Ontario News

1. Tourism organizations offer enhanced sports experiences across southern Ontario

   Sports-related tourism is a major contributor to the Canadian economy, bringing millions of visitors to our country each year, with greater opportunities for local economies. Sports activities enhance community engagement and pride through events that attract diverse audiences and showcase all our communities have to offer.

2. Tourism organizations offer enhanced sports experiences across southern Ontario

   Today, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), the Honourable Judy Sgro, Member of Parliament for Humber River–Black Creek, announced an investment of over $1.4 million through the Tourism Growth Program (TGP) for seven organizations enhancing sports tourism offerings across southern Ontario.

3. Bob Rae, Canada’s Ambassador to the UN, elected president of UN’s Economic and Social Council

   Bob Rae, Canada’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN, has been elected president of the UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for a 1-year term.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on expanding Markham District Energy’s affordable, low-carbon energy network

    This investment in Markham is particularly exciting because it is a groundbreaking, world-leading investment. This is the Growth Fund’s first investment in Ontario. Through a carbon contract for difference, the Canada Growth Fund is helping Markham generate more clean energy by using a cutting-edge technology that extracts heat from wastewater.

11. LaSalle Causeway: temporary modular bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada would like to provide an update on the LaSalle Causeway, following the most recent public notices issued on June 5, 20 and July 3.

12. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Joyceville Institution

    On July 17, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unautorized items were seized at Joyceville Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

13. 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 .

14. Lane closures on Macdonald-Cartier Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to inform users that there will be lane closures on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge to accommodate maintenance work.

15. The Government of Canada invests in marine industry’s transition to green ship technology

    Today, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, Vance Badawey, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced $1.7 million for 14 projects under the Green Shipping Corridor Program’s Clean Vessel Demonstration stream. This funding will:

16. Green Shipping Corridor Program - Clean Vessel Demonstration grant funding

    Below are the 14 projects in receipt of grant funding under the Green Shipping Corridor Program’s Clean Vessel Demonstration stream. These projects aim to study, test, and pilot zero and near zero fuel propulsion systems for shipping vessels.

17. Lorne Bridge Trail re-opens in Brantford

    The City of Brantford officially re-opened the newly upgraded section of the Lorne Bridge Trail, which is a part of the SC Johnson Trail in Brantford.

18. Parliamentary Secretary Badawey to make an announcement about Green Shipping Corridors

    St. Catharines (Ontario) — The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, Vance Badawey, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, and Chris Bittle, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities and Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, will make an announcement about Green Shipping Corridors.

19. Minister Hajdu in Thunder Bay to highlight Canada Carbon Rebates for Canadians and small businesses

    Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North, will be in Thunder Bay to highlight the Canada Carbon Rebate payments for individuals and families that will be sent on Monday, July 15, as well as how the Canada Carbon Rebate will benefit small businesses.

20. Strengthening the Health Care System in Canada

    Canadians deserve better access to health care services and affordable medicines, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay.

21. Minister Anandasangaree to discuss progress on healthcare

    Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will tour a local community health centre and outline the Government of Canada’s actions on healthcare.

22. Governments Investing in Horticultural Research and Innovation

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $23.55 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) in horticultural research, innovation and commercialization activities, and research infrastructure, all to benefit Ontario farmers and consumers.

23. Supporting active transportation in London

    The Government of Canada, Government of Ontario, and the City of London will invest 24.5 million five active transportation-related projects that will support a more sustainable and connected community.

24. Backgrounder: Pumping up support for active transportation; Canada, Ontario and London partner for major investments

    The federal government is investing $9,800,000 through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream (PTIS) of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support five active transportation projects across London, Ontario. The Government of Ontario is contributing $8,165,850 and the City of London is investing $6,534,150.

25. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Windsor

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with MP Irek Kusmierczyk, Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario Minister of Transportation, MPP for Windsor-Tecumseh Andrew Dowie, and MPP for Essex Anthony Leardi.

26. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in London

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for London North Centre; Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament for London West; Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation; and Josh Morgan, Mayor of the City of London.

27. Businesses in Halton, Hamilton and surrounding areas to scale up to support critical sectors

    The Halton and Hamilton regions are home to one of Canada's fastest growing, diverse and vibrant economies. To remain at the forefront of innovation, it is important that businesses and organizations are able to access the support needed to continue to bring new critical solutions to market, especially in the growing artificial intelligence (AI) and zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) sectors.

28. Backgrounder: Halton, Hamilton and surrounding areas offer expanded tourism experiences

    Today, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and to the Minister of Sport and Physical Activity and Member of Parliament for Milton, announced a FedDev Ontario investment of nearly $1.3 million through the Tourism Growth Program for six organizations in Halton, Hamilton and surrounding areas to support tourism projects.

29. Death of an inmate from Bath Institution

    On July 1, 2024, John Mcrae, an inmate from Bath Institution, died while in our custody.

30. Enhancing tourism experiences in Halton, Hamilton and surrounding areas

    Six organizations supporting tourism in the region expand experiences to attract more visitors with federal support

31. Update on LaSalle Causeway

    Public Services and Procurement Canada would like to provide an update on the LaSalle Causeway closure.

32. Government of Canada supports tourism growth in Hamilton, Halton and surrounding areas

    Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and to the Minister of Sport and Physical Activity and Member of Parliament for Milton, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement supporting tourism growth in Halton, Hamilton and surrounding areas.

33. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Warkworth Institution

    On June 20, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Warkworth Institution, a medium security federal institution.

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

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, will be in Kanata to make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan.

35. On the right track: New wheels for LaCloche Foothills Seniors Transportation Program

    The Town of Espanola will purchase a specialized transit van to help seniors get around the LaCloche Foothills region.

36. Full closure of Des Joachims Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users of a full closure of the Des Joachims Bridge for repair work.

37. The wheels on the van are about to go 'round in Pembroke, Ontario

    The City of Pembroke is purchasing an eight-passenger accessible van to give the community members another safe and accessible transit option. The new van will also facilitate safer door-to-door winter pickup and have expanded hours for service on Sundays.

38. Governments Investing in Seed Facility to Support Economic Growth

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $330,000 through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to enhance the Superior Plant Upgrading and Distribution (SPUD) Unit in New Liskeard. The SPUD Unit supports farmers and the wider agriculture and food industry by offering testing for plant diseases and providing a stock of healthy plants to commercial growers across the province.

39. Modernizing the Cedarwood Sanitary Pump Station in Tecumseh 

    The Cedarwood Sanitary Pump Station is receiving upgrades with an investment of $3.6 million through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF) as announced by MP Irek Kusmierczyk.

40. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Espanola

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Marc Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and Douglas Gervais, Mayor of the Town of Espanola.

41. Waterford Branch Library opens a new chapter to a greener future

    Built in 1989, the Norfolk County Public Library, Waterford Branch is getting some green revisions after an investment of over $300,000 from the federal government’s Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program. This project will significantly contribute to reduced operating costs and environmental impact.

42. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Tecumseh

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with MP Irek Kusmierczyk and Town of Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara.

43. Backgrounder: Governments of Canada and Ontario to bring high-speed Internet access to Ontario communities

    On June 24, 2024, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Amarjot Sandhu, Parliamentary Assistant to Ontario's Minister of Infrastructure, on behalf of the Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario's Minister of Infrastructure, announced combined funding to bring high-speed Internet access to communities in Ontario.

44. Expanding high-speed Internet access in Northern Ontario

    Combined federal and provincial investment of over $97 million will connect more than 18,600 homes to high-speed Internet

45. Six Ottawa region businesses to scale up production of technologies and artificial intelligence

    Government of Canada supports growth of tech and AI sector in Ottawa

46. Government of Canada to announce support for startup companies in southern Ontario

    Ryan Turnbull, Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of startup companies in southern Ontario.

47. Mishkeegogamang First Nation, James Bay Treaty No. 9, Ontario (June 21, 2024) — Mishkeegogamang Ojibway First Nation celebrates community development achievements and National Indigenous Peoples Day

    Today, Chief Merle Loon of Mishkeegogamang Ojibway First Nation and I celebrated community accomplishments and discussed key priorities at a gathering hosted on National Indigenous Peoples Day.

48. Zero to 200 – Federal government and Langs Bus Lines race ahead on fleet electrification

    The federal government is partnering with Langs Bus Lines to replace nearly half their diesel school buses with 200 electric ones. The announcement was made by Parliamentary Secretary Peter Fragiskatos; MP Arielle Kayabaga; Brian Reilly, Senior Director of the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB); and Kevin Langs, Vice-President of Langs Bus Lines.

49. Government of Canada supports growth of Ottawa region tech and AI sector

    The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development of Canada and Member of Parliament for Kanata–Carleton, along with Anita Vandenbeld, Member of Parliament for Ottawa West–Nepean and Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of the tech and AI sector in Ottawa.

50. Government of Canada supports growth of life sciences sector in Ottawa

    Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of the life sciences sector in Ottawa.