| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, will deliver a keynote address at the Hotel Association of Canada’s annual conference, and participate in the unveiling of a new tourism initiative.
The federal government is investing more than $2.8 million to help make the Six Nations Polytechnic’s (SNP) campus more energy efficient and accessible. This investment was announced by Minister Sean Fraser and SNP President and CEO Rebecca Jamieson.
Building capacity with respect to artificial intelligence and strengthening domestic and international relationships are among the main accomplishments of the Canadian Digital Regulators Forum (the Forum) during its inaugural year.
The Competition Bureau, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) met earlier this month to discuss the successes of the past year and to set the agenda for the year ahead.
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
| news releases
The governments of Canada and Ontario are increasing funding to the Honey Bee Health Initiative by up to $1 million to help improve the resiliency and competitiveness of beekeeper operations in Ontario.
Wrecked, abandoned, or hazardous boats can pose threats to the environment, local communities, and economies. Through the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada continues to take action to address problem vessels and ensure owner accountability.
| Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
| news releases
Today, the Meadow Lake Tribal Council and the Government of Canada announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help guide their work to promote lasting reconciliation and strengthen the nation-to-nation relationship based on Meadow Lake First Nations’ priorities.
Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance; the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health; and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, highlighted the federal government’s action to strengthen public health care and ensure Canada’s social safety net lifts up every generation.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
| news releases
Rural and Francophone minority communities are key to both Canada’s long-term growth and our linguistic vitality. However, these communities face unique economic and demographic challenges. That is why the Government of Canada is launching two new pilots this fall to attract the skilled workers they need to grow their economies and communities.
The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced that the measures brought in to protect by-elections from any potential foreign interference will be applied to the Toronto-St. Paul’s electoral district by-election to be held on June 24, 2024.