National News

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  1. Government of Canada Invests in Federation of Canadian Municipalities to Plant 1.2 million Trees in Communities Across Canada
  2. A new net-zero carbon facility is coming to Clayoquot Sound after an investment of over $7.1 million from the federal government, the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Society, private, and corporate contributions.
  3. Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and MP for Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Mathieu Lapointe, Mayor of Carleton-sur-Mer, Daniel Côté, President, RÉGÎM and Philippe Dufort, Président and General Manager, cmētis.
  4. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued its order made on August 9, 2018, in expiry review RR-2017-004, concerning the dumping of hot-rolled carbon steel plate from the People’s Republic of China.
  5. The Minister of Citizens’ Services, Terry Beech, 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.
  6. The Minister of Labour and Seniors, Seamus O’Regan, will be in Toronto to speak to educators, advocates and retirees at the RTOERO Future of Aging Summit on how the Government of Canada is delivering for Canadian seniors, so everyone can age with dignity and choice.
  7. On May 11 and 12, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Regional Reception Centre, a multi-level security federal institution.
  8. More than 175 projects approved for funding through the Grow Ontario Market Initiative
  9. An efficient and reliable transportation system is essential to making life more affordable for Canadians. That’s why the Government of Canada is investing in strategic infrastructure projects to strengthen supply chains and ensure Canadian consumers have access to the affordable goods they need, when they need them.
  10. Atlantic Canada is poised to become a world-leading producer and exporter of clean hydrogen. The region’s experience in energy production, world class energy resources, deep-water ports, and proximity to U.S. and European markets, ideally position it to be a global leader.
  11. Atlantic Canadian organizations exhibiting at World Hydrogen 2024 Summit & Exhibition
  12. Lunenburg County Wheels will expand their fleet by four vans after a combined investment of $432,000 from the federal and provincial governments.
  13. The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will announce financial support for the Canada Arts Presentation Fund at the Yukon Arts Centre
  14. 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. Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister at the Standing Committee on Finance to discuss the Budget Implementation Act, 2024, No. 1.
  16. 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. 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.
  18. The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, along with the Honourable Matt Jones, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade for Alberta, 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.
  19. Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Laurier—Sainte-Marie, Sameer Zuberi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Luc Rabouin, Borough Mayor for Plateau-Mont-Royal, and Allen Alexandre, Executive Director of the Montreal Afro-Canadian Cultural Centre.
  20. Public Services and Procurement Canada 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, May 3 and May 10.
  21. The Government of Canada supports the work of the Chinese Canadian Museum in preserving Chinese Canadian heritage
  22. Upgrades to the Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik Indigenous education facility are being supported by $2.2 million in funding from the federal government. Announced by the Minister Sean Fraser and Chief Angus Toulouse, this project will help make the facility more sustainable and accessible.
  23. The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announces funding for University of British Columbia project aimed at helping local governments and community organizations
  24. The Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat stations on the Great Lakes, Georgian Bay, and St. Lawrence River are now open.
  25. 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.
  26. The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will make an announcement regarding Indigenous child care in Saskatchewan.
  27. Saving money can be challenging these days. Especially when you are buying something you need, only to find that additional fees were tacked on. Some companies offer low prices to attract consumers, but then add mandatory fees so that the prices are not attainable.
  28. Bellevue House National Historic Site reopening with new exhibits and programming
  29. Completed in 1917, the Quebec Bridge remains the cantilever bridge with the longest clear span in the world. The construction of the bridge, primarily intended for rail traffic, aimed to promote the economic development of Quebec City and to connect the city to the Canadian and American railway network.
  30. The federal government announces the conclusion of a retrocession agreement with Canadian National Railway Company (CN) to transfer ownership of the Quebec Bridge back to the Government of Canada.
  31. Government of Canada and Parks Canada celebrate completion of construction on the $12M Gros Morne Visitor Centre project
  32. Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, concluded a productive two-day visit to Washington, D.C., where he discussed Canada’s defence policy update, Our North, Strong and Free, with our American allies and partners.
  33. With the iconic restaurant on the ninth floor of Montreal’s Eaton Centre set to reopen to the public on May 17, the NFB is streaming Catherine Martin’s 1998 documentary Les dames du 9e (Gala Film/NFB) online at onf.ca (in French) for free. This evocative film invites us to rediscover a unique place.
  34. Over $1.7 million to help Italpasta meet growing product demand and create 10 jobs
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. Today, child care fees are down by at least 50 per cent across Canada. In eight provinces and territories, child care costs just $10-a-day. This year, families in Ontario are saving up to $8,500—per child.
  38. 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).
  39. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will be joined by Pierre Fitzgibbon, Quebec Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, for an armchair discussion at the Applied Research Summit on Future Batteries.
  40. Charles Sousa, Member of Parliament for Mississauga–Lakeshore and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, will announce a milestone in the Government of Canada’s commitment to providing the resources federal scientists need to support the transformative changes facing science today and into the future.
  41. Opening Statement to the Standing Committee on Finance: Competition Act modernization in Bill C-59 From: Competition Bureau Canada Speech Remarks from Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of CompetitionStanding Committee on FinanceOttawa, OntarioApril 18, 2024
  42. Opening Statement to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities: State of Airline Competition in CanadaMay 9, 2024
  43. 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.
  44. The 221A Artist Run Centre Society receives funding for a new creative hub in Vancouver
  45. 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.
  46. The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North, today announced a FedNor investment of $758,150 in the bioeconomy centre of Whitesand First Nation.
  47. Government of Canada will make an important announcement regarding early learning and child care in New Brunswick
  48. 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 present to support the unveiling of Destination Canada’s ambitious new strategy, “Tourism 2030: A World of Opportunity,” at Rendez-vous Canada 2024.
  49. Budget 2024: More $10-a-day child care spaces in Nova Scotia
  50. 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.