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Top Canadian researchers honoured for their transformative contributions to society
SSHRC Impact Awards spotlight groundbreaking work in mental health, democracy, and cultural preservation -
Government of Canada is strengthening research and innovation across Canada
Today, Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced that the government is investing more than $638 million in science and research funding. -
Financial Literacy Month launch event
Financial Literacy Month launch event From: Financial Consumer Agency of Canada -
Big changes underway for multi-use Cape Breton facility
Government of Canada support for upgrades to Canada Games Complex will increase usage, attract premiere events -
Government of Canada to announce support for Cape Breton University
Government of Canada to announce support for Cape Breton University -
MP Chahal announces federal investments to commercialize Alberta-made quantum technologies
More than $8.4 million through PrairiesCan will accelerate the development of quantum applications and products, and maintain Alberta’s leadership in this emerging sector -
MP Chahal to announce federal investments to advance quantum technologies in Alberta
George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, will announce federal support for strategic investments aimed at growing quantum-ready technologies, companies and talent to solidify Alberta’s global leadership in this emerging sector. -
Canada’s Competition Summit 2024
Canada’s Competition Summit 2024September 16, 2024 -
MP Carr announces federal investment to enhance Centro Caboto Centre
PrairiesCan support allows Centro Caboto Centre to renovate the interior and exterior structure -
MP Carr announces federal investment in FortWhyte Alive
PrairiesCan funding enables FortWhyte Alive to provide enhanced outdoor experiences to attract tourists and support Indigenous economic reconciliation -
Government of Canada improves access to and affordability of post-secondary education
A higher cost of living means that more students will need enhanced financial supports in order to pursue their studies and achieve their goals. That is why the Government of Canada has extended student financial assistance enhancements to continue for the 2024 to 2025 academic year. -
Minister Boissonnault to highlight the extension of enhanced financial supports for post-secondary students
As students head back to school, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will be in Edmonton to highlight the extension of enhanced financial supports to improve access to and affordability of post-secondary education. -
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program
The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) is a Government of Canada initiative led by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and delivered in partnership with 11 federal departments, agencies and Crown corporations. Together, these 12 partners deliver funding programs to help youth in Canada aged 15 to 30 develop skills and gain experience in order to successfully transition into the labour market of today and the future. -
Polar Knowledge Canada Board of Directors and United States Arctic Research Commission Meeting of the Boards at the Canadian High Arctic Research Station
Canada and United States will work together to advance Arctic research and knowledge. -
More than 70,000 Canada Summer Jobs opportunities for youth across Canada
The Government of Canada is creating generational fairness by creating opportunities for young Canadians to get the skills they need for well-paying jobs. Canada -
Polar Knowledge Canada Invests $250K in Postdoctoral Fellowships to Advance Knowledge of the Arctic
Polar Knowledge Canada is delighted to announce funding for five post-doctoral candidates with fellowships of $50,000 each to conduct research at Northern colleges and universities in Nunavut, Yukon and the Northwest Territories. -
Government of Canada to make an announcement about Canada Summer Jobs
Government of Canada to make an announcement about Canada Summer Jobs -
From farm to table: Building food sustainability
Agriculture is an important economic driver in rural Nova Scotia. The Government of Canada is investing to help a Cape Breton co-operative take innovative steps to connect farmers and producers to local markets. -
Government of Canada announces funding for Dakota Community Centre Fitness Playground
Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, Special Advisor for Water, and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface – Saint Vital, will announce federal support for the Dakota Community Centre at the grand opening of the Fitness Playground. -
Federal investment will improve climate comfort centres in Antigonish and Pictou counties
Climate comfort centres play an essential role during extreme weather events, offering residents a place to shelter, charge devices, use the internet, and check in with family and friends. -
Backgrounder: Federal investment will improve climate comfort centres in Antigonish and Pictou counties
By providing a space where people can feel safe, supported, and connected during times of upheaval and uncertainty, climate comfort centres help communities recover more quickly once the crisis has passed. -
Commission renews McMaster University’s licence for the McMaster Nuclear Reactor
Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced the Commission’s decision to renew McMaster University’s licence for its McMaster Nuclear Reactor for a 20-year period. -
Energy efficiency upgrades underway at Gaelic College
Cape Breton Island is focused on preserving and promoting its unique Highland history and heritage, and keeping the culture alive for residents and visitors. The Government of Canada is investing in improvements to the Gaelic College campus in St. Anns. -
Government of Canada invests in research partnerships to push the boundaries of innovation
Research partnerships have the power to amplify the impact of new ideas through the creation and exchange of knowledge across disciplines, sectors and borders. Such partnerships generate valuable insights that can lead to intellectual, cultural, social and economic benefits for all Canadians. -
The call for applications for the 2024–2025 Price McIntosh Bursary is open
The Price McIntosh Bursary promotes diverse stories, experiences and interpretations -
Historic Bellevue House reopens
New exhibits and extensive restoration completed at former Sir John A. Macdonald residence. -
Parliamentary Secretary’s visit spotlights Cape Breton’s unique cultural heritage
During a three-day visit to Cape Breton that coincided with Atlantic Official Languages Week and Gaelic Nova Scotia Month, Darrell Samson, the Member of Parliament for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, met with educators, arts administrators, and economic development leaders to discuss the region’s unique cultural heritage, as well as its competitive advantages, challenges, and plans for future growth. -
Re-opening the Gros Morne National Park Visitor Centre
Enhanced Visitor Information Centre reopens and ready to welcome visitors -
Providing the foundation for business success
Federal and provincial investments are helping to grow and strengthen PEI’s entrepreneurial ecosystem -
Release of 2023 Public Report
Ottawa, Ontario (May 7, 2024) - The Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), David Vigneault, issued the following statement regarding the CSIS 2023 Public Report released today: -
Postsecondary students win national Storytellers Challenge
Postsecondary students share stories about why social sciences and humanities research matters -
British Columbia Student Wins National Video Contest
Today, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) announced the winners of the national 2024 Focus on Safety Youth Video Contest during the national launch of Safety and Health Week. -
Atlantic Canada’s Springboard for innovation and growth
Atlantic Canada is home to 19 post-secondary institutions, full of students and researchers doing cutting-edge work and entrepreneurs with startup ideas. The region’s success depends on their success. -
Atlantic Canada’s Springboard for innovation
Collaboration among industry and post-secondary institutions in Atlantic Canada is creating growth opportunities throughout the region. -
Backgrounder: Canada Summer Jobs 2024
Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, a horizontal federal initiative that supports youth aged 15 to 30—particularly those facing barriers to employment— to gain work experience and develop the skills they need to successfully transition into the labour market. -
Decision by the independent Commission on the applicability of the environmental assessment for the Darlington New Nuclear Project to Ontario Power Generation’s selected reactor technology
Backgrounder: Decision by the independent Commission on the applicability of the environmental assessment for the Darlington New Nuclear Project to Ontario Power Generation’s selected reactor technology -
Independent Commission determines environmental assessment for Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington New Nuclear Project is applicable to the selected reactor technology
Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the Commission’s decision that the existing environmental assessment (EA) for the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) is applicable to the reactor technology selected by Ontario Power Generation (OPG), the General Electric Hitachi BWRX300 reactor. -
Minister Boissonnault to make an announcement in Saskatoon on Budget 2024 measures that support students
Minister Boissonnault to make an announcement in Saskatoon on Budget 2024 measures that support students -
Scholarship Honours Women in Occupational Health and Safety
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is accepting applications for the 2024 Chad Bradley Scholarship Award. -
Cape Breton organizations receive federal investment to recover, repair and rebuild post-Hurricane Fiona
When Hurricane Fiona wreaked havoc on cities and towns along the Atlantic coast, the Government of Canada responded quickly with programs designed to help the region with long-term recovery efforts and adaptations to help businesses and communities recover, restore and rebuild for the future. -
Backgrounder: Cape Breton organizations receive federal investment to recover, repair and rebuild post-Hurricane Fiona
Hurricane Fiona was an unprecedented storm that wreaked havoc along the Atlantic coast, causing damage to businesses, communities and non-profit organizations. The Government of Canada recognizes the need to rebuild and adapt to future weather events, and is investing $6,437,005 in non-repayable contributions through ACOA’s Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund (HFRF) program to fund five projects that will restore and upgrade infrastrcuture. -
The rise of AI: Fraud in the digital age
The rise of AI: Fraud in the digital age March 4, 2024 - GATINEAU, QC - Competition Bureau -
Minister Boissonnault announces funding to make post-secondary education more affordable for Indigenous youth
When young people have access to the supports needed to complete their studies and achieve their career goals, then communities, the economy and all of Canada thrive. That is why the Government of Canada continues to make meaningful investments in youth through its comprehensive array of youth programming. -
Government of Canada increases loan forgiveness for doctors and nurses working in under-served rural and remote communities
Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, announced that the policy to increase loan forgiveness by 50% is now in effect for doctors and nurses working in under-served rural and remote communities. -
Government of Canada launches campaign to help Canadians upgrade their professional skills and succeed in their careers
Today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, announced the launch of the Upgrade Your Skills advertising campaign to inform Canadians about financial supports and programs available to help them gain the skills needed to succeed in today’s labour market. The campaign runs from February 5 until March 31, 2024, and targets youth (age 18 to 24) looking to start their career and adults (age 25 to 54) looking to upskill and change or improve their career. -
Cape Breton University creating cutting-edge space for science-based learning
The next generation of innovators will be critical to finding forward-thinking, sustainable solutions to address the challenges of a swiftly changing world. In Nova Scotia, the Government of Canada is helping Cape Breton University develop the high-quality educational infrastructure needed to advance important research and learning, and help future innovators reach their full potential. -
Government of Canada to announce funding for Cape Breton University
Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton-Canso, will make an announcement regarding funding for Cape Breton University. -
Backgrounder: Minister Boissonnault announces federal investments for inclusive learning and skills development in Alberta
Over $8.8 million through PrairiesCan will help connect youth and underrepresented Canadians to new career opportunities across diverse sectors -
Minister Boissonnault announces federal investments for inclusive learning and skills development in Alberta
Over $8.8 million through PrairiesCan will help connect youth and underrepresented Canadians to new career opportunities across diverse sectors -
Minister Boissonnault to announce federal investments for Alberta workers
Minister Boissonnault to announce federal support for inclusive and accessible hands-on learning opportunities to meet the needs of Alberta businesses.