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1. Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Invest $5 Million In Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute

   Today, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced $5 million over 5 years for the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI).

2. Minister Champagne to participate in armchair discussion on the future of electric vehicles and green hydrogen

   The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will be joined by Pierre Fitzgibbon, Quebec Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, for an armchair discussion at the Applied Research Summit on Future Batteries.

3. Opening Statement to the Standing Committee on Finance: Competition Act modernization in Bill C-59

   Opening Statement to the Standing Committee on Finance: Competition Act modernization in Bill C-59 From: Competition Bureau Canada Speech Remarks from Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of CompetitionStanding Committee on FinanceOttawa, OntarioApril 18, 2024

4. Opening Statement to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities: State of Airline Competition in Canada

   Opening Statement to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities: State of Airline Competition in CanadaMay 9, 2024

5. Infrastructure Announcement in Bridgewater

   Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Becky Druhan, Nova Scotia Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Lunenburg West, and Jerome Tanner, president of the Lunenburg County Wheels board.

6. The Government of Canada supports the opening of 825 Pacific Creative Hub

   The 221A Artist Run Centre Society receives funding for a new creative hub in Vancouver

7. Change of Command Ceremony for the Quebec Region

   On May 9, 2024, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a Change of Command Ceremony in the Quebec Region. This occasion marked the change in command from the outgoing Regional Deputy Commissioner (RDC), Alessandria Page, to the incoming RDC, Anne-Marie Labalette.

8. Government of Canada investing $758,150 in Indigenous economic development

   The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North, today announced a FedNor investment of $758,150 in the bioeconomy centre of Whitesand First Nation.

9. Government of Canada will make an important announcement regarding early learning and child care in New Brunswick 

   Government of Canada will make an important announcement regarding early learning and child care in New Brunswick

10. Minister of Tourism to support the launch of Destination Canada’s 2030 strategy at Rendez-vous Canada 2024

    The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, will be present to support the unveiling of Destination Canada’s ambitious new strategy, “Tourism 2030: A World of Opportunity,” at Rendez-vous Canada 2024.

11. Budget 2024: More $10-a-day child care spaces in Nova Scotia

    Budget 2024: More $10-a-day child care spaces in Nova Scotia

12. Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund concludes its first call for proposals

    Diversity and inclusion have long been key to Canada's success and prosperity, and Black Canadians have contributed to making Canada the country it is today.

13. Minister MacAulay announces Novel Technologies Streams winners under the Food Waste Reduction Challenge

    Today, as part of Canadian Innovation Week 2024, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the two grand prize winners of the Novel Technologies Streams for the Food Waste Reduction Challenge, Clean Works Inc. and Genecis Bioindustries Inc.

14. Citizenship ceremony in Cambridge to mark Citizenship Week

    To celebrate Citizenship Week, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 50 of Canada’s newest citizens. Citizenship Judge Rochelle Ivri will preside over the ceremony.

15. Government of Canada will make an important announcement regarding early learning and child care in Newfoundland and Labrador

    The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Labour and Seniors, and the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Rural Economic Development, along with the honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education for Newfoundland and Labrador, will announce funding helping to create more child care spaces across the province through the Government of Canada’s Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Fund.

16. Royal Military College of Canada to celebrate the Class of 2024

    Graduands, students, staff, and faculty of the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) invite the media to attend ceremonial events on campus celebrating the Class of 2024’s success, in which Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada and Commander-in-Chief; and the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will participate.

17. Building more child care spaces for families in the Northwest Territories

    Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment.

18. Statement on issues with health claim services for public servants working abroad

    The Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada, made the following statement today.

19. Federal government invests in upgrades for child advocacy centre 

    Toba Centre for Children & Youth will receive a $3-million investment from the federal government.

20. Travelling for Victoria Day or U.S. Memorial Day? The CBSA gives tips for a smoother trip

    Travelling for Victoria Day or U.S. Memorial Day? The CBSA gives tips for a smoother trip

21. Canada joins international security partners in release of advisory, guidance on growing cyber security threat to civil society

    The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, a part of the Communications Security Establishment Canada, joins several global security partners today in warning the public about a growing cyber security threat to civil society organizations and individuals, a community that has been deemed high risk for state-sponsored cyber threats.

22. Building more child care spaces for families in Quebec

    Building more child care spaces for families in Quebec

23. Minister Blair meets with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

    Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, met with United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Pentagon.

24. Indigenous Girls in STEM: The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission partners a workshop in Saskatoon

    The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is proud to announce its second annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Workshop for Indigenous Girls, which is taking place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, from May 13 to 16.

25. Government of Canada and FCM to Launch New Tree Planting Initiative

    Government of Canada and FCM to Launch New Tree Planting Initiative

26. Alternating lane closure on Des Allumettes Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists of an alternating lane closure on the Des Allumettes Bridge for maintenance work.

27. Expanded heat pump program helps British Columbians save on home energy costs 

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a federal investment of up to $103.7 million from Canada’s Low Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF) and the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program to support climate action in British Columbia and help low- and middle-income British Columbians reduce their energy costs.

28. Building more child care spaces for families in the Yukon

    Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment. This makes it harder to start and support a family, and as a result, parents—especially moms—often face impossible choices between their careers and child care fees.

29. Minister Blair and Minister Champagne to discuss Our North, Strong and Free in Montreal

    The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will visit Montréal on May 15, 2024 to discuss Our North, Strong and Free: A Renewed Vision for Canada’s Defence at the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations.

30. 14th edition of NFB’s “Hothouse” program now online. Discover bold new animation from across Canada at nfb.ca

    Beginning today, six eclectic animated shorts from the 14th edition of the National Film Board of Canada’s Hothouse program for emerging animators are available online worldwide at nfb.ca and on the NFB app.

31. Statement from Chief Accessibility Officer Stephanie Cadieux on first-ever National Air Accessibility Summit

    On May 9, 2024, Canada’s Chief Accessibility Officer, Stephanie Cadieux addressed attendees at Canada’s first-ever National Air Accessibility Summit.

32. Government of Canada will make an important announcement regarding Early Learning and Child Care in Manitoba

    Government of Canada will make an important announcement regarding Early Learning and Child Care in Manitoba

33. Canada Government of Canada will make an important announcement regarding Early Learning and Child Care in Northwest Territories

    The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, along with the Honourable Caitlin Cleveland, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment for Northwest Territories, will announce funding helping to create more child care spaces across the province through the Government of Canada’s Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Fund.

34. Seizure of unauthorized items at Dorchester Penitentiary - Minimum security unit

    On May 3, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing unauthorized items was seized in the minimum security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary.

35. Building more child care spaces for families in Saskatchewan

    Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment. This makes it harder to start and support a family, and as a result, parents—especially moms—often face impossible choices between their careers and child care fees.

36. Government of Canada announces $450K to Table Éducation Outaouais to support youth mental health

    Today, Minister Steven MacKinnon on behalf of the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced $450,000 in funding for Table Éducation Outaouais to support the mental health of elementary school students in Québec’s Outaouais region.

37. Minister St-Onge appoints Advisory Committee on the Future of CBC/Radio-Canada

    Minister of Canadian Heritage appoints advisory panel on the role, mission and governance of Canada’s public broadcaster

38. Speaking notes for the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship at the closing press conference for the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration

    I’m happy to be joined by Jeremy Harrison from the Government of Saskatchewan [Minister of Trade and Export Development, Immigration and Career Training, Innovation Saskatchewan, and Tourism Saskatchewan], as the co-chair of this forum.

39. Expansion of the box tree moth regulated area to include Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador

    Stopping the spread of invasive species such as box tree moth is the most effective way to safeguard forests and native plants, as well as protect Canada's forestry and horticulture-related businesses.

40. Alternating lane closure on Chaudière Crossing

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that there will be an alternating lane closure on the Chaudière Crossing for repair work.

41. Backgrounder: Four businesses enhanced with a $5.3-million investment

    Today, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, celebrated $5.3 million in FedDev Ontario investments for four southern Ontario businesses that have seized new opportunities for growth and created nearly 50 skilled jobs.

42. Government of Canada supports growth of four businesses

    $5.3 million in FedDev Ontario investments helps four businesses launch and create new technologies, develop sustainable packaging as well as create nearly 50 skilled jobs

43. Minister Hussen concludes visit to Jordan

    Minister Hussen met with His Royal Highness Prince Rashid bin El Hassan to discuss the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the urgent need to scale up assistance to vulnerable Palestinians, and the vital importance of the Jordanian Humanitarian Corridor for the delivery of supplies into Gaza.

44. The Government of Canada invests in a physical activity community project in Québec to promote healthy living

    Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement of Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity and the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced an investment of $301,918 through the Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund to Nature Québec for its project entitled Des ruelles vertes ET ACTIVES.

45. Investing in Francophone organizations in Northeastern Ontario

    The Government of Canada is proud to invest in Francophone organizations

46. Government of Canada announces investment in research to promote more diverse crop rotations on farms

    Research activities are at the heart of innovation and progress, especially in agriculture, and can lead to long-term growth and success for the sector.

47. New measures to support the well-being of Veterans and their families through Budget 2024

    Funding will support Veterans’ health and research, as well as women, Indigenous, and 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans

48. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Ontario

    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.

49. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Tax Court of Canada

    The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

50. Minister Hajdu to discuss affordable daycare in Ontario

    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.