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  1. Statement by the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development on International Day of Families

    Today, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, issued the following statement:

  2. Minister Ien launches Call for Nominations for Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case 

    The Government of Canada is firmly committed to achieving gender equality. Recognizing the contributions of individuals who play a key role in that effort is essential, as their work can inspire others to make a difference in our country and around the world.

  3. Message from the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health on National Child and Youth Mental Health Day

    The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionally impacted the mental health of young people. Given the separation from friends and family and the impact of lockdowns on everything from school to recreation to job security, its no surprise that in the past two years, so many young people have reported an increase in stress, worry, sadness, or loneliness.

  4. Government of Canada invests $12.2M in Mental Health Promotion

    Today, during Mental Health Week, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced an investment of $12.2 million for 10 projects across Canada to promote mental health and wellbeing in our communities.

  5. Government of Canada invests in mental health promotion

    The Mental Health Promotion Innovation Fund (MHP-IF) provides national funding to support the delivery of innovative, community-based programs in mental health promotion for infants, children and youth, young adults and their caregivers. This funding supports priority groups susceptible to mental health inequities, such as First Nations, Inuit and Métis, 2SLGBTQI+, newcomers and refugees, and people with other socio-economic risk factors.

  6. Minister Gould will participate in Métis Nation-Saskatchewan’s Early Learning and Child Care Conference

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will participate in Guiding Our Children—Elders Sharing Their Voice, an Early Learning and Child Care Conference organized by the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan where she will highlight Canada’s investments in Indigenous early learning and child care projects benefitting Métis Nation families in Saskatoon.

  7. Miners Museum excavating growth opportunities by implementing Phase II of Interpretive Renewal Plan 

    Atlantic Canadian tourism organizations and operators are working hard to recover from pandemic challenges and find new approaches to deliver world-class tourism experiences that tell the stories of the region, and what makes it such a special visitor destination. That is why the Government of Canada is supporting the Cape Breton Miners Museum in the expansion of an enhanced visitor experience that preserves and commemorates Cape Breton’s coal mining legacy.

  8. Government of Canada to announce support for tourism industry in Cape Breton

    Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and Canadian Coast Guard, and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton – Canso, will make an announcement regarding support for growth opportunities in tourism.

  9. Backgrounder: Canada Summer Jobs 2022

    Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, which is the Government of Canada’s commitment to help young people—particularly those facing barriers to employment—get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to transition successfully into the labour market. CSJ is delivered by Employment and Social Development Canada.

  10. Eastern Passage and Chezzetcook will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

  11. Backgrounder: Eastern Passage and Chezzetcook will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    The Government of Canada invests more than $22,000 in two community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

  12. Minister Ien launches Canada Summer Jobs hiring season

    Minister Ien launches Canada Summer Jobs hiring season

  13. Minister Gould announces Government of Canada investments in Early Learning Child Care in Alberta

    Minister Gould announces Government of Canada investments in Early Learning Child Care in Alberta

  14. Government of Canada to announce support for organizations in Eastern Passage, Chezzetcook  

    Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook, will make virtual announcements regarding support for two community organizations.

  15. Minister Ien highlights how Budget 2022 is making life more affordable for Canadians

    Through Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable, the Government of Canada will make targeted and responsible investments to create good jobs, grow the economy, and build a Canada where nobody gets left behind. Today, Gary Anandasangaree, Member of Parliament for Scarborough Rouge Park and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, visited the Malvern Family Resource Centre to highlight investments that will support making life more affordable for Canadians.

  16. Reminder - Minister Ien highlights investments to make life more affordable in Budget 2022

    Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, for an important announcement highlighting Budget 2022’s investments to make life more affordable for Canadians.

  17. Minister Ien highlights investments to make life more affordable in Budget 2022

    Minister Ien highlights investments to make life more affordable in Budget 2022. Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, for an important announcement highlighting Budget 2022’s investments to make life more affordable for Canadians.

  18. Minister Qualtrough to announce Budget 2022 investments to support workers in the skilled trades

    Minister Qualtrough to announce Budget 2022 investments to support workers in the skilled trades

  19. Minister O’Regan highlights affordable housing investments in Budget 2022

    Through Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable, the government of Canada makes targeted and responsible investments to create good jobs, grow our economy, and build a Canada where nobody gets left behind

  20. Minister Ien highlights zero-emission vehicles and clean technology investments in Budget 2022

    Through Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable, the Government of Canada will make targeted and responsible investments to create good jobs, grow the economy, and build a Canada where nobody gets left behind. Today, Yvan Baker, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke Centre, and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, met with Baka Mobile to hear about their environmentally conscious company policies and highlight commitments to reaching net-zero emissions by making the switch to zero-emission vehicles more affordable.

  21. Reminder - Minister Ien highlights zero-emission vehicles and clean technology investments in Budget 2022 

    Reminder - Minister Ien highlights zero-emission vehicles and clean technology investments in Budget 2022

  22. Minister Ien highlights zero-emission vehicles and clean technology investments in Budget 2022

    Minister Ien highlights zero-emission vehicles and clean technology investments in Budget 2022

  23. National Video Contest Encourages Youth to Speak Up About Workplace Safety 

    Each year youth across Canada are invited to enter the national Focus on Safety Youth Video Contest sponsored by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). Contestants are tasked with producing an original video that illustrates the importance of working safely.

  24. Minister Gould to make an announcement on Early Learning and Child Care in Yukon

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the Honourable Karina Gould, will join the Honourable Jeanie McLean, Yukon’s Minister of Education, to announce additional support for recruitment and retention of Early Learning and Child Care workers across the Yukon.

  25. Cape Breton will benefit from new construction, upgrades to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

  26. Backgrounder: Cape Breton will benefit from new construction, upgrades to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    The Government of Canada invests more than $274,000 in nine community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

  27. Government of Canada to announce support for organizations in Cape Breton, Richmond and Antigonish Counties   

    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 virtual announcements regarding support for nine community organizations.

  28. Corridor Community Options for Adults expanding for the future

    Organizations that provide training and vocational opportunities for people living with challenges help ensure that Canadians of all abilities have a chance to participate fully in the economy. That is why the Government of Canada is proud to help Corridor Community Options for Adults relocate and expand to increase offerings for its clients.

  29. Hants County will benefit from upgrades, new construction to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

  30. Backgrounder: Hants County will benefit from upgrades, new construction to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    The Government of Canada invests more than $328,000 in six community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

  31. Statement by Minister Marci Ien on International Women’s Day

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement today on International Women’s Day. “Happy International Women’s Day! Today we celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and girls, in all their diversity, who are breaking down barriers, lifting each other up, and making the world a better place.

  32. Reminder – Minister Ien to deliver remarks at Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case ceremony 

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will deliver remarks during a ceremony to honour the recipients of the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case. The Governor General will celebrate four Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of gender equality.

  33. International Women’s Day

    The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), issued a statement in recognition of International Women’s Day.

  34. Minister Ien to deliver remarks at Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case ceremony 

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will deliver remarks during a ceremony to honour the recipients of the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case. The Governor General will celebrate four Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of gender equality.

  35. 50% child care fee reduction for families in the Northwest Territories

    Too many families across Canada lack access to high quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care. That is why the Government of Canada has laid out a plan to provide families in Canada with, on average, $10 a day child care for children under six years of age by March 2026. This plan will make life more affordable for families, create new jobs, get parents— especially women—back into the workforce, and grow the middle class, while giving every child a real and fair chance at success.

  36. Halifax county organizations benefit from renovations to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

  37. Backgrounder: Halifax county organizations benefit from renovations to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    The Government of Canada invests more than $171,000 to four community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

  38. Government of Canada to announce support for organizations in Halifax County  

    Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook, will make virtual announcements regarding support for four community organizations.

  39. Uniacke and District Volunteer Fire Department will benefit from upgrades to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

  40. Government of Canada to announce support for an organization in Mount Uniacke 

    Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, will make a funding announcement regarding support for a community organization in Mount Uniacke.

  41. Nova Scotia’s South Shore will benefit from investments to help residents and visitors enjoy the region and its shared spaces safely

    Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

  42. Government of Canada invests more than $1.3 million to support Black women and girls

    Government of Canada invests more than $1.3 million to support Black women and girls

  43. Minister Ien Announces Funding for Organizations Supporting Black Women and Girls

    Minister Ien Announces Funding for Organizations Supporting Black Women and Girls

  44. Halifax will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

  45. Backgrounder: Halifax will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    The Government of Canada invests $100,000 in three community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

  46. Government of Canada Expands Volunteer Service Opportunities for Young Canadians 

    Young people were among the hardest hit by the economic impacts of COVID-19 and the Government of Canada is ensuring their inclusion in all aspects of Canada’s economic recovery.

  47. Backgrounder:  Canada Service Corps – 2022 Call for Proposals

    The Government of Canada is launching a call for proposals (CFP) under the Canada Service Corps that will provide funding for diverse organizations across the country to support local action on federal priorities to improve the social, economic and environmental well-being of communities. This CFP identifies the engagement of Indigenous and under-served youth as a key program focus and the need to increase the level of participation of these youth in the program.

  48. Calls for proposals launched to create lasting impact and greater opportunities for persons with disabilities  

    Building accessible and inclusive communities, where persons with disabilities have equal opportunities to thrive and succeed, will be an essential part of Canada’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why the Government of Canada is supporting community projects to provide greater access and opportunities for persons with disabilities.

  49. South Western Nova Scotia will benefit from investments to help improve tourism experiences; bring people back to public spaces safely

    Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

  50. Backgrounder: South Western Nova Scotia will benefit from investments to help improve tourism experiences; bring people back to public spaces safely

    The Government of Canada invests more than $880,000 in nine community shared spaces and two tourism businesses to stimulate local economies, create jobs, boost tourism, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.