March 4, 2026 – The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, along with Government of Canada officials, will hold a media availability today on Canada’s response to the situation in the Middle East.
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The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, and the Honourable Sheila Malcolmson, British Columbia’s Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, will be in Victoria to announce funding to support workers in British Columbia affected by tariffs and global market shifts.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, will discuss the Government of Canada’s plan to build a stronger economy and make life more affordable for Canadians.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada
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The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will highlight funding for the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters to address gaps in supports for at-risk groups experiencing gender-based violence.
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The Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with Chief Leroy Denny of Eskasoni First Nation, will make an important announcement regarding the First Nation’s reserve lands, economic development and the celebrations for 300th Anniversary of the 1726 Treaty of Peace and Friendship.
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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, joined by the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, and the Honourable Vic Fedeli, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, will participate in the grand opening of NextStar Energy’s new lithium-ion electric vehicle (EV) battery facility.
The Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), will attend Canada’s Paralympic House celebrations and cheer on Canadian athletes at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
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The Honourable Nathalie Provost, Member of Parliament for Châteauguay–Les Jardins-de-Napierville and Secretary of State (Nature), will announce Government of Canada funding to support the growth of three Montérégie agri-food businesses.