Government News

1. Building more child care spaces for families in Quebec

   Building more child care spaces for families in Quebec

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

   Government of Canada and FCM to Launch New Tree Planting Initiative

3. Tribunal Initiates Expiry Review—Unitized Wall Modules from China

   The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an expiry review of its order made on July 3, 2019, in expiry review RR-2018-002, to determine if the expiry of the order is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping or subsidizing of unitized wall modules from the People’s Republic of China and is likely to result in injury to the domestic industry.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Federal government invests in active transportation infrastructure in Sydney

    Sydney will get a new trail after an investment of $922,054 from the federal government.

11. Happy Valley-Goose Bay on the road to a new public transit system

    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.

12. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Winnipeg 

    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 Executive Officer at Toba Centre for Children & Youth.

13. Supporting Mothers with $10-a-day child care

    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.

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

    L’honorable Pablo Rodriguez, ministre des Transports, et l’honorable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, ministre du Tourisme et ministre responsable de DEC, annonceront l’octroi d’un financement pour soutenir des services de garde à l’enfance inclusifs partout dans la province par le biais du Fonds d’infrastructure pour l’apprentissage et la garde des jeunes enfants du gouvernement du Canada.

15. Government of Canada to deliver more inclusive early learning and child care in Saskatchewan

    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 Saskatchewan, will announce measures to support inclusive child care across Saskatchwean.

16. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

    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 His Worship George Andrews, Mayor of the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

17. Federal and provincial governments shore up flood defences in Richmond

    Richmond is getting strengthened flood protection infrastructure to reduce the risks from rising sea levels, increasingly severe storms, and climate change, after a combined investment of $13 million from the federal and provincial governments and the City of Richmond.

18. Infrastructure Announcement in Sydney

    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 Cape Breton Regional Municipality, and Stephanie Johnstone-Laurette, Chair of the Washbrook Greenway Coalition.

19. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Richmond

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Parm Bains, Member of Parliament for Steveston-Richmond East; Wilson Miao, Member of Parliament for Richmond Centre; Kelly Greene, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Richmond-Steveston; and His Worship, Malcolm Brodie, Mayor for the City of Richmond.

20. Governor in Council selection processes open for the Employment Insurance Board of Appeal

    Today, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Randy Boissonnault announced that the Governor in Council has launched selection processes to identify a diverse group of qualified Canadians to join the new Employment Insurance Board of Appeal as Governor in Council appointees. Candidates have until June 20, 2024, to apply using the Governor in Council appointments website.

21. Government of Canada launches new call for proposals to increase the production of alternate format materials for persons with print disabilities

    All Canadians deserve equal access to programs, services and supports. The Government of Canada is committed to investing in programs that help remove barriers to accessibility, increase inclusion, and empower persons with disabilities to fully engage in their communities.

22. Explore ways to protect Canada's plants, forests, and agriculture on the International Day of Plant Health

    Healthy plants are the foundation of ecosystems, supporting both human and animal life while keeping the environment stable and helping economies grow.

23. Federal government partners with Indigenous Peoples in Timiskaming District

    The federal government is investing in green and inclusive retrofits for Indigenous education facilities in Kirkland Lake and Temiskaming Shores to convert land in Kirkland Lake into a food forest. Announced by MP Anthony Rota and Bertha Cormier, Executive Director of the Temiskaming Native Women’s Support Group (TNWSG), these projects will receive almost $6 million from the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program and $250,000 from the Natural Infrastructure Fund.

24. Backgrounder: Federal government partners with Indigenous Peoples in Timiskaming District

    The federal government is investing in green and inclusive retrofits for Indigenous education facilities in Kirkland Lake and Temiskaming Shores to convert land in Kirkland Lake into a food forest.

25. Minister Boissonnault to announce launch of selection processes for EI Board of Appeal

    Minister Boissonnault to announce launch of selection processes for EI Board of Appeal

26. Readout: Canada and Germany’s Housing Ministers meet in Ottawa to discuss common goals

    The Honourable Sean Fraser and the Honorable Klara Geywitz met in Ottawa to discuss mutual priorities and opportunities for collaboration between Canada and Germany on the topics of housing and infrastructure. As members of the Group of Seven (G7), they also discussed the ongoing work around sustainable urban policies that help promote the growth of livable cities.

27. The federal and provincial governments invest in ventilation improvements at Belvedere Heights

    The federal and provincial governments are investing over $365,000 to improve ventilation at the Belvedere Heights long-term care home. This was announced by the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Stan Cho, Ontario Minister of Long-Term Care; and Kami Johnston, Administrator of Belvedere Heights

28. The Government of Canada and the City of Montreal invest in the planting of over 200,000 trees in Montreal’s East End

    The health and quality of life of Montreal's East End residents will be improved thanks to a joint investment by the federal government and the City of Montreal of up to $67 million to support the extensive planting of trees and shrubs.

29. Release of 2023 Public Report

    Ottawa, Ontario (May 7, 2024) - The Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), David Vigneault, issued the following statement regarding the CSIS 2023 Public Report released today:

30. Protecting the Whitehorse Escarpment and Robert Service Way from the impacts of climate change

    The Whitehorse Escarpment is experiencing the impacts of climate change and affecting the lives of Yukoners. To mitigate the effects of groundwater seepage causing landslides, the federal government is investing more than $45 million.

31. Downtown to Port Lands: Federal government invests in pedestrian bridge to span Toronto’s Keating Channel

    Spanning the Keating Channel, the accessible Keating Channel pedestrian bridge will link Toronto’s mainland to what is currently known as “Villiers Island.” Parliamentary Secretary Julie Dabrusin announced an investment of $9 million by the federal government toward the design and construction of the bridge. PS Dabrusin was also joined by the project partners, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, and Waterfront Toronto Board Chair Jack Winberg, as well as Ogimaa-Kwe (Chief) Claire Sault, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

32. The Government of Canada provides an update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

    With recent news of dairy cattle in the United States testing positive for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and reports of fragments of HPAI detected in pasteurized milk sold in the U.S.

33. Government of Canada awards construction contract for repair work on Des Joachims Bridge

    The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that its infrastructure remains safe and operational for the travelling public.

34. Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for Asian Heritage Month

    On May 5, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in red and gold from sunset to 10 p.m. to celebrate Asian Heritage Month.

35. Federal government and Boyle Street Community Services invest in vital community building in downtown Edmonton

    The downtown core in Edmonton will have an improved facility for an essential range of programs and services after a combined investment of more than $45 million from the federal government and the Boyle Street Community Services.

36. Emerald ash borer confirmed in Vancouver, British Columbia

    The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB - Agrilus planipennis) in the City of Vancouver, British Columbia.

37. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Whitehorse

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, and Her Worship Laura Cabott, Mayor of Whitehorse.

38. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Toronto

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Toronto—Danforth; Her Worship Olivia Chow, Mayor of the City of Toronto; Ogimaa-Kwe (Chief) Claire Sault, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation; and Jack Winberg, Chair of the Board of Directors of Waterfront Toronto.

39. Revitalization of the Théâtre Sans Frontières of the Centre des Arts de Stanstead

    As part of its renovation, the Théâtre Sans Frontières will be able to host a greater variety of shows, film screenings, exhibitions, conferences and other cultural events thanks to an investment of more than $2.1 million from the federal government.

40. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Edmonton, Alberta

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages and Jordan Reiniger, Executive Director, Boyle Street Community Services.

41. Federal government invests in revitalizing the Mouvement d'implication francophone d'Orléans (MIFO) community centre

    Through a $36 million investment, the federal government is redeveloping the Mouvement d'implication francophone d'Orléans (MIFO) community center. Announced by the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages; Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Orléans; and Jean-François Born, Chair, MIFO Board of Directors, this project will enhance the capacity of MIFO to deliver an expanded range of services and programs in French to the local community.

42. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Stanstead

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Compton-Stanstead, Jody Stone, Mayor of Stanstead and Gabriel Safdie, Director and Founder, Centre des arts de Stanstead.

43. South Fish Creek Complex in Calgary receives support for green upgrades

    The South Fish Creek Complex will be receiving energy upgrades after a joint investment of more than $1.2 million from the federal government, YMCA Calgary, and the complex partners.

44. Federal government invests in natural infrastructure improvements in the University Endowment Lands

    After an investment of $1,000,000 from the federal government, the Community Green Park and Ortona Trail, located in the University Endowment Lands, is receiving green upgrades to enhance the community’s resilience to climate change and improve access to nature and healthy living.

45. Infrastructure Announcement in Ottawa

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages; Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Orléans; and Jean-François Born, Chair, MIFO Board of Directors.

46. Green upgrades coming to the Michipicoten First Nation Health Centre

    Retrofits and an expansion are coming to the Michipicoten First Nation Health Centre. The federal government is supporting this project with an investment of over $1.5 million from the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program.

47. Statement from Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Translation Bureau on interpretation services

    The mandate of Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Translation Bureau is to provide quality linguistic services, including interpretation services, to Parliament and federal departments and agencies. In collaboration with its partners, including session organizers (who are responsible for the technical aspects of interpretation), the Translation Bureau continues to innovate and to draw on expert advice and best practices in Canada and abroad to provide optimal service to its clients and optimal protection to its interpreters.

48. Federal and provincial governments invest in active transportation infrastructure in the City of Courtenay

    Residents will soon enjoy improved access to extensive pathways and community services, thanks to a combined investment of more than $6.8 million from the federal and provincial governments, along with the City of Courtenay.

49. Competition Bureau to focus on leveraging new enforcement and promotion tools in 2024-2025

    Competition Bureau to focus on leveraging new enforcement and promotion tools in 2024-2025 April 30, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

50. Revitalizing the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation Community Centre

    Upgrades and an expansion are coming to the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation Community Centre. The federal government is supporting this work with an investment of over $2.9 million from the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program.