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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 Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor and MP for Thunder Bay?Superior North, will discuss an announcement regarding daycare in Ontario. Date: Monday, May 13, 2024 Time: 2:30 p.m. (ET)...

Today, the governments of Canada and Quebec and the Municipality of Saint-Donat marked the start of Phase 2 of Les Résidences du Parc Naturel Habité, a project to build 29 new social and affordable housing units for semi-independent seniors in...

Happy Valley-Goose Bay will have a new public transit system after an investment of $840,000 from the federal and provincial governments and the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay. This project was announced by Parliamentary Secretary Yvonne Jones and...

Sydney will get a new trail after an investment of $922,054 from the federal government.  This was announced by Parliamentary Secretary Jaime Battiste, Mayor Amanda McDougall, and Chair of the Washbrook Greenway Coalition Stephanie...

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Kevin Lamoureux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North; and Christy Dzikowicz, Chief...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Supporting innovation and growth contributes to economic development in Quebec's regions. That is why Annie Koutrakis, Member of Parliament for Vimy and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of...

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement to mark the start of Citizenship Week, which runs from May 13 to 19, 2024: "Citizenship Week gives us all an opportunity to reflect on what...

The Government of Canada supports stronger and more collaborative federal science, to ensure scientists and researchers have access to the world-class facilities and tools they need to achieve scientific excellence and innovation. Today Darren...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Israel Independence Day: "Today, we join Israelis, Jewish communities, and others across Canada and around the world to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the...

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will recognize the outstanding contributions of Canada's top innovators during the Governor General's Innovation Awards at Rideau Hall. This honours ceremony will take place...

Media are invited to join the Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens' Services ? on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities-- alongside Mike Hurley, Mayor of the City of Burnaby, Luke Harrison,...

Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament (Nipissing?Timiskaming), will make a funding announcement on Monday on behalf of the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, and the Honourable Patty...

Note: All times local. Southwestern Ontario Private meetings. 11:00 a.m.    The Deputy Prime Minister will join the Prime Minister to visit a local child care centre. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity.11:20 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister...

Note: All times local Southwestern Ontario 11:00 a.m.      The Prime Minister will visit a local child care centre. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity11:20 a.m.      The Prime Minister will make a child care announcement. He will be joined by...

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney?Victoria, Her Worship Amanda McDougall, Mayor of the...

The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, along with the Honourable Jeremy Cockrill, Minister of Education for...

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make a key announcement on home heating and...

Media are invited to join Churence Rogers, Member of Parliament for Bonavista?Burin?Trinity, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and Michael Tiller, Mayor of New-Wes-Valley....

Note: All times local. Southwestern Ontario Private meetings. 11:00 a.m.    The Deputy Prime Minister will join the Prime Minister to visit a local child care centre. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity.11:20 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister...

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will highlight new funding for the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund. Minister Petitpas Taylor, along with other participants, will be...

Note: All times local Southwestern Ontario 11:00 a.m.      The Prime Minister will visit a local child care centre. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity11:20 a.m.      The Prime Minister will make a child care announcement. He will be joined by...

Media are invited to join the Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens' Services ? on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities-- alongside Mike Hurley, Mayor of the City of Burnaby, Luke Harrison,...

The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will participate in an announcement about early learning and child care in Yukon. A media availability will...

Today we celebrate and honour all mothers?and those who take on mothering roles?for all that they do. Mothers work hard to give their children the best possible start in life. They are often at the heart of our families and our communities, providing...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada No public events scheduled This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca SOURCE Prime Minister's Office

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada No public events scheduled This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca SOURCE Prime Minister's Office

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of the Honourable Jim Peterson: "It is with great sadness that I learned of the death of the Honourable Jim Peterson, former Member of Parliament for Willowdale,...

Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament (Nipissing?Timiskaming), will make a funding announcement on Monday on behalf of the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, and the Honourable Patty...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada No public events scheduled This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca SOURCE Prime Minister's Office

Media are invited to join Churence Rogers, Member of Parliament for Bonavista?Burin?Trinity, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and Michael Tiller, Mayor of New-Wes-Valley....

The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) met today to discuss Canada's immigration levels planning for 2025?2027. Canada's immigration ministers discussed the economic and social benefits of immigration, levels of permanent and...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada No public events scheduled This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca SOURCE Prime Minister's Office

Today, the federal, provincial, and municipal governments announced more than $54 million for 150 new affordable rentals in the community....

To celebrate Citizenship Week, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 40 of Canada's newest citizens. Citizenship Judge Carol-Ann Hart will preside over the ceremony. Date:      Monday, May 13,...

Last year, Canada's wildfire season was the most destructive on record. Communities across the country were devastated, with thousands of Canadians being forced to flee their homes and leave everything behind. But first responders answered the call....

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, MP for Québec and Minister of Public Services and Procurement, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, and  the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, will announce...

The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will participate in an announcement about early learning and child care in Yukon. A media availability will...

The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, along with the Honourable Jeremy Cockrill, Minister of Education for...

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will highlight new funding for the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund. Minister Petitpas Taylor, along with other participants, will be...

The governments of Canada and Alberta are providing nearly $66 million to help build 335 new affordable housing units and 129 shelter beds for those in housing need across Alberta. This investment is cost-matched by both governments thanks to the...

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) would like to provide an update on the LaSalle Causeway closure, following the public notices issued on April 2, April 4, April 12, April 22 and May 3. Work on the Bascule Bridge is underway and progress...

Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will attend a commemorative event jointly...

The governments of Canada and Quebec, in collaboration with Mission Unitaînés and the City of Montréal, have announced the construction of a 100-unit social and affordable housing building for independent seniors over the next two years. The funding...

Construction is underway for 36 affordable homes for seniors in Williams Lake at Glen Arbor Phase II. Located at 564 Oliver Street,...

As we continue to foster economic growth and build Canada's clean economy, significant investments and progress are being made in the production, distribution, and use of clean fuels, including low-carbon hydrogen. These advancements are guided by...

Canada's pollution pricing system creates incentives for industries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, drives innovation and sustainable business practices, and fosters a cleaner, more environmentally responsible future. Through the...

Making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV) is a win-win for families looking to save money while reducing pollution. Due to cheaper refuelling and lower maintenance costs, most EVs cost less than their gas engine counterparts over their lifetime....

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make a key announcement on home heating and...

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern Affairs and to the Minister of National Defence (Northern Defence) and Member of Parliament for Labrador, and...