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Fisheries and Oceans Canada to update on the rescue of stranded whale calf kʷiisaḥiʔis (Brave Little Hunter) in Zeballos, BC
Zeballos, British Columbia – Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Marine Mammal Response will be joined by Ehattesaht First Nation to provide an update on the rescue operation. -
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Archambault Institution
On April 20, 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. -
Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for the National Day of Mourning
On April 28, Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in purple, from sunset to 9 p.m., to honour the National Day of Mourning. -
Infrastructure Announcement in Beaconsfield
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Francis Scarpaleggia, Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Louis, Karine Boivin Roy, Member of Parliament for Anjou-Louis-Riel, and Georges Bourelle, Mayor of Beaconsfield. -
Governments of Canada and Manitoba invest in Manitoba's Livestock Predation Prevention Program
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing financial support to Manitoba's Livestock Predation Prevention Program which supports the adoption of pro-active, on-farm measures to deter predator attacks, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn, announced today. -
Minister of Labour highlights budget investments to boost Canadian innovation and productivity and drive economic growth
Today, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour, met with staff of World Energy GH2 in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, and highlighted Budget 2024 plans to invest in the technologies, incentives, and supports critical for increasing productivity, boosting innovation, and attracting more private investment to Canada. He was joined by the Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, Joanne Thompson. -
80th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy: Mandatory Public Registration and Media Accreditation for Signature Ceremony in France
An official Government of Canada delegation will participate in a series of events in Normandy, France, from June 4-9 to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. -
From protecting communities to protecting history; Thorold receives federal investment for fire hall – museum conversion
Thorold’s historical artifacts are about to get an upgraded, modernized home thanks to a joint investment of more than $7.8 million from the federal and municipal governments. -
Minister Boissonnault will deliver remarks at Canada’s Building Trades Unions’ (CBTU) annual conference in Gatineau
The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will speak about Canada’s housing crisis. -
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Vaughan
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Francesco Sorbara, Member of Parliament for Vaughan—Woodbridge, and His Worship Steven Del Duca, Mayor of the City of Vaughan. -
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at the Regional Reception Centre
On April 18, 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. -
Invitation to media – MP Sophie Chatel to visit Gatineau SME Aidexpress’s facilities
The media are invited to participate in a tour of Aidexpress along with Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac. -
Statement by the First Nations Leadership Council and Ministers Hajdu and Anandasangaree following their participation at Our Gathering kexwkexwntsút chet, tə sq̓əq̓ip ct in British Columbia
The Government of Canada was honoured to convene with First Nations leaders, members and organizations in British Columbia at Our Gathering kexwkexwntsút chet, tə sq̓əq̓ip ct. This marked the 11th year of the gathering, co-hosted by the First Nations Leadership Council, which is comprised of the First Nations Summit, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, the BC Assembly of First Nations, together with Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. -
Minister Joly to highlight Budget 2024 in Regina: Delivering Major Economic Investment Tax Credits
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, minister of Foreign Affairs, will do a site visit in Regina to highlight the federal budget’s economic investment tax credits that will attract private investment, create more jobs and drive Canada’s economy towards net-zero by 2050. -
Ministers Wilkinson and Valdez to Highlight Budget 2024 Investments in Innovation and Productivity in Coquitlam
OTTAWA — The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, will hold a media availability to highlight the federal budget’s commitments to getting projects built faster and to implementing major economic investment tax credits. -
Minister O’Regan to highlight investments to boost innovation and productivity through Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation
The Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., will visit the World Energy GH2 offices in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, to highlight federal budget investments to boost innovation and productivity and drive economic growth. -
Federal government invests in retrofitting the Wawiskas Community Hall in Bella Bella
The aging Wawiskas Community Hall will receive much-needed upgrades after a combined investment of over $3 million from the federal government through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program and the Heiltsuk Tribal Council. -
Federal government and Skuppah Indian Band collaborate to create food security & cultural garden
A food security and cultural garden located adjacent to the Skuppah Food Security Centre will be constructed and established after a federal investment of $231,004. -
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at the Federal Training Centre
On April 17, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of the staff, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Federal Training Centre, a multi-level security federal institution. -
Ministers Vandal and Blair and MP McLeod highlight Budget 2024 investments to support post-secondary education in the North
Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, met with members of the Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, to emphasize Budget 2024’s investments in post-secondary education for the next generation of First Nations students. These investments include $5.2 million over two years, starting in 2024–25, to support the Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning as they provide innovative Indigenous-led land-based post-secondary education and research programming in northern communities. -
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Thorold
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Vance Badawey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, and His Worship Terry Ugulini, Mayor of the City of Thorold. -
Government of Canada to make an announcement on palliative care
The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Member of Parliament for Ottawa South, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will hold a news conference to announce funding to improve palliative care. -
Minister Boissonnault to highlight economic growth and innovation investments through Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation in Winnipeg
The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will attend an event in Winnipeg to highlight the federal budget’s investments in innovation and productivity. -
Commit to Workplace Safety on the National Day of Mourning
On April 28, workplaces will come together to commemorate the National Day of Mourning, a day dedicated to honoring workers who have lost their lives, have been injured, or suffered an illness due to their work. -
Minister of Citizens’ Services Terry Beech highlights budget investments to build more homes for Canadians
The federal government recently delivered Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation. It is a plan to build a Canada that works better for everyone, where younger generations can get ahead, where their hard work pays off, and where they can buy a home—where everyone has a fair chance at a good middle-class life. -
Minister Anandasangaree in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments in creating jobs all along the electric vehicle supply chain
The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will make an announcement and hold a media availability in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, to highlight the federal budget’s investments in creating good jobs all along the electric vehicle supply chain. -
Little Gold Creek port of entry summer season extended by four weeks
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is advising travellers that the Little Gold Creek port of entry will open for the summer season on Friday, May 17. -
Minister Boissonnault highlights Budget investments to build more homes for Canadians
The federal government recently delivered Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation. It is a plan to build a Canada that works better for everyone, where younger generations can get ahead, where their hard work pays off, and where they can buy a home—where everyone has a fair chance at a good middle-class life. -
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Labour and Seniors highlight budget investments to build more homes for Canadians
Today, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, and the Minister of Labour and Minister for Seniors, Seamus O’Regan, attended a sod turning ceremony for a 24 unit apartment complex in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador, made possible in part by the government’s plan to cut GST on the construction of purpose-built rental housing units. -
Minister Patty Hajdu highlights budget investments in Lytton First Nation
Today, the Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, visited Lytton First Nation to meet with community leaders to announce $1.3 million through the Housing Accelerator Fund, Budget 2024 housing investments, and highlight $119 million in community rebuilding efforts. -
Government of Canada provides $25,000 to support delivery of EXCELerate2024: GroYourBiz with the Speed of Collaboration
British Columbians are bringing their entrepreneurial dreams to life, building businesses that create good jobs and vibrant communities. PacifiCan is providing support and resources to propel these businesses to new heights. -
Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities highlights budget investments to build more homes for Canadians
The federal government recently delivered Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation. -
Backgrounder: The Government of Canada announces appointments to the Board of Directors of The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated
The Government of Canada announces appointments to the Board of Directors of The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated -
The Government of Canada announces appointments to the Board of Directors of The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated
Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced appointments to the Board of Directors of The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI), the Crown corporation responsible for the operation of five federal transportation corridors in the Montreal area. -
11th Anniversary of the Rana Plaza Collapse
On April 24, 2013, the Rana Plaza in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which housed five garment factories, collapsed. Over 1,100 were killed, and more than 2,500 people were injured. -
Canada and Manitoba governments support Squeal on Pigs
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing financial support to Manitoba Pork’s Squeal on Pigs campaign, part of Manitoba’s commitment under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, and provincial Minister of Agriculture, Ron Kostyshyn, announced today. -
Minister Vandal, Minister Blair and MP McLeod, in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments in post-secondary education for Indigenous students in the North
The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, will make an announcement and hold a media availability at the Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning to highlight the federal budget’s investments in post-secondary education for Indigenous students in the North. -
NASA teleconference for Starliner Crew Flight Test to the ISS
On April 25, NASA will host two media opportunities in preparation for the Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station. This mission will test the capabilities of the Starliner system. -
Minister MacAulay announces appointment of new Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission
Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the appointment of David Hunt as Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). -
Biography – David Hunt
David Hunt has significant leadership experience over his 28-year career in the agriculture sector. -
Minister Beech and Minister Valdez to highlight housing plan investments through Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation
The Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens’ Services, and the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business will make an announcement in Burnaby, British Columbia, to highlight the federal budget’s investments to build more homes. -
Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages highlights budget investments in support of Indigenous reconciliation
The Government of Canada recently delivered Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation. It is a plan to build a Canada that works better for everyone, where younger generations can get ahead, where their hard work pays off and where they can buy a home—where everyone has a fair chance at a good middle-class life. -
Minister Petitpas Taylor to highlight housing measures in Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation
The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, alongside Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, will tour the PEI Division of the Canadian Mental Health Association. -
Minister of Citizens’ Services Terry Beech highlights budget investments in support of Indigenous reconciliation
Today, the Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens’ Services, and the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, met in Sechelt, British Columbia, to highlight Budget 2024’s investments that contribute toward a fair future for Indigenous Peoples. -
Minister Sudds highlights budget investments in support of Indigenous Reconciliation
Today, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, was in Thunder Bay, Ontario, to highlight Budget 2024’s investments that contribute towards a fair future for Indigenous Peoples. -
Minister Hajdu in Vancouver to highlight budget 2024 investments in reconciliation
Today, the Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, was present at Our Gathering kexwkexwntsút chet, tə sq̓əq̓ip ct in Vancouver, B.C., with First Nations leaders to highlight federal commitments under Budget 2024. This year marks the 11th annual Our Gathering meeting, a forum unique to British Columbia, where B.C. First Nations and Canada come together to discuss shared priorities in an open and honest way. -
Minister Duclos highlights budget investments to create a fair future for Indigenous peoples
Through Budget 2024: A Fair Chance for Every Generation, the Government of Canada is investing to build a Canada that works better for everyone, where young people can get ahead, get a fair reward for their hard work and be able to buy their own homes, and where everyone has a fair chance at a good life in the middle class. -
Minister Hussen to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments in Sault Ste. Marie
The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development will make an announcement in Sault Ste. Marie to highlight the federal budget’s investments on Canada’s housing plan. Minister Hussen will be joined by Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie. -
Minister Khera to highlight housing plan investments through Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation
The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, will host an event in Kingston to highlight Budget 2024 investments to build more homes. -
Ministers Guilbeault, Champagne and Bibeau to make an announcement on housing and affordability
Media representatives and others are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement on housing and affordability.