOOST for Pictou County

    National and international sport competitions bring athletes and spectators from around the world, showcasing Atlantic Canada’s unique experiences. The Government of Canada is investing in sports and recreation facilities to boost local economies and bring more tourism opportunities to rural communities.

36. Invitation to media – Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada to announce Government of Canada financial support for 12 projects that will contribute to tourism development in Québec region

    The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, will take the opportunity during her visit to Wendake to announce Government of Canada financial assistance for several tourism organizations in the Québec region and to highlight the contribution of players in this sector on the occasion of World Tourism Day.

37. The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia invest in cleaner public transit

    Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, the Honourable John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, on behalf of the Honourable Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables, and His Worship Peter Muttart, Mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings and Chair of the Kings Transit Authority Board, announced a joint investment of more than $11.9 million to support the purchase of Zero-Emission Buses (ZEBs), hybrid transit vehicles, and related infrastructure in Kings County.

38. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Springhill Institution

    On September 17, 2023, correctional officers at Springhill Institution, a medium security federal institution intercepted an inmate who was attempting to bring contraband and unauthorized items into the institution. This seizure is the result of the combined efforts of correctional officers and the detector-dog team. The contraband and unauthorized items seized includes hashish, marijuana, THC, and nicotine patches. The total institutional value of this seizure is estimated at $55,000.

39. Message from the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health on International Pain Awareness Month

    This month was International Pain Awareness Month, a time dedicated to improving our understanding of chronic pain, an often invisible condition that affects one in five Canadians across the country.

40. Minister Vandal announces $280,000 investment in the Kivalliq Trade Show Society

    Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced an investment of $280,000 that will support strategic development, costs related to the annual Kivalliq Trade Show, and the expansion of the society’s entrepreneurship program over three years. Funding for this initiative is also being provided by the Government of Nunavut and the Kivalliq Inuit Association.

41. The Government of Canada announces funding to increase the economic participation of women in Canada

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced $3 million over four years for the LEAP Pecaut Centre for Social Impact (LEAP) to increase the economic participation and prosperity of women in Canada, particularly those from equity-deserving groups.

42. Backgrounder – Government of Canada announces funding to increase the economic participation of women in Canada

    To increase the economic participation of women in Canada, Women and Gender Equality Canada, announced $3 million over four years for the LEAP Pecaut Centre for Social Impact (LEAP).

43. Government of Canada to Announce Support for Women’s Economic Participation and Prosperity

    On September 25, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will make an announcement supporting projects that will increase the economic participation and prosperity of women in Canada, particularly of those from equity-deserving groups.

44. Tour of the NRC’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility in Winnipeg

    Members of the media are invited to attend a tour of the recently built National Research Council of Canada’s (NRC) Advanced manufacturing research facility in Winnipeg.

45. Government of Canada launches two new Calls for Proposals to strengthen gender equality

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, launched two new concurrent calls for proposals to support organizations in Canada serving women.

46. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Kings County, Nova Scotia

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on behalf of Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables, and His Worship Peter Muttart, Mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings and Chair of the Kings Transit Authority Board.

47. Change of Command Ceremony at Federal Training Centre in the Quebec Region

    On September 19, 2023, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a Change of Command Ceremony at the Federal Training Centre in the Quebec Region. This occasion marked the change in command from the outgoing Warden Geneviève Thibault to the incoming Warden Pascale-Andrée Thibodeau.

48. The Government of Canada’s Indigenous Forestry Initiative Is Accepting New Applications

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, launched a call for expressions of interest (EOI) for the Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI). This Initiative supports Indigenous-identified priorities, awareness, influence, inclusion and leadership in the forest sector.

49. Backgrounder: Vancouver Island and Coast communities receive over $2.6 million to revitalize public spaces and enhance tourism experiences

    Safe and inclusive public spaces and dynamic tourism attractions are key to vibrant communities. They bring together people of all ages and abilities, supporting businesses and boosting economic vitality.

50. Vancouver Island and Coast communities receive over $2.6 million to revitalize public spaces and enhance tourism experiences

    Safe and inclusive public spaces and dynamic tourism attractions are key to vibrant communities. They bring together people of all ages and abilities, supporting businesses and boosting economic vitality.