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On Tuesday, March 7, 2017, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, M.P., Minister of National Revenue, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, P.C., M.P., Minister of Family, Children and Social Development, will announce how the Government of Canada is...

Despite noble intentions and some important steps in the right direction, the bold feminist rhetoric from the current Liberal government has not yet translated into meaningful policy and spending decisions, says a new scorecard and report from Oxfam...

Department of Canadian Heritage Raj Saini, Member of Parliament (Kitchener Centre), announced today that THEMUSEUM of Ideas Transcending Objects (THEMUSEUM) is receiving funding of $20,460 for "A Cause for Celebration? First Things First,"...

The Governments of Canada and Alberta are working to make life better for residents of Red Deer by investing more than $800,000 in joint funding to upgrade affordable housing units. In particular, community housing tenants will benefit as...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Key local stakeholders have long been asking for concrete, sustainable measures to improve community and recreational infrastructure. The Government of Canada is proud to invest in projects...

Editors Note: There is a photo associated with this press release. United Steelworkers 1595 member Debbi Labrecque, who works at the Highvale Mine west of Edmonton, is one of 3,000 workers all over the province who will be affected by the...

"The members of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Processors Association (OFVPA) look forward to the changes announced by Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Jeff Leal today. Working with our grower partners, we believe...

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) Children and families in Mississauga will now benefit from safer, more accessible playgrounds and facilities, to play, to meet, explore nature and come together as a...

Raj Saini, Member of Parliament (Kitchener Centre), on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will announce funding for THEMUSEUM on Saturday. Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are...

Department of Canadian Heritage The Government of Canada is providing $380,000 to the City of Dieppe for renovation work on the Joseph Doiron House, coinciding with the 175th anniversary of this heritage property. The Honourable Ginette...

Marwan Tabbara, Member of Parliament for Kitchener South-Hespeler, on behalf of the Honourable Judy M. Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, will announce that the government is investing in a Canadian innovation....

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) congratulates Gov. Rick Perry on his confirmation as the new Secretary of Energy. We believe Secretary Perry is an excellent choice to lead the Department, based on his strong track record...

Department of Canadian Heritage The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today invited the public to view and comment on five design concepts for the Memorial to the Victims of Communism - Canada, a Land of Refuge....

For the by-elections now underway in Calgary Heritage (Alberta), Calgary Midnapore (Alberta), Markham-Thornhill (Ontario), Ottawa-Vanier (Ontario) and Saint-Laurent (Quebec), electors can choose the voting option that best suits their schedule. They...

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe), will announce funding for the Joseph Doiron House on Friday. She will make this announcement on behalf of...

Electricity consumers deserve to know that they are being played by a scheme that will see them charged just as much over a longer period of time, CUPE Ontario president Fred Hahn said today in reaction to Premier Kathleen Wynne's response to...

Marwan Tabbara, Member of Parliament for Kitchener South-Hespeler, on behalf of the Honourable Judy M. Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, will announce that the government is investing in a Canadian innovation....

The Department of Canadian Heritage invites media representatives and the public to attend a public viewing of the five finalists in the design competition for the national Memorial to the Victims of Communism on Thursday. Please note that...

Elections Canada has started revising the preliminary lists of electors for all polling divisions in Calgary Heritage (Alberta), Calgary Midnapore (Alberta), Markham-Thornhill (Ontario), Ottawa-Vanier (Ontario) and Saint-Laurent (Quebec). Preliminary...

Department of Canadian Heritage Deb Schulte, Member of Parliament (King-Vaughan), on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced $474,052 in funding for the McMichael Canadian Art Collection....

Western Economic Diversification Canada Four projects in Mill Woods will receive a combined investment of $433,900 through the Government of Canada's Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister...

Department of Canadian Heritage The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, today announced $3,082,044 million in funding to the Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan. Minister Goodale made this...

Department of Canadian Heritage The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament (Gaspésie-Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine), today announced that the Fondation de la Maison René-Lévesque will receive $750,000...

Public Services and Procurement Canada The Government of Canada is delivering on its commitment to renew the Royal Canadian Navy's (RCN) fleet and provide men and women in uniform with the equipment they need to do their important work. ...

Public Services and Procurement Canada The Government of Canada is committed to growing the economy and the middle class, and helping those working hard to join it. Through the Build in Canada Innovation Program, the Government of Canada is...

The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will make an announcement about cultural infrastructure funding in Saskatoon on Wednesday....

Members of the media are invited to attend an important event with the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Mill Woods, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of...

Deb Schulte, Member of Parliament (King-Vaughan), on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will make an announcement on Wednesday about the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. Please note that all details are...

The Department of Canadian Heritage invites media representatives and the public to attend a public viewing of the five finalists in the design competition for the national Memorial to the Victims of Communism on Thursday. Please note that...

The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, will announce a significant investment in research networks under the Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) program. The announcement is expected to have a significant impact on marine environment...

The Governments of Canada and Alberta are working to make life better for residents of rural Alberta by investing more than $14 million in joint funding to upgrade affordable housing units. In particular, seniors will benefit as most of the...

Canadian Heritage Sean Casey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Member of Parliament (Charlottetown), today announced funding of $15,000 to the Black Cultural Society of Prince Edward Island for its community...

Public Services and Procurement Canada The Government of Canada is investing in the ship repair industry and supporting the economic prosperity of the Greater Victoria region. The Honourable Judy M. Foote, Minister of Public Services...

- The Acting Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Stéphane Perrault, has informed the leader of the Canadian Action Party that the party is deregistered effective Friday, March 31, 2017. - The party is being deregistered for failing...

The Honourable Judy M. Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, along with the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, will announce investments regarding shipbuilding in Canada....

The USHCC congratulates Tom Perez as the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) next Chairman and first Latino to hold that post since the party's founding in 1848. Today the Democratic Party took a significant step in electing a strong and...

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat The economic relationship between Canada and the United States is among the most successful in the world, supporting millions of middle-class jobs on both sides of the border. The Honourable...

The Honourable Judy M. Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, along with the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, will announce investments regarding shipbuilding in Canada....

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Canada and the United States have the most successful economic relationship in the world, supporting millions of middle class jobs on both sides of the border. The Honourable Scott Brison,...

Sean Casey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Member of Parliament (Charlottetown), will make an announcement on Monday about Canada 150 and the Black Cultural Society of PEI. Mr. Casey will make the announcement on...

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Member of Parliament (Québec), will announce funding for the Festival d'été de Québec on Monday. Minister Duclos will make this announcement on behalf of the...

? The Acting Chief Electoral Officer has released the preliminary election expenses limits for political parties and candidates, and election advertising limits for third parties, for the federal by-elections in Calgary Heritage (Alberta), Calgary...

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat The Main Estimates for fiscal year 2017 to 2018 were tabled today by Treasury Board President Scott Brison, providing information to Parliament on the $257.9 billion required to deliver existing programs...

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) The Canadian technology sector got a boost today through an investment of $2.75 million from the Government of Canada that will help further develop and commercialize an innovative art...

The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women and Member of Parliament (Peterborough-Kawartha), on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will make an announcement about cultural infrastructure funding in...

The Acting Chief Electoral Officer has released the preliminary election expenses limits for political parties and candidates for the federal by-election in Ottawa-Vanier (Ontario). View the preliminary...

America's teens sent over 57,000 messages and videos to President Trump as part of the Talk to Trump campaign launched by social network After School and Countable.us. "Before the 2016 Presidential Election, we saw tremendous engagement by teens in...

After 16 years of policies that benefit the wealthy and well-connected while making life harder for low-and middle-income British Columbians, the BC Liberals' final budget before the May election makes only minor cosmetic changes and does very little...

Alberta's agricultural workers are more than twice as likely to be killed on the job than other Albertans, according to an internal government report. The report, which was obtained by the Alberta Federation of Labour through a freedom of...

Department of Canadian Heritage This document corrects and replaces the media advisory that was sent today at 12:00 p.m. ET The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced the publication of the report What...