News by subject: CFG

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...

A new collaboration in Manitoba shows the federal government is making progress to achieve the objectives of the Framework to Build a Green Prairie Economy to create more prosperity in communities across the region. The framework is a new approach...

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement related to the Mill Cove Ferry Service with Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax and Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West, on behalf of the Honourable...

Canada took on an important leadership role as chair of the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity (GFSEC). This role concluded at the end of 2023. Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and...

It is with sadness that I learned of the passing of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney. Canada has lost a great statesman, but his contributions will forever be remembered. A distinguished leader, Brian Mulroney dedicated his life to public...

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make a funding announcement to support species at risk and their habitats.   He will be joined by Pascal Bigras, Executive...

Local journalism reflects our day-to-day realities, informs us about issues that might affect us and, through storytelling, unites us as neighbours and Canadians. The Government of Canada remains committed to ensuring that all Canadians can access...

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 Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard, today announced that she will be travelling to the United States from March 2 to 12, 2024, where she will meet with key stakeholders and U.S. government...

When people are in crisis, they need immediate support. Distress and crisis centres are an integral part of Canada's public health approach to suicide prevention and often the first point of contact for people who are struggling. Today, the...

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...

Our two official languages are at the heart of our Canadian identity. That's why it's important to continue supporting our community organizations that make a difference at the grassroots every day.  Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault,...

Canada Post's latest stamp issue features two native wildflowers that are important sources of food for a variety of pollinators, including hummingbirds, butterflies and bees. The brilliant blossoms of butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) and...

Today, during a visit to Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants and Chair of the House of Commons Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee, highlighted an extension to the Wine Sector...

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement: "Canada is a top choice for people around the world who want to come here to work, study and build a life with their families. As we...

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria, and Bill Kachafanas, Founder, Tomorrow's...

Today, during a visit to Trius Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an extension to the Wine Sector Support Program. With an investment of up to $177 million over...

The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Gaspésie?Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, and Stéphane Sainte-Croix, Member of the National Assembly for Gaspé, on behalf of...

Note: All times local. Ottawa, Ontario Private meetings. 12:45 p.m.          As part of pre-budget consultations, the Deputy Prime Minister will meet with leaders of environmental non-governmental organizations.  Closed to media. This document is...

The federal government will make a housing announcement in North Vancouver. Media are invited to join the Honourable John Wilkinson,...

Today marks the start of Irish Heritage Month. This is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Irish communities and their descendants. People who came to Canada from Ireland hold a special place in our country's history....

The new Lawrence Heights Community Recreation & Child Care Centre is being built in Toronto after a joint federal and municipal investment of more than $150 million. Announced by MP Marco Mendicino, Mayor Oliva Chow, Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie,...

The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will make a Local Journalism Initiative funding announcement on Friday at a summit on the future of regional information, hosted by the Cégep de Jonquière's art and media technology...

The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, will be in Dieppe on Friday to announce significant funding for official language community organizations. Please note that all details are...

The Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce funding for projects that will address gaps in supporting mental health for equity-deserving groups through distress lines. There...

Note: All times local Northern Ontario 11:30 a.m.      The Prime Minister will highlight the recently signed Canada-Ontario health care agreement. A media scrum will follow. Notes for media: Open coverage Media are asked to arrive no later than...

The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will visit Association PANDA Saguenay?Lac-Saint-Jean to highlight a project that provides more skills training opportunities and inclusive supports for Canadians. The announcement is...

The federal government will make a housing announcement in North Grenville. Media are invited to join the Honourable Jenna Sudds,...

The federal government will make a housing announcement in Bathurst. Media are invited to join the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney: "I learned with great sadness today of the death of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, former Prime Minister of Canada....

For decades, Canada and Ontario's nuclear technology has been world-leading, providing safe, reliable, and affordable non-emitting energy, as well as good jobs for workers, with over 75,000 hard-working Canadians employed across the nuclear supply...

Note: All times local Thunder Bay (Ontario) 11:45 a.m. The Prime Minister will make a housing announcement. The Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, Patty Hajdu,...

Note: All times local Northern Ontario 11:30 a.m.      The Prime Minister will highlight the recently signed Canada-Ontario health care agreement. A media scrum will follow. Notes for media: Open coverage Media are asked to arrive no later than...

Safe access to transportation infrastructure in Québec and the rest of Canada is of vital importance to coastal communities and businesses. Today, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, on...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Konrad von Finckenstein as Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner. In accordance with the Parliament of Canada Act, the nomination was tabled in the House of...

Today, the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, issued the following statement on the Quebec Court of Appeal's decision in Hak et al. v. Attorney General of Québec: "The Government of Canada is firmly committed...

The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will visit Association PANDA Saguenay?Lac-Saint-Jean to highlight a project that provides more skills training opportunities and inclusive supports for Canadians. The announcement is...

The Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce funding for projects that will address gaps in supporting mental health for equity-deserving groups through distress lines. There...

The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface ? Saint Vital, will announce federal support to assist small- and medium-sized enterprises to meet the growing demand for green and...

The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, together with Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, will make an announcement...

The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will make a Local Journalism Initiative funding announcement on Friday at a summit on the future of regional information, hosted by the Cégep de Jonquière's art and media technology...

When young people have access to the supports needed to complete their studies and achieve their career goals, then communities, the economy and all of Canada thrive. That is why the Government of Canada continues to make meaningful investments in...

Electors in the electoral district of Durham (Ontario) who are not registered can still vote in the by-election on Monday, March 4, 2024. They can register at their polling station on election day.To find their polling station, all electors need to...

The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA), whose members provide drug and supplementary health benefits to over 27 million people, wants Canadians to be aware of what the Trudeau government's pharmacare proposal will cost them....

Right now, in communities across the country, building affordable housing is too hard. That's why the federal government is working with municipalities to break down barriers and build more homes, faster so Canadians ? whether they are just starting...

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) today announced the recipients of the sixth annual Housing Research Awards which recognize research excellence and provide funding to support work that will generate the data and insights needed to...

Communities across Saskatchewan are upgrading critical public infrastructure through 34 projects after a joint investment of more than $51 million from the federal and provincial governments. Announced by Minister Dan Vandal and Minister Don...

Wrecked, abandoned, or hazardous boats can pose threats to the environment, local communities, and economies. Through the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada continues to take action to address problem vessels and ensure owner...

Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants and Chair of the House of Commons Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee, will be in Wolfville, NS, to highlight federal investments and support to help the Canadian grape and wine industry. DateFriday,...

Responsible spending is about making prudent investments in priorities that matter most to Canadians. Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, tabled in Parliament on behalf of departments and agencies the...