Today, Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced the two Grand Prize Winners of the Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Challenge: Kinvia and the Black Creek Community Health Centre. Both projects demonstrated innovation and long-term potential to support people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Each winner received $1.25 million in funding to continue scaling up their innovative concept.
Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced more than $55 million in federal funding for two projects that will strengthen Arctic infrastructure, support export diversification and help build resilient Canadian minerals supply chains.
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Canada and Ontario have partnered with the Regional Municipality of Durham to jointly invest $11.6 million in public transit upgrades. As one of the fastest growing regions in the world, Durham Region will benefit from these investments, which will contribute to a modern and efficient public transit system helping more people reach their destinations in Durham and across the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area.
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Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced a $12.7 million investment for Indigenous-focused research initiatives.
Clinical trials are essential to delivering the next generation of treatments and improving lives. They give Canadians access to cutting-edge therapies while strengthening our health system and economy.
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Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Chris Malette, Member of Parliament for Bay of Quinte, and Steve Ferguson, Mayor of Prince Edward County.
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Ottawa, Ontario, May 19, 2026 - Notice is hereby given that on May 4, 2026, an application pursuant to section 92 of the Competition Act, RSC 1985, c C-34, was filed with the undersigned at the Competition Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) by the Commissioner of Competition (the “Commissioner”), regarding the proposed acquisition of Plains Midstream Canada ULC from Plains Midstream Luxembourg S.A.R.L. by Keyera Corp. (the “Proposed Merger”).
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Please be advised that the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will be making a funding announcement in Winnipeg to get major projects built faster with the Sovereign Keewatin Yahthi Nations.
Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, announced the candidacy of General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, for the position of Chair of the NATO Military Committee.