Media

1. Minister Boissonnault attends G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting

   On July 25 and 26, 2024, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, attended the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting in Fortaleza, Brazil to discuss common challenges on ensuring high-quality employment in a changing global economy.

2. Minister Sajjan to make housing announcement in Victoria, British Columbia

   Media are invited to join the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, as he makes a housing announcement on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities.

3. Government of Canada grants $1,200,000 for 2024 ComediHa! hello Montréal comedy festival

   Today, the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), along with the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Honourable Pascale St‑Onge, are unveiling the funding the Government of Canada has granted to the Festival International du Rire ComediHa! to hold its one‑of‑a‑kind comedy event in Montréal: ComediHa! hello Montréal.

4. Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination to Celebrate the Opening of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games

   Tonight, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in the colours of the Olympic rings from sunset to 1 a.m. to celebrate the opening of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris and support Team Canada.

5. Minister Sajjan to join Alberta Premier Smith and other officials to provide an update on the wildfire situation in Alberta

   The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, will join Danielle Smith, Alberta Premier, Mike Ellis, Alberta Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services, odd Loewen, Alberta Minister of Forestry and Parks, Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland, as well as officials from the Alberta Emergency Management Agency and Alberta Wildfire, to visit the Hinton Command Centre before being available for media.

6. Government of Canada to announce funding for manufacturers in the housing sector

   Government of Canada to announce funding for manufacturers in the housing sector

7. Governments of Canada and Manitoba supporting farmers and producers

   The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing $2.025 million in financial support to the Enterprise Machine Intelligence and Learning Initiative (EMILI) for Advancing Digital Agriculture Opportunities under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, and Premier Wab Kinew announced today at the grand opening of the Innovation Farms Centre.

8. Federal government to make housing announcement in Burnaby

   Media are invited to join the Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens’ Services, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, for a housing announcement.

9. Minister Petitpas Taylor to make housing announcement in Moncton

   The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will make an announcement at Cornerstone Co-operative in Moncton to highlight the federal budget’s investments in affordable housing.

10. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Stony Mountain Institution

    On July 19, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Stony Mountain Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

11. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Saskatchewan Penitentiary – maximum security unit

    On July 16, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of correctional officers, detector-dog team and security intelligence officers, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized in the maximum security unit at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.

12. CBSA Greater Toronto Area Region: Operational and enforcement highlights from 2023

    The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Region today released operational and enforcement highlights covering the period from January 1 to October 31, 2023.

13. CBSA Quebec Region: Operational and Enforcement Highlights from 2023

    Today, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Quebec Region, published the highlights of its enforcement and operational activities covering the period from January 1, to October 31, 2023.

14. Death of an inmate from Donnacona Institution

    On July 24, 2024, Régis Lavoie, an inmate from Donnacona Institution, died while in our custody.

15. More Support for Nova Scotia Beekeepers

    Nova Scotia beekeepers will have access to more financial support this year. The Apiculture Sustainable Growth and Health Program will provide eligible beekeepers up to $50,000, an increase from the maximum $27,000 in 2023.

16. Restoring and protecting the natural and built environment around White Sands Creek

    Michipicoten First Nation is receiving a federal investment of almost $250,000 to restore the White Sands Creek and protect it from future flood events.

17. Government of Canada supports Fierté Montréal in promoting its annual festival

    Fierté Montréal receives $113,750 in financial assistance from CED.

18. Minister Sudds to make housing announcement

    The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will be in Ottawa to make an announcement on affordable housing.

19. End of lockdown and search at Springhill Institution

    The lockdown and exceptional search put in place at Springhill Institution on July 11, 2024, ended on July 18, 2024. The institution has since resumed its normal operations and visits have resumed.

20. Death of an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution

    On July 22, 2024, Dean Young, an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution, died while in our custody.

21. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Drummond Institution

    On July 19, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on the perimeter of Drummond Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

22. Government of Canada approves renewed Border Services Group collective agreement

    The Government of Canada has approved the tentative agreement for the Border Services Group.

23. HOM Mini Chalets receives Government of Canada support and develops its tourism offering

    Outaouais tourism business obtains $250,000 in financial assistance from CED to increase its accommodations.

24. Minister Sajjan to make housing announcement in Vancouver, British Columbia

    Media are invited to join the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, for a housing announcement.

25. Federal government invests in natural stormwater collection in Kamloops

    A new stormwater collection system on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Chief Louis Centre lands to build community resilience and protect habitats for local wildlife after an investment of $1 million from the federal government.

26. Creating Pathways: Investing in MacPherson Drive Link to Voyageur Cycle Route

    A new multi-use pathway is coming to the Village of Corbeil. The MacPherson Drive Link will connect Corbeil with the Voyageur Cycle route, a 645-kilometre route for long-distance cycling that connects 29 communities from Sudbury to Ottawa.

27. Improvements to highways and roads across the Northwest Territories

    Five major roadways in the Northwest Territories are getting upgrades and improvements after an investment of more than $67 million from the federal government.

28. Backgrounder: Improvements to highways and roads across the Northwest Territories

    The federal government is investing $67,087,000 through the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream to support five highways and access road projects across the Northwest Territories.

29. Backgrounder – List of organizations receiving or will receive funding under the 2022 Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities call for proposals, as announced

    List of organizations that work with Indigenous, Black and racialized Canadians with disabilities receiving or will receive funding under the 2022 Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities call for proposals, as announced today.

30. Governments Enhancing Mental Health Supports for Farm Workers

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $538,000 through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to expand the Farmer Wellness Initiative to Ontario farm workers.

31. Minister MacAulay announces support for Canadian dairy farmers to improve sustainability and safety

    Today, ahead of Dairy Farmers of Canada’s 2024 Annual General Meeting in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of more than $8.5 million for two projects led by Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) through the AgriAssurance Program – National Industry Association Component, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

32. Federal government to make housing announcement in Edmonton

    Media are invited to join the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, for a housing announcement.

33. Minister MacAulay announces Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge semi-finalists

    Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced 13 semi-finalists, under the Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge, who are working to advance economically viable and scalable practices, processes, and technologies designed to reduce enteric methane emissions produced by cattle.

34. Competition Bureau seeks feedback on Competition Act’s new greenwashing provisions

    Competition Bureau seeks feedback on Competition Act’s new greenwashing provisions July 22, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

35. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in East Ferris 

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and Pauline Rochefort, Mayor of the Municipality of East Ferris.

36. Invitation to media – Sophie Chatel to visit facilities of Val-des-Monts SME HOM Mini Chalets

    The media are invited to participate in a tour of HOM Mini Chalets along with Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac. HOM Mini Chalets is a Val-des-Monts tourism business specializing in luxury accommodations in the heart of nature.

37. Summary of Items from the 2024 Annual Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture

    Ministers are pleased that all major retailers have now joined the industry-led Grocery Sector Code of Conduct.

38. Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture meet to advance the resilience and growth of the sector

    The annual conference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture was held in Whitehorse, Yukon, from July 17 to 19, 2024.

39. Governments of Canada and Alberta announce the renewal of the Canada Community-Building Fund for the next ten years

    The Governments of Canada and Alberta have signed a renewed ten-year agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF). Under this agreement, Alberta will receive more than $1.3 billion over the first five years to provide predictable, long-term, and stable funding to communities across the province.

40. Water infrastructure upgrades in the Sea to Sky Country

    Two communities in the Sea to Sky Country are receiving upgrades to their water infrastructure

41. Canada and New Brunswick to Plant Over 52 Million Climate-Resilient Trees

    The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veteran Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, on the behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, alongside the Honourable Hugh J.A. (Ted) Flemming, New Brunswick Minister for Natural Resources and Energy Development, Annika Chiasson, Executive Director of New Brunswick Environmental Network, and Shane Boyd, Project lead of Petitcodiac Watershed Alliance, announced over $71 million in federal and provincial funding to support tree-planting projects in New Brunswick.

42. Canada Child Benefit increases again to keep up with the cost of living

    Today, on its eighth anniversary, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, announced the maximum annual Canada Child Benefit will increase again to help parents keep up with the cost of living. That’s more tax-free money back in their pockets every month—to spend on groceries, rent, summer camps and whatever their family needs.

43. Federal government invests in retrofits to Fall River community centre

    Renovations are coming to the Lakeview-Windsor Junction-Fall River (LWF) Community Hall after an investment of over $384,000 from the federal government through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program.

44. Governments of Canada and New Brunswick to Announce Forestry Funding 

    The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veteran Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will make a forestry funding announcement on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. Media availability will follow.

45. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Yellowknife

    Members of the media are invited to join an important announcement regarding community infrastructure across the Northwest Territories with Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories and Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Infrastructure for Northwest Territories.

46. Statement from Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture on the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct

    After years of work and widespread industry participation, we are pleased to announce that all major retailers have agreed to join the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct.

47. Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society receives $250,000 to expand the Honda Celebration of Light

    Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced $250,000 in PacifiCan funding for the Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society.

48. Minister Ng meets Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry at G7 trade ministers’ meeting

    The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with Ken Saito, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, on the margins of the G7 Ministerial Meeting on Trade.

49. Minister Ng meets with Germany’s Vice-Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action

    The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with Robert Habeck, Germany’s Vice-Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, on the margins of the G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting.

50. LaSalle Causeway: Public Services and Procurement Canada to provide an update on the LaSalle Causeway

    Officials from Public Services and Procurement Canada will be providing an update to community stakeholders and members of the media on the LaSalle Causeway and the temporary modular bridge .