The Government of Canada is providing an investment of $16 million under the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) to five businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada
| news releases
Today, during Canada Water Week, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, is announcing the release of the National Freshwater Science Agenda (or “Science Agenda”), which aims to better align freshwater science and research efforts across Canada.
The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified candidates who are able to best serve the interests of Canadians, through open, competency-based selection processes for all Governor-in-Council appointments.
Ms. Bree Jamieson-Holloway was appointed as Vice-Chairperson of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal on December 5, 2022, and has served as Acting Chairperson since December 31, 2025. Prior to joining the Tribunal, Ms. Jamieson-Holloway practiced law in London, England and Hong Kong.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
| news releases
Our communities can only grow to support more housing when there are investments in foundational infrastructure projects – like public transit, water systems, and local roads and bridges. With today’s announcement, the first through the new Build Communities Strong Fund, that is exactly what the Government of Canada is delivering on.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will deliver remarks and make a funding announcement supporting Francophone immigration in minority communities. The event is being held on International Francophonie Day. The Minister will be joined by Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury. A media availability will follow.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
| backgrounders
The Government of Canada has provided more than $183 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund for the City of Toronto in 2025-2026. These funds contributed to the Toronto Transit Commission’s 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan, which supports various TTC projects.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
| news releases
MP David Myles, Minister Gilles LePage, and Mayor Judy E. Wilson-Shee announced a federal investment of more than $1.3 million, a provincial contribution of more than $880,000, and a municipal investment of more than $440,000 through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) to improve the wastewater infrastructure needed to build more homes, faster.
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, alongside Kraft Heinz Canada President, Simon Laroche, will participate in a significant food and manufacturing event in Montréal.