News by subject: CFG

The overdose crisis is one of the most serious and unprecedented public health threats in Canada's recent history. It is driven by the illegal drug supply, which is unpredictable, rapidly changing and growing increasingly toxic. The overdose crisis...

Canada is a destination of choice for foreign investment as a result of its technologically advanced and open economy, its skilled workforce and its world-class research community. While foreign investment is essential to economic prosperity,...

Today, the co-chairs of the federal, provincial, and territorial Special Advisory Committee on the Epidemic of Opioid Overdoses ? Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, and Dr. Yves Léger, New Brunswick's Acting Chief Medical Officer...

The Minister of Small Business, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, and the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, the Honourable Marci Ien, will make an important announcement about affordable child care for families. A media availability will...

Thirty-four seconds left on the clock of the final game in a tied series between Canada and the Soviet Union... during that moment in the iconic 1972 Summit Series, you could hear a puck drop. Paul Henderson scores and all of Canada goes wild! With...

Media are invited to join Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and Eleanor Roulston, Warden of the Municipality of East Hants, for a housing...

Council of the Haida Nation and Transport Canada The restoration of Indigenous names is important to strengthening Indigenous languages and culture in Canada. The Government of Canada is committed to continuing to work with First Nations, Inuit, and...

Everyone deserves to succeed. But today, for too many younger Canadians, doing as well as your parents or better ? doesn't seem possible. The middle-class dream feels out of reach. Your hard work isn't paying off like it did for previous generations....

Canada is currently experiencing an increase in measles activity, with cases reported in four provinces in 2024. As of today, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is aware of 40 measles cases in Canada this year, which is already more than three...

The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, and the President of the Treasury Board, the Honourable Anita Anand, will hold a media availability on affordability for families in Regina, Saskatchewan. Date:  ...

Today, the Competition Bureau announced that the filing fee for merger reviews will increase from $82,719.12 to $86,358.76, effective April 1, 2024. The increase is a result of an annual adjustment described in the Service Fees Act. The Competition...

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:...

Today, RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme and Assistant Commissioner Dennis Daley, Commanding Officer of the Nova Scotia RCMP, delivered an update on the RCMP's progress on recommendations from the Mass Casualty Commission Final Report. For more...

Crypto-assets are digital assets that exist on a cryptographically secured distributed ledger. There are many types of crypto-assets, the most common being cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether. Transactions related to crypto-assets...

Canadians have been contributing to tax-free savings accounts (TFSA) since 2009, enjoying tax-free investment growth. Did you know that it's possible to overcontribute and be subject to penalties? Excess contributions can occur, for example, when...

Media representatives and others are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, and the Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, will make an announcement on...

Note: All times local. Vancouver, British Columbia 9:30 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will join the Prime Minister for a housing announcement in advance of the 2024 Federal Budget. The President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of...

Note: All times local Greater Vancouver Area, British Columbia 9:30 a.m.   The Prime Minister will make a housing announcement in advance of the2024 Federal Budget. He will be joined by the Deputy Prime Minister andMinister of Finance, Chrystia...

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will participate in a fireside chat, hosted by Energy NL, with the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Charlene Johnson, CEO...

Members of the media are invited to an announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth; and the Honourable Arif Virani,...

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, will make a housing announcement. Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Time: 2:00 p.m. ET The...

Note: All times local. Vancouver, British Columbia 9:30 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will join the Prime Minister for a housing announcement in advance of the 2024 Federal Budget. The President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of...

Note: All times local Greater Vancouver Area, British Columbia 9:30 a.m.   The Prime Minister will make a housing announcement in advance of the2024 Federal Budget. He will be joined by the Deputy Prime Minister andMinister of Finance, Chrystia...

Residents of Laval and the surrounding area will have a new place to meet and enjoy their favorite activities, thanks to a joint investment of $25 million by the federal government and the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal to support the...

Members of the media are invited to an announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth; and the Honourable Arif Virani,...

Product: Enoki MushroomIssue: Food - Microbial Contamination - ListeriaDistribution:OntarioQuebecPossibly other provinces and territories See the affected products and product photos for this recall SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

The RCMP's annual Name the Foal contest is returning, from April 8 to 26. Children aged 14 years and younger, along with school classes from across Canada, are once again encouraged to submit their best names for our newborn horses. This year, we're...

Canada's 2023 wildfire season was the most destructive ever recorded. It resulted in widespread evacuations, loss of personal property and businesses, and damage to critical infrastructure. During the 2023 wildfire season, Indigenous governments and...

Media representatives and others are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, and the Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, will make an announcement on...

Technical briefing Officials from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada will hold a technical briefing on the changes to the Investment Canada Act in Bill C-34, An Act to Amend the Investment Canada Act, which received royal assent on...

Advancing gender equality brings many benefits, for both individuals and Canadian society. When women, girls, and gender-diverse people are empowered and have equal access to opportunities in education, employment, and leadership positions, economies...

Through Laboratories Canada, the Government of Canada is providing federal scientists and researchers with world-class, innovative and collaborative facilities to ensure they can not only keep pace with, but lead in the transformative changes facing...

The Council of the Haida Nation and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Vance Badawey, will make an important announcement related to the name of Sandspit Airport. Vance Badawey will be available to answer questions from the...

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) saves lives, protects the environment, and keeps our waters safe, secure and open, which benefits our economy. Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), the Government of Canada is renewing the CCG fleet, while...

Protecting and maintaining a rich and diverse marine ecosystem is critical to the health of Canada's aquatic species and habitats. That is why the Government of Canada is once again implementing annual measures to safeguard the endangered North...

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will participate in a fireside chat, hosted by Energy NL, with the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Charlene Johnson, CEO...

Emily Roberts, elected councillor of the Nation Micmac de Gespeg, together with the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Gaspésie?Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, will hold a...

A new report by Electricity Canada says that building a bigger, cleaner, more reliable grid is not progressing as fast as it needs to if we want to meet our net zero targets by mid-century. And, in some cases, it's not progressing at all....

Today, the federal and Manitoba governments announced an enhancement to the Canada Housing Benefit (CHB) to provide housing supports for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence. The federal government is investing $13.7 million to create housing options...

A joint investment of more than $45 million from federal, provincial, and local governments will support an increased supply of safe and reliable drinking water, effective wastewater treatment, and cleaner soil for communities across Saskatchewan....

Encouraging youth to learn about healthy habits can have long-lasting, positive effects on their overall health as they grow up. Even more beneficial is when young people are empowered to define their own health goals, bring forward their own...

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

The Taxpayers' Ombudsperson, Mr. François Boileau, has opened a systemic examination into issues that could prevent some temporary residents from receiving the Canada child benefit (CCB) in a timely manner. Temporary residents are legally...

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 Governments of Canada, Alberta and the City of Calgary announced combined funding of more than $23 million for Calgary, one of the 41 recipients of the third round of the Rapid Housing Initiative's (RHI) city stream. This investment is set to...

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of...

Every senior in Canada deserves to age in dignity, safety, and comfort, regardless of where they live. That is why the Government of Canada is investing close to $200 billion over 10 years, which includes $5.4 billion for tailored bilateral...

March 26, 2024 - AffinitiQuest is pleased to announce its qualification under the Government of Canada's Pathway to Commercialization program to sell its leading Digital Credential Orchestration Platform directly to all Government of Canada...

Members of the media are invited to a news conference where RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme and Assistant Commissioner Dennis Daley, Commanding Officer of the RCMP in Nova Scotia, will provide a progress update on recommendations from the Mass Casualty...