The Government of Canada is investing more than $17.5 million over five years to fund 13 projects aimed at preventing family and gender-based violence. These projects will help support children, youth, families, and service providers across Canada.
| Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
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Today, Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, on behalf of the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a combined investment of nearly $5.9 million to support seven businesses across Eastern Ontario to support their growth and competitiveness.
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Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a $19 million combined repayable investment to support nine companies as they manufacture and/or adopt clean technologies to produce environmentally sustainable products.
The following 10 projects are receiving funding under the Canadian Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR) to support conservation and recovery efforts.
On March 5, 2025, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced several investments that demonstrate Canada’s commitment to clean energy, innovation and energy security as it continues to move toward a low-carbon economy.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada
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Given their extreme persistence and broad range of uses, leading to continued releases to the environment, the amount of PFAS in the environment is expected to increase
Canada is imposing sanctions on 7 individuals and 3 entities associated with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and linked to the continued violence against civilians in Sudan.
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment: Sarah Quigley will become Consul General in Denver (United States of America). Ms. Quigley will replace Sylvain Fabi. She will take up her appointment in the coming months.
| Pacific Economic Development Canada
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The Government of Canada is investing in memorable outdoor and cultural experiences across the province, and providing additional support to help businesses diversify export markets