Ottawa – Canada’s small- and medium-sized businesses keep main streets flourishing across the country, create good-paying jobs, and deliver the dream of entrepreneurship. It is essential that these businesses thrive so they can continue being the bedrock of our communities and our economy. Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, alongside Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, and …
Canada announces progress on Canadian Patrol Submarine procurement
Gatineau – Through Canada’s defence policy, Our North, Strong and Free, the Government of Canada is providing members of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) with the equipment they need to keep Canadians safe and maintain current and future operational readiness. Canada has the largest coastline in the world, and it is essential that the RCN be equipped with superior underwater surveillance capability to …
Canada marks relocation of Terry Fox Memorial Sculpture
Ottawa – On behalf of Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, formally announced the relocation of the Terry Fox Memorial Sculpture. Representatives of the families of Terry Fox and artist John Hooper were also in attendance. The Terry Fox Memorial Sculpture has been a feature of Ottawa’s downtown landscape since …
Canada announces contract award for maintenance of Leopard 2 tanks
Gatineau – As part of Canada’s defence policy, Our North, Strong and Free, the federal government is committed to supporting members of our Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with the modern equipment they need to complete their missions and keep Canadians safe. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced that the federal government …
Government lists fed lands for housing in country
Montréal – Canada is facing a housing crisis that is impacting lives and communities across the country. We need to build more homes, faster, to get Canadians into homes that meet their needs, at prices they can afford. On August 25, 2024, the Government of Canada announced a new tool for builders called the Canada Public Land Bank, the first step under the new …
Canada lists federal lands for housing, new tool for builders
Dartmouth – Canada is facing a housing crisis that is impacting lives and communities across the country. We need to build more homes, faster, to get Canadians into homes that meet their needs, at prices they can afford. To support this, Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced 5 …
Canada invests in culverts along Alaska Highway
Fort Nelson – Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is committed to protecting the safety of Canadians through ongoing investments and mitigating risks to our infrastructure as a result of climate change. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, announced that the Government of Canada has awarded a contract worth over $4.3 million (excluding taxes) to In-Line Contracting Partnership …
Canada invests in Mississauga-based Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc.
Project will strengthen domestic production of antibody and other protein-based therapies Mississauga – The Government of Canada continues to strive for innovative solutions and prioritize the revitalization of long-term domestic biomanufacturing capacity, positioning Canada at the forefront of antibody therapeutic development. Today, Charles Sousa, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, on behalf of François-Philippe Champagne, Minister …
Minister Blair announces $35.8m to equip Canadian troops in Latvia
Ottawa – Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced that Canada is investing $35.8 million (including taxes) to deliver 90 Light Tactical Vehicles (LTVs) to Canadian Army personnel deployed in Latvia under Operation REASSURANCE – Canada’s mission in support of NATO’s assurance and deterrence measures. This announcement comes as Canada’s military footprint in Europe, including Latvia, is growing. As the Framework Nation for NATO’s Multinational Battle Group Latvia, soon …
Canada to replace Phoenix pay and human resources systems
Gatineau – The Government of Canada remains committed to resolving outstanding pay issues for public servants while moving toward modernizing processes and systems to improve the overall human resources (HR) and pay experience for employees. Pay issues that employees continue to face are not acceptable and it is our responsibility to fix them. As part of Budget 2024, the Government …