Media

1. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Stony Mountain Institution – medium security unit

   On May 10, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on the perimeter of the medium-security unit at Stony Mountain Institution.

2. Building more child care spaces for families in Manitoba

   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.

3. 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).

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. Federal government invests in upgrades for child advocacy centre 

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

13. 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.

14. Building more child care spaces for families in Quebec

    Building more child care spaces for families in Quebec

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

    Government of Canada and FCM to Launch New Tree Planting Initiative

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. Media Accreditation for the Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank

    May 13, 2024 – Canada will host the 54th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in Ottawa, Ontario, from June 17 to 20, 2024.

19. 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

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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

25. Government of Canada supports Pro‑Pals Industries Ltd.’s project to reintegrate post‑consumer plastics

    Laval SME receives $1M in financial assistance from CED to accelerate the green shift and sustainable development in Quebec’s regions.

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. Government of Canada invests in innovation and growth with support for RVE

    Laval businesses receives $400,000 in financial assistance from CED.

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. Government of Canada to make an announcement supporting living environments that encourage physical activity in Quebec City

    The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, 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 funding for a community project driven by Nature Québec to promote healthy living and physical activity.

34. (NEW LOCATION) Minister Petitpas Taylor to announce support for Veterans and their families in Edmonton

    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.

35. 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.

36. Death of an inmate from Collins Bay Institution

    On May 10, 2024, Rock Ravary, an inmate from Collins Bay Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

37. 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.

38. Government of Canada to host commemorative event at Beechwood Cemetery in lead-up to the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy

    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 hosted by Veterans Affairs Canada and Beechwood National Cemetery, with Veterans of the Second World War in attendance.

39. Governments of Canada and British Columbia to make a key announcement to lower home heating and cooling bills across the province

    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 cooling for the province

40. 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.

41. Lloyd Longfield to announce new investments in Canadian field crop research

    Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, will announce new investments in Canadian field crop research to address climate change, advance economic growth and support resiliency of the sector.

42. Parliamentary Secretary Badawey announces funding for Ontario Tender Fruit Growers to develop climate resilient fruit varieties

    Canadian farmers produce a wide range of fruits, including apples and tender fruit like peaches, pears, and apricots, that contribute steadily to Canada’s economy—with most of Canada’s tender fruit and apples grown in Ontario.

43. Government of Canada announces $3.5 million to honour the legacy of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who served in uniform

    Memorials in Canada and around the world are silent but powerful reminders of the eternal debt of gratitude we owe to the selfless dedication of our service members.

44. 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.

45. Government of Canada supports Artisanex in modernizing its production line

    East Angus business receives $220,000 in financial assistance from CED to improve its productivity through digitization.

46. 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.

47. Community Futures British Columbia receives $3.9M to support rural businesses

    Businesses in rural British Columbia play a pivotal role in a strong and diversified economy by supporting families, creating jobs, and creating thriving communities. Community Future British Columbia (CFBC), along with its 34 member offices, understands the needs of these businesses well.

48. 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.

49. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Saskatchewan Penitentiary– maximum security unit

    On May 7, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized in the maximum security unit at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.

50. Assault of an inmate at Kent Institution

    On May 3, 2024, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Kent Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.