Media

1. Weekly Update on the Government’s Economic Plan

   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. Minister Boissonnault announces further Temporary Foreign Worker Program reforms to better protect the Canadian labour market and workers

   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. Death of an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution

   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. Recapture of inmate from the Stan Daniels Healing Centre – Section 81 facility

   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. Governments helping fruit sector seek new opportunities

   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

   Competition Bureau seeks information from market participants on property controls to advance investigations October 21, 2024 – GATINEAU, QC, Competition Bureau

7. Canadian Space Agency astronauts to talk to thousands of Canadian students about space exploration

   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. Canada settles Agricultural Benefits specific claims with nine First Nations under Treaties 5, 6, and 10

   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. First Nations leadership vote on the Final Agreement to reform Child and Family Services

   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. Assault of inmates at Millhaven Institution

    On October 15, 2024, four inmates were the victims of an assault at Millhaven Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

11. New affordable homes in Shelburne and Barton

    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. PS Dabrusin to Make Sustainable Housing Announcement

    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. Minister Marci Ien Announces Recipients of the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

    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. Changes to AgriStability program saving Alberta farmers time and money

    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. Government of Canada invests in innovation and growth with support for EVAH Corp.

    The business receives a total of $800,000 in financial assistance from CED.

16. Transformation and expansion of an industrial building in Ahuntsic-Cartierville into a new art center and community space, the CAB – Battat Art Center

    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. Indigenous-led solutions Move Research into Action at the 2024 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness

    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 to announce Agricultural Benefits specific claims settlements with nine First Nations under Treaties 5, 6, and 10

    Minister Anandasangaree and Minister Boisonnault to announce Agricultural Benefits specific claims settlements with 9 First Nations under Treaties 5, 6, and 10.

19. Strengthening 2SLGBTQI+ communities to advance equality in Alberta and Manitoba

    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. Backgrounder – Strengthening 2SLGBTQI+ communities to advance equality in Alberta and Manitoba

    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. Minister Ng announces 2025 Team Canada Trade Missions to bring more of Canada to the Indo-Pacific

    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. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Montréal

    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. New school funding to provide successful career pathways for Piikani Nation youth

    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. Minister Boissonnault hosts Twenty first Century Workforce Summit in Montreal

    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. Minister Ng announces launch of public consultations on Canada’s ban on import of goods produced by forced labour

    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 Government of Canada Announces Funding for Emissions Reduction Alberta Through the Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program

    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. Minister Khera attends G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Inclusion and Disability

    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. Announcement by Minister Lebouthillier in support of the Gaspé Peninsula and Lower St. Lawrence fishing industry

    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. MP Chahal announces federal investments to enable Calgary businesses to scale-up and create jobs

    More than $13 million through PrairiesCan will support the region’s innovative, high-growth companies to ramp up production and enter new markets

30. Government of Canada supports growth of four Gatineau businesses

    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. Governments strengthening mental health services for international agricultural workers

    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. Celebrating the ceremonial opening of Ne’ata’q Place, a shelter for Indigenous women and children in Newfoundland

    Today marked the ceremonial opening of Ne’ata’q Place, a shelter for Indigenous women and children in Newfoundland.

33. Big changes underway for multi-use Cape Breton facility

    Government of Canada support for upgrades to Canada Games Complex will increase usage, attract premiere events

34. Invitation to media – Parliamentary Secretary Annie Koutrakis to visit Evah Corp.’s facilities

    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. Joint statement on establishing Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team for implementation of UN Security Council resolutions on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

    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. Government of Canada invests in retraining opportunities for workers

    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. Backgrounder: Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative

    Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative

38. The Government of Canada launches selection process for the Chair of the Board of Directors of Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated

    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. Federal, provincial, and municipal governments invest in local sports field

    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. The Government of Canada has supported Grande-Rivière’s athletics track

    CED has granted over $550,000 to the Ville de Grande-Rivière for its project to build an outdoor athletics track.

41. Government of Canada to Announce Plans to Plant Trees in Cape Breton

    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 Nation receives transformative federal infrastructure investment

    Piikani First Nation and Minister Hajdu to announce an infrastructure project for the Piikani Nation on October 17.

43. Invitation to media – Steven MacKinnon and Stéphane Lauzon to announce CED financial support for Gatineau businesses

    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. Government of Canada announces funding for NPower Canada to support skills training for young people

    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. Pikangikum First Nation and Canada celebrate the grand opening of their new Knowledge Keepers Elders’ Complex

    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. Death of an inmate from Joyceville Institution

    On October 15 2024, Donald Musselman, an inmate from Joyceville Institution, died while in our custody.

47. Transit investments in Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    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

    MP Chahal to announce federal support for Calgary companies to scale-up and access new markets

49. Minister Sudds highlights 9 federal properties in the National Capital Region available for housing development

    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. Government of Canada supports tourism development in Rocher-Percé

    MRC du Rocher-Percé receives over $1.5M in financial assistance from CED to expand and modernize its air terminal.