| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
| news releases
Today, the governments of Ontario and Canada announced that the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is receiving up to $94.8 million through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) in recognition of its commitment to reduce development charges by up to 76 per cent, depending on the unit type and area, from March 30, 2026, to March 31, 2029. The funding will help build more homes and community infrastructure in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury while advancing the province’s plan to protect Ontario by investing in projects that support economic growth and keep workers on the job.
Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure that support Canada’s commercial fishing and aquaculture sectors, helping sustain coastal communities and local economies from coast to coast to coast. Together, Canada's fisheries, aquaculture and seafood processing industries support nearly 65,000 jobs and generated $8.47 billion in seafood exports in 2025.
Transpositions by documentary filmmaker Simon Coutu is now streaming on YouTube. This highly topical work explores the rise of transphobia and the weaponization of trans identity in Quebec’s political and media discourse.
From intimate personal stories to powerful artistic collaborations, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) will have four animated short films featured at the 2026 Edmonton International Film Festival (EIFF), running September 24 to October 3.
Secretary of State van Koeverden announces a new, free-to-use soccer pitch in Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation, Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatchewan. This builds on the work of the Government of Canada and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities to build 25 pitches across the country, creating more places for kids to play and participate in sport, from playground to podium
August 28, 2026 - The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs and The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development) will hold a virtual news conference to provide an update on Canada's response to the flooding and mudslides along the Nepal-China border.
The 2026 Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) will feature five new works from the National Film Board of Canada (NFB), including two world premieres by Vancouver directors and three BC premieres by past festival favourites.
| Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
| media advisories
The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of Hamilton region businesses affected by tariffs.
