News by subject: CFG

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) and the Government of Canada have taken a significant step towards strengthening their relationship and promoting self-determination for the Kanien'kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke. Today, a Memorandum of Understanding...

To date more than 1.7 million Canadian residents have been approved to receive oral health care services through the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). We thank the more than 5,000 oral health providers who have already agreed to help CDCP clients get...

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will deliver remarks at the 2024 Indspire Awards. The Indspire Awards recognize Indigenous professionals and youth who demonstrate outstanding career achievement, promote...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 42nd anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms: "The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is one of our country's greatest accomplishments. Central...

Note: All times local. Ottawa, Ontario Private meetings. 10:00 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will attend the National Caucus meeting. 2:00 p.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will attend Question Period. This document is also available at...

The federal government has taken an important step on the Canada Disability Benefit by launching the program in the 2024 budget, however, the funding allocation and roll-out details are inadequate in providing the support people living with...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 10:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend the National Caucus meeting and deliver opening remarks. Notes for media:      ?  Open coverage of the opening remarks      ?  Media wishing to cover the...

Aéro Montréal lauds the Canadian government's efforts to strengthen Canada's security by updating its National Defence Strategy. It welcomes the commitment to support research and development, the space sector and access to sustainable aviation...

The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) is responding to an incident involving TC Energy's NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. Grande Prairie Mainline near Edson, Alberta. The affected section of the pipeline is currently shut in. Preliminary information indicates...

"The Ontario Hospital Association (OHA), alongside Ontario's hospitals, welcomes the new investments announced today in Canada's federal granting councils, including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 10:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend the National Caucus meeting and deliver opening remarks. Notes for media:      ?  Open coverage of the opening remarks      ?  Media wishing to cover the...

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is pleased to see investments into the health care workforce, healthy Indigenous communities and the social determinants of health in the 2024 federal budget. Investments in youth mental health and a national...

The Canadian Steel Producers Association welcomes today's Federal Budget 2024 announcement providing additional resources to the Canada Border Services Agency to create a dedicated Market Watch Unit to monitor unfair trade practices and update trade...

Following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President, and CEO of the National Police Federation, in response to the Federal Government's 2024 Budget, tabled today: National Police Federation Responds to Federal Budget 2024-2025"This afternoon,...

In today's federal budget, the government took another step forward to partner with the country's property and casualty (P&C) insurers to continue developing Canada's first low-cost national flood insurance program for households at high-risk of...

Budget 2024 is a disappointment for members of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) and other Canadians who are worried about the condition of our public health care system....

With the largest and most successful Indigenous-owned housing corporation in the country, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government has been working with Canada since 1982 to address the housing needs of Métis Albertans. Unfortunately, the needs continue to...

Today, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland released the 2024 federal budget. This budget is a clear and intentional step forward for supporting post-secondary students, across the country, as well as a direct reflection of many concerns brought...

Today, through its federal budget, the government has announced a mix of measures that will impact Canada's mining and mineral exploration sector....

Unifor recognizes the federal government for delivering a budget that pushes social progress and jobs in the face of economic inequities, relentless affordability pressures and stubbornly high interest rates. ...

Children today are facing a 'polycrisis' of generational shocks and stresses including high costs of living, record-breaking rises in temperatures due to climate change, and the lasting impacts of the most severe pandemic in a century. To address...

The federal government's housing strategy is a long-awaited step forward to build more homes, but significantly more investment is needed to address critical infrastructure needs and the housing crisis, says Canada's construction industry. The...

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) was encouraged by new measures in Budget 2024, including those aimed at supporting the manufacturing sector through the transition to a clean economy. However, CME is deeply concerned about the pace of...

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) welcomes the focus on solving the housing and homelessness crises, including through investments in housing enabling infrastructure, offered in Budget 2024. These investments are a promising step toward...

The Canadian Cancer Society commends the increases in taxes on tobacco and e-cigarettes in today's federal budget.  The budget increases tobacco taxes by $4.00 per carton of 200 cigarettes effective at midnight, and increases e-cigarette taxes by 12%...

Note: All times local. Ottawa, Ontario Private meetings. 10:00 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will attend the National Caucus meeting. 2:00 p.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will attend Question Period. This document is also available at...

ADM Aéroports de Montréal President and CEO, Mr. Yves Beauchamp, is very pleased with the creation of a working group chaired by former Bank of Canada Governor Stephane Poloz to identify opportunities for investment in the country's airport...

Prosper Canada, a national charity dedicated to expanding economic opportunity for Canadians living in poverty, praised the Government of Canada's 2024 federal budget commitment to invest $60 million over the next 5 years to expand free,...

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will present Canada's top literary awards to outstanding Canadians during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. The winners from 2020 to 2023 will receive their awards at the ceremony....

The total monthly seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of housing starts for all areas in Canada decreased 7% in March (242,195 units) compared to February (260,047), according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The six-month trend...

Note: All times local. Ottawa, Ontario 10:00 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will attend the Cabinet meeting. 2:20 p.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will hold an embargoed press conference as part of Budget 2024. Notes for media: Pooled coverage. All...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 10:00 a.m.   The Prime Minister will chair the Cabinet meeting. 3:50 p.m.    The Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, will participate in a...

Unceded territory of the Lenape ? Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada The strong voices of Indigenous youth are changing communities, challenging the status quo, and taking the lead in building a better, fairer, and more...

Today, the Governments of Canada and Ontario committed to working together to protect the environment and give Ontario greater regulatory certainty to advance Highway 413....

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 10:00 a.m.   The Prime Minister will chair the Cabinet meeting. 3:50 p.m.    The Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, will participate in a...

On April 11, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium-security federal institution. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included hashish,...

Every year volunteers across the country dedicate their time and resources to positively impact their communities. Canada's Volunteer Awards highlight community leadership and aim to encourage people from across Canada to make a difference in their...

The Government of Canada recognizes that as the threat of wildfires increases due to climate change, we must increase our capacity to respond to fires, keep Canadians safe, and protect our communities. The Government of Canada has undertaken...

On April 8, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Regional Reception Centre, a multi-level security federal institution. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included...

Note: All times local. Ottawa, Ontario 10:00 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will attend the Cabinet meeting. 2:20 p.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will hold an embargoed press conference as part of Budget 2024. Notes for media: Pooled coverage. All...

As a maritime nation, Canadians across the country rely on marine shipping to deliver goods in a safe and efficient way. Whether it's new or improved legislation, scientific research, jobs or targeted investments in training, infrastructure and...

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 Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, concludes his participation in the Arctic Encounter Symposium with appreciation of those who contributed to the important discussions that took place during the event. This annual...

Canada Post has issued new stamps drawing attention to two of the country's endangered frog species. The two stamps feature the...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, will visit Canada from April 18 to 23, 2024. President Duda will travel to Vancouver and Esquimalt, British Columbia, as well as Edmonton, Alberta....

The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, today announced the launch of the Canadian Internal Trade Data and Information Hub. The announcement was made at the Canadian Chamber of...

The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, made the following statement to mark National Tourism Week 2024: "On behalf of the...

On Friday, the Government of Canada released Solving the Housing Crisis: Canada's Housing Plan. Following the plan's release, Craig Stewart, Vice-President, Climate Change & Federal Issues, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), issued the following...

Note: All times local. Ottawa, Ontario Private meetings. 11:30 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will continue the pre-budget tradition of selecting a new pair of shoes. Notes for media: Photo opportunity only.Media are asked to arrive no later than...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 10:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Opposition Leader of Belarus, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity at the start of the meeting  3:00 p.m. The Prime...