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The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make a funding announcement at the Independent Electricity Systems Operator (IESO) site in Mississauga, Ontario, in support of a clean, reliable and affordable...

The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will make an announcement about improving mobile connectivity in rural Manitoba. A media availability will...

In response to the Housing & Climate Task Force's release today of its Blueprint for More and Better Housing, Jason Clark, Chair, Climate Proof Canada, issued the following statement: "Canada needs 5.8 million new homes by 2030 to restore housing...

Human trafficking and sexual exploitation are heinous crimes, with far?reaching repercussions for victims, survivors, their families, their communities, and society as a whole. The Government of Canada is committed to helping all victims and...

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce new immigration pilots for rural and Francophone minority communities. Participants include Marc G. Serré, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy...

In the lead up to International Women's Day 2024, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced up to $476,742 in funding over the next two years to York University's YSpace, an innovation hub supporting startups...

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 Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, will make a funding announcement on Wednesday in support of Alberta's official language minority communities. Please note that all details are...

The future Whitby Sports Complex will be an accessible, net-zero carbon facility after a federal investment of $25 million from the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program. Announced by MP Ryan Turnbull ? on behalf of the Honourable...

The Atlantic Ocean provides Canadians with food, jobs, energy, and recreation. Its ecosystems and resources are vitally important to our economy, environment and cultures. That's why Canada proudly collaborates with likeminded countries to take...

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that there will be an alternating lane closure on the Chaudière Crossing for repair work during the following period:...

The federal government is investing $150,000 to support public transit studies in three communities. Announced by Minister Gary Anandasangaree, these projects will support the Nahanni Butte First Nation, Yellowknives Dene First Nation, and the Hay...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that a state funeral will be held for the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, former Prime Minister of Canada, who passed away on February 29, 2024. The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney was an...

The Honourable Mark Holland, Canada's Minister of Health and the Honourable John Main, Minister of Health, Nunavut, will make an important health care announcement. There will be a media scrum following the announcement. DateMarch 5, 2024 Time1:00...

All Canadians need reliable and affordable high-speed Internet and mobile connectivity, no matter where they live. The governments of Canada and British Columbia are taking action to improve connectivity for underserved communities. Today, the...

Media are invited to join the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and Peter Brown, Mayor of Airdrie....

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 2:30 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the President of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting4:00 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet...

Today the Task Force for Housing and Climate issued its final recommendations for rapidly building new housing in a way that supports Canada's climate goals. The Blueprint for More and Better Housing calls on governments to take 140 specific actions...

Today marks the culmination of the 2024 #CanadaWeWant Conference, a transformative annual event that engages Canadian youth to address critical issues facing them, their communities and the entire country. Led by the Students Commission of Canada...

Media representatives are invited to visit Chelsea & Co Microbrasserie along with Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac, Christopher Skeete, Minister for the Economy, Minister Responsible for the Fight Against Racism and Minister...

Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament for Whitby, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make a funding announcement on clean transportation for the Region of Durham.  Media availability...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Media representatives are invited to visit Sherbrooke GearWorks, a business that has been specializing in the manufacture of all kinds of gears for over 50 years, along with Élisabeth Brière,...

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with MP Ryan Turnbull and Mayor Elizabeth Roy. Date:   March 5, 2024 Time:        10:30 a.m. Location:  5455 Ashburn Road Whitby Ontario L1M 1H2 (No parking available on site. A...

On March 5, Lisa Hepfner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will announce funding to support young women and gender-diverse youth to build self-esteem and reach their full potential, and pursue...

The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, and Marc G. Serré, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and to the Minister of Official Languages, will make a critical minerals...

Media representatives are invited to visit Chelsea & Co Microbrasserie along with Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac, Christopher Skeete, Minister for the Economy, Minister Responsible for the Fight Against Racism and Minister...

Canada's mining industry will be a key enabler of the clean energy transition at home and around the world and remains a major contributor to economic growth and job creation in Canada. The Government of Canada is committed to working with the mining...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 2:30 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the President of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting4:00 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet...

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

The Honourable Mark Holland, Canada's Minister of Health and the Honourable John Main, Minister of Health, Nunavut, will make an important health care announcement. There will be a media scrum following the announcement. DateMarch 5, 2024 Time1:00...

The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, together with the Honourable Nate Glubish, Alberta's Minister of Technology and Innovation, will make an...

Canada is in a housing crisis. Municipalities have an important role to play in addressing this crisis by removing outdated approaches to permitting and zoning that are not keeping pace with the growth of our communities. But, they cannot do this...

Today, during a visit to Léon Courville Vigneron in Lac-Brome, Quebec, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Member of Parliament for Brome?Missisquoi, highlighted an extension to the Wine Sector Support Program. With an...

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...

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will meet with His Excellency Daniel Noboa Azín, President of the Republic of Ecuador, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa. Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024...

Three communities in Pictou County will have their capacity to manage wastewater improved and three communities will get improved drinking water after a combined investment of more than $17.7 million from the federal and provincial governments along...

Until June 16, 2024, the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) presents Kan Azuma: A Matter of Place, an exhibition devoted to Japanese photographer Kan Azuma. More than 160 photographic works from the NGC's collection, as well as archival materials from...

Today, the Government of Canada, the Government of Québec and the City of Montréal announced their support for two housing projects in the Villeray Saint-Michel Parc-Extension borough. They will provide a total of 43 housing units for Montréalers who...

Electors in Durham (Ontario) are heading to the polls today.Electors must vote at their assigned polling station. To find out where to vote, electors can check their voter information card, visit elections.ca or call 1-800-463-6868.Electors who have...

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...

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with MP Ryan Turnbull and Mayor Elizabeth Roy. Date:   March 5, 2024 Time:        10:30 a.m. Location:  5455 Ashburn Road Whitby Ontario L1M 1H2 (No parking available on site. A...

As Canada's largest group of regulated health professionals with more than 450,000 members, nurses are critical to Canada's health care system. However, nurses are currently facing increased workloads, high rates of burnout, stress, anxiety and...

Tomorrow's Legends, a non-profit organization based in Sydney, will convert a former hockey arena to a solar-powered, multisport facility after an investment of over $2.1 million from the federal government. Announced by Parliamentary Secretary...

The Halifax Transit Mill Cove Ferry Service project will enter its second phase, after a combined investment of nearly $260 million from the federal government, the government of Nova Scotia, and the Halifax Regional Municipality. Announced by MP...

The fight against biodiversity loss and climate change starts with protecting nature. Investing in nature means helping to create a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient and sustainable environment. To halt the loss of biodiversity and restore...

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...

Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament for Whitby, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make a funding announcement on clean transportation for the Region of Durham.  Media availability...

Every March, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) joins organizations around the world to recognize Fraud Prevention Month. Keeping your information secure is a top priority for the CRA. Learning how to identify fraud, scams and tax schemes helps keep...

Tax season is in full swing and the Minister of National Revenue, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced today that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is expanding its SimpleFile by Phone service. More than 1.5 million individuals, double the...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Media representatives are invited to visit Sherbrooke GearWorks, a business that has been specializing in the manufacture of all kinds of gears for over 50 years, along with Élisabeth Brière,...