Manitoba— Strategic investments in drinking water, wastewater, and ventilation infrastructure enables communities to build and support more housing. Seven communities across Manitoba will benefit from upgrades to vital local infrastructure after a federal investment of more than $15.7 million. In the Rural Municipality of Macdonald, funding will support the construction of a concrete reservoir with an associated pumping station to …
Calgary – With access to abundant raw materials and a skilled workforce, Alberta is a leader in the natural resources and energy industries. As global markets increasingly look for more sustainable ways of doing business, innovators across Alberta are responding by advancing technologies that benefit both the economy and the environment. The Government of Canada is committed to helping Alberta’s …
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 25% tariffs on auto imports, calling it a “direct attack” on Canada. Carney emphasized that the trade war is hurting American consumers, as consumer confidence has fallen to a multi-year low. Trump’s announcement came earlier this week, and he declared the tariffs “permanent,” signaling a long-term policy …
Gatineau – Canada needs more workers in every sector to help drive growth and support the resilience the times necessitate. On-the-job training is the simplest and quickest way to do that. By helping more post-secondary students develop career skills, we’re giving them a running start to future employment. That is why Minister of Jobs and Families, Steven MacKinnon, today announced …
Richmond — The governments of Canada and British Columbia have finalized an agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). The agreement provides $250 million in federal funding over five years for phase one of the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant project to enable more homes and improve densification. The funding is an equal cost match of the Province’s contribution toward the …
Ottawa – Jonathan Wilkinson announced a $16.3-million investment in 25 projects through the Government of Canada’s Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program (FMWCC) – Training Fund to increase fire management capacity across the country. Project Name: Peerless Trout First Nation Firefighter Training Recipient: Peerless Trout First Nation Location: Peerless Lake, Alberta Funding from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan): $93,000 Project Summary: This project supports …
Quebec City – Women continue to face persistent pay equity challenges, underrepresentation in high-paying jobs, a disproportionate load of caregiving responsibilities, and a lack of pathways for career growth. Unlocking economic and leadership opportunities for women will lead to a more prosperous and resilient economy for everyone in Canada. Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Québec, on behalf of Steven …
Ottawa – David J. McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, announced $39.7 million in federal funding to protect children and youth from online sexual exploitation. Local Internet Child Exploitation Units in Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick are now receiving up to $21.5 million through to 2027 via the Contribution Program to Combat Serious …
Ottawa – The National Day of Pakistan was commemorated at the High Commission of Pakistan in Ottawa, and the Consulate General in Toronto, with traditional patriotic fervour. High Commissioner Muhammad Saleem hoisted the national flag in a graceful ceremony attended by members of the Pakistani Community, High Commission staff, students and friends of Pakistan at the Chancery premises. Special Messages …
Quebec – Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, Parks Canada and Quebec Lieutenant, along with the Minister of Natural Resources and Forests of Quebec, Maïté Blanchette Vézina, announced a joint contribution of over $8.5 million for four projects that will promote green construction in Quebec, including the use of low-carbon Canadian wood to accelerate new building projects. The …
