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Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) The Club de Motoneige Les Pistolets Inc., the Club Moto-Neige Hiboux de Kamouraska Inc. and the Club de motoneige de la Côte-du-Sud Inc. each share the maintenance of 305 kilometres of snowmobile...

British Columbia's booming technology sector and vibrant start-up ecosystem are significant contributors to a strong economy, providing good quality, middle-class jobs. While the sector has flourished over the last decade, it is important to ensure...

State and local government leaders will gather in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, on September 26 ? 27, 2019, to examine key long-term public sector workforce challenges. The conference comes as state and local government officials across the nation...

Joël Lightbound, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert, on behalf of the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion, will be in the city of Québec to announce a federal...

Jisella Dolan, Global Chief Advocacy Officer at Home Instead, Inc., has been appointed to the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council by the Administration for Community Living. The council, established under the Recognize, Assist, Include, Support...

TRU4orce, a wholly owned subsidiary of Trivinci Systems LLC, has been awarded a contract to supply U.S. Customs and Border Protection with marine grade multi-camera DVR systems.  These GPS enabled systems will be installed on vessels used in the War...

The Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec used the consultations today at the National Assembly to draw MNAs' attention to improvements that need to be made to Bill 29 so that the future Engineers Act can be more easily implemented by the many economic and...

All Canadians deserve to have a safe and affordable place to call home. That is why the Government of Canada is launching an innovative new tool to help middle class Canadians buy their first home. Today, the Honourable...

Today Miriam Sapiro, who served as Acting and U.S. Trade Representative during the Obama Administration, published a white paper discussing aspects of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Sapiro, who is advising the Pass USMCA...

With the help of the National Housing Co-Investment Fund (NHCF), more youth struggling with homelessness in downtown Vancouver will have a supportive place to call home as 108 beds will be available once Covenant House's expansion is complete, with...

This morning on Women's Equality Day, Governor Jared Polis, representatives of History Colorado, and the newly formed Colorado Women's Vote Centennial Commission (WVCC) made history on the steps of the Colorado State Capitol, when they kicked off the...

Modern public infrastructure is key to promoting economic growth, strengthening the middle class and developing healthy, sustainable communities. That is why the Government of Canada is renewing its commitment to municipalities and First Nations...

Canadians, tourists and businesses benefit from safe and well-maintained airports. From visiting friends and family, to travelling to medical appointments, or getting goods to market, we rely on our local airports to support and sustain vibrant...

Modern public infrastructure is key to promoting economic growth, strengthening the middle class and developing healthy, sustainable communities. That is why the Government of Canada is renewing its commitment to communities through the federal Gas...

The Government of Canada is developing a modern and independent energy information system. Consolidated energy data contributes to better decision making by governments and industry, supporting higher quality research in the process. The Honourable...

New Jersey republican Entrepreneur Tom Maoli is not new to U.S Politics and the economy. In this segment with Fox News anchor David Asman, Maoli weighs in on if US consumers feel the impact of a trade war with China over tariffs....

Please be advised that the Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Indigenous Services, will travel to New Brunswick where he will visit Paq'tnkek Mi'kmaw Nation and announce funding supporting economic development opportunities and growth in...

Please be advised that the Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Indigenous Services, will travel to New Brunswick where he will visit Paq'tnkek Mi'kmaw Nation and announce funding supporting economic development opportunities and growth in...

The Government of Canada recognizes that Indigenous culture and values are an integral component to the well-being of their children and youth. Today, the Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Indigenous Services, along with Sheshatshiu Innu First...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Member of Parliament for Compton?Stanstead and Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce funding for Rouyn?Noranda business Manufacture Adria Inc. The...

Canada's national historic people, places, and events reflect the rich and varied heritage of our country and provide an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about our diverse history. The Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister...

The Government of Canada is advancing women's economic empowerment with the first ever Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES), a $2-billion investment that seeks to double the number of women-owned businesses by 2025. Today, the Honourable Mary Ng,...

Today, the Smarter Health Care Coalition, a multi-stakeholder coalition representing consumer organizations, employer groups, health plans, life science companies, provider-related organizations, academic centers, and foundations, advocated for the...

"I had the opportunity today to sit down with dairy producers from Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean to discuss the federal government's recent announcement to make available $1.75 billion over eight years to Canada's dairy producers. To clarify any comments...

The Concord Coalition said today that new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projections of approaching trillion dollar deficits, despite a period of economic growth and low unemployment, points directly to the problem of policymakers abandoning all...

Today, on behalf of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), mayors from the across country sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opposing the proposed revision of "broad based categorical eligibility" for the Supplemental Nutrition...

The women's organization, GoTopless, embraces the timely 'gender equality' agenda proposed by the G7 during their summit in Biarritz, France on Aug 25 as the 7 nations leaders announced their intention 'to make equality between women and men a major...

Note: All times local   Montréal, Quebec 11:45 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend the Montréal Council on Foreign Relations reception. Closed to media. 1:00 p.m. The Prime Minister will deliver a keynote speech at the Montréal Council on Foreign...

In response to President Trump's comments from the Oval Office today that "Any Jewish people that vote for a Democrat, I think it shows either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty," Abby J. Leibman, President and CEO of MAZON: A Jewish...

Note: All times local   Montréal, Quebec 11:45 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend the Montréal Council on Foreign Relations reception. Closed to media. 1:00 p.m. The Prime Minister will deliver a keynote speech at the Montréal Council on Foreign...

Modern and reliable networks of roads and bridges are essential to ensuring the safety of Canadians, while improving their quality of life and positioning communities for growth. Today, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Rural Economic...

The head of The American Legion called on Congress to address a tax that unfairly penalizes Gold Star families once lawmakers return to Washington. "There is a real problem with this provision of the tax reform but the...

Original Notice Why you should take note The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections...

Investing in local green infrastructure projects that support energy security, help the economy grow and improve the quality of life for those living and working in the North. Today the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Rural Economic...

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event regarding green and community infrastructure investments with the Honourable Wayne Easter, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Bernadette Jordan,...

"The good news is that the Florida Bar had confirmed earlier this week that the January 4, 2019 Court Order is still in effect today and takes precedence over any possible exchanges, agreements or settlements where on August 12, 2019 the Florida Bar...

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event regarding green and community infrastructure investments with the Honourable Wayne Easter, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Bernadette Jordan,...

In communities across the country, Canadians are feeling the impacts of climate change and want to be part of the solution. By investing in new technologies and projects that reduce pollution and make our communities more resilient to climate change,...

Media are invited to visit two new coworking locations for Government of Canada employees, in the company of Steven MacKinnon, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, along with other local...

Whether building homes, repairing vehicles, or powering our communities, people in the skilled trades provide services Canadians rely on every single day. That is why, in Budget 2019, we announced funding to help more people ? including young people...

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event regarding flood mitigation with René Arseneault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska?Restigouche, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of...

Jon O'Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued the following statement: "The deadline for family planning clinics to provide written assurance that they will comply with the Trump Administration's domestic gag rule is next Monday, August 19....

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, announced an investment of up to $3,457,985 for SaskCanola to study genomic resistance,...

Canadians, tourists and businesses benefit from safe and well-maintained airports. From visiting friends and family, to travelling to medical appointments, or getting goods to market, we rely on our local airports to support and sustain vibrant...

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event regarding flood mitigation with René Arseneault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska?Restigouche, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of...

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event with Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Rural Economic Development; the Honourable Lisa Dempster,...

Richard Hébert, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion and Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Jean, will be at Collège d'Alma to announce a federal investment to support women's entrepreneurship in the...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the report by the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner: "I thank the Ethics Commissioner for his important work. Our independent Parliamentary officers play a key...

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event with Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Rural Economic Development; the Honourable Lisa Dempster,...

Richard Hébert, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion and Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Jean, will be at Collège d'Alma to announce a federal investment to support women's entrepreneurship in the...