| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| news releases
Canada is at the forefront of addressing global challenges through innovative research. To meet evolving needs, the government is enhancing support and expanding investments to ensure the country remains a leader in science and research.
March 11, 2025 – The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will host the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting, in Charlevoix, Quebec, from March 12 to 14, 2025.
Mr. Jean-Claude Mequish, Chief of the Conseil des Atikamekw of Opitciwan (Atikamekw of Opitciwan Council) and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, have signed a bilateral agreement marking the culmination of two years of discussions. The agreement, entitled Mamo miro kanawerimatan awacak (“Together, for the good of children”), provides the Conseil des Atikamekw of Opitciwan with funding for two years to implement services provided for under Loi de la protection sociale Atikamekw d’Opitciwan (the Atikamekw of Opitciwan social protection law). The agreement will enable the organization to finance the services it provides to community members both within the community and elsewhere in Quebec.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
| media advisories
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada; the Honourable Dan Vandal, Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface—Saint Vital; Ben Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre; and Karen Fonseth, Chief Executive Officer of DASCH Incorporated.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
| news releases
The federal government is allocating an additional $27.3 million in funding to End Homelessness Winnipeg through the Designated Communities stream and the Indigenous Homelessness stream of Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy. This brings the total allocation for Winnipeg from 2019-20 through 2027-28 to $174.7 million through these streams. This funding is helping service providers in Winnipeg prevent and reduce homelessness.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
| news releases
Calgary’s art scene will be more vibrant and inclusive with a new space for the National accessArts Centre (NaAC). The Multidisciplinary Disability and Community Arts Hub (MDCAH) will provide a sustainable space for artists living with disabilities to shine.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
| news releases
Today, the federal government and the province of Alberta announced that an agreement to support people living without homes, including in encampments, has been signed as part of the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI).
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
No child should go to school hungry. And in the Yukon, where food prices are among the highest in the country, getting kids a full breakfast before they head out the door or packing school lunches is not always an easy task. That’s why school food programs are so important. They provide access to nutritious meals that can positively affect the health, well being, and overall success of kids in the classroom. They also save families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
School food programs make life easier. They provide healthy meals to kids throughout the school year. They save families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills.