Media

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Government of Canada to Make a Clean Transportation Announcement for Prince Edward Island

   Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, alongside the Honourable Steven Myers, Prince Edward Island’s Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action, will make a funding announcement on clean transportation for the province. Media availability will follow.

6. 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.

7. Backgrounder: Minister Sajjan celebrates Economic Development Week and announces over $3.7 million for British Columbians

   To mark Economic Development Week, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced over $3.7 million in PacifiCan funding for four projects across British Columbia.

8. Minister Sajjan celebrates Economic Development Week and announces over $3.7 million for British Columbians

   To mark Economic Development Week, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced over $3.7 million in PacifiCan funding for four projects across British Columbia.

9. Naicatchewenin First Nation, Canada and Ontario reach settlement agreement on Treaty 3 flooding claim

   The Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario are working to renew the relationships between the Crown and Indigenous Peoples in Canada based on the affirmation of rights, respect, co-operation, and partnership.

10. Government of Canada to announce funding to support competitiveness and resiliency in the tender fruit sector

    Vance Badawey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, and Chris Bittle, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce funding to help tender fruit producers reduce their environmental impact while staying competitive.

11. Northern Yacht Club sets sail with significant upgrades

    Federal investment helps upgrade dock, power, and water services infrastructure in North Sydney

12. Government of Canada helps to improve women’s economic participation in male-dominated industries

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced $924,370 over two and a half years to Build a Dream to Empower Women (Build a Dream) for their project Supporting Women’s Access to Employment, Retention, Advancement in Male Dominated Fields.

13. Invitation to media – The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau to visit Cantons-de-l’Est SME Artisanex’s facilities

    The media are invited to participate in a tour of Artisanex along with the Honourable Marie Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue.

14. Last opportunity for media accreditation for 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy in France

    An official Government of Canada delegation will participate in a series of events in Normandy, France, from June 4-9 to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.

15. Indigenous Services Canada announces 2024 recipients of Award of Excellence in Nursing

    Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, congratulated three nurses who embody these significant qualities as the recipients of the 2024 Award of Excellence in Nursing

16. Minister MacAulay announces re-appointment to Farm Credit Canada’s Board of Directors

    Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the re-appointment of Jane Halford as Chairperson of Farm Credit Canada's (FCC) Board of Directors.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest $25 million in agriculture researchers

    Today, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan’s Minister of Agriculture David Marit announced $25 million to support 15 strategic research chairs at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Agriculture and Bioresources through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

20. Environment and Climate Change Canada hosts Blainville radar media tour and media availability with Minister Guilbeault

    Media representatives are advised of a tour of the weather radar site located in Blainville, Quebec, one of 32 new state-of-the-art radar stations across Canada. Following the tour, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will hold a media availability.

21. 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

22. Ministers Sajjan, Guilbeault, Wilkinson, and Parliamentary Secretary Romanado to Provide an Update on the 2024 Wildfire Season

    Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Harjit S. 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, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Sherry Romanado, Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, as they provide an update on the forecast for the 2024 wildfire season.

23. Government of Canada to make an announcement on investments to help lower greenhouse gas emissions in Ontario

    Media representatives are advised that Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on investments to help lower greenhouse gas emissions in Ontario.

24.  Government of Canada Releases New Report Showing the Impacts of Climate Change and Necessity of Indigenous-Led Climate Change Adaptation

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced the release of the For Our Future: Indigenous Resilience Report, the first Indigenous-led report that draws on Indigenous knowledge, perspectives and experiences to explore multidimensional and intersecting aspects of climate change impacts and adaptation.

25. 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.

26. 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

27. 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.

28. 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:

29. Agriculture student scholarship recipients announced in Saskatchewan

    Today, Saskatchewan students pursuing a post-secondary education in agriculture were awarded scholarships from the federal and provincial governments.

30. Minister MacAulay announces new investment in mental health support for producers

    To mark Mental Health Week, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $1.08 million for the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing (CCAW) through the AgriCompetitiveness Program, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

31. Death of an inmate from Archambault Institution

    On May 3, 2024, Réal Langlais, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

32. Celebrating Indigenous Nurses during National Nursing Week

    Today, on Indigenous Nurses Day and at the start of National Nursing Week, we celebrate the unique perspectives, contributions, and dedication that Indigenous nurses—like Lindsay—bring to our healthcare system in communities and across the country.

33. British Columbia Student Wins National Video Contest

    Today, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) announced the winners of the national 2024 Focus on Safety Youth Video Contest during the national launch of Safety and Health Week.

34. Minister Champagne concludes visit to Nebraska as part of Team Canada mission

    Trip focused on state’s close trading, investment and national security relationship

35. 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.

36. 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

37. Weekly Update on the Government’s Economic Plan

    The Deputy Prime Minister will provide an update on the government’s economic plan. She will be joined by the 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, Harjit Sajjan, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Jonathan Wilkinson, and the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault.

38. Media technical briefing on new legislation to counter foreign interference

    Government of Canada officials will hold a virtual technical briefing for media related to An Act respecting countering foreign interference.

39. CBSA investigation leads to conviction of unauthorized immigration consultant for fraud

    The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of our immigration system and holds accountable individuals who attempt to defraud new immigrants to Canada.

40. The Governments of Canada and Yukon Announce Funding to Further Support Flood Mapping Efforts in the Yukon

    The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Canada’s Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Richard Mostyn, Yukon’s Minister of Community Services, on behalf of the Honourable Nils Clarke, Yukon’s Minister of Environment, announced a joint investment of $3.5 million over the next four years to support the advancement of flood hazard mapping in the Yukon. Funding from the Government of Canada comes from the Flood Hazard Identification Mapping Program (FHIMP).

41. Ministers Anandasangaree, Hajdu, Vandal, and Ien issue statement on Red Dress Day 2024

    Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor; the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs; and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth; issued the following statement:

42. Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba announce partnership to develop a Red Dress Alert together with Indigenous partners

    Ahead of Red Dress Day on May 5, we acknowledge the ongoing national crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people, and commit to the next steps in better protecting them.

43. Government of Canada to make an announcement on palliative care

    Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will hold a news conference to announce funding to improve palliative care.

44. 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.

45. 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.

46. CBSA seizure of ghost gun leads to prison time

    CBSA seizure of ghost gun leads to prison time

47. Update on CBSA’s ability to process ATIP requests electronically

    Today, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) provided an update on its ability to process Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests electronically.

48. Lac Seul First Nation and Canada settle Flooding Claim

    On March 28, 2024, Lac Seul First Nation concluded a historic settlement agreement with the Government of Canada regarding the First Nation’s flooding claim.

49. Government of Canada supporting Indigenous-led partnership to create new business opportunities and jobs in Alberta’s agriculture sector

    $5 million contribution through PrairiesCan to support the construction of an Indigenous owned industrial hemp processing plant in Elk Point, Alberta

50. 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.