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1. Minister Bibeau and Minister MacAulay meet with United States Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack

   Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, Member of Parliament for Cardigan, met with the United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack in Washington, where Secretary Vilsack provided clear direction to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to proceed expeditiously with the risk analysis of exporting PEI table stock potatoes to Puerto Rico and the continental U.S.

2. Death of an inmate from Drumheller Institution

   On January 26, 2022, an inmate from Drumheller Institution died while in our custody following a serious assault in the medium security unit. The assailant has been identified and the appropriate actions have been taken. No staff members or other inmates were injured during this incident.

3. Information about COVID-19 at Stony Mountain Institution

   Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that 23 inmates at Stony Mountain Institution in Manitoba have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution.

4. The Minister of Health and Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease (January 28, 2022)

   The Minister of Health and Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease (January 28, 2022)

5. Media advisory - Montréal, Quebec

   The Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be illuminated in yellow from sunset to 1 a.m. this evening in solemn commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

6. Canada and Ontario support the Garden River First Nation Survivors Project

   Today, Chief Andy Rickard of Garden River First Nation; the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations; and the Honourable Greg Rickford, Ontario Minister of Indigenous Affairs, are announcing funding of $1,485,770 in support of the Garden River First Nation Survivors Project to assist with this important work.

7. South Western Nova Scotia will benefit from investments to help improve tourism experiences; bring people back to public spaces safely

   Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

8. Backgrounder: South Western Nova Scotia will benefit from investments to help improve tourism experiences; bring people back to public spaces safely

   The Government of Canada invests more than $880,000 in nine community shared spaces and two tourism businesses to stimulate local economies, create jobs, boost tourism, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

9. Indigenous Services Canada COVID-19 update -  Week of January 27, 2022

   First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across Canada are continuing their efforts in responding to COVID-19, with support from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).

10. Government of Canada calls for applications for funding to expand public transit

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, launched a call for applications for new projects that will support public transit systems across Canada. Starting today, applications to the Zero Emission Transit Fund, the Active Transportation Fund and the Rural Transit Solutions Fund will be accepted. These funds will help shorten people’s commutes, grow a strong, healthy economy, and fight climate change.

11. Canada and FCM invest in stronger asset management in Northwest Territories communities

    The Government of Canada is investing $37,440 in the Town of Hay River through the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP), delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). As Canada moves toward a strong recovery, these projects will help communities make data-driven decisions about key infrastructure and ensure long-term infrastructure performance.

12. Riverdale Community Services Society will benefit from renovations to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

13. Canada and FCM invest in stronger asset management in Saskatchewan communities

    The Government of Canada is investing over $1.45 million in 38 Saskatchewan communities through the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP), delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). As Canada moves toward a strong recovery, these projects will help communities make data-driven decisions about key infrastructure and ensure long-term infrastructure performance.

14. Government of Canada to announce support for organizations in Guysborough, Cheticamp

    Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton – Canso, will make two virtual announcements regarding support for two community organizations.

15. Call for proposals: Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations to further address gender-based violence

    The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. Further, the COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for victims seeking help and the frontline organizations that support them.

16. Minister Hajdu and Indigenous Services Canada officials to provide an update on COVID-19 in Indigenous communities

    Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, Dr. Evan Adams, Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Public Health, and Patrick Boucher, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister of the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, will hold a news conference to provide an update on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Indigenous communities.

17. Information about COVID-19 at Beaver Creek Institution

    Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that three inmates in the medium security unit of Beaver Creek Institution in Ontario have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution.

18. Government of Canada to announce support for a community organization in Lower River Inhabitants

    Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton – Canso, will make a virtual announcement regarding support for the Riverdale Community Services Society.

19. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Joyceville Institution 

    On January 24, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband were seized at Joyceville Institution, a multi-security facility.

20. Grand Mira and D’Escousse will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

21. Backgrounder: Grand Mira and D’Escousse will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    The Government of Canada invests more than $62,000 in two community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

22. Minister Guilbeault to make an important announcement on the Low Carbon Economy Fund

    The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will hold a virtual press conference to announce funding to fight climate change through the Low Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF). He will be joined by Mr. Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John–Rothesay, New Brunswick, and funding program recipients.

23. Chaudière Crossing closed to motorists

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the Chaudière Crossing will be closed to vehicular traffic for repair work.

24. Call for proposals launched to help Canadians enter the labour market, make a career change or learn new skills

    The Canadian labour market continues to evolve quickly, leaving many workers without the necessary skills to meet on-the-job demands, and many employers struggling to find employees to fill vacancies. To help Canada’s economy recover from the pandemic and build back better, we need to ensure Canadians get the skills they need to succeed in today’s workforce. That is why the Government of Canada introduced the Skills for Success program, which helps adult Canadians improve their foundational and transferable skills so they can find high quality employment opportunities.

25. Statement from the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau  Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Bell Let’s Talk Day

    The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, released the following statement to mark Bell Let’s Talk Day:“Producers across Canada work tirelessly so we and our families can have food on our tables. Despite the long hours, the labour shortages and the weather extremes, they take on the challenge of uncertainty each and every day."

26. Hants North Recreation and Development Association will benefit from new construction to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

27. Canada withdraws judicial review of CHRT order on capital assets funding under First Nations child and family services and Jordan's Principle

    The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; and the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, issued the following statement today.

28. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Donnacona Institution

    On January 23, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on the perimeter of Donnacona Institution, a federal maximum-security institution.

29. Laser Medical Canada of Laval, Quebec, fined $68,593 for offences under the Food and Drugs Act and Medical Devices Regulations

    Laser Medical Canada of Laval, Quebec, fined $68,593 for offences under the Food and Drugs Act and Medical Devices Regulations

30. Government of Canada invests over $6.9 million to bring high-speed Internet to more than 3,455 households in Ontario

    Today, Francis Drouin, Member of Parliament for Glengarry–Prescott–Russell, along with Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, announced over $6.9 million in funding for five projects that will bring high-speed Internet to more than 3,455 households in rural Ontario. Funding will be allocated as follows:

31. Minister of Veterans Affairs marks Bell Let’s Talk Day

    Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement to mark Bell Let’s Talk Day.

32. Information about COVID-19 at Grande Cache Institution

    Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that 7 inmates at Grande Cache in Alberta have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution.

33. Cape Breton Community Groups will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

34. Backgrounder: Cape Breton Community Groups will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    The Government of Canada invests more than $79,000 in two community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

35. Government of Canada invests to bring high-speed Internet to 310 households in rural Ontario

    Today, Adam van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton, Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, announced $123,400 in funding for two projects that will bring high-speed Internet to 310 households in rural areas near Flamborough and Limehouse, Ontario. Funding will be allocated to Bell Canada as follows:

36. Chaudière Crossing closed to motorists

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the Chaudière Crossing will be closed to vehicular traffic for repair work

37. MP Gerretsen to Make a Community Efficiency Financing Initiative Announcement 

    Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and Joanne Vanderheyden, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities will make a virtual announcement to support home energy retrofits in Kingston.

38. Government of Canada to announce support for organizations in Grand Mira South and D’Escousse

    Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton – Canso, will make two virtual announcements regarding support for two community organizations.

39. Information about COVID-19 at Edmonton Institution for Women

    Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that 13 inmates at Edmonton Institution for Women have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution

40. Stéphane Lauzon announces just under $875,000 in Government of Canada support for Centre de géomatique du Québec

    Saguenay organization will be able to strengthen its capacity for innovation and technology transfer in support of businesses and organizations across Quebec’s regions.

41. Francis Drouin, Member of Parliament for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, to announce high-speed Internet projects in rural regions of Ontario

    Francis Drouin, Member of Parliament for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, will announce a federal investment to improve high-speed Internet access in rural regions of Ontario. A media availability will follow.

42. Garden expansion project will benefit historic African Nova Scotian communities

    Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

43. Death of an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution

    On January 23, 2022, James Flatfoot, an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution, died while in our custody.

44. Government of Canada launches call for proposals for national funders to support charities and not-for-profits

    Charities and not-for-profits are at the forefront of addressing communities’ needs, especially during the COVID 19 pandemic. However, many of them are struggling to recover and adapt their services to the changing needs of Canadians.

45. Three Montreal organizations receive federal funds to improve women Veterans’ well-being

    Veterans Affairs Canada provides support through the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund

46. International Customs Day 2022: CBSA keeping our border safe and our economy strong by expanding the use of technologies and data

    International Customs Day 2022: CBSA keeping our border safe and our economy strong by expanding the use of technologies and data

47. Government of Canada invests in innovation in Saskatchewan to bring leading-edge products and technology to market

    Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) provides funding of $1.3 million for innovation and job creation.

48. PS Dabrusin to Make an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Announcement

    Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will make a virtual announcement to support electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Ontario.

49. Government of Canada to announce support for organizations in Glace Bay and Louisdale

    Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton – Canso, will make two virtual announcements regarding support for two community organizations.

50. Canada supports Survivors research and commemoration activities around former residential school site

    The Government of Canada is working with Survivors, Indigenous leaders and affected families and communities to address historical wrongs and the lasting physical, emotional, mental and spiritual harms related to the legacy of residential schools.