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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 -
Government of Canada invests in growth by supporting Les Fruits de Mer Madeleine
Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine business obtains $2 million in funding from CED. -
Hurricane Fiona: CED has granted over $7.6M in aid to disaster victims in Gaspésie and Les Îles‑de‑la‑Madeleine
Twenty organizations have received support to recover from the impacts of Hurricane Fiona and better prepare for future bad weather. -
Backgrounder: CED has provided over $7.6M in support to disaster victims in Gaspésie and Les Îles‑de‑la‑Madeleine
The following information is in addition to the news release issued on May 3, 2024, on the financial assistance authorized by CED, the recipients, and their respective projects. All of the projects have received non‑repayable financial contributions. -
Minister Vandal announces investment supporting Yukon’s forest industry
The forest and wood products industry is an important contributor to the Yukon’s economy. Businesses that harvest timber or manufacture products from wood provide essential goods, such as heating fuel and lumber, to people and communities and contribute to a diversified economy. -
Minister Champagne to visit Nebraska as part of Team Canada strategy
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will travel to Nebraska on May 3 and 4 as part of Team Canada’s U.S. engagement strategy. The Minister will meet with business and political leaders to discuss the importance of trade and investment between Canada and the state of Nebraska. -
Invitation to media – Minister Diane Lebouthillier to announce Government of Canada support for Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine fisheries business
The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie‒Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will take the opportunity during her visit to Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine to announce CED financial assistance to boost the growth of a business in the fisheries sector. -
Government of Canada supports Holocaust education in Hamilton
Hamilton Jewish Federation receives $175,000 to renovate its current space and enhance offerings -
Invitation to media – Minister Diane Lebouthillier to unveil Government of Canada financial support for 20 organizations in Gaspésie and Les Îles‑de‑la‑Madeleine
The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie‒Les Îles‑de‑la‑Madeleine and Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will announce Government of Canada financial support for 20 businesses, organizations, and communities in Gaspésie and Les Îles‑de‑la‑Madeleine following the devastating passage of Hurricane Fiona. -
Minister Hussen to make an important announcement related to humanitarian aid in Lebanon
The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, will hold a press conference to announce humanitarian and development assistance funding for Lebanon. Minister Hussen will be joined by Fayçal El-Khoury, member of Parliament for Laval—Les Îles, Quebec. -
Canada taking the reins as partner country for HANNOVER MESSE 2025
HANNOVER MESSE brings together companies from all over the world to showcase the leading-edge industrial technologies that will shape the industries of the future -
Minister Champagne announces grant recipients for programs promoting intellectual property education, awareness and capacity building
Funding will support Indigenous communities in protecting and expanding their IP interests and foster the development of future IP experts -
Yukon Agriculture celebrates one year of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) provides $9.25 million in support towards Yukon’s agriculture and agri-food sector development over 5 years (2023-2028). -
Prices for telecom services continue to decline
Canadians deserve affordable and reliable telecommunications services. That’s why the government has introduced policies that promote competition and directed the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to focus on competition, affordability and consumer rights. -
Minister MacAulay announces new funding to help promote Canadian maple syrup around the world
Maple syrup is an iconic Canadian export, and people around the world enjoy Canada's delicious, top-quality maple products, with exports reaching $615 million last year. -
Government of Canada supports marketing and automation of Aidexpress’s technology platform
Gatineau online sharing economy business receives $300,000 in financial assistance from CED. -
Government of Canada invests in launch of second production line at Les Pliages Apaulo
Waterville business receives $500,000 in financial assistance from CED. -
Governments of Canada and Manitoba invest in Manitoba's Livestock Predation Prevention Program
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing financial support to Manitoba's Livestock Predation Prevention Program which supports the adoption of pro-active, on-farm measures to deter predator attacks, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn, announced today. -
Minister Champagne in Washington, D.C.
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will travel to Washington, D.C., on April 27 and 28 as part of Team Canada’s engagement strategy with the U.S. -
Invitation to media – MP Sophie Chatel to visit Gatineau SME Aidexpress’s facilities
The media are invited to participate in a tour of Aidexpress along with Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac. -
Minister Ng strengthens trade relations with Republic of Korea through Team Canada Trade Mission
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, has concluded her visit to Seoul after leading a Team Canada Trade Mission to South Korea. As a key initiative under Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, these missions provide opportunities for Canadian and local companies to establish valuable connections with important players. -
Competition Bureau reaches agreement to protect real estate competition in the Yukon
The Competition Bureau announced today that it has entered into a consent agreement with the Yukon Real Estate Association (YREA) to address concerns with its membership practices in the real estate sector. -
Government of Canada provides $25,000 to support delivery of EXCELerate2024: GroYourBiz with the Speed of Collaboration
British Columbians are bringing their entrepreneurial dreams to life, building businesses that create good jobs and vibrant communities. PacifiCan is providing support and resources to propel these businesses to new heights. -
Canada and Manitoba governments support Squeal on Pigs
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing financial support to Manitoba Pork’s Squeal on Pigs campaign, part of Manitoba’s commitment under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, and provincial Minister of Agriculture, Ron Kostyshyn, announced today. -
Claire Anderson to the British Columbia Broadband Association
Our goal is to work with everyone to make sure all Canadians have access to reliable, affordable, and high-quality Internet and cellphone services. -
Minister MacAulay announces appointment of new Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission
Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the appointment of David Hunt as Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). -
Biography – David Hunt
David Hunt has significant leadership experience over his 28-year career in the agriculture sector. -
Minister Duclos highlights budget investments to create a fair future for Indigenous peoples
Through Budget 2024: A Fair Chance for Every Generation, the Government of Canada is investing to build a Canada that works better for everyone, where young people can get ahead, get a fair reward for their hard work and be able to buy their own homes, and where everyone has a fair chance at a good life in the middle class. -
Parliamentary Secretary Sidhu to welcome Boeing’s announcement of partnership with Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies
Maninder Sidhu, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, will deliver remarks at the announcement of Boeing’s investment in the expansion of the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies’ Aircraft Maintenance Engineering program. -
Minister Champagne highlights budget investments in Indigenous reconciliation
The federal government recently delivered Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation. -
Minister Champagne highlights budget investments in Indigenous reconciliation
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will host an event in La Tuque, Quebec, to highlight the federal budget’s investments to strengthen the economy in a way that is shared by all. -
Minister Duclos to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments to ensure a fair future for Indigenous peoples
Minister Duclos to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments to ensure a fair future for Indigenous peoples -
Minister Tassi and Minister Ien highlight investments to support young entrepreneurs
Canada’s future depends on the success of its youngest generations. Budget 2024 is a plan to build a Canada that works better for everyone, where younger generations can get ahead, where their hard work pays off, and where they can buy a home—where everyone has a fair chance at a good middle-class life. -
Minister Duclos highlights budget investments granted to Futurpreneur Canada
Through Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation the Government of Canada is investing to build a Canada that works better for everyone, where younger generations can get ahead, where their hard work pays off, where they can buy a home, and where everyone has a fair chance at a good middle-class life. -
Minister Champagne highlights budget investments in young entrepreneurs
The federal government recently delivered Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation. -
Minister Ferrada to speak at the Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon’s Spring Conference
The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, will speak with tourism industry leaders at the Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon’s Spring Conference to chart a course toward success in the tourism sector. -
Minister Champagne to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments in young entrepreneurs
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will host an event in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to highlight how the federal budget's investments will support young entrepreneurs in launching and scaling up their businesses. -
Minister of Citizens' Services highlights budget investments to support small businesses
Minister of Citizens' Services highlights budget investments to support small businesses -
Minister Champagne highlights budget investments to support Canadian small businesses
The federal government recently delivered Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation. -
Minister Ferrada to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments
The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, will be in Sechelt, British Columbia, to highlight the federal budget's investments in support of small businesses. -
Minister Champagne to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments in support of Canadian small businesses
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will participate in a site visit to highlight the federal budget’s investments in support of Canadian small businesses. -
Minister Tassi and Minister Ien to highlight federal Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments for youth entrepreneurs
The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth of Canada, will highlight federal budget investments in youth entrepreneurs. -
Minister Duclos to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments to support young Canadian entrepreneurs
The Honorable Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Quebec and Minister of Public Services and Procurement will host an event to highlight the federal budget’s investments supporting young Canadian entrepreneurs and strengthening the economy in a way that is shared by all. -
Minister MacAulay to highlight measures in Budget 2024 to support student researchers
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will host an event at the University of Prince Edward Island’s Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter’s Bay where he will highlight new investments in the 2024 federal Budget to support student researchers. -
Minister Ng meets with France’s Minister Riester
Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with Franck Riester, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness, Francophonie and French Nationals Abroad, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs. -
Minister of Tourism celebrates Canada’s tourism businesses during National Tourism Week 2024
The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, made the following statement to mark National Tourism Week 2024 -
Minister Valdez to make an important announcement related to building homes for Canadians
The Minister of Small Business, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, will make an important announcement related to investing in housing and building more homes for Canadians. She will be joined by Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament for London West. -
Minister Duclos to make an announcement in Quebec City
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, will make an announcement on housing. -
Minister Valdez to make an important announcement related to housing
The Minister of Small Business, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, will make an important announcement related to housing. -
Modification and addition – Invitation to media – Minister Martinez Ferrada to make announcement in Montréal on homeownership
Media representatives are invited to an announcement in the Ville-Marie borough along with the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, on the Government of Canada’s efforts to make homeownership more accessible to Canadians. Addition: For the occasion, the Minister will be accompanied by Laurence Vincent, President of Prével.