| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
| news releases
Geneva, Switzerland—Across the globe, more than 114 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes, and one third of them are refugees. In response to this vast humanitarian need, Canada shares a responsibility to step up and take action. We continue to be a leading example in offering protection to the most vulnerable populations, supporting the countries that host them, and creating opportunities beyond resettlement through skills-based pathways.
“Canada has been closely monitoring recent developments following the consultative referendum on the Essequibo region that took place in Venezuela on December 3, 2023, and has been deeply concerned by growing tensions in the territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana. Canada stands with the Guyanese people and government in calling for the application of and respect for international law and strongly supports Guyana’s territorial integrity..."
The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, will hold a press conference to announce development funding to address gender-based violence and protect the rights of women, youth and children in the Eastern Caribbean...
| Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
| media advisories
Please be advised that Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister for PrairiesCan and Minister for CanNor, will make an announcement regarding the next phase of project funding for the Northern Food Innovation Challenge.
| Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor
| media advisories
Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Seniors, will announce FedNor support for an Indigenous-owned and led housing and structure construction business located in the Sault Ste. Marie area.
| Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor
| media advisories
Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming, will announce Government of Canada support to help businesses innovate, grow, increase sales and exports, and create jobs in Northern Ontario. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor.
The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, issued the following statement to mark the eighth anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report
| Prairies Economic Development Canada
| media advisories
Minister Boissonnault to announce federal support for inclusive and accessible hands-on learning opportunities to meet the needs of Alberta businesses.