| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
| statements
“March is Fraud Prevention Month—a time to highlight the importance of protecting people and safeguarding the integrity of Canada’s immigration system."
Toronto (Ontario) — The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, will highlight federal priorities aimed at strengthening Canada’s transportation system, reinforcing supply chains and supporting the country’s economic growth. Minister MacKinnon, accompanied by the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, will be available to answer questions from the media.
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced more than $5 million from the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) for 6 projects across Ontario. This funding is in addition to the $30.4 million for 29 projects in Ontario announced since October 2025.
The Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) is part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to help communities rapidly respond to emerging, critical needs related to the illegal drug crisis. Health Canada is providing more than $5 million through the ETF to 6 projects across Ontario. Funding will support a wide range of urgent interventions to increase local capacity to help populations most affected by the illegal drug crisis.
Today, at the 2026 Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada Convention (PDAC), the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources announced progress toward the creation of the CDCL.
| Prairies Economic Development Canada
| news releases
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative investment will help Landing Zones Canada develop and commercialize new artificial intelligence technologies used in Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems
Today, Canada produces 60 minerals and metals at approximately 200 mines from coast to coast to coast. We are the world’s leading producer of potash, second in uranium, third in palladium and a top-five producer of eleven other critical minerals.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions will join the Honourable Wab Kinew, Premier of Manitoba, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Ginette Lavack, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services and Member of Parliament for St. Boniface–St. Vital, and Ben Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the official opening of the All-Canadian Build facility at New Flyer.