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1. Government of Canada invests to make life more affordable and build Canada’s 21st century clean economy

   Canada has shown a remarkable recovery from the COVID recession. Canada’s economic growth was the strongest in the G7 over the last year.

2. Minister Tassi to highlight federal Budget investments in Brampton

   The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will visit local Brampton businesses to highlight federal budget investments in a Strong Middle Class, an Affordable Economy, and a Healthy Future.

3. Reopening of Collins Bay Institution and Henry Traill Correctional Community Centre

   Collins Bay Institution and Henry Traill Correctional Community Centre are now open to the public and have resumed their normal operations. Visits have resumed at Collins Bay Institution.

4. Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with Ontario 

   Child care is not just a social policy - it is an economic policy, too. Access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care will grow the economy, allow more women to enter the workforce and help give every child in Canada the best start in life. That is why the Government of Canada signed agreements with each province and territory to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system that will benefit children and families from coast-to-coast-to-coast.

5. Alternating lane closures on LaSalle Causeway

   Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of alternating lane closures on the LaSalle Causeway for emergency repair work.

6. Collins Bay Institution and Henry Traill Community Correctional Centre Closed Until Further Notice

   The minimum, medium, and maximum-security levels at Collins Bay Institution and the Henry Traill Community Correctional Centre are now closed to the public until further notice due to an ongoing police investigation in the area.

7. Icebreaking near Whitefish River in Ontario

   The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents in the areas of Northern Georgian Bay, Frazer Bay, and McGregor Bay, Ontario, that the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Griffon will carry out icebreaking operations in the area on or around March 26, 2023.

8. Minister Bibeau to announce funding for youth agriculture awareness

   The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, will announce funding to Agriculture in the Classroom Canada to raise awareness of agriculture among youth.

9. Government of Canada invests in a Battery Electric Bus Feasibility Study in Belleville

   Belleville, ON, March 21, 2023 — Today, Jennifer O'Connell, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and His Worship Neil Ellis, Mayor of the City of Belleville, announced a federal investment of more than $150,000 to conduct a battery electric bus feasibility study and build a fleet transition plan project for the City of Belleville.

10. Canadian Coast Guard to conduct icebreaking operations for initial harbour breakout at Port of Thunder Bay, Ontario

    The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents of the Port of Thunder Bay area, in Ontario that the CCGS Samuel Risley will carry out icebreaking operations in the area on March 22, 2023. The purpose of this operation is to start the initial harbour breakout. Breaking up the ice will allow for the safe and efficient movement of commercial vessels.

11. Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation announces construction of new water treatment plant 

    Biigtigong Nishnaabeg held celebrations today to formally announce the construction of a new raw water intake and treatment plant.

12. Biigtigong Nishnaabeg celebrates signing of Community Benefits Agreement and funding for new Cultural Centre

    Today, Biigtigong Nishnaabeg hosted celebrations for the signing of the Community Benefits Agreement related to the Marathon Palladium Project, a proposed palladium mine located 10 kilometres from Marathon, Ontario and 9.3 km upstream from Biigtigong Nishnaabeg territory along the banks of the culturally important Biigtigig Zibi.

13. Minister Hajdu to join Biigtigong Nishnaabeg for community celebrations and announce new investments

    Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor will join Chief Duncan Michano and partners in Biigtigong Nishnaabeg to celebrate the signing of a Community Benefit Agreement, and announce funding for a new cultural centre and water treatment plant.

14. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Warkworth Institution

    On March 14, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff, various contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Warkworth Institution, a medium security federal institution. The seized items included 14 grams of fentanyl mixed with methamphetamine, 25 grams of methamphetamine, as well as cell phones and accessories.

15. Canadian Coast Guard to conduct icebreaking in support of commercial shipping at Midland Ontario

    The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents in Midland, Ontario that the CCGS Samuel Risley will carry out icebreaking operations in the area March 17 and 18, 2023. The purpose of this operation is to prepare for the departure of CSL Frontenac from Midland Harbour on March 18, 2023. Breaking up the ice will allow for the safe and efficient movement of this vessel.

16. Government of Canada provides small business support in Toronto to help boost tourism sector

    FedDev Ontario supports Canadian Opera House Corporation as part of Canada’s Tourism Relief Fund to help small tourism business and organizations recover and thrive

17. Backgrounder: Over $11 million in Government of Canada support for women in aerospace and supply chain in the sector

    Backgrounder: Over $11 million in Government of Canada support for women in aerospace and supply chain in the sector

18. Government of Canada supports sustainable economic growth of Ontario’s aerospace sector

    Government of Canada investment of over $11 million helps four aerospace businesses and organizations to green operations, increase manufacturing capacity and support over 180 jobs

19. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Warkworth Institution

    On March 11, 2023, 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. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included approximately 219 grams of marijuana, 200 grams of tobacco and rolling papers, as well as cell phones and accessories.

20. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution

    On March 5, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Collins Bay Institution, a medium security federal institution. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included 1.1 kilograms of marijuana, 640 grams of tobacco and rolling papers, 30 grams of crystal meth, as well as cell phones and accessories.

21. Canada and Ontario welcome historic investment from Volkswagen

    Earlier today, Volkswagen, Europe’s largest automaker, announced that its subsidiary PowerCo will establish an electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.

22. Government of Canada to announce support for the aerospace sector

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), along with Pam Damoff, Member of Parliament for Oakville North–Burlington and James Maloney, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke–Lakeshore, will make an important announcement in support of job creation, greening and increasing manufacturing capacity for companies in the aerospace sector.

23. Icebreaking in Southern Georgian Bay between Giants Tomb and the Southern End of Beausoleil Island in Ontario

    The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents that an icebreaker will be sailing between Giants Tomb and the Southern End of Beausoleil Island in Southern Georgian Bay. The CCGS Judy LaMarsh will carry out Ice Operations Training in the area on or around March 13, 2023. The purpose of this operation is to further test the vessel’s abilities in the ice. A helicopter flight prior to the ship’s arrival to assess ice conditions and users of the ice will also be taking place.

24. Government of Canada supports women entrepreneurs in Ontario

    Government of Canada invests over $1.7 million in PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise to support more than 170 businesses, create and maintain 190 jobs, and provide training to 1,500 women entrepreneurs

25. Canada invests in disaster mitigation infrastructure upgrades in London

    London, ON, March 3, 2023 — Today, Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for London North Centre, and His Worship Josh Morgan, Mayor of the City of London, announced a joint investment of more than $9 million to raise and solidify the Broughdale Dyke.

26. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in London

    London, Ontario, March 2, 2023—Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for London North Centre, and His Worship Josh Morgan, Mayor of the City of London.

27. Government of Canada supports the development and adoption of clean technologies in Ontario

    While visiting Anaergia Inc. in Burlington, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced federal support for 55 new projects for the development and adoption of clean technologies by agricultural businesses in Ontario.

28. Canadian Coast Guard Icebreaker exercises in Northern Georgian Bay and Lake Huron

    The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents in the areas of northern Georgian Bay and the North Channel, on Lake Huron, in Ontario that the CCGS Samuel Risley and CCGS Judy LaMarsh will be conducting exercises in the areas from March 3 to 7, 2023, to simulate close quarter vessel escorting under controlled conditions.

29. The Government of Canada invests in the installation of solar panels on Hiawatha First Nation Cultural Centre

    Hiawatha First Nation, Ontario, March 2, 2023 — Today, Jennifer O’Connell, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for Pickering – Uxbridge, and Chief Laurie Carr of Hiawatha First Nation announced federal funding of over $284,000 to install solar panels on the Hiawatha First Nation Cultural Centre.

30. Governments reach landmark agreement to strengthen Ontario’s agri-food sector

    Farmers and the province’s wider agri-food sector will benefit from an upcoming new, five-year agreement between the governments of Canada and Ontario. The agreement will provide a range of investments that will help improve productivity, competitiveness and resilience in this key area of the economy and enable the province to meet goals outlined in Ontario’s Grow Ontario Strategy.

31. Minister Bibeau to announce investments through the Agricultural Clean Technology Program 

    The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, will announce investments in Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program projects across Ontario while visiting Anaergia Inc.

32. Government of Canada supports economic growth and job creation in Ontario's aerospace sector

    Government of Canada investment helps six aerospace businesses and organizations to green operations, train workforce of future and support over 400 jobs

33. Minister Bibeau, MP Badawey, and MP Bittle to visit Food Waste Reduction Challenge Finalist

    The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Member of Parliament for St. Catharines

34. Death of an inmate from Warkworth Institution

    On February 27, 2023, Eric Amaral, an inmate from Warkworth Institution, died while in our custody. At the time of death, the inmate had been serving an indeterminate sentence, which commenced on April 6, 2017, for offences including second degree murder, assault causing bodily harm, and pointing a firearm.

35. Government of Canada supports Ontario manufacturers

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will announce support for Ontario manufacturers to create jobs and grow their businesses. Minister Tassi will be joined by Francesco Sorbara, Member of Parliament for Vaughan–Woodbridge.

36. Canada and Mapleton partner to replace the Drayton Sewage Pumping Station

    Drayton, Ontario, February 27, 2023—Today, Tim Louis, Member of Parliament for Kitchener—Conestoga, and His Worship Gregg Davidson, Mayor of the Township of Mapleton, announced over $5 million in joint funding towards the design and construction of a new pumping station to replace the Drayton Sewage Pumping Station.

37. Transitions in Care Phase 2

    CIHR’s Transitions in Care (TiC) initiative aims to improve the health and wellness of people living in Canada by supporting research that transforms the health system to improve outcomes for individuals experiencing various transitions in care. This initiative represents a research investment of nearly $38 million over the past six years.

38. Research teams to work toward smoother transitions in care for patients in Canada

    Throughout our lifetime, most of us will experience a transition in care, whether as a patient, a family member, or a caregiver. These transitions occur when the responsibility of caring for a patient changes hands, often due to aging, a change in health status, or a change in location. It is at these moments when patients are most at risk of receiving incomplete, delayed, or poor quality of care, which can negatively affect their health and wellness. Some groups, such as patients with complex medical conditions, Indigenous Peoples, and new immigrants to Canada, are more vulnerable to poor outcomes during transitions and that is why inclusive, multi-disciplinary research is required to improve outcomes for everyone.

39. Government of Canada to announce support for green food packaging industry in southern Ontario 

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), and Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, will make an important announcement in support of economic growth and job creation for the food packaging sector in southern Ontario.

40. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement for Drayton

    Drayton, Ontario, February 24, 2023—Members of the media are invited to a flood protection infrastructure announcement with Tim Louis, Member of Parliament for Kitchener—Conestoga, and His Worship Gregg Davidson, Mayor of the Township of Mapleton.

41. Government to make an announcement about preventing gun crime and gang violence in the Regional Municipality of Durham

    Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Mark Holland, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for Ajax, on behalf of the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, as he makes an announcement to prevent gun crime and gang violence in the Regional Municipality of Durham.

42. Death of an inmate from Bath Institution – Regional Treatment Centre

    On February 23, 2023, Patrick Langevin, an inmate from Bath Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre, died while in our custody.

43. Government of Canada to announce support for clean growth and job creation for Smithville manufacturer

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), along with Vance Badawey, Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, and Chris Bittle, Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, will make an important announcement in support of clean growth and job creation for a Smithville-based manufacturer.

44. The Government of Canada and New Brunswick Reach Agreement in Principle to Improve Health Services for Canadians

    Today, the Government of Canada and the Government of New Brunswick are taking the next step by announcing an agreement in principle for a shared plan that will invest $3.64 billion in federal funding over 10 years in New Brunswick, including $900 million for a new bilateral agreement focusing on the shared health care priorities

45. The Government of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador Reach Agreement in Principle to Improve Health Services for Canadians

    Today, the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador are taking the next step by announcing an agreement in principle for a shared plan that will invest $2.17 billion in federal funding over 10 years in Newfoundland and Labrador, including $749 million for a new bilateral agreement focusing on the shared health care priorities

46. The Government of Canada and Prince Edward Island Reach Agreement in Principle to Improve Health Services for Canadians

    Today, the Government of Canada and the Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) are taking the next step by announcing an agreement in principle for a shared plan that will invest $996 million in federal funding over 10 years in PEI, including $288 million for a new bilateral agreement

47. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Joyceville Institution

    On February 20, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Joyceville Institution, a multi-level security federal institution. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included 340 grams of marijuana, 200 grams of tobacco, 30 grams of shatter (cannabis concentrate), as well as a cell phone and accessories.

48. Government of Canada to announce support for Toronto Holocaust Museum

    Ya’ara Saks, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Member of Parliament for York Centre, along with 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 Toronto Holocaust Museum.

49. Government of Canada supports the next generation of Black entrepreneurs through investment in Federation of Black Canadians

    FedDev Ontario invests over $1.3 million to support nearly 170 Black youth entrepreneurs and create 70 new jobs

50. Government of Canada to invest in training to support a clean economy

    The Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, Filomena Tassi, will be at Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology in Hamilton to announce federal investments in the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program.