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The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will be joined by representatives from interactive art installation company Jack World as part of an announcement on the latest Creative Export Canada, Export-Ready...

With the number of housing construction projects needed across the country, the demand for skilled tradespeople is at an all-time high and is expected to keep growing. The Government of Canada is making targeted investments aimed at developing a...

UPDATE: March 8, 2024: Additional unauthorized health products seized from another Tokyo Beauty and Healthcare store in Richmond, B.C....

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Mahashivratri, also known as the Great Night of Shiva: "Today, Hindu communities in Canada and around the world will mark Mahashivratri. "On this sacred occasion, Hindus...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) In the wake of International Women's Day, celebrated today, March 8, the Government of Canada wants to highlight the role women entrepreneurs play in the country's economic development....

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will participate in an armchair discussion at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce about Canada's place in the continental and global economy. The discussion will be...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on International Women's Day: "Women in Canada have made transformative progress in shaping our country for the better. Today, on International Women's Day, we celebrate the...

The Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) released its 2023 annual report today. The report provides a progress update on past recommendations and proposes 26 new recommendations on how the Agency can improve the way it...

The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will be making an important virtual announcement on the new Sustainable Jobs Training Fund. He will be sharing new updates regarding the Fund and next...

Note: All times local Montréal, Quebec 9:00 a.m.    The Prime Minister will visit a local textile manufacturing company. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity9:30 a.m.    The Prime Minister will meet with members of the Réseau des femmes...

Today, we celebrate the achievements of women and reflect on the progress we have made towards gender equality. We also reaffirm our commitment to building a fairer, more equitable world in which the voices and contributions of women are not only...

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Ross Romano, Member of...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)  In connection with International Women's Day, Annie Koutrakis, Member of Parliament for Vimy and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, will announce...

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 deliver the opening Keynote Address on Day 2...

Note: All times local. Toronto, Ontario No public events scheduled. This document is also available at https://deputypm.canada.ca/en SOURCE Deputy Prime Minister's Office

Note: All times local Montréal, Quebec 9:00 a.m.    The Prime Minister will visit a local textile manufacturing company. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity9:30 a.m.    The Prime Minister will meet with members of the Réseau des femmes...

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will participate in an armchair discussion at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce about Canada's place in the continental and global economy. The discussion will be...

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 deliver the opening Keynote Address on Day 2...

The port city of Prince Rupert is getting critical upgrades to its aging water distribution system and sewer line after a federal investment of $77.2 million through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF). Announced by Minister Soraya...

By protecting Canadian livestock through proactive prevention and preparedness measures for diseases, we're supporting the resilience of Canada's rural communities and the agricultural sector. Today the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of...

Canada is a mining nation, and critical minerals are essential for the global energy transition. Critical minerals are not just the building blocks of clean technology like solar panels and electric vehicle batteries ? they are a key ingredient for...

Note: All times local Greater Toronto Area, Ontario 11:15 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with nurses and physicians. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity11:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will make a pharmacare announcement. The Deputy Prime...

Investing in improving railway safety is important to ensure Canadians benefit from the safest railway systems. Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and...

Note: All times local Greater Toronto Area, Ontario 11:15 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with nurses and physicians. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity11:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will make a pharmacare announcement. The Deputy Prime...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) On the eve of International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8, the Government of Canada wants to highlight the role women entrepreneurs play in the country's economic development....

A strong economy and healthy communities are created when everyone has a real and fair chance to succeed. When First Nations, Inuit and Métis are supported, not only are they developing their own skills and competencies, they are also helping their...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) On the eve of International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8, the Government of Canada wants to highlight the role women entrepreneurs play in the country's economic development. Their...

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), is taking measures to protect the unique and highly sensitive Lophelia Reef?also known by its Wakashan name q?áuc?íwísuxv?by closing all commercial and recreational bottom-contact fisheries, including midwater...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Sweden's accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO): "Canada and Sweden are friends, partners, and now, NATO Allies. Today, we welcome Sweden's accession to...

With federal funding and federal leadership, we are changing how cities let housing get built in their municipalities. With a greater focus on higher density housing, student housing, homes near transit and affordable housing, we are going to get...

The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will be making an important virtual announcement on the new Sustainable Jobs Training Fund. He will be sharing new updates regarding the Fund and next...

The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will be in Vancouver, British Columbia, to announce funding for 24 projects through the Skills and Partnership Fund to support skills training for...

The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will be in Surrey to announce support to help women explore, prepare for, and succeed in the skilled trades. A photo opportunity and media availability...

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Ross Romano, Member of...

The Carrefour St-Pierre expansion and renovation project will offer quality, accessible and affordable rental spaces to organizations committed to help marginalized people thanks to an investment of more than $7.9 million from the federal government....

The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, will make an important announcement about supports for Indigenous women and youth entrepreneurs. She will be joined by Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of...

Regina will benefit from a new, more energy-efficient indoor aquatics facility heated by geothermal energy. The aquatics facility and geothermal projects represent a combined investment of more than $128.1 million from the governments of Canada and...

Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced more than $97 million under the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program. This funding will support 162 projects across Canada that will keep farmers on the...

The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will make a funding announcement to support several clean growth projects in the Niagara Region and across the country at the Thorold Multimodal Hub.  The Minister will...

There is now little debate over the need for a massive increase in supply to make housing more affordable in Canada. The conversation has moved to the ways and means by which this can be achieved. One avenue that should be followed is increasing...

The Honourable Minister Marci Ien and Parliamentary Secretary Lisa Hepfner will be in New York City for the 68th Session of the United Nations' Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW). At this year's session, occurring from March 11 to March 22,...

Doing your taxes can be intimidating, but you don't have to do it alone! If you have a simple tax situation and a modest income, you could be eligible for help from a volunteer at a free tax clinic.  Volunteers can help you do your taxes for this...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) In connection with International Women's Day, Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and to...

Note: All times local. Toronto, Ontario The Deputy Prime Minister and the Prime Minister will meet with nurses and physicians. Note for media:      ?  Pooled photo opportunity The Deputy Prime Minister will join the Prime Minister for a pharmacare...

The Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Markham?Unionville, Paul Chiang, will make an important funding announcement about Rail...

Media are invited to join Brian May, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Valerie Bradford, Member of Parliament for Kitchener South?Hespeler and Jan...

Pam Damoff, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Consular Affairs), on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will deliver remarks related to Conscience's annual...

Note: All times local. Toronto, Ontario The Deputy Prime Minister and the Prime Minister will meet with nurses and physicians. Note for media:      ?  Pooled photo opportunity The Deputy Prime Minister will join the Prime Minister for a pharmacare...

Note: All times local Greater Toronto Area, Ontario The Prime Minister will meet with nurses and physicians. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunityThe Prime Minister will make a pharmacare announcement. The Deputy Prime Ministerand Minister of...

The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will be in Surrey to announce support to help women explore, prepare for, and succeed in the skilled trades. A photo opportunity and media availability...