| Transport Canada | backgrounders
The development of the High-Speed Rail (HSR) initiative in the Toronto to Quebec City corridor is Canada’s largest infrastructure project in over a generation. Due to the complexity of this initiative and to maximize value to taxpayers, Transport Canada and Public Services Procurement Canada conducted an innovative procurement process to:
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, along with the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will announce the recipients of the second round of funding under the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund, including in Quebec.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Canada gears up to show the world that it is the partner of choice for innovative solutions that are green, digital and resilient
| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
Media representatives who wish to cover the visit must obtain media accreditation.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
As Canada holds the G7 presidency this year, it is honoured to welcome foreign ministers to address pressing global challenges together and strengthen international cooperation.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, concluded her visit to Sydney after leading a delegation of approximately 220 Canadians from 140 organizations on the Team Canada Trade Mission to Australia.
| Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor | news releases
Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, today announced that the Government of Canada is investing $389,197 in the Afro-Heritage Association of Sudbury (AHA) to support the continued delivery of the Northern Ontario Black Economic Empowerment Program (NOBEEP). The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor.
| Indigenous Services Canada | news releases
The Weso’tmk Samqwan Incorporated Framework Agreement was signed on Wednesday, February 19, by Chief Bill Ward of Metepenagiag and Chief George Ginnish of Natoaganeg, Directors of Weso’tmk Samqwan Incorporated, and Tammy Drew-Howse, Associate Regional Director General, ISC Atlantic Region. The agreement serves as a roadmap for transferring water and wastewater management services from the Government of Canada to Weso’tmk Samqwan Incorporated, clearly defining roles and responsibilities. It addresses key gaps in service standards, capacity building, regulations and funding, advancing the goal of self-sufficiency for Mi’kmaw First Nations.
| Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is providing over $11 million to the Tsay Keh Dene Nation to support key priorities identified by the Nation, including economic development, governance, community development, wellness and other socio-economic opportunities.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada | news releases
Upgrades to an events and cultural facility and to the bridge structure along the main road will help improve a community area in Alberta, thanks to a combined investment of more than $5 million from the federal government and Saddle Lake Cree Nation.
