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Little Gold Creek port of entry opening delayed due to weather conditions
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is advising travellers that the Little Gold Creek port of entry is expected to open on May 19. -
Building more child care spaces for families in British Columbia
Today in Victoria, the Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens’ Services, highlighted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement from March 28 of $69.9 million over four years, with $47.3 million through 2025–2026, to help build more inclusive child care spaces across British Columbia through the Government of Canada’s $625 million Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Fund. This investment will help British Columbia reach the shared goal of building 30,000 new child care spaces by 2026. -
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Archambault Institution
On May 12, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Archambault Institution, a multi-level security federal institution. -
Ministers MacAulay and Lamontagne issue statement on Grocery Sector Code of Conduct
Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and André Lamontagne, Quebec’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food issued the following statement regarding the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct: -
Minister Gudie Hutchings to cut the ribbon on a new small boat basin in Norris Point
The Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, on behalf of the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier will attend the official opening of a new small boat basin at Neddies Harbour, Norris Point. -
The Plains will come alive with cultural performances and organized family activities
Beginning June 13, the Plains of Abraham will again be the venue for a cultural program on the outdoor stage of the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand. -
Governments of Canada and Manitoba Strengthen Ability to Prepare for and Respond to Wildfires
The Honourable Harjit Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, was joined by the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, to make an announcement with the Honourable Jamie Moses, Manitoba Minister of Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources, to jointly invest $38.4 million over four years under the Government of Canada’s Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program – Equipment Fund (FMWCC) to support Manitoba’s efforts to purchase wildland firefighting equipment to enhance provincial readiness and capacity to prepare for and respond to wildland fires. -
Huron-Wendat Nation and the Government of Canada settle claim for Rockmont Reserve
First Nations partners are active in the effort to chart a new way forward with the Government of Canada to build renewed nation-to-nation relationships based on the affirmation of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership. -
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Joyceville Institution
On May 15, 2024, 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. -
Infrastructure Announcement in Richmond
Media representatives are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Compton-Stanstead, Bertrand Ménard, Mayor of Richmond, Pierre Tétrault, Prefect of Val-Saint-Francois RCM, and Benoit St-Pierre, President of the Board of Directors of Couvent Mont-Saint-Patrice. -
President of the Treasury Board Anita Anand concludes productive visits in Chicago and Washington, D.C.
Yesterday, the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, concluded a series of meetings with key businesses and officials in Chicago and Washington to advance regulatory cooperation as part of Team Canada USA. -
Government of Canada funds 3,451 projects across Canada to make life better for Canadian seniors
Canadians deserve to age with dignity. That comes down to choice, to affordability, to inclusion, and to community. The New Horizons for Seniors Program creates those opportunities for seniors to be more connected, supported and active members of their communities. -
Backgrounder: New Horizons for Seniors Program
The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program whose goal is to enhance seniors’ social inclusion and ensure they can benefit from, and contribute to, the quality of life in their communities. -
Building more child care spaces for families in Alberta
Today in Edmonton, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, announced $78.5 million over four years, with approximately 52.9 million through 2025–2026, to help build more inclusive child care spaces across Alberta through the Government of Canada’s $625 million Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Fund. This investment will help Alberta reach the shared goal of building up to 68,700 new child care spaces by 2026. -
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Windsor
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants; Melissa Sheehy-Richard, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Hants West; Paul Morton, Deputy Mayor of the West Hants Regional Municipality; and Joel Rafuse, president of the Windsor Agricultural Society. -
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in North Bay
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; Vic Fedeli, Member of Provincial Parliament for Nipissing, on behalf of Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation; and Peter Chirico, Mayor of the City of North Bay. -
Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution
Between April 28 and May 9, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, several packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution. -
The federal government invests in a new site for the Montreal Afro-Canadian Cultural Centre
Members of Montreal’s Black communities will have access to a modern and dynamic new venue to showcase their artistic and cultural expression, thanks to an investment of nearly $16 million from the federal government. -
Government of Canada and the United States Co-Invest to Strengthen Critical Mineral Value Chains
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced the first co-investment with the U.S. in two Canadian companies developing deposits of critical minerals — Fortune Minerals Limited located in the Northwest Territories and Lomiko Metals, Inc. in Quebec. The two companies are receiving funding from both Canada and the U.S. to accelerate their projects towards production. -
Governments of Canada and Manitoba to Announce Support for Wildfire Response
Governments of Canada and Manitoba to Announce Support for Wildfire Response -
Government of Canada Invests in Federation of Canadian Municipalities to Plant 1.2 million Trees in Communities Across Canada
Government of Canada Invests in Federation of Canadian Municipalities to Plant 1.2 million Trees in Communities Across Canada -
New net-zero carbon building in Clayoquot Sound will support innovation and collaboration on the west coast
A new net-zero carbon facility is coming to Clayoquot Sound after an investment of over $7.1 million from the federal government, the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Society, private, and corporate contributions. -
Infrastructure Announcement in Gaspésie-Iles-de-la-Madeleine
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and MP for Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Mathieu Lapointe, Mayor of Carleton-sur-Mer, Daniel Côté, President, RÉGÎM and Philippe Dufort, Président and General Manager, cmētis. -
Government of Canada will make an important announcement regarding early learning and child care in British Columbia
The Minister of Citizens’ Services, Terry Beech, will announce funding helping to create more child care spaces across the province through the Government of Canada’s Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Fund. -
Minister O’Regan to participate in a fireside chat at the RTOERO Future of Aging Summit
The Minister of Labour and Seniors, Seamus O’Regan, will be in Toronto to speak to educators, advocates and retirees at the RTOERO Future of Aging Summit on how the Government of Canada is delivering for Canadian seniors, so everyone can age with dignity and choice. -
Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at the Regional Reception Centre
On May 11 and 12, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Regional Reception Centre, a multi-level security federal institution. -
Investing to Grow Agriculture and Food Exports
More than 175 projects approved for funding through the Grow Ontario Market Initiative -
Government of Canada announces support to relieve supply chains congestion and enhance efficiency at the Port of Sept-Îles
An efficient and reliable transportation system is essential to making life more affordable for Canadians. That’s why the Government of Canada is investing in strategic infrastructure projects to strengthen supply chains and ensure Canadian consumers have access to the affordable goods they need, when they need them. -
Federal government and Nova Scotia invest in public transportation in Western Lunenburg County
Lunenburg County Wheels will expand their fleet by four vans after a combined investment of $432,000 from the federal and provincial governments. -
Building more child care spaces for families in Nunavut
Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment. This makes it harder to start and support a family, and as a result, parents—especially moms—often face impossible choices between their careers and child care fees. -
Building more child care spaces in New Brunswick
Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment. This makes it harder to start and support a family, and as a result, parents—especially moms—often face impossible choices between their careers and child care fees. -
Building more child care spaces for families in Prince Edward Island
Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment. This makes it harder to start and support a family, and as a result, parents—especially moms—often face impossible choices between their careers and child care fees. -
Government of Canada will make an important announcement regarding early learning and child care in Alberta
The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, along with the Honourable Matt Jones, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade for Alberta, will announce funding helping to create more child care spaces across the province through the Government of Canada’s Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Fund. -
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Montreal
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Laurier—Sainte-Marie, Sameer Zuberi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Luc Rabouin, Borough Mayor for Plateau-Mont-Royal, and Allen Alexandre, Executive Director of the Montreal Afro-Canadian Cultural Centre. -
Federal government invests in energy upgrades in Sagamok Anishnawbek
Upgrades to the Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik Indigenous education facility are being supported by $2.2 million in funding from the federal government. Announced by the Minister Sean Fraser and Chief Angus Toulouse, this project will help make the facility more sustainable and accessible. -
Building more child care spaces for families in Newfoundland and Labrador
Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment. This makes it harder to start and support a family, and as a result, parents—especially moms—often face impossible choices between their careers and child care fees. -
Minister Anandasangaree to make an announcement regarding Indigenous child care in Saskatchewan
The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will make an announcement regarding Indigenous child care in Saskatchewan. -
Did you know that? The Quebec Bridge by Numbers
Completed in 1917, the Quebec Bridge remains the cantilever bridge with the longest clear span in the world. The construction of the bridge, primarily intended for rail traffic, aimed to promote the economic development of Quebec City and to connect the city to the Canadian and American railway network. -
Backgrounder: Preserving the historical Québec Bridge for future generations
The federal government announces the conclusion of a retrocession agreement with Canadian National Railway Company (CN) to transfer ownership of the Quebec Bridge back to the Government of Canada. -
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Stony Mountain Institution – medium security unit
On May 10, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on the perimeter of the medium-security unit at Stony Mountain Institution. -
Building more child care spaces for families in Manitoba
Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment. This makes it harder to start and support a family, and as a result, parents—especially moms—often face impossible choices between their careers and child care fees. -
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Invest $5 Million In Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute
Today, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced $5 million over 5 years for the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI). -
Infrastructure Announcement in Bridgewater
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Becky Druhan, Nova Scotia Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Lunenburg West, and Jerome Tanner, president of the Lunenburg County Wheels board. -
Change of Command Ceremony for the Quebec Region
On May 9, 2024, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a Change of Command Ceremony in the Quebec Region. This occasion marked the change in command from the outgoing Regional Deputy Commissioner (RDC), Alessandria Page, to the incoming RDC, Anne-Marie Labalette. -
Government of Canada will make an important announcement regarding early learning and child care in New Brunswick
Government of Canada will make an important announcement regarding early learning and child care in New Brunswick -
Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund concludes its first call for proposals
Diversity and inclusion have long been key to Canada's success and prosperity, and Black Canadians have contributed to making Canada the country it is today. -
Minister MacAulay announces Novel Technologies Streams winners under the Food Waste Reduction Challenge
Today, as part of Canadian Innovation Week 2024, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the two grand prize winners of the Novel Technologies Streams for the Food Waste Reduction Challenge, Clean Works Inc. and Genecis Bioindustries Inc. -
Government of Canada will make an important announcement regarding early learning and child care in Newfoundland and Labrador
The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Labour and Seniors, and the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Rural Economic Development, along with the honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education for Newfoundland and Labrador, will announce funding helping to create more child care spaces across the province through the Government of Canada’s Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Fund. -
Building more child care spaces for families in the Northwest Territories
Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment. -
Statement on issues with health claim services for public servants working abroad
The Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada, made the following statement today.