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Ministers Valdez and Ien to make an important announcement related to child care
The Minister of Small Business, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, and the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, the Honourable Marci Ien, will make an important announcement about affordable child care for families. -
The National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act receives royal assent
Canada is a destination of choice for foreign investment as a result of its technologically advanced and open economy, its skilled workforce and its world-class research community. While foreign investment is essential to economic prosperity, the Investment Canada Act is a key lever that allows the Government of Canada to act quickly and decisively when foreign investment would threaten national security. As the world changes and threats evolve, Canada needs new tools to continue protecting the economy and keeping Canadians safe. -
Competition Bureau announces adjustment to merger review filing fees, effective April 1, 2024
Today, the Competition Bureau announced that the filing fee for merger reviews will increase from $82,719.12 to $86,358.76, effective April 1, 2024. The increase is a result of an annual adjustment described in the Service Fees Act. -
Governments of Canada and Manitoba celebrate agriculture by supporting Royal Manitoba Winter Fair
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing financial support to the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in Brandon, one of Manitoba's key cultural events, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and provincial Minister of Agriculture Ron Kostyshyn announced today. -
Government of Canada supports creation of AI computing cluster at Université Laval
Investment, along with support from the Government of Quebec, will secure advanced computing infrastructure -
Minister Champagne wraps up visit to New York as part of Team Canada mission
Trip further promotes Canada’s close relationship with largest trading partner -
Technical briefing on changes to the Investment Canada Act
Officials from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada will hold a technical briefing on the changes to the Investment Canada Act in Bill C-34, An Act to Amend the Investment Canada Act, which received royal assent on March 22, 2024. -
Minister Champagne to participate in a fireside chat with the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador and the CEO of Energy NL
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will participate in a fireside chat, hosted by Energy NL, with the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Charlene Johnson, CEO of Energy NL. -
Minister Valdez announces launch of Maïa Inclusive Growth Project to support hundreds of women entrepreneurs across Canada
A more inclusive economy is a stronger economy. That’s why the Government of Canada is dedicated to taking concrete action to support women entrepreneurs from coast to coast to coast, which will help build an economy that works for all Canadians. -
Competition Bureau reaches agreement to protect competition for ready-mix concrete in Quebec
The Competition Bureau announced today that it has entered into a consent agreement with Béton Provincial to address competition concerns from its acquisition of the Québec-based concrete operations of CRH Canada Group Inc. (CRH). -
Minister MacAulay raises interest-free limit of the Advance Payments Program to $250,000 for 2024
Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that the interest-free limit of the Advance Payments Program has been set at $250,000 for the 2024 program year. -
Minister Champagne in New York as part of Team Canada mission
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will be in New York March 25th and 26th as part of Team Canada’s U.S. engagement strategy. -
New program to benefit agricultural lands
New Brunswick farmers have access to new resources to help them conserve and enhance the resiliency of their land. -
CRTC Broadband Fund: Project selected in March 2024
Through its Broadband Fund, the CRTC is providing funding to Rogers Communications to build new cell towers along Highway 37, which will help improve access to emergency services. This project will also have a positive impact on nearby communities—many of which are Indigenous—who will benefit from improved cellphone services in the area. -
CRTC takes action to improve cellphone coverage in northern B.C.
Through its Broadband Fund, the CRTC is providing funding to Rogers Communications to build new cell towers along Highway 37, which will help improve access to emergency services. This project will also have a positive impact on nearby communities—many of which are Indigenous—who will benefit from improved cellphone services in the area. -
Supporting research and innovation in agriculture, with funding for 101 new projects
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing $16.3 million in grant funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support 101 projects under the Research and Innovation program over the next three years, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today. -
Government of Canada to support expanded services at leading Francophone academic institution
Strong, vibrant Francophone communities are key to unlocking the potential of the Canadian economy. By working with Francophone academia, businesses, organizations and leading institutions, the Government of Canada is helping them reach their potential and create new possibilities for all Canadians. This includes organizations led by women, Indigenous communities, members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities, newcomers to Canada and racialized people. -
Backgrounder: Central P.E.I. businesses modernize, expand and improve efficiencies
The Government of Canada is investing over $4 million in 13 projects to help modernize businesses in Central P.E.I. The Province of P.E.I. is also contributing almost $500,000 toward 3 of the 13 projects. -
Competition Bureau provides recommendations to strengthen competition in Canada’s financial sector
The Competition Bureau is pleased to publish its submission in response to the Department of Finance Canada’s public consultation on strengthening competition in the financial sector. -
Government of Canada to announce support for entrepreneurs across southern Ontario
The Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa–Vanier, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an announcement in support of entrepreneurs across southern Ontario. -
Call for proposals launched for Quebec’s business incubators and accelerators
CED focuses on regional economic development through innovation by investing $16M over four years to ensure start‑ups succeed. -
Minister MacAulay announces Food Waste Reduction Challenge winners
From farm to plate, through production, processing, distribution, retail, food service and at home, over half of Canada’s annual food supply is reportedly wasted or lost. -
Government of Canada to give update on actions taken to strengthen procurement practices
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, will hold a press conference to update Canadians on actions taken to combat unethical business practices in procurement and real property. This announcement will be preceded by an embargoed technical briefing, not for attribution, with senior officials from Public Services and Procurement Canada. -
Government of Canada appoints interim Chief Statistician
Canadians deserve timely, consistent and disaggregated data produced by Statistics Canada to support decision making based on sound evidence. -
Minister Ferrada to participate at Ottawa Tourism’s Shine On Awards
The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency for the Regions of Quebec, will celebrate Ottawa’s visitor economy and recognize the service offerings of front line hospitality workers at Ottawa Tourism’s Shine On Awards. -
Minister Valdez announces key findings of the State of Women Entrepreneurship annual report and reaffirms support for women entrepreneurs across Canada
A more inclusive economy is a stronger economy. That’s why the Government of Canada is dedicated to taking concrete action to advance gender equality, which will help build an economy that works for all Canadians. -
Minister Champagne to attend an armchair discussion with chambers of commerce from the Eastern Townships
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will participate in an armchair discussion organized by Eastern Townships chambers of commerce. -
Innovative companies based in Delta, B.C. receive over $1.6 million to expand production of recycled plastics and energy monitoring technology
The City of Delta has one of the fastest growing industrial areas in Greater Vancouver and is home to innovative companies like Plascon Plastics Corporation and GridGear Solutions Ltd. By developing solutions to environmental challenges, these two companies are poised for further growth. -
Minister Champagne wraps up his participation at G7 meeting of industry, technology and digital ministers in Italy
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, concluded a three-day visit to Italy, where he joined his G7 counterparts to discuss innovation and the governance and responsible use of emerging technologies -
Increasing Quebec’s food self‑sufficiency: Over $3.5M for Céréales Normandin to expand its product range
The governments of Canada and Quebec are granting a total of over $3.5 million in financial assistance to Céréales Normandin to support the valorization of all grains processed at its conventional and organic grains centre in Normandin, in the Saguenay–Lac‑Saint‑Jean region. This project, valued at over $5.8 million, will enable the business to expand its range of cereal products. -
Victory Advanced Technologies driving change in the electric car industry
Federal support helping Saint John company roll out first-of-its-kind electric motor system -
Government of Canada supports Technifab GC’s growth
Trois-Rivières SME receives a total of $350,000 in financial assistance from CED. -
Minister Valdez to speak at an event announcing key findings from the State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada report
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, will deliver remarks on key findings from the 2024 State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada report at an event hosted by the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub. -
Minister Champagne to hold media availability following G7 meetings in Italy
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will hold a media availability via teleconference on the final day of his trip to Italy, where he has been participating in G7 meetings with his industry, technology and digital ministerial counterparts. -
Government of Canada invests almost $14 million to drive innovation and economic growth in Vancouver
Seven local businesses and organizations will receive funding to commercialize new products, expand operations, and access global markets. -
Backgrounder: Government of Canada invests almost $14 million to drive innovation and economic growth in Vancouver
Seven local businesses and organizations will receive funding to commercialize new products, expand operations, and access global markets. -
Government of Canada to announce support for innovative automotive tech company
Government of Canada to announce support for innovative automotive tech company -
Invitation to media – Minister Marie‑Claude Bibeau to visit Technifab GC
Media representatives are invited to visit Technifab GC, a manufacturing SME in the metal products sector, along with the Honourable Marie‑Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue. Minister Bibeau will take the opportunity to highlight financial assistance from CED for the business. She will be available to answer the media’s questions. -
Government of Canada invests in Anderson Group’s growth
Chesterville business receives $825,000 in financial assistance from CED. -
Kedgwick and Saint-Quentin benefit from investments in tourism and local businesses
Federal government support will boost tourism, promote Indigenous and Acadian culture, and help businesses in the region succeed -
Kedgwick and Saint-Quentin benefit from investments in tourism and local businesses
Federal government support will boost tourism, promote Indigenous and Acadian culture, and help businesses in the region succeed -
Governments of Canada and Ontario invest over $11.4 million to bring high-speed Internet access to more than 2,600 Indigenous households in Ontario
Rural community to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed Internet -
CRTC launches public consultation to implement the Online News Act
Today, the CRTC is launching a public consultation to gather views on the regulatory framework for the Online News Act (formerly Bill C-18). -
Campbellton region benefits from investments in tourism and local businesses
Federal government support will boost tourism, improve community infrastructure and help businesses in the region succeed -
Government of Canada invests in 7,700 world-class researchers and projects across the country
unding supports groundbreaking research in key branches of science, engineering and humanities -
Campbellton region benefits from investments in tourism and local businesses
Federal government support will boost tourism, improve community infrastructure and help businesses in the region succeed -
Minister Champagne to attend G7 meetings in Italy
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will travel to the Italian cities of Verona and Trento, joining his G7 counterparts for the Ministerial Meeting on Industry, Technology and Digital. -
Minister Champagne wraps up U.S. tour as part of the Team Canada engagement strategy
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, concluded a visit to three key states and the District of Columbia. The visit was part of the Team Canada engagement strategy with the U.S. -
Minister MacAulay attends Seafood Expo North America in Boston to promote Canadian seafood
Building on a successful mission to Southeast Asia where he officially opened Canada’s first-ever trade office for agriculture and seafood in the Indo-Pacific region, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, travelled to Boston, Massachusetts this week to attend Seafood Expo North America, the largest seafood trade exposition in North America. -
AgriMarketing funding for seafood and fish sector
The Government of Canada announced over $2.83 million in funding for 8 projects under Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)’s AgriMarketing Program. Work on these projects started in 2023 and will run for 3 fiscal years until 2026. These projects are designed to facilitate the promotion and expansion of markets for Canadian seafood and fish.