Ontario News

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. MP Francis Drouin and MP Mark Gerretsen to announce high-speed Internet projects in rural regions of Ontario

   Francis Drouin, Member of Parliament for Glengarry–Prescott–Russell, and Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, 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.

5. Adam van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton, to announce high-speed Internet projects in rural areas near Flamborough and Limehouse, Ontario

   Adam van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton, 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 areas near Flamboro and Limehouse, Ontario.

6. Icebreaking operations at Owen Sound, Ontario

   The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents of Owen Sound that Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Griffon will be working in the area on or about January 21, 2022. The purpose of this operation is to break ice so commercial vessels can navigate safely in and out of the area.

7. Governments Increasing Veterinarian Capacity for Ontario Farms: $4 Million Investment to Help Farmers Access Veterinary Care

   The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $4 million dollars through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership) to give farmers improved access to veterinary services when and where they need it.

8. Government of Canada supports digital technologies in southern Ontario

   Today, the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a combined investment of nearly $4 million to support the scale-up and growth of two businesses: iS5 Communications Inc. and Crypto4A Technologies Inc. This combined investment will create 45 jobs and maintain more than 90 jobs, as well as leverage nearly $14 million in private sector support to the region.

9. Government of Canada to announce support for digital technologies in southern Ontario

   The Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement supporting digital technologies. The Minister will be joined by Anita Vandenbeld, Member of Parliament for Ottawa West−Nepean, and Iqwinder Gaheer, Member of Parliament for Mississauga−Malton.

10. Government of Canada supports scale-up and growth of southern Ontario’s manufacturing sector

    Today, the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a total investment of $8.5 million for four innovative businesses: Equispheres Inc., The Crump Group Inc., Fourmark Manufacturing Inc. and BIG-nano Corporation.

11. Government of Canada supports scale-up and growth of southern Ontario’s manufacturing sector

    Today, the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a total investment of $8.5 million to four innovative businesses. This consists of support for the following projects:

12. Government of Canada supports Barrie manufacturer’s recipe for success

    Today, the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, announced a $500,000 repayable contribution for Zappia Fine Foods Ltd., operating as Via Oliveto Bakery. This funding will allow the company to outfit its new Barrie facility with a leading-edge bakery production line, including a tunnel oven and mixer. With this support, Via Oliveto Bakery will quadruple its production, launch new products such as flatbread pretzels, and secure new contracts with large retailers. The contribution will leverage $1.5 million in private investment.

13. Minister Jaczek to announce support for southern Ontario’s manufacturing sector

    The Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement to support the manufacturing sector. The Minister will be joined by the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Oakville; Valerie Bradford, Member of Parliament for Kitchener South–Hespeler; Jenna Sudds, Member of Parliament for Kanata–Carleton; and Shafqat Ali, Member of Parliament for Brampton Centre.

14. Minister Jaczek to announce support for Barrie food manufacturer

    The Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement regarding support for a family-owned manufacturer in Barrie.

15. Icebreaking operations at Fisher Harbour, and Midland, Ontario

    Sarnia, Ontario – The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents in the areas of Fisher Harbour and Midland that the CCGS Griffon will carry out icebreaking operations, starting on or about January 11, 2022, for Midland, and January 13, 2022, for Fisher Harbour. The purpose of this operation is to break ice so commercial vessels can navigate safely in and out of the areas.

16. Canadian Coast Guard begins annual icebreaking operations on the Great Lakes

    The Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) annual icebreaking season on the Great Lakes, which provides assistance to the shipping industry, is underway. Working in partnership with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) District 9, the CCG has two icebreakers assigned to the Great Lakes for the entire winter season: CCGS Griffon and CCGS Samuel Risley. These vessels are supported as required by additional CCG vessels after the St. Lawrence Seaway reopens in March 2022.

17. Alternating lane reduction on LaSalle Causeway

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

18. Information about COVID-19 at Millhaven Institution

    Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that four inmates at Millhaven Institution have tested positive for COVID-19.

19. CBSA and RCMP intercept boat, leads to seizure of over 200 kilograms of suspected cannabis

    The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) work together to uphold laws governing the illegal cross-border movement of contraband goods, including cannabis.

20. Information about COVID-19 at Warkworth Institution

    Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that eight inmates at Warkworth Institution have tested positive for COVID-19.

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

    On December 20, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-security facility.

22. Icebreaking at Thunder Bay, Ontario

    Sarnia, Ontario – The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents of Thunder Bay, Ontario that the United States Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) Katmai Bay will carry out icebreaking operations in the area, starting on or about December 22, 2021. The purpose of this operation is to break ice so commercial vessels can navigate safely in and out of the area.

23. Government of Canada announces investment to strengthen public trust with Farm & Food Care Ontario

    Today, on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Member of Parliament Lloyd Longfield announced an investment up to $275,000 to Farm & Food Care Ontario, through the AgriCompetitiveness Program, to help Canadian consumers learn more about food production, farming and the people who work in the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sectors.

24. Death of an inmate from Millhaven Institution - Regional Treatment Centre 

    On December 17, 2021, Stephane Bissonnette, an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre, died while in our custody.

25. Canada supports Lac Seul First Nation in undertaking research and commemoration activities around the former Pelican Lake Residential School site

    The locating of unmarked graves at former residential school sites across Canada is a tragic reminder of the abuse that many Indigenous People have experienced. The Government of Canada is working with Survivors, Indigenous leaders and affected families and communities as part of efforts to address historical wrongs and the lasting physical, emotional, mental and spiritual harms related to the legacy of residential schools.

26. CBSA and RCMP extradite individual for allegedly counselling many to commit immigration fraud 

    CBSA and RCMP extradite individual for allegedly counselling many to commit immigration fraud

27. Canadian Coast Guard to hold technical briefing on remediation work on wreck of La Grande Hermine, on Lake Ontario

    Ottawa, Ontario – Members of the media are invited to participate in a technical briefing via teleconference about the Canadian Coast Guard’s upcoming remediation work on the shipwreck of La Grande Hermine, on Lake Ontario.

28. Alternating lane closure on LaSalle Causeway

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

29. CBSA Northern Ontario Region: Operational and enforcement highlights from 2021

    The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Northern Ontario Region (NOR) today released operational and enforcement highlights covering the period from January 1 to October 31, 2021.

30. Alexandra Bridge closed to motorists  

    Gatineau, Quebec, December 8, 2021 – Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise users that the Alexandra Bridge will be closed to motorists for the stormwater infrastructure work conducted by the National Capital Commission (NCC) .

31. End of lockdown at Bath Institution

    The lockdown put in place at Bath Institution on December 2, 2021, has ended and an exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations.

32. Lockdown and search at Bath Institution 

    On December 2, 2021, at approximately 7:20 pm, a lockdown was put in place at Bath Institution, a medium security federal institution, to enable staff members to perform an exceptional search.

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

    From November 16 to November 23, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, several packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-security facility.

34. Government of Canada funds pioneering manufacturer of high-purity alumina used in lithium-ion batteries

    Investment supports Polar Sapphire, a growing Canadian cleantech company, and will help Canada meet its ambitious climate objectives

35. Government of Canada supports innovative company specializing in waste reduction that helps protect the environment

    Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced an investment of $3.8 million in Barrie-based Cobric Chemicals through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). This is the first SDTC investment in Cobric Chemicals and part of a partnership that will further the company as an industry leader in waste-recycling services.

36. Government of Canada backs groundbreaking company aiming to commercialize its improved forest management technology

    Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, announced an investment of $3.7 million in Timmins-based Mikro-Tek through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). This is the second SDTC investment in Mikro-Tek and part of a continuing collaboration that will help the company commercialize its improved forest management technology, which is designed to capture carbon from the atmosphere.

37. Accessibility Standards Canada and CSA Group Collaborate on Three New Standards

    Accessibility Standards Canada and CSA Group are proud to announce that they are collaborating on the development of three accessibility standards.

38. Seasonal Closure of Canadian Coast Guard Rescue Boat Stations in Ontario

    The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonally operated search and rescue stations on the Great Lakes, Georgian Bay, and St. Lawrence River in Ontario are closing on the following dates:

39. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Beaver Creek Institution 

    On November 22, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, two packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Beaver Creek Institution, a multi-security facility. As a result, the Ontario Provincial Police investigated and recovered several more packages near the institution.

40. Death of an inmate from Warkworth Institution 

    On November 22, 2021, Christopher Anderson, an inmate from Warkworth Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

41. Alexandra Bridge closed to motorists

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users that the Alexandra Bridge will be closed to motorists for the stormwater infrastructure work conducted by the National Capital Commission/

42. Governments Protecting the Mental Health of Ontario Farmers

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are protecting the mental health of farmers and their families by investing more than $7 million dollars through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to launch two, new multi-year mental health initiatives that are specialized to support those in the agriculture sector.

43. Government of Canada to assist remote communities in Northern Ontario with COVID-19 response

    Today, the Minister of Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Bill Blair, confirmed that the Government of Canada has approved a Request for Federal Assistance from the Province of Ontario to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic in remote Northern Ontario communities, including remote First Nations fly-in communities.

44. Governments Investing $7 million to Improve Meat Processing

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are committing up to $7 million to rapidly increase processing capacity in meat processing plants across the province.

45. Cancellation of planned closure of Alexandra Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the Alexandra Bridge will remain open to vehicular traffic on Saturday, November 13, and Sunday, November 14, from 7 am to 5 pm, following the cancellation of a planned closure.

46. Canadian recognized for their volunteer efforts in helping Veterans

    Canadians have many reasons to show gratitude to our Veterans. Whether for the freedoms and peace that we enjoy at home today, or for the peace they helped establish and maintain around the world.

47. Canadian recognized for their volunteer contributions to Veterans

    Canadians have many reasons to show gratitude to our Veterans. Whether for the freedoms and peace that we enjoy at home today, or for the peace they helped establish and maintain around the world.

48. Burlington Canal Lift Bridge closed to motorists

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of the full closure of the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge for maintenance work.

49. Cancellation of boardwalk reduction on Alexandra Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users that the Alexandra Bridge boardwalk will remain open from Tuesday, November 9, to Thursday, November 11, from 9 am to 3 pm, following the cancellation of a planned boardwalk reduction.

50. Assault of staff member at Collins Bay Institution

    On November 4, 2021, at approximately 3:00 pm, a staff member was assaulted at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution. The injured staff member was evaluated and treated at an outside hospital.