Ontario News

1. Federal government and Whitby commit to rejuvenation of seniors recreation centre

   The 55+ Recreation Centre will be rejuvenated thanks to a federal investment of nearly $800,000.

2. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Whitby

   Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament for Whitby, Her Worship Elizabeth Roy, Mayor of the Town of Whitby, and Matt Gaskell, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Whitby.

3. Government of Canada announces its first ever strategy to restore and rebuild Atlantic salmon populations and their habitats

   Today, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier announced Canada’s first ever conservation strategy to restore and rebuild wild Atlantic salmon populations and their habitats.

4. Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Ontario and Canada announce proposed settlement and next steps on Rouge River Valley Tract Claim

   Today, Ogimaa-Kwe (Chief) Claire Sault of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the Honourable Greg Rickford, Ontario’s Minister for Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, announced a proposed financial settlement to resolve the Mississaugas of the Credit’s Rouge River Valley Tract Claim.

5. Supporting economic opportunities for women and building a sustainable future for everyone in Canada

   Today, the Parliamentary Secretary Lisa Hepfner, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $8.2 million for 9 projects aimed at breaking down systemic barriers and enhancing women's economic participation and success in Canada.

6. Backgrounder – Supporting economic opportunities for women and building a sustainable future for everyone in Canada

   omen and Gender Equality Canada will provide up to $8.2 million for nine organizations across Canada through the Women’s Program.

7. Government of Canada will make an announcement regarding a national urban park in the Windsor area

   Government of Canada will make an announcement regarding a national urban park in the Windsor area

8. Government of Canada funds innovative projects to tackle auto theft

   The Government of Canada is committed to detecting, disrupting, and dismantling organized auto theft crime and auto theft, which is why it is exploring new and innovative solutions to prevent vehicle theft.

9. Minister Anand and Minister Blair to provide update on the National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft

   The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, and the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, will provide update on the National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft.

10. Federal funding to help increase opportunities for women in business and build a more resilient economy for everyone in Canada

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, highlighted $1,019,240 for the organization Conscious Economics, and their project, HeARTwork: Advancing Women in Business.

11. Government of Canada is taking action to protect the Southern Resident killer whale

    Today, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, and the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, proposed additional actions to address threats to Southern Resident killer whales that build on existing measures.

12. Government of Canada supports scale up and growth of Thorold business

    Local business receives funding to enhance operations and boost environmentally-friendly practices

13. Canada invests over $1 million to protect and restore Lake Simcoe

    Protecting freshwater means securing a cleaner, sustainable, future for all. Lake Simcoe is a vital body of water key to life in Southern Ontario – supporting recreation, biodiversity, livelihood, Indigenous culture, agriculture, tourism, and economic prosperity.

14. Seizure of unauthorized items at Warkworth Institution

    On February 25, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing unauthorized items was seized at Warkworth Institution, a medium security federal institution.

15. From yellow to green: Canada supports electric school bus transition

    Preparing for a net-zero carbon future, the Government of Canada and First Canada ULC are investing in electric school buses. A combined contribution of close to $1 million, through the Zero Emission Transit Fund (ZETF), will help to increase First Canada’s readiness for fleet electrification.

16. Government of Canada supports tourism growth projects in Hamilton

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Member of Parliament for Hamilton West–Ancaster–Dundas, on behalf of the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an important announcement in support of festivals and events in Hamilton.

17. Death of an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution

    On March 5, 2025, Richard Shearer, an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution, died while in our custody.

18. Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation) Breaks Ground on a Mercury Care Home

    Today, at a groundbreaking ceremony with Chief Sherry Ackabee, Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu stood alongside Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek to witness construction begin on a Mercury Care Home and Wellness Centre, a specialized facility dedicated to addressing the community’s unique health needs associated with mercury exposure due to pollutants released into the English-Wabigoon river system.

19. Death of an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre 

    On March 5, 2025, Joseph Pauze, an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

20. Nine manufacturers in southern Ontario scale up and advance green solutions with Government of Canada investment

    Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a $19 million combined repayable investment to support nine companies as they manufacture and/or adopt clean technologies to produce environmentally sustainable products.

21. Government of Canada invests in manufacturers as they scale up and advance green solutions

    Nine manufacturers expand capabilities to produce and/or adopt environmentally friendly technologies for a sustainable future

22. Ensuring long-term predictable public transit funding in the City of Barrie

    By working closely with its partners across Canada, the federal government is ensuring that more Canadians will be able to live near public transit, connecting them to jobs, services, and their communities.

23. Government of Canada supports seven Eastern Ontario businesses to scale up and grow

    FedDev Ontario investment will help local businesses as they enhance their manufacturing capabilities

24. Government of Canada to support scale up of Niagara region business

    The Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an important announcement to support scale up of Niagara region’s business.

25. Rock armour: a solid solution for climate change resiliency on Lake Ontario

    To improve safety and resiliency, the federal government and the Town of Cobourg are investing $19.5 million to rebuild the Cobourg Harbour breakwaters and Monk’s Cove Park seawall.

26. AI and tech businesses in Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area receive Government of Canada investments to scale, bring new products to market

    Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for southern Ontario, and the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business and Member of Parliament for Mississauga–Streetsville, announced a combined investment of over $25 million to support 18 Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area artificial intelligence (AI) and tech businesses to scale up and commercialize new products and services.

27. Government of Canada investments support AI and tech businesses in Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area

    Eighteen GTHA region businesses to scale up products and services to support growth

28. Federal Government Invests in Cromwell Area Sewer Separation and Flood Mitigation Project in Sarnia

    To enhance safety and strengthen resilience, the federal government and the City of Sarnia are investing over $29.5 million to rebuild the wastewater collection system.

29. Southern Ontario agri-food businesses to scale up with Government of Canada support

    Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), along with the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade and Member of Parliament for Oakville, announced an investment of over $12 million to support businesses in southern Ontario’s agri-food sector to scale up, drive innovation, and increase production.

30. Government of Canada investment helps southern Ontario’s agri-food companies scale

    Businesses will grow with support from an over $12-million investment in agri-food sector

31. Government of Canada to announce support for Eastern Ontario businesses

    Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, on behalf of the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an important announcement in support of businesses in Eastern Ontario’s tech and manufacturing sectors

32. Federal government invests in inclusive skills development space in Scarborough

    Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith announced a federal investment of more than $7.2 million to design and construct the Skills Training Centre (STC).

33. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Cobourg

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and His Worship Lucas Cleveland, Mayor of the Town of Cobourg.

34. Government of Canada investment boosts tourism across southern Ontario

    Over $2.3 million for over 20 projects fuels growth in tourism and local economies

35. Southern Ontario tourism experiences expand and grow

    Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a combined investment of over $2.3 million through the Tourism Growth Program for 23 organizations enhancing tourism offerings in southern Ontario.

36. Paint it green: Government of Canada invests $25 million in net-zero home for the McMichael Canadian Art Collection

    Today, the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Francesco Sorbara, Member of Parliament for Vaughan—Woodbridge, and Sarah Milroy, Executive Director and Chief Curator of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, announced a federal investment of $25 million through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program.

37. Government of Canada investments to support Ottawa region AI and tech businesses

    Six Ottawa region tech and AI businesses to scale up products and services

38. Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation receives advance payment for specific claim regarding Treaty 22 and 23 land surrenders

    Ogimaa-Kwe (Chief) Claire Sault of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, announced an agreement in which Canada will make an advance payment of $30M to be applied against a future resolution of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation’s Treaty 22 and Treaty 23 specific claim.

39. Minister Anandasangaree and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation announce advance payment specific claim

    Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and Claire Sault, Chief of Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, will hold a media availability regarding an advanced payment specific claim.

40. Minister Valdez to announce supports for Veterans and their families

    The Hon. Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, on behalf of the Hon. Darren Fisher, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will make a Veteran and Family Well-being fund announcement for Team Rubicon Canada, the Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada, Challenge Factory, and Egale Canada

41. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Vaughan

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Francesco Sorbara, Member of Parliament for Vaughan—Woodbridge, and Sarah Milroy, Executive Director and Chief Curator for the McMichael Canadian Art Collection.

42. CBSA and RCMP joint investigation leads to criminal charges and the seizure of synthetic opioids more potent than fentanyl

    The CBSA and RCMP announced today that an arrest has been made in Mississauga, Ontario for possession and trafficking of narcotics, including Nitazenes.

43. Chiefs of Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation, and Canada sign an Ontario Final Agreement to reform child and family services

    Today, the Chiefs of Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Canada signed a landmark $8.5 billion agreement to reform the First Nations Child and Family Services Program in Ontario.

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

    On February 20, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

45. Blind River Revitalizes Public Transit with Federal Funding for Bus Replacement

    A federal investment of $160,000 to the Town of Blind River, through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund, will support the purchase of a new bus.

46. Canada takes action to address harmful algae blooms and protect Lake of the Woods

    Lake of the Woods is a vital freshwater resource, supporting livelihoods, drinking water, culture, Indigenous cultural and spiritual life, and biodiversity. Protecting water quality in Lake of the Woods and addressing harmful algae blooms is essential to protecting the health of fish and wildlife and ensuring recreational access for visitors for years to come.

47. Alternating lane closure on LaSalle Causeway

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

48. The Government of Canada selects new Chairperson of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority

    Today, the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced the selection of Marie Campagna as Chair of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) Board of Directors. Ms. Campagna has been a member of the WDBA Board of Directors since 2017 and has most recently served in the role of interim Chair since May 2024.

49. Government of Canada announces appointment to the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority Board of Directors

    Government of Canada announces appointment to the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority Board of Directors

50. Minister Duguid to make an announcement on Lake of the Woods funding in Winnipeg

    Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will make an announcement on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Canada Water Agency, on Lake of the Woods funding in Winnipeg.