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Personal Support Worker Amendment in NF&L Agreement
Newfoundland and Labrador – The Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador signed an amendment to the Aging with Dignity Agreement, providing Newfoundland and Labrador access to more than $25 million in new funding to support Personal Support Workers (PSWs) and related professions. This funding is being provided over five years (2024-25 to 2028-29), extending the existing Aging …
Summer 2025 recreation in Jasper National Park
Jasper – Jasper National Park will be ready to welcome campers for the 2025 summer season, offering a range of recreational experiences that showcase the park’s natural beauty as part of its ongoing recovery and restoration. Visitors planning to travel to Jasper are encouraged to check what’s open before their trip. To support trip planning, Jasper National Park has introduced …
Minister Boissonnault announces new recovery program for Jasper small businesses
Jasper – Residents and businesses in Jasper and Jasper National Park are working hard to recover from the devastating effects that summer wildfires had on the community and the local economy. The Government of Canada is taking action to help Jasper rebuild its economy and re-emerge stronger and more resilient. Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, …
Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation to Keep Communities Safe
Coquitlam – Working together to reduce risks from the changing climate will help keep Canadians safer and healthier. Acting now will help improve long-term resilience and reduce costs associated with the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in Canada, including higher grocery prices, insurance premiums and local taxes to cover the costs of disaster recovery and damage. Across the country, …
Canada announces funds for Indigenous-led climate projects with Latin America
Vancouver – Indigenous Peoples have a deeply rooted relationship and interconnectedness with Mother Nature and their leadership is critical in addressing and responding to climate change. However, globally, Indigenous Peoples receive only a small percentage of international funding for climate action. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced funding of $12.5 million over 4 years for the Building Climate Resilience …
Canada invests in safety and connectivity at Thompson Regional Airport
Manitoba – Safe and reliable airports are crucial connections for local and regional communities across Canada. Investments in airports support economic and business development, improve aviation services and safety, and enhance access to Canada’s remote and Indigenous communities. Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, announced that the Government of Canada is strengthening air safety and …
Message from Minister of Health On Diabetes Awareness Month
Ottawa – Diabetes affects nearly 1 in 10 people in Canada, and more than 200,000 new cases are diagnosed every year. Throughout Diabetes Awareness Month, and today on World Diabetes Day, we raise awareness about this disease and what we can do to improve the lives of those affected by diabetes in Canada. As Canada’s population ages, the number of …
TransAlta to preserve competition in wholesale electricity supply
GATINEAU – The Competition Bureau has entered into a consent agreement with TransAlta to address competition concerns with its acquisition of Heartland Generation. A Bureau review concluded that the proposed transaction would likely result in a substantial lessening of competition in the supply of wholesale electricity in Alberta. To resolve the Bureau’s concerns, TransAlta has agreed to sell Heartland Generation’s …