Media

1. Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Warkworth Institution

   Between January 12 and 20, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Warkworth Institution, a medium security federal institution.

2. Free Toolkit to Support Mental Health in the Workplace

   The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has released a free Workplace Mental Health Toolkit to help Canadian organizations create a supportive environment for mental health at work.

3. Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation to Keep Communities Safe in Southern Ontario and Across Canada

   Today, Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, along with Member of Parliament Bardish Chagger, announced over $4.5 million in funding for nine projects in southern Ontario or with a national reach under Natural Resources Canada’s Climate Change Adaptation Program (CCAP). These projects aim to enhance knowledge and skills among professionals, businesses and communities in southern Ontario and across Canada to adapt to a changing climate, through the development and delivery of tools, resources and training.

4. Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation to Keep Communities Safe in Southern Ontario and Across Canada

   On January 23, 2025, Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, along with Member of Parliament Bardish Chagger, announced over $4.5 million in funding for nine projects in southern Ontario or with national reach under Natural Resources Canada’s Climate Change Adaptation Program (CCAP).

5. 2025 AgriInsurance program announced at Manitoba Ag Days

   The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Manitoba Agriculture Minister, Ron Kostyshyn announced details of the 2025 AgriInsurance program, administered by Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC).

6. Recapture of inmate from Saskatchewan Penitentiary

   On January 21, 2025, inmate Glen Halkett was apprehended by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

7. Death of an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution

   On January 21, 2025, Michael McKay, an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution, died while in our custody.

8. Southern Interior communities receive over $2 million to create memorable outdoor and cultural experiences

   The Government of Canada is making investments in tourism across British Columbia to attract visitors and drive local economic growth.

9. Message from Minister Lawrence MacAulay on Bell Let's Talk Day 2025

   Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, issued the following statement to mark Bell Let’s Talk Day:

10. Government of Canada announces additional agreements with municipalities on homelessness

    Despite attempts to work out a deal that would see the federal and provincial governments work collaboratively to support the most vulnerable people in our communities, Ontario and Saskatchewan were not able to agree in time to deliver funding before the winter. As a result, the federal government worked directly with key cities in these provinces.

11. Government of Canada to Announce Funding to Support Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation

    YELLOWKNIFE — Michael V. McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make a funding announcement to support wildfire prevention and mitigation in the Northwest Territories. A media availability will follow.

12. Media Advisory: Homelessness Funding Announcement

    Members of the media are invited to an announcement on the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI) with Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities.

13. Government of Canada leverages new technologies to improve HR and pay operations and support employees

    The Government of Canada is committed to supporting employees and resolving outstanding pay issues for federal public servants while working to improve their overall human resources (HR) and pay experience. It is unacceptable that some employees continue to face pay issues and it is our top priority to resolve them.

14. Government of Canada to announce funding under the Substance Use and Addictions Program in Saint John, New Brunswick

    Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John-Rothesay, on behalf of the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce funding under the Substance Use and Addictions Program.

15. Lockdown and search at Dorchester Penitentiary – Medium security unit

    On January 17, 2025, a lockdown was put in place in the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary to allow staff to conduct a search of the institution following an inmate assault.

16. Investing in Outaouais and Laurentides regional economy

    Government of Canada invests over $7.3M in projects that will contribute to local business growth.

17. Backgrounder: Government of Canada invests in eight Outaouais and Laurentides businesses and organizations to support regional economic growth

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on January 20, 2025, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient businesses and organizations, and their respective projects.

18. Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation Around Ontario’s Great Lakes 

    Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson and Parliamentary Secretary Julie Dabrusin announced $4.1 million in funding for two projects based around Ontario’s Great Lakes under Natural Resources Canada’s Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities (CRCC) Program.

19. Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation to Keep Communities Safe Around Ontario’s Great Lakes

    On January 20, 2024, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, and Parliamentary Secretary Julie Dabrusin, announced $4.1 million in funding for two projects based around Ontario's Great Lakes under Natural Resources Canada’s Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities (CRCC) Program.

20. Government of Canada to provide a third progress update on new human resources and pay solution

    Government of Canada to provide a third progress update on new human resources and pay solution

21. Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation to Keep Communities Safe in Atlantic Canada

    Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, along with the Honourable Dominic Leblanc, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, the Honourable Joanne Thompson and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, announced over $8.8 million in funding for nine projects in Atlantic Canada under Natural Resources Canada’s Climate Change Adaptation Program (CCAP) and Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities (CRCC) Program.

22. Government of Canada honours Indigenous veterans with new monument at Place George-V

    The Government of Canada is investing in its historic sites to ensure they are preserved and last for future generations.

23. Penalties doubled compared to last year for non-compliant employers using the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

    The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program plays an important part in supporting Canada’s economy, by allowing employers to hire foreign workers temporarily when they cannot find qualified Canadians to fill jobs. Although most follow the rules, there are employers in Canada who misuse or abuse the TFW Program. Not only does this misuse impact the health and safety of temporary foreign workers, but it also hurts Canada’s economy and sets Canadian workers back.

24. Invitation to media – Government of Canada supports Outaouais and Laurentides regions

    The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, along with Stéphane Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Argenteuil‒La Petite-Nation and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizens’ Services, will announce Government of Canada support for the growth of several Outaouais and Laurentides businesses.

25. Government of Canada backs tech entrepreneurs at the University of Saskatchewan

    Almost $1M investment from PrairiesCan to support Opus startup incubator

26. Investing in storm protection infrastructure in Pictou

    The Pictou Market Wharf will be less vulnerable to storm surge events and sea level rise after a combined investment of $6 million from the federal, provincial and municipal governments.

27. Supporting Usinage Marcotte’s expansion

    East Angus business receives $75,000 in financial assistance from CED.

28. Improving public transit services in East Hants

    Residents in East Hants will benefit from an increase in public transit services, after an investment of more than $130,000 from the federal and provincial governments.

29. Improved water security is coming to the Sunshine Coast 

    Crucial conservation upgrades are being developed to solve the heightening water crisis due to drought on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast after an investment of more than $117 million from the federal government.

30. Government of Canada supports decarbonization initiative to assist Saskatchewan businesses

    Over $700,000 invested by PrairiesCan in North Saskatoon Business Association

31. Canada and Poland sign General Security of Information Agreement, protecting sensitive information and promoting economic prosperity  

    Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced the successful negotiation of a General Security of Information Agreement (GSOIA) concerning industrial security and national defence with Poland.

32. Government of Canada announces new Canada Service Corps volunteer service opportunities for up to 20,000 youth

    Young people are building the Canada of today and of tomorrow, and the Government of Canada is creating new opportunities so they can foster their skills.

33. Backgrounder: Canada Service Corps – Results of the 2023 call for proposals

    Canada Service Corps – Results of the 2023 call for proposals

34. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Pictou

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Member of Parliament for Central Nova; Marco MacLeod, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Pictou West; and His Worship Jim Ryan, Mayor of Pictou.

35. Supporting the Fonds d’action québécois pour le développement durable to boost the environmental transition

    The organization will receive $7.5M in financial assistance to contribute to the green transition in Quebec’s economy.

36. Invitation to media – The Honourable Marie‍-‍Claude Bibeau to visit East Angus business Usinage Marcotte’s facilities

    The media are invited to participate in a visit to Usinage Marcotte along with the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Member of Parliament for Compton‒Stanstead.

37. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in British Columbia

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver - Sunshine Coast - Sea to Sky Country, Lenora Joe, Ihe hiwus (Chief) for the shíshálh Nation, and Alton Toth, Chair for the Sunshine Coast Regional District.

38. Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest in crop research

    Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan's Minister of Agriculture Daryl Harrison today announced a total of $9.4 million in funding for crop-related research, in addition to $5.4 million in co-funding from industry partners for a combined total of $14.8 million in 2025.

39. Federal government commits nearly $14 million to the City of Burlington through the new Canada Public Transit Fund

    Today, Member of Parliament Adam van Koeverden, alongside Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, announced nearly $14 million in funding for Burlington’s public transit infrastructure through the Baseline Funding stream of the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF).

40. Governments investing in Ontario’s dairy processing sector

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $7.18 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) in 70 projects across the province to enhance and modernize dairy processing capacity and food safety.

41. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Joyceville Institution

    On January 13, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband was seized at Joyceville Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

42. Government of Canada strengthens women’s sector capacity to reduce barriers and advance gender equality

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $40 million for 170 women’s and Indigenous women’s organizations.

43. Backgrounder - Women’s Capacity Fund

    Through the Women’s Capacity Fund, Women and Gender Equality Canada will provide funding to 170 women’s and Indigenous women’s organizations to strengthen their capacity and advance gender equality.

44. Government of Canada invests in opportunities for youth

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will be in Toronto to announce new volunteer service opportunities for youth in Canada funded through the Canada Service Corps.

45. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in East Hants

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, John A. MacDonald, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Hants East, and Tanya Burke, Executive Director for East Hants Learning Association.

46. Tourism organizations in southern Ontario offer enhanced experiences

    Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), along with Irek Kusmierczyk, Parliamentary Secretary for Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages and Member of Parliament for Windsor-Tecumseh, announced a combined investment of over $1.4 million through the Tourism Growth Program (TGP) for 10 organizations enhancing tourism offerings in southern Ontario.

47. Improving public transit in West Hants

    Additional public transit options will be available for West Hants residents following an investment of more than $410,000 from the federal and provincial governments through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund.

48. End of lockdown and search at Springhill Institution

    The lockdown put in place at Springhill Institution on January 3, 2025, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations and visits have resumed.

49. Government of Canada Invests in the Reforestation of Wildfire-Affected Areas in Northern Ontario

    the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced an investment of more than $900,000 to Integrity Reforestation for a major reforestation project that will help to restore wildfire-impacted land and caribou habitat in Ontario’s Ogoki Forest.

50. Minister Wilkinson to Hold a Media Call Back

    The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will hold a media callback (audio-only) to wrap up his visit to Washington, D.C.