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Note: All times local   Nanaimo, British Columbia 8:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend the Cabinet Retreat. Vancouver Island Conference Centre Note for media: Coverage of the Cabinet Retreat is open to...

The governments of Canada and Quebec recognize the importance of having good recreational infrastructure that encourages people to adopt healthy lifestyles and helps make communities vibrant inclusive places to live. The Honorable François-Philippe...

Building a strong middle class means giving Canada's youth the tools they need to find and keep quality jobs. Today the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, announced funding that will help young...

Canadians value a safe and clean environment. Environment and Climate Change Canada's enforcement officers work hard each day to enforce the laws that protect Canada's wildlife, air, water, and natural environment. On August 20, 2018, Lupin Mines...

Stéphane Lauzon, Parliamentary Secretary for Sport and Persons with Disabilities, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will make an announcement related to the Government of Canada's...

The Honourable Larry Bagnell, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, will make a funding announcement regarding women's access to the legal system in Yukon. Date:   August 22, 2018...

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) are the backbone of the Canadian economy. They make up more than 99 percent of businesses in Canada and employ over 90 percent of the Canadian private sector workforce. That's why the Government of Canada is...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) The governments of Quebec and Canada are renewing $1,078,000 in financial contributions over the next three years to Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL), so that it can...

To help reunite even more parents and grandparents with their families in Canada, today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that the Government of Canada will accept up to 20 000 applications for...

Workers in seasonal industries are an important part of Canada's growing economy. Yet not all Canadians have benefited from the near record low unemployment, and in certain regions there are gaps in support from the Employment Insurance (EI) program....

Workers in seasonal industries are an important part of Canada's growing economy. Yet not all Canadians have benefited from the near record low unemployment, and in certain regions there are gaps in support from the Employment Insurance (EI) program....

Every time you click to buy something online, the many people working behind the scenes help get that product to your doorstep. From receiving orders to packaging and shipping, e?commerce provides new job opportunities for the middle class and people...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Businesses need to regularly improve and modernize their production equipment and facilities to remain competitive and support their growth. With this in mind, a Saguenay?Lac-St-Jean business will...

Workers in seasonal industries are an important part of Canada's growing economy. Yet not all Canadians have benefited from the near record low unemployment, and in certain regions there are gaps in support from the Employment Insurance (EI) program....

On Monday, August 20, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Seniors, will visit organizations in Victoria and southeastern Vancouver Island that have benefitted from Government of Canada funding for seniors. Photo opportunities and media...

When citizens have access to detailed information about local, state and federal administrations, elected officials and government offices can be held accountable for their conduct of business and the services they provide to their constituents. When...

Minister Amarjeet  Sohi, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Mill Woods, on behalf of the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement regarding improvements to the family reunification process....

Note: All times local   Navan, Ontario 10:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will deliver remarks at the official groundbreaking event for the new Amazon fulfillment centre. A media availability will follow. 5225 Boundary Road...

Canada is a global leader in delivering strong, positive immigration policies, and the best outcomes for its citizens, stated from the wide-ranging Biennial Report, released by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on July...

Note: All times local   Navan, Ontario 10:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will deliver remarks at the official groundbreaking eventfor the new Amazon fulfillment centre. A media availability will follow. 5225 Boundary Road...

Minister Amarjeet  Sohi, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Mill Woods, on behalf of the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement regarding improvements to the family reunification process....

On Monday, August 20, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Seniors, will visit organizations in Victoria and southeastern Vancouver Island that have benefitted from Government of Canada funding for seniors. Photo opportunities and media...

Centric Financial Corporation, Inc., ("Centric") (CFCX), is implementing a series of employee and community benefits in response to H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. With the support of the Bank's board of directors and...

The governments of Canada and Quebec recognize that cultural infrastructure plays a key role in developing dynamic prosperous communities. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Jean D'Amour,...

Gender equality is a key priority for the Government of Canada,  because we know that Canada simply cannot move forward when half of us are held back. That's why today, Gudie Hutchings, Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, on behalf of the...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Businesses need to be able to rely on adequate resources to support innovation and commercialize research and development products, from concept to design to market. The Government of Canada is...

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Natural Resources, on behalf of the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, will make a funding announcement for the Prince George Airport. Minister Sohi will be available to speak to media after the...

Coastal communities across Canada are supported by small craft harbours that provide the commercial fishing industry with safe and accessible facilities. With approximately 44,000 Canadians employed in this sector, the Government of Canada is making...

An official announcement was held today at L'Escale Madavic, Inc in Edmundston. This facility serves the community by offering a safe haven and support to those who have experienced family violence. The announcement was made by René Arseneault,...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Richard Hébert, Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Jean, will announce financial support for RPA Technologie. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of...

The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains ? Newfoundland and Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, will make a funding announcement regarding women's economic security....

The Canadian Prime Minister should come back to Earth and see the effects of legalization of cannabis as our Nations will live it, "said Ghislain Picard in response to Justin Trudeau's comments responding to the concerns of Grand Chief Serge Simon...

When we invest in our researchers, we can rely on a steady stream of new knowledge and innovations that help create new job opportunities and a stronger economy. That's why the Government of Canada included more funding for research than ever before...

The governments of Canada and Quebec are providing financial assistance of almost $4.8 million to renovate and expand the Maison de la culture de Sainte-Anne-des-Monts. The funding was announced today by the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister...

The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Member of Parliament (Regina?Wascana), today announced funding of $472,000 to the Friends of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum for the museum's public space...

The Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Kings ? Hants, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will announce the Government of...

The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains ? Newfoundland and Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, will make a funding announcement regarding women's economic security....

On Wednesday, August 15th, thousands of union members from across the Labor Movement joined together in Philadelphia to mount the largest protest of its kind against Trump's policy of family separation for immigrant families. International union...

The Government of Canada is committed to improving the Employment Insurance (EI) system so that it is able to help with the realities of the modern workforce.  When hard-working middle class Canadians become sick or go on maternity leave, they often...

Concerned with the vulnerabilities of the electronic election system, WatchTheVoteUSA, a non-partisan election transparency organization, provided to the Trump Administration a proposed Executive Order (EO) that displays a method for Americans to...

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event with the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable H. Wade MacLauchlan, Premier of Prince Edward Island; and the...

Helping hard-working middle-class families provide the best start in life for their children is a top priority for the Government of Canada. That is why two years ago the Government launched the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) to help families with the...

On August 10, 2018, at about 9:20 p.m., as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on the perimeter of the minimum security unit at Drumheller Institution. The contraband and...

Today, Explore Offshore national co-chair Jim Nicholson, who served as Secretary of Veterans Affairs during the George W. Bush Administration, and state co-chairs, Dr. Miriam Ramirez and Former Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp, held the first event...

The governments of Canada and Quebec and the RCM of Domaine-du-Roy are each investing close to $513,000 to upgrade the Val-Jalbert Historical Village's wastewater treatment system. In total, this represents a government-municipal investment of more...

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event with the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable H. Wade MacLauchlan, Premier of Prince Edward Island; and the...

Building a strong middle class means giving Canada's youth the tools they need to find and keep good jobs. Today, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Notre-Dame-de-Grâce?Westmount, on behalf of the...

The governments of Canada and Quebec recognize that tourism infrastructure plays a key role in developing dynamic, prosperous communities and showcasing Canada's and Quebec's heritage. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of...

The Government of Canada is making historic investments to improve housing in First Nation communities, reduce overcrowding, and better safeguard the health and safety of residents. Today, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced he will hold a Cabinet retreat in Nanaimo, British Columbia, from August 21 to 23. The retreat will be the first meeting of the new Cabinet before Parliament resumes in September. During the...