News by subject: CFG

In 2018, the Government of Canada introduced the Cannabis Act, which put into place a legal framework that takes a comprehensive public health approach to cannabis. The Cannabis Act is designed to protect the health and safety of Canadians while...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada No public events scheduled This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca SOURCE Prime Minister's Office

The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program experienced a surge in demand due to the post-pandemic economy, low unemployment rates, and record-high job vacancy rates in 2022. To address those labour shortages, the Program adopted a series of policy...

Media are invited to join Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John?Rothesay, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and Brittany Merrifield, Mayor of the Town of Grand Bay?Westfield, for a...

Situated atop historic Vimy Ridge in France, the Canadian National Vimy Memorial stands as a poignant testament to sacrifices made during the First World War. As Canada's largest memorial to its fallen soldiers, it bears the names of more than 11,000...

Today, the Government of British Columbia released its flood strategy, From Flood Risk to Resilience: A BC Flood Strategy to 2035. Following the release, Aaron Sutherland, Vice-President, Pacific and Western, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), issued...

Upholding the Canada Health Act (CHA) remains a critical way to protect Canada's health care system and ensure Canadians have equitable access to medically necessary care based on their needs, not their ability to pay. Today, the Honourable Mark...

Residents in Lillooet Lake Estates and their homes will be better protected from dangerous landslides after a combined investment of over $7.7 million from the federal and provincial governments and the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District. This was...

In an important move toward protecting young people from becoming addicted to nicotine, the federal government has announced plans for new measures regarding nicotine pouches, including restricting advertising, flavours and place of sale. Minister of...

On March 25, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the...

The Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, made the following statement today: "As we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we must reflect on all the ways that we can stand up against racism and...

Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, CanNor and PrairiesCan, announced in a keynote address to the Arctic Energy and Resource Symposium that Nukik Corporation is receiving an additional $2.8 million in funding from Canada's...

Media representatives and others are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement to support the conservation and improvement of the St. Lawrence ecosystem. He will be joined by...

Improving the health and wellbeing of children and families in official language minority communities (OLMCs) across Canada is a priority for the Government of Canada. Health and development programs that are appropriate to the culture and language...

The Aluminium Association of Canada, The Aluminum Association and the Instituto Mexicano del Aluminio called for the creation of a North American Aluminium Trade Committee (NAATC) in a letter to trade officials in Canada, the United States and...

On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we remind ourselves of the importance of promoting equal rights and opportunities for every human being, regardless of skin colour or ethnicity. As a country that finds its...

Greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced at the former site of the Highway 101 landfill after a combined investment of over $500,000 from the federal and Nova Scotia governments along with the Halifax Regional Municipality. This was announced by...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: "Today, on this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we reaffirm our...

Every Canadian deserves a real and fair chance at success. Yet some Canadian workers still struggle financially while working part-time, temporary and low- or minimum-wage jobs. To keep up with the cost of living, the federal minimum wage will...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada No public events scheduled This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca SOURCE Prime Minister's Office

Note: All times local. Ottawa, Ontario Private meetings. 11:30 a.m.    The Deputy Prime Minister will appear before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance to discuss Bill C-59, the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, and the Main...

Heart & Stroke congratulates the federal government on its announcement to take decisive steps to stop nicotine pouches from being sold and marketed in a way that targets young people....

Connections Early Years Family Centre is being retrofitted after a combined investment of more than $1.4 million from the federal government and the Centre. Announced by Irek Kusmierczyk, Member of Parliament for Windsor?Tecumseh and Barb...

Note: All times local. Ottawa, Ontario Private meetings. 11:30 a.m.    The Deputy Prime Minister will appear before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance to discuss Bill C-59, the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, and the Main...

As Minister of Health, I am incredibly concerned about the growing popularity and recreational use of nicotine replacement therapies, particularly nicotine pouches, among youth. Nicotine is a powerfully addictive substance, and children and teenagers...

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, together with the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, will hold a media availability to provide an update...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada No public events scheduled This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca SOURCE Prime Minister's Office

Every family in Canada deserves access to high-quality child care when they need it and at a price that won't break the bank. That's why the Government of Canada is working closely with provincial, territorial, and Indigenous partners to make this a...

SummaryProducts: Nicotine pouches (placed in the mouth between the gum and cheek), also known as tobacco-less or tobacco-free nicotine pouches, nicotine buccal pouches and oral nicotine pouches.Issue: Health products ? product safetyWhat to...

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, introduced amendments to the Canada Elections Act (CEA) to enhance citizens' participation and trust in Canada's electoral...

The Government of Canada is committed to spending Canadians' tax dollars wisely and responsibly. This includes a commitment to doing businesses with suppliers that meet the expectations of Canadians, and ensuring that the government's procurement...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Business incubators and accelerators play a key role in the creation and development of young innovative businesses in Quebec. They support them at all stages of their development and act as...

Tonight, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit in green, blue, red, and purple, from sunset to 9 p.m. to recognize the International Day of La Francophonie. Note: After 9 p.m., the architectural lighting will return to the blue-green...

Canadian Heritage would like to inform residents and visitors that access to some streets in Montréal's Ville-Marie borough will be restricted from March 20 to 23, 2024, for the state funeral in memory of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, P.C.,...

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) joins the Fédération des médecins omnipraticiens du Québec (FMOQ) in voicing its concerns about the first round results of the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS), which has left 91 family medecine...

The Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, alongside Indigenous groups and industry partners, are working together to build a low-carbon economy that drives clean growth and creates good, sustainable jobs across the...

Democracies around the world are facing threats. From foreign actors trying to influence election results, to malicious cyber activity, to disinformation ? Canada is not immune to these challenges. That is why we are working with international...

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today opened registration for OSC Dialogue 2024: Inviting, thriving and secure capital markets. OSC Dialogue 2024 is a full-day conference that convenes business leaders, senior regulators, and international...

Government of Canada officials will host a media technical briefing related to the Act to Amend the Canada Elections Act.  Date: March 20, 2024 Time: 4:30 p.m. EDT Location: National Press TheatreRoom 325 Wellington Building180 Wellington, Ottawa,...

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has a framework of laws, regulations, policies, programs and services in place to prevent, detect and respond to potential wrongdoing, in order to safeguard the integrity of the federal procurement...

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement: "Today, we are proud to celebrate the International Day of La Francophonie. This day is an opportunity for all Canadians to celebrate the...

Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, issued the following statement to mark the International Day of La Francophonie: "On this International Day of La Francophonie, I join...

The Canadian Coast Guard's seasonal lifeboat stations across the Great Lakes will open on the following dates: March 22: Amherstburg,...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, will visit Montréal, Quebec, and Toronto, Ontario, on March 24 and 25, 2024. As NATO Allies and steadfast partners, the visit will be an...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day of La Francophonie: "Today, on the International Day of La Francophonie (in French only), we join Francophones and Francophiles around the world in...

If you're an international student studying in Canada and a resident for tax purposes, you could get benefit and credit payments that can help with your cost of living. Check out our 3-minute benefits and credits video for everything you need to know...

Note: All times local. Ottawa, Ontario Private meetings. 10:00 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will attend the National Caucus meeting. This document is also available at https://deputypm.canada.ca/en SOURCE Deputy Prime Minister's Office

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 8:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will virtually participate in the Summit for Democracy 2024, where he will deliver remarks at the leader-level plenary session entitled "Technology, Elections,...

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, will hold a press conference to update Canadians on actions taken to combat unethical business practices in...

Note: All times local. Ottawa, Ontario Private meetings. 10:00 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will attend the National Caucus meeting. This document is also available at https://deputypm.canada.ca/en SOURCE Deputy Prime Minister's Office