National News

1. 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.

2. 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.

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

   Government of Canada and FCM to Launch New Tree Planting Initiative

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. Investing in Francophone organizations in Northeastern Ontario

    The Government of Canada is proud to invest in Francophone organizations

25. 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.

26. 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

27. 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.

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. 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.

31. Minister Ng to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting in Arequipa, Peru to advance Canada’s trade priorities

    The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, today announced that she will visit Arequipa, Peru, from May 15 to 18, to participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting.

32. 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.

33. 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.

34. Government of Canada to announce support for a Brampton-based food manufacturer

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), alongside Maninder Sidhu, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development and Member of Parliament for Brampton East and Francesco Sorbara, Member of Parliament for Vaughan–Woodbridge, will make an important announcement in support of food manufacturing in Brampton.

35. 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.

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

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

37. Government of Canada officially opens state-of-the-art ocean research facility; powered by green technology

    The Government of Canada supports stronger and more collaborative federal science, to ensure scientists and researchers have access to the world-class facilities and tools they need to achieve scientific excellence and innovation.

38. Government of Canada funding showcase of Northern Ontario mining supply and services industry at international mining convention

    Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming, today announced a FedNor investment of $265,000 in support of the Northern Ontario Mining Showcase (NOMS). The funds will allow the City of Temiskaming Shores to again establish the long-running NOMS pavilion at this year’s Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum convention, CIM Connect 2024. The pavilion will accommodate over 25 mining supply and services businesses and organizations from across Northern Ontario. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor.

39. Minister Miller celebrates Citizenship Week and engages with communities across Canada

    The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement to mark the start of Citizenship Week, which runs from May 13 to 19, 2024:

40. Minister Joly to travel to Cyprus, Lebanon, Türkiye and Greece

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be travelling to Cyprus, Lebanon, Türkiye and Greece from May 13 to 17, 2024.

41. 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.

42. 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.

43. Government of Canada to make major investments in Francophone organizations in Northeastern Ontario

    Member of Parliament Anthony Rota will announce major investments in Francophone organizations in Ontario’s Temiskaming District

44. Federal-Provincial-Territorial Immigration Ministers Commit to Ongoing Collaboration to Strengthen the Immigration System

    The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) met today to discuss Canada’s immigration levels planning for 2025–2027.

45. Minister Joly meets with Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs

    Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, during his visit to Ottawa.

46. 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.

47. (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.

48. 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.

49. Update on LaSalle Causeway closure: Repair progress

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) would like to provide an update on the LaSalle Causeway closure, following the public notices issued on April 2, April 4, April 12, April 22 and May 3.

50. Citizenship ceremony in Surrey to mark Citizenship Week

    To celebrate Citizenship Week, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 40 of Canada’s newest citizens. Citizenship Judge Carol-Ann Hart will preside over the ceremony.