| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions | backgrounders
The following information is in addition to the news release issued on February 18, 2026, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient businesses and organizations, and their respective projects.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | backgrounders
In 2023, Fisheries and Oceans Canada launched the $8.75 million Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund (AISPF) to help facilitate on-the-ground preventative action against aquatic invasive species.
| Health Canada | backgrounders
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. The Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) provides critical support to a range of innovative and time-limited community-based projects that emphasise supports towards treatment and recovery, as well as prevention and harm reduction.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
Ensuring the right Employment Insurance (EI) Work-Sharing supports are in place is crucial to helping Canadian employers and workers avoid layoffs during a time when the global landscape is rapidly changing leaving economies, businesses, and workers in a state of flux.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
Canada’s labour market is experiencing sustained pressure from tariffs, skills shortages, supply chain disruptions and the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
| Prairies Economic Development Canada | backgrounders
Today, PrairiesCan announced a total of $5,882,903 in RTRI investment for the following five projects in southern Alberta
| Global Affairs Canada | backgrounders
The Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran) continues to pose a serious threat to international peace and security through destabilizing activities across the Middle East and the world.
| Canada Water Agency | backgrounders
The Canada Water Agency announced an investment of over $1 million over two years for six projects being funded through the Mackenzie River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative.
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | backgrounders
On March X, 2026, the Government of Canada announced X projects under the Large Scale Projects intake of the Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF), valued at a total of $X.
| Canada Revenue Agency | backgrounders
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is committed to serve Canadians by providing accurate, reliable, and timely services. We believe in the importance of delivering clear, responsive, and effective support when Canadians reach out for assistance, and we continue to take meaningful steps to improve the service experience.
