News by subject: CMG

Today, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and Member of Parliament for St. John's East, announced a federal investment of over $26.8 million to build a water supply, treatment and distribution...

Improving the energy efficiency of homes is a smart investment that helps Canadians lower energy bills, reduce their carbon footprint and create healthier, more comfortable living spaces....

Members of the media are invited to a transit announcement with Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver - Sunshine Coast - Sea to Sky Country, His Worship Armand Hurford, Mayor of the District of Squamish, and His Worship Jack...

Members of the media are invited to a transit announcement with Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver - Sunshine Coast - Sea to Sky Country, His Worship Armand Hurford, Mayor of the District of Squamish, and His Worship Jack...

A further step has been taken towards a new modern aquatic sports complex that will be built in Montréal-Nord on the site of the former Garon arena, thanks to contributions of $88 million from the City of Montreal and $15 million from the federal...

The Chief Electoral Officer, Mr. Jean-François Blanchet, invites the electors of the Terrebonne electoral division to vote in large numbers on Monday, March 17, between 9:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Already, 8,234 people (13.40% of electors) have voted at...

The governments of Canada and Yukon have finalized a 10-year agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). Through this agreement, communities across the Yukon will be able to build or improve the critical infrastructure related to...

To make progress towards solving the housing crisis we need to build more homes at prices that Canadians can afford, faster. To do this we need to end restrictive zoning and speed up permitting, and add greater density, especially near transit and...

Everyone who lives in Canada deserves to be and feel safe in their communities. These last few years, we've witnessed a rise in hate incidents experienced by many communities. This is unacceptable, and the federal government is taking action to...

Residents and businesses in Jasper and Jasper National Park remain committed to rebuilding and welcoming visitors to Canada's Rocky Mountains. The federal government is listening to Jasperites and is working with them to restore the community and to...

To make progress towards solving the housing crisis we need to build more homes at prices that Canadians can afford, faster. To do this we need to end restrictive zoning and speed up permitting, and add greater density, especially near transit and...

Canada's economy relies on skilled tradespeople. We need workers who are ready and willing to build the country's housing supply and grow our clean economy. Yet, demographic shifts and high retirement rates are creating a demand for more skilled...

Greater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre and other important participants will be making a significant announcement at the 2025 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention in Toronto on Monday, March 3....

At its meeting on February 24, Beaconsfield City Council adopted a resolution to increase to $20 million its claim against the City of Montréal for excessive taxes overcharged by the Agglomeration....

People will have more access to active transportation options after an investment of more than $500,000 from the federal and municipal governments in the Municipality of the County of Kings. This was announced by MP Kody Blois and Mayor Dave Corkum....

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)  Tourism is essential to the Quebec and Canadian economy and its long?-?term prosperity. It helps diversify regional economies and generate significant spin?-?offs across the country. That is why...

The governments of Canada and Yukon, along with the City of Whitehorse and Da Daghay Development Corporation (DDDC) announced more than $37 million in funding to support the construction of 105 new affordable homes in Whitehorse....

A new building for Biathlon Yukon is coming thanks to a joint investment of more than $2.9 million from the federal and territorial governments. This was announced by Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon and the Honourable Richard...

Securities regulators in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are inviting industry to engage in discussions ? and potentially participate in testing of tools and strategies ? to foster greater portability...

The Palais des congrès de Montréal has partnered with MT Lab under its Innovative Business in Residence program, an initiative offering a young innovative business a strategic location in the heart of downtown to test and refine is solutions in real...

Canada's municipalities are mobilizing to protect local economies as the U.S. administration threatens new tariffs on Canadian goods. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is actively working with federal and provincial partners while...

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Member of Parliament Michael McLeod and Mayor of the Town of Hay River Kandis Jameson. Date:          Thursday, February 6, 2025 Time:        11:00 a.m. MST Location:  Hay...

The mayors of Canada's biggest cities are meeting this week in the nation's capital to discuss key shared priorities amid an upcoming federal election, and the impacts of a Canada-U.S. tariff war. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Big...

Media are invited to join Bobby Morrissey Member of Parliament for Egmont, alongside Alan Curtis, Acting Mayor of the Town of Alberton for the announcement....

Media are invited to join Bobby Morrissey Member of Parliament for Egmont, alongside Alan Curtis, Acting Mayor of the Town of Alberton for the announcement....

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Member of Parliament Michael McLeod and Mayor of the Town of Hay River Kandis Jameson. Date:          Thursday, February 6, 2025 Time:        11:00 a.m. MST Location:  Hay...

The mayors of Canada's biggest cities are meeting this week in the nation's capital to discuss key shared priorities amid an upcoming federal election, and the impacts of a Canada-U.S. tariff war. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Big...

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) strongly condemns new U.S. tariffs on Canadian products and warns of the severe consequences they will have on local economies across the country. "Municipalities are the backbone of the Canadian...

Media are invited to join the Honourable Rachel Bendayan, Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister of Public Safety and Member of Parliament for Outremont, on behalf of the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing,...

With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on Cision. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories...

Media are invited to join the Honourable Rachel Bendayan, Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister of Public Safety and Member of Parliament for Outremont, on behalf of the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing,...

To make progress towards solving the housing crisis we need to build more homes at prices that Canadians can afford, faster. To do this we need to end restrictive zoning and speed up permitting, and add greater density, especially near transit and...

Media are invited to join the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions of Canada, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic...

Media are invited to join the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions of Canada, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic...

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, alongside Jim Bradley, Niagara Regional Chair and His Worship Mat Siscoe, Mayor of...

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, alongside Jim Bradley, Niagara Regional Chair and His Worship Mat Siscoe, Mayor of...

Amid a historic hunger crisis in which more than 1 in 10 Torontonians rely on food banks, Mayor Olivia Chow has declared food insecurity an emergency in the City of Toronto. This landmark step was introduced in a City Council motion and seconded by...

Despite attempts to work out a deal that would see the federal and provincial governments work collaboratively to support the most vulnerable people in our communities, Ontario and Saskatchewan were not able to agree in time to deliver funding before...

As elected officials from across Ontario gather at the 2025 Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has launched a public campaign in advance of a potential provincial election calling for...

Please see details of news conference below. Speakers: Robin Jones, President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and Mayor of the Village of Westport Christa Lowry, Chair of the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) and Mayor...

The Pictou Market Wharf will be less vulnerable to storm surge events and sea level rise after a combined investment of $6 million from the federal, provincial and municipal governments. This was announced by the Honourable Sean Fraser, MLA Marco...

Please see details of news conference below. Speakers: Robin Jones, President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)...

In 2024, Ontario's property inventory reached a new milestone with over $42.7 billion in new assessment captured, including new construction and improvements to existing properties. Residential homes, including condominiums, accounted for nearly $31...

A media centre will be set up at the Delta Ottawa City: Date/time:      Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 8:00 am ? 6:00 pmLocation:        International Ballroom, Lobby Level, Delta Hotel, 101 Lyon St. North, Ottawa Media representatives who wish to...

St. John's is purchasing new electric buses and upgrading Metrobus Transit's facilities after a combined investment of over $50.3 million from the federal, provincial and municipal governments. Announced by MP Joanne Thompson, Minister Fred Hutton,...

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Ron McKinnon, Member of Parliament for Coquitlam ? Port Coquitlam and His Worship Brad West, Mayor of the City of Port Coquitlam.   Date:          Thursday, December 19, 2024...

Argo Corporation , pioneer of smart-city transit solutions, today announced Bradford West Gwillimbury (BWG), Ontario as the first municipality and customer to adopt its intelligent, all-electric public transit system. Starting in early 2025, BWG...

In an effort to keep the population safe this Holiday season, Montréal's fire department (SIM) would like to remind residents of the fire safety tips to follow during the Holidays....

Today, the federal government announced an agreement to support people living without homes, including in encampments, in London.  Encampments must end, public spaces must remain safe, and we must provide those in need with homes and the supports...

The City of Pickering is proud to announce that Marisa Carpino, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), has been named by Municipal World as its inaugural CAO of the Year. This prestigious, national award recognizes Marisa's exemplary leadership,...