| Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
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The Government of Canada, through CanNor, is providing up to $1,753,799 in targeted funding for five projects aimed at developing local infrastructure and supports for producing food and expanding businesses in the Northwest Territories (NWT). These projects will create new opportunities for growers, harvesters, businesses, and other professionals in the food sector.
| Prairies Economic Development Canada
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The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will announce federal funding that will strengthen businesses in Alberta.
Today, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal issued a letter of decision approving the Ontario Final Agreement (OFA) to reform the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program in its entirety — a long-awaited milestone made possible by the leadership of First Nations in Ontario.
His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, met with the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, in Riyadh on March 30, 2026. They affirmed the positive and growing momentum in bilateral relations, which have flourished for over 50 years. These relations are based on common interests in achieving and diversifying economic growth, enhancing regional and international security, and establishing the foundations for global peace.
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, accompanied by Ian Lafrenière, Minister of Public Security of Québec, and Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Mayor of Montréal, highlighted Canada’s new “follow-the-money” strategy to strengthen the country’s ability to detect, disrupt, and prevent extortion across Canada.
Canadians deserve to feel safe in welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive communities. Building safe communities requires enforcement alongside a compassionate approach to prevention. That means taking practical action to reduce factors that can contribute to crime and disorder, support community safety, and address challenges affecting community well-being.
On March 26, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Mountain Institution, a medium-security federal institution.
On Saturday, March 28, the Government of Canada and the Qikiqtani Inuit Association celebrated the establishment of the Qikiqtait and Sarvarjuaq Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Nunavut, bringing Canada one step closer to protecting 30 per cent of the ocean by 2030. Partners also marked the recent signing of an Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement covering these marine areas as well as terrestrial areas in the Belcher Islands, which are soon to be designated as Inuit Protected and Conserved Areas by the Qikiqtani Inuit Association.
| Pacific Economic Development Canada
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Government of Canada, through PacifiCan, to announce investments that expand defence research capacity, accelerate innovation, and support B.C. companies entering defence supply chains.
Fredericton, New Brunswick – The Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, will make an announcement related to investing in local projects to support Canadian innovation and defence under Canada’s new Defence Industrial Strategy. He will be joined by Member of Parliament, David Myles. A media availability will follow.
