News by subject: CPG

Four communities across the province are receiving upgrades to their water infrastructure after a combined investment of more than $7.6 million from the federal and provincial governments, and municipal partners. This was announced by MP Wilson...

Media representatives are invited to visit Emballages Façoteck along with the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, and François Jacques, Member for Mégantic and Government Caucus Chair. Minister Bibeau will take the...

Today, the three school service centers on the Island of Montreal (SSC) ? the Centre de services scolaire de Montréal, the Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys, and the Centre de services scolaire de la Pointe-de-l'Île ? along with the...

Our two official languages are at the heart of our identity. Post-secondary institutions play a crucial role in the life of Francophone minority communities, contributing to their vitality and ongoing development. Today, the Honourable Ginette...

A North Vancouver man has been sentenced to three years in prison for stealing nearly US$1 million from investors following a criminal investigation by the B.C. Securities Commission (BCSC). Ward Derek Jensen was sentenced August 16 in North...

A provincial by-election has been called for the electoral district of Bay of Quinte. Election day will take place on September 19....

With another challenging wildfire season ongoing and wildfires increasing in frequency and severity across Canada ? impacting our health, economies, communities and wildlife ? the Governments of Canada and Yukon are supporting Canadians and residents...

The results of the 40th greenhouse gas (GHG) emission units auction held jointly with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) on August 14 were released today. During the sale, 51,179,715 current vintage emission units, including 40,084 consigned...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Supporting inclusive growth and business diversification contributes to economic development in Quebec's regions. That is why Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac, today announced, on...

The much-anticipated 8th edition of Montreal's Asian Night Market arrives in force, extending its duration over two weekends, August 22 to 25 and August 29 to September 1, 2024....

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Supporting business growth and innovation contributes to economic development in Quebec's regions. That is why the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible...

The Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, and Minister responsible for the Société du Plan Nord, Maïté Blanchette Vézina, in collaboration with the Société du Plan Nord, is proud to launch a new call for projects under the Fonds d'initiatives...

Media are invited to join Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, alongside the Honourable Ranj Pillai, Premier of Yukon and Minister responsible...

Forty-six initiatives from all regions of northern Québec will receive more than $5.5 million in financial support from the Fonds d'initiatives nordiques (FIN). The selected projects will generate total investments of over $15.9 million north of the...

Sixteen projects in the Nord-du-Québec region will receive nearly $1.8 million in financial support from the Fonds d'initiatives nordiques (FIN). The selected projects represent a total investment of nearly $4.3 million in the region. The Minister...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) The media are invited to participate in a visit to Chalets Prunella along with Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac. Chalets Prunella is a high?end tourism accommodation business in...

Media are invited to join Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, alongside the Honourable Ranj Pillai, Premier of Yukon and Minister responsible...

Every Ontarian deserves low-barrier access to mental health and addictions services in their community. These services must include life-saving harm reduction spaces that are well-funded and professionally administered and allow for the safe...

Premier Doug Ford and his government's misguided measures will endanger the lives of thousands of Ontarians struggling with substance use say members of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO). The announced steps mean unsafe...

Today at the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa, the Hon. Sylvia Jones, Minister of Health, announced $378 million to support 19 treatment and social support hubs for individuals with mental...

The Bay St. George YMCA is getting an upgrade after an investment of $2.3 million from the federal government through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program. This was announced by Minister Gudie Hutchings, Mayor Tom Rose, and Bay...

Tomorrow afternoon, Premier Doug Ford and Minister Sylvia Jones are anticipated to announce devastating changes to provincial funding for safe consumption sites and overdose prevention all across Ontario at the Association of Municipalities of...

As the new school year approaches, Breakfast Club of Canada calls on Canadians to join the movement to give current and future generations an equal opportunity to succeed. Despite ongoing efforts, Breakfast Club of Canada, school communities and...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) The media are invited to participate in a visit to Chalets Prunella along with Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac. Chalets Prunella is a high?end tourism accommodation business in...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, will be in the Cantons?de?l'Est region this coming August 20. Her day will begin in Magog with...

Intense flash flooding that occurred in Toronto and other parts of southern Ontario between July 15-16, 2024, is estimated to have caused over $940 million in insured damage, according to initial estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification...

The federal government has transferred $9 million to Prince Edward Island under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the province invest in their local...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, will be in the Cantons?de?l'Est region this coming August 20. Her day will begin in Magog with...

Following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President and CEO of the National Police Federation, in response to the Manitoba Government launching an Electronic Monitoring Program. "The National Police Federation has long been calling on various...

As the 2024 British Columbia provincial election approaches, the National Police Federation is proud to launch the new "Our BC RCMP" campaign. This campaign highlights the essential work of RCMP Members and emphasizes the urgent need for a...

South Fraser Station Partners, a consortium comprised of Pomerleau, Aecon, and ACCIONA, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the Surrey Langley SkyTrain Project's Stations Contract by the Province of British Columbia.   As a Canadian...

What is happening?  The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador are collaborating to conduct an impact assessment of the Strange Lake Rare Earth Mining Project, a rare earth mine located northeast of...

British Columbia is home to the talent that is developing industry-leading products. That is why the Government of Canada is supporting collaboration between industry and academia, bringing more B.C.-made products to global markets....

Today, 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, issued the following statement:...

With another challenging wildfire season underway and wildfires increasing in frequency and severity across Canada ? impacting our health, economies, communities and wildlife ? the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are supporting Canadians and...

A greenhouse gas emission units auction is being held today. The Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP) hold this auction in conjunction with the California Air Resources Board...

Generic Taxi roof light signs available online and confusion over cash payments have led to a rash of scams and cons involving fake Taxis across Canada this summer. Taxi president Way requests Amazon stop selling generic "Taxi" signs being used in...

With another challenging wildfire season underway and wildfires increasing in frequency and severity across Canada ? impacting our health, economies, communities and wildlife ? the Governments of Canada and Ontario are supporting Canadians and...

The federal government has transferred more than $267 million to Quebec under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the province invest in their local...

Small craft harbours are at the heart of many coastal communities, bringing people together for work and leisure, while supporting jobs in the fish and seafood industry for more than 45,000 Canadians. As part of the Government of Canada's commitment...

From mining critical minerals to building cars and batteries, Canada is attracting historic investments to help secure and create jobs, grow our economy, and keep our air clean. In the last four years, we've seen companies announce more than $46...

The T'Sou-ke First Nation is developing a new hybrid stormwater management system and naturalized green space, after a joint investment of more than $1.3 million from the federal government and the community. As the climate changes, the province is...

More than 2,500 participants from hundreds of municipalities and organizations across Ontario will take part in the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference, August 18 to 21, at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa....

The city of Longueuil has lifted the boil water advisory for the city of Boucherville, the Saint-Hubert borough and the affected portion of the Vieux-Longueuil borough as the results of recent analyses carried out on the network are compliant with...

Note: All times local Lennox and Addington County, Ontario 11:30 a.m.      The Prime Minister will make an economic announcement. The Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, Mary Ng, the Premier of Ontario, Doug...

The ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts has decided to lift the ban on open fires in or in the vicinity of a forest. This decision, taken in collaboration with the Société de protection des forêts contre le feu (SOPFEU), therefore...

Unifor continues to advocate for its members and their work at The Telegram in St. John's as Postmedia moves through the process to purchase most of the assets of The Telegram's parent company, SaltWire Network, Inc....

The Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood in east Vancouver will soon have 146 new affordable homes for seniors, families, and people with disabilities....

Today the governments of Quebec and Canada and the City of Terrebonne announced the official opening of the housing project Le Pas de Deux in Terrebonne. The building has 10 housing units for people living with an intellectual disability, autism...

Media are invited to join the Honourable Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre; the Honourable Niki Sharma, Attorney General and Member of the Legislature for Vancouver Hastings, Sarah Kirby-Yung, Deputy Mayor of the City of Vancouver;...