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1. Statement by the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Randy Boissonnault regarding the 2025 EI premium rate

   Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, issued the following statement on the Employment Insurance premium rate for 2025.

2. Canada Employment Insurance Commission confirms 2025 Employment Insurance premium rate

   The Canada Employment Insurance Commission today made available the Actuarial Report and its summary for the 2025 Employment Insurance (EI) premium rate. The rate is set at $1.64 per $100 of insurable earnings for employees and $2.30 for employers, who pay 1.4 times the employee rate. This represents a two-cent decrease from the 2024 EI premium rate of $1.66 for employees and $2.32 for employers.

3. Thousands of New EV Chargers Across Canada Will Support Canadians’ Green Transportation Choices

   The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, alongside Member of Parliament Patrick Weiler, announced federal investments of $14.9 million for 20 projects that will install more than 3,000 EV chargers across Canada, while raising awareness of the benefits of EVs and advancing training and code upgrades to ensure more communities have access to current information and opportunities to seize the potential of EVs.

4. Government of Canada will present new location of statue in honour of Canadian hero

   Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, Yasir Naqvi, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, will formally present the new location of a statue honouring a Canadian hero in Ottawa.

5. Manitoba Celebrates 10 years of Farm and Food Awareness Week with Support to Agriculture in the Classroom Manitoba

   The governments of Canada and Manitoba are encouraging all Manitobans to learn more about the important role that agriculture producers play in ensuring that our agri-food system remains diverse, safe and sustainable by attending at least one of the many events around the province celebrating the 10th annual Farm and Food Awareness Week, September 16th-20th, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today.

6. Government of Canada invests in skilled trades training in Alberta

   Today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, announced more than $2.9 million in funding for nine projects under the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy’s Investments in Training Equipment stream. These projects, which result from two calls for proposals launched in 2022 and 2023, bolster training through the purchase of equipment and materials.

7. Backgrounder: Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy – Investments in Training Equipment

   The Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy aims to support a trade workforce that is skilled, inclusive, certified and productive. It includes initiatives formerly under the Union Training and Innovation Program (UTIP), which supports apprenticeship training through three funding streams.

8. Government of Canada to Make an Announcement on Keeping Power Rates Down

   Government of Canada to Make an Announcement on Keeping Power Rates Down

9. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Archambault Institution 

   On September 11, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Archambault Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

10. New funding to support potato growers

    New Brunswick potato producers who endured extraordinary costs resulting from excessive moisture during last year's growing season will have access to financial assistance starting this November.

11. Assault of staff member at Kent Institution

    On September 1, 2024, a staff member was assaulted at Kent Institution a maximum-security federal institution.

12. Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations reach historic agreement with Canada and British Columbia to support First Nations-led child and family services

    In a historic ceremony held today in Port Hardy, B.C., home of the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations, Chief Leslie Walkus of Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw First Nations and Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Council members, alongside the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Grace Lore, B.C. Minister of Children and Family Development, signed a coordination agreement to affirm and restore jurisdiction over children and families. This agreement shows a change in the tide for Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw children and families, community, culture and people. This collaborative effort is rooted in the shared understanding that Indigenous children and families should flourish within their communities, surrounded by the embrace of loved ones and the richness of their cultures.

13. First tripartite memorandum of understanding signed on early learning and child care for First Nations

    Today, the First Nations Leadership Council (the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, the First Nations Summit, and the B.C. Assembly of First Nations) and the governments of British Columbia and Canada gathered to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on early learning and child care for First Nations in British Columbia.

14. Minister Wilkinson to Make an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Announcement in Vancouver

    WEST VANCOUVER — The federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will make an announcement related to electric vehicle infrastructure. He will be joined by Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast–Sea to Sky Country. Media availability will follow.

15. Federal government and partners invest in Prince Edward Island’s public transportation 

    New and refurbished vehicles equipped with accessible features will improve operations and transportation services after a combined investment of more than $1.2 million from the federal and provincial governments along with the City of Charlottetown, the Town of Stratford, the Town of Cornwall, and Pat and the Elephant.

16. Little Gold Creek port of entry to close for the season on September 15

    The Little Gold Creek port of entry in the Yukon is scheduled to close for the season on September 15, at 7 p.m. Pacific Time.

17. Government of Canada to announce funding for Ski Ben Eoin

    Government of Canada to announce funding for Ski Ben Eoin

18. Government of Canada to announce investment to support skilled trades training in Alberta

    The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will announce funding for projects under the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy in Alberta.

19. Backgrounder: Federal government, provincial government and municipalities make major investments in public transit in Cornwall, Kingston, Peterborough, and Trent Hills

    The federal government is investing $30,110,927 through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support 18 public transit infrastructure projects. The Government of Ontario is contributing $25,131,436. The municipalities of Cornwall, Kingston, Peterborough, and Trent Hills are contributing a combined $28,543,027.

20. Federal government, provincial government and municipalities invest in public transit in Cornwall, Kingston, Peterborough, and Trent Hills

    Four communities in Eastern Ontario are set to enhance their public transit systems through a combined investment of more than $83 million. This funding comes from the federal government, the provincial government, and the municipalities of Cornwall, Kingston, Peterborough, and Trent Hills.

21. Zero-emission rideshare program coming to Renfrew County

    A combined investment of over $500,000 from the federal government and the Renfrew County townships of Bonnechere Valley, North Algona Wilberforce, and Whitewater Region, is funding the purchase of three zero-emission vehicles and six charging stations for an on-demand rideshare program.

22. Joint Statement on the Canada Community-Building Fund in Newfoundland and Labrador

    Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Dr. John Haggie, Newfoundland and Labrador Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, released a joint statement.

23. Government of Canada announces contract award for maintenance of Leopard 2 tanks

    The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced that the federal government has awarded a contract to KNDS Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG (KNDS) for the long-term sustainment of the Leopard 2 Family of Vehicles (FoV).

24. Governments of Canada and British Columbia to make an announcement about pharmacare

    The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health and the Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Health for British Columbia will make an announcement about pharmacare.

25. The First Nations Leadership Council and the Governments of Canada and British Columbia to make child care announcement 

    The First Nations Leadership Council (Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, First Nations Summit, and British Columbia Assembly of First Nations) and the Governments of Canada and British Columbia will be making an important announcement about early learning and child care for First Nations in British Columbia.

26. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Kingston

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; Ric Bresee, Parliamentary Assistant to Ontario’s Minister of Transportation; Bryan Paterson, Mayor of the City of Kingston; and Justin Towndale, Mayor of the City of Cornwall.

27. Minister Hussen to make an important announcement related to emergency food and nutrition assistance

    Wednesday September 11, 2024 – The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, will hold a press conference to announce funding to help meet the needs of vulnerable populations facing acute hunger. Minister Hussen will be accompanied by Andy Harrington, Executive Director of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.

28. Federal and Provincial Governments support rural economic development

    Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest $450,000 for rural economic development

29. Copyright Board of Canada joins Canadian Digital Regulators Forum

    Copyright Board of Canada joins Canadian Digital Regulators Forum September 10, 2024

30. Gwa’sala-Nakwaxda’xw Nations, Canada, and British Columbia to sign a historic agreement

    Chief Leslie Walkus and Gwa’sala-Nakwaxda’xw Council members, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Grace Lore, British Columbia’s Minister of Children and Family Development, will participate in a signing ceremony and celebration of a historic coordination agreement to affirm and restore jurisdiction over children and families to the Gwa’sala-Nakwaxda’xw Nations.

31. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Saskatchewan Penitentiary

    On September 6, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.

32. Constructing a wetland in Nipissing First Nation to support vital plant species

    Nipissing First Nation has received $90,000 through the Natural Infrastructure Fund to construct a wetland that can convert nutrient-rich wastewater into environmentally-safe non-potable water, for growing ecologically significant plant species.

33. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Springhill Institution

    On September 2, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Springhill Institution, a medium security federal institution.

34. Minister MacAulay announces new members of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council

    Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the members of the third cohort of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council (CAYC). Nine new faces and 13 returning youth from the second cohort will make up the new Council, all serving terms of 18 months.

35. Important Improvements to My Service Canada Account

    More than 5.6 million Canadians have a My Service Canada Account (MSCA), and more than 2 million sign-in monthly to get information on Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Social Insurance Number and more.

36. A unique collection about Quebec City’s Tricentennial acquired by the National Battlefields Commission

    The National Battlefields Commission is proud to announce its acquisition of the Jean François Leclerc Collection about Quebec City’s Tricentennial.

37. Statement from Minister MacAulay on China’s anti-dumping investigation

    Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, issued the following statement in response to China’s anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola seed exports:

38. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Warkworth Institution

    On September 1, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Warkworth Institution, a medium security federal institution.

39. Governments Investing in Innovation to Strengthen Ontario's Agri-Food Sector

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing an additional $3.5 million in the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) to support the development and adoption of new technologies for farmers, food processors and agri-businesses that will enhance their competitiveness and growth.

40. EU and Canada launch Health Policy Dialogue to advance Health Priorities

    EU and Canada Launch Health Policy Dialogue to Advance Health Priorities

41. Road improvements will support greater connectivity in Greater Victoria region

    Roadworks in the Greater Victoria region will soon make it easier for residents to navigate their community after an investment of $20 million from the federal and provincial governments.

42. Beware: your snow removal company could be walking on thin ice

    Beware: your snow removal company could be walking on thin ice September 9, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

43. Government of Canada to make an announcement about dental care

    The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan.

44. Death of an inmate from Pacific Institution

    On September 3, 2024, Gregory Narcisse, an inmate from Pacific Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

45. Statement from Ministers Vandal, Anandasangaree, and Hajdu on the passing of Grand Chief Cathy Merrick

    We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Cathy Merrick Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC).

46. Sts’ailes, Canada and B.C. celebrate coordination agreement to support child and family services

    First Nations children have the inherent right to know who they are, where they come from, and to have a strong connection to their family, lands, cultures, traditions, and languages.

47. Backgrounder: More than $89 million invested in clean economy infrastructure projects across British Columbia

    The federal government is investing more than $29 million through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) to support 17 green infrastructure projects across British Columbia. The Government of British Columbia is investing more than $30 million in these projects and local partners are contributing a combined $29.9 million and are responsible for any additional costs.

48. More than $89 million invested in clean economy infrastructure projects across British Columbia

    Communities across the province will benefit from more energy-efficient buildings, clean energy, and better access to clean transportation options after a joint investment of more than $89 million from the federal and provincial governments, and local partners.

49. Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination to Celebrate the Closing of the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games

    On September 8, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in the colours of the Canadian flag from sunset to 10:00 p.m. to celebrate the closing of the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games in Paris and the achievements of Team Canada.

50. NICHI and federal government announce Southern Ontario recipients of funding to advance critical Indigenous housing projects in urban, rural and northern areas and address urgent and unmet needs

    NICHI in collaboration with the Government of Canada announce Southern Ontario recipients of funding to advance critical Indigenous housing projects in urban, rural and northern areas and address urgent and unmet needs.