Government News

1. Minister Khera wraps up her participation in the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent 

   Last week, the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, concluded a productive working session at the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent in Geneva. She was joined by a group of Canadians from civil society, who showcased Canada’s commitment to building a more equitable society.

2. Minister O’Regan appoints Industrial Inquiry Commission on longshoring disputes at Canada’s West Coast ports

   Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan Jr. announced the appointment of an Industrial Inquiry Commission on the underlying issues in longshoring labour disputes at Canada’s West Coast ports. The Commission will be chaired by Vincent Ready and will include Amanda Rogers as a Member of the Commission. The Commission will soon begin meeting with stakeholders and reviewing consultation submissions from relevant parties. The Commission will present its findings and recommendations in a report to the Minister in Spring 2025.

3. Backgrounder: Industrial Inquiry Commission Terms of Reference

   Industrial Inquiry Commission Terms of Reference

4. Minister Boissonnault to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments in Edmonton

   The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will make an announcement regarding Indigenous reconciliation.

5. Investments in EV charging ports a bright spark for greener motoring in Greater Victoria

   Electric vehicles (EVs) will be getting a boost from the hundreds of public EV charging ports that will be installed throughout the Capital Regional District (CRD) after a combined investment of more than $8.7 million from the federal and provincial governments, the CRD, and the City of Victoria.

6. Thousands of great summer job opportunities for youth available now through Canada Summer Jobs

   A key pillar of the Government’s plan for youth is a focus on making life more affordable for young Canadians—because when young people have the support they need to thrive, they can contribute to the economy, build a better life for themselves, and play an active role in their communities.

7. 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.

8. Minister Sudds to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments in Thunder Bay

   The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, will make an announcement regarding Indigenous reconciliation.

9. 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

10. 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.

11. Minister Beech to highlight investments to support small businesses through Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation

    The Minister of Citizens’ Services, Terry Beech, will make an announcement at an event in Richmond to highlight the federal budget’s investments to strengthen the economy in a way that is shared by all.

12. Ulkatcho First Nation to house largest off-grid solar project in Canada 

    A new solar energy project will provide the Ulkatcho First Nation with clean energy after a combined investment of $15,841,000 from the federal and provincial governments.

13. Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for the National Immunization Awareness Week

    On April 21, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in blue from sunset to 9 p.m. to commemorate the National Immunization Awareness Week.

14. Ministers Anand and Sudds to highlight investments to support small businesses through Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation

    The Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board of Canada will be accompanied by the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the Honourable Jenna Sudds, in Ottawa to highlight the federal budget’s investments to strengthen the economy in a way that is shared by all.

15. Media Advisory: Youth Entrepreneurship Announcement in Bedford

    Members of the media are invited to an announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West; Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax; Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth–Cole Harbour; and David Eisnor, Atlantic Team Lead, Futurpreneur.

16. Minister Boissonnault to highlight investments to support small businesses through Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation

    The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will attend an event in Calgary to highlight the federal budget’s investments to strengthen the economy in a way that is shared by all.

17. 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

18. Minister Sudds to make Budget announcement

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, will make an announcement regarding economic growth for workers in Belleville.

19. Government of Canada hosts 10th Canada’s Volunteer Awards ceremony and launches call for nominations

    Every year volunteers across the country dedicate their time and resources to positively impact their communities. Canada’s Volunteer Awards highlight community leadership and aim to encourage people from across Canada to make a difference in their communities through volunteering, while developing innovative solutions to tackle social challenges.

20. Funding for energy retrofits to make community facilities greener in British Columbia

    The retrofit of four community facilities on Vancouver Island will improve energy efficiency and building accessibility, after a combined investment of nearly $5.2 million from the federal and local governments.

21. Backgrounder: Funding for energy retrofits to make community facilities greener in British Columbia

    The federal government is investing $5,199,897 through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program to support four critical infrastructure upgrades across British Columbia.

22. Backgrounder: Solving the housing crisis: Canada’s Housing Plan

    Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, and the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Sean Fraser, unveiled Canada’s Housing Plan, which responds to the significant housing challenges faced by Canadian communities. With Canada’s Housing Plan, the federal government is taking a leadership role and making investments that drive the change needed to help solve Canada's national housing crisis.

23. More than $26 million invested in disaster mitigation infrastructure improvements across British Columbia

    People and communities across B.C. will benefit from enhanced protection against the impacts of climate change and severe weather after a combined investment of more than $26 million from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments.

24. Backgrounder: More than $26 million invested in disaster mitigation infrastructure improvements across British Columbia

    The federal government is investing more than $10.4 million through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) to support five disaster mitigation projects across British Columbia. The Government of British Columbia is investing more than $8.6 million in these projects and the municipalities are contributing a combined $6.9 million and are responsible for any additional costs.

25. Government of Canada launches new Employment Assistance Services funding stream to strengthen the vitality of official language minority communities

    Official language minority communities (OLMCs) enrich our linguistic heritage and play a vital role in strengthening Canada's workforce and economy. The Government of Canada continues to promote the economic vitality and well-being of individuals in these communities by ensuring that they have the supports they need to find employment and succeed in their careers.

26. Backgrounder: Government of Canada Launches New Employment Assistance Services Stream

    The new Employment Assistance Services (EAS) stream under the Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities (EF-OLMC) is one of the most important initiatives in the Government of Canada's Action Plan for Official Languages 2023–2028: Protection – Promotion – Collaboration to ensure that people living in OLMCs are able to find, obtain and maintain a job. Up to 43,000 Canadians will have access to these services annually, and these supports will be delivered by organizations that understand the unique needs of individuals who are part of OLMCs. Organizations have until June 20, 2024 to apply for funding.

27. Upgrades to a recreational facility will support a more sustainable future for Powell River 

    A recreational facility in Powell River will receive green retrofits after an investment of more than $1.6 million from the federal government.

28. Minister Boissonnault to make an announcement this Friday

    The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will be in Edmonton to make an announcement on housing.

29. Minister Boissonnault and Minister Sajjan to make a housing announcement

    The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, and the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, will be in Edmonton to make a housing announcement.

30. Federal government invests in public transit projects across rural Saskatchewan

    Rural communities across Saskatchewan will soon establish or expand their public transit offerings after a federal investment of $6.1 million.

31. Backgrounder : Federal government invests in public transit projects across rural Saskatchewan

    The federal government is investing $6,184,137 through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund to support 11 public transit projects across rural Saskatchewan.

32. Statement from President of Treasury Board on Public Interest Commission Hearings for the Border Services Group

    This week, as part of the conciliation process, the Government of Canada and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) are entering into Public Interest Commission (PIC) hearings for the Border Services (FB) group.

33. Minister Sudds to make an announcement on economic growth

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, will be in Kanata to talk about investing in economic growth and productivity.

34. Media Advisory: Announcement in Halifax

    Members of the media are invited to an announcement on economic growth and innovation with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; and Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax.

35. Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for World Health Day

    On April 7, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in light blue, from sunset to 9 p.m., to celebrate World Health Day.

36. Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Statement in response to Public Service Alliance of Canada Strike Vote

    Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Statement in response to Public Service Alliance of Canada Strike Vote

37. Minister Khera to make housing announcement

    The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, will be in Whitehorse to make an announcement on housing.

38. Minister Sudds and Minister Virani to make announcement on housing

    The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will be accompanied by the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, to make an announcement on housing in Ottawa.

39. Minister Sudds and Minister MacKinnon to make housing announcement

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, and the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Steven MacKinnon will be in Ottawa to make an important announcement on housing.

40. Le Pignon Bleu will be able to provide more services to families and children in need

    Le Pignon Bleu will welcome more children for meals served on site, as well as provide other services to underprivileged children and families in Quebec City, thanks to an investment of over $2.3 million by the federal government.

41. Minister Boissonnault to make housing announcement

    The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will be in Edmonton to make a housing announcement.

42. Minister Hutchings to announce support for affordable housing

    Minister Hutchings to announce support for affordable housing

43. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Quebec

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Quebec and Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Roseline Roussel, General Director of Le Pignon Bleu.

44. Minister O’Regan to make housing announcement

    The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour and Seniors, will be in Victoria to meet with seniors and make a housing announcement.

45. The Government of Canada highlights National Caregiver Day

    The Minister for Seniors, Seamus O’Regan, the Minister of Health, Mark Holland, the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, Ya’ara Saks, and the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, issued the following statement on National Caregiver Day.

46. Minister O’Regan to make announcement on affordability

    Minister O’Regan to make announcement on affordability

47. Minister Boissonnault to make announcement on affordability

    Minister Boissonnault to make announcement on affordability

48. Federal government invests in ventilation and recreational upgrades in Alberta

    Ventilation and arena upgrades are now complete in four community buildings in the province after an investment of $3,401,324 from the federal government.

49. Speech by Ramzi Jammal to the Contracting Parties to the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management

    Esteemed colleagues, Mr. Chair, it is my honour to stand before you today as your candidate for President of the Eighth Review Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management. I am ready for the opportunity to serve and contribute to the global mission of ensuring the safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste.

50. Government of Canada awards initial contract for Program Icebreakers to Chantier Davie

    Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy, the Government of Canada is driving economic growth and creating good jobs, while ensuring that the Canadian Coast Guard has the ships it needs to carry out its important work.