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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,...

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 economic spin-offs across the country,...

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Member of Parliament for Eglinton?Lawrence; Her Worship Olivia Chow, Mayor of the City of Toronto; and Mike Colle, Deputy Mayor and Councillor for...

Note: All times local. Toronto, Ontario Private meetings. 1:00 p.m.      As part of pre-budget consultations, the Deputy Prime Minister will meet with Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. Closed to media. This document is also available at...

The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will make an announcement related to An Act Respecting Pharmacare. There will be a virtual media technical briefing with Government of Canada officials prior to the press conference. DateFebruary 29,...

The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, will make a virtual announcement to share the results of the call for proposals under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative. The Member of Parliament for...

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will attend the Ottawa Mayor's Breakfast organized by the Ottawa Board of Trade, and participate in an armchair discussion with Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of Ottawa....

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 Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will make an announcement related to An Act Respecting Pharmacare. There will be a virtual media technical briefing with Government of Canada officials prior to the press conference. DateFebruary 29,...

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Todd Smith, Ontario's Minister of Energy, will make an announcement in support of nuclear energy at the Canadian Nuclear Association Annual Conference...

The Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, will hold a media availability to discuss the government of Canada's plans to refocus government spending, following tabling of the Main Estimates 2024-25. Treasury Board of...

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media availability to provide an update on immigration measures. Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024 Time: 8:30 a.m. ET Location: National Press Theatre Room...

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,...

Canada's science and research sector is well positioned to tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges with a highly educated workforce and world-class research institutions. Through its suite of programs that support research training,...

Note: All times local. Toronto, Ontario Private meetings. 1:00 p.m.      As part of pre-budget consultations, the Deputy Prime Minister will meet with Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. Closed to media. This document is also available at...

The deadline to apply to vote by special ballot in the Monday March 4 by-election in Durham (Ontario) has now passed.Electors who have applied for a special ballot are responsible for returning their completed ballot to Elections Canada by election...

Canada is a maritime nation, with more coastline than any other country in the world. Marine safety in Canada is built on more than 100 regulations, 30 laws, international agreements, and even more relationships and partnerships. They contribute to a...

The development and expansion of renewable energy can be key to advancing Canada's climate objectives, and the powerful tides of the Bay of Fundy on Canada's east coast provide an excellent opportunity to source renewable energy. The Bay of Fundy is...

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of...

The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will be in Ottawa to announce funding to assist with post-secondary education for Indigenous youth. The Minister will be accompanied by Anita Vandenbeld,...

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The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will attend the Ottawa Mayor's Breakfast organized by the Ottawa Board of Trade, and participate in an armchair discussion with Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of Ottawa....

In September 2023, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) released their annual report which raised concerns about Canada Post's use of address data within its Smartmail Marketing (SMM) program. While Canada Post maintains that the...

Volunteers play an important role in helping communities prosper, thanks to their continued commitment and efforts. Through Canada's Volunteer Awards, the Government of Canada recognizes those volunteers who go above and beyond to support their...

The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Canada's Minister of Labour and Seniors, today announced, on behalf of the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, federal government support for Canada's first...

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...

Everyone in Canada deserves to fully participate in all spheres of society, regardless of gender identity, expression, or sexual orientation. Yet too often, 2SLGBTQI+ communities still face discrimination, harassment, and hate. Today, on Pink Shirt...

The Chief Electoral Officer has released the final election expenses limits for registered political parties and confirmed candidates in the federal by-election to be held on Monday March 4,in the electoral district of Durham (Ontario).View the final...

Making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV) is a win-win for families looking to save money while reducing pollution ? due to cheaper refuelling to lower maintenance costs, most EVs cost less than their internal combustion engine counterparts over...

The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, will make a virtual announcement to share the results of the call for proposals under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative. The Member of Parliament for...

In recent years, the Canadian agri-food sector has seen increasing demand for organic food products at home and around the world. Canada is among the top countries for sales of organic food products in the global market. Standardizing practices and...

On February 26, 2024, Abdirahman Mahamed, an inmate from Drumheller Institution, died while in our custody. At the time of death, the inmate had been serving a sentence of 3 years and 4 months since May 5, 2023, for possession of a...

The Government of Canada is committed to promoting the use of clean technologies as a key strategy to safeguard the environment and foster economic growth. Canadian fisheries and aquaculture businesses grow stronger with investments in clean...

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 more...

On February 19, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized in the maximum-security unit at Stony Mountain Institution. The items seized included cocaine, USB card readers, a cell phone and...

The Competition Bureau confirmed today that in 2024 the pre-merger notification threshold relating to transaction size will remain unchanged following a decision by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry to maintain the current threshold of...

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to protecting Canadians by keeping firearms and prohibited weapons out of our communities and conducts criminal investigations into those who commit criminal offences under border legislation. On...

Following a competition spanning over two years, the winner of the Deep Space Healthcare Challenge, run by the Canadian Space Agency and the Privy Council Office's Impact Canada, has been selected. Montreal-based MD Applications will receive $500,000...

The federal government promised a Rare Disease Drug Strategy five years ago and announced $1.4 billion in drug funding last March. Today, not a single patient has received a single penny from that fund despite urgent unmet needs.The uniting of...

Understanding the tax filing and payment deadlines for Canadian businesses can be tricky since different businesses have different deadlines. When you factor in GST/HST responsibilities, it can be confusing. Use this tax tip as a quick reference...

Air Canada and Air Canada Cargo are honoured to have been named the 2024 Cargo Operator of the Year as part of the 50th annual ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards, the first Canadian operator to be bestowed the award....

The federal government will make a housing announcement in Whitehorse. Media are invited to join Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament...

Note: All times local. São Paulo, Brazil      7:30 a.m.        The Deputy Prime Minister will participate in the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting. Closed to media. 9:45 a.m.        The Deputy Prime Minister will participate in...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 10:00 a.m.      The Prime Minister will attend the National Caucus meeting. 2:00 p.m.        The Prime Minister will attend Question Period. This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca...

The federal government will make a housing announcement in Saskatoon. Media are invited to join the Honourable Randy Boissonnault,...

Note: All times local. São Paulo, Brazil      7:30 a.m.        The Deputy Prime Minister will participate in the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting. Closed to media. 9:45 a.m.        The Deputy Prime Minister will participate in...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 10:00 a.m.      The Prime Minister will attend the National Caucus meeting. 2:00 p.m.        The Prime Minister will attend Question Period. This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca...

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, as well as representatives of the City of Toronto, will make a funding announcement on clean transportation for Toronto. Media availability will follow. Date: February 28,...

To commemorate Black History Month, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 19 of Canada's newest citizens. The ceremony will be presided by Citizenship Judge Rochelle Ivri. The following special...