The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) returns to the spotlight in New York City’s Animation First Festival (February 3 to 8, 2026) with internationally acclaimed shorts by new voices and Oscar-nominated visionaries from Montreal’s vibrant animation community.
| 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, will make an important announcement in support of the growth of York Region businesses.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada
| news releases
Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced $19.6 million for 82 Indigenous-led stewardship initiatives to support locally led climate solutions, species-at-risk conservation, and First Nations Guardians programs.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will participate in a fireside chat hosted by the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations. While there, she will discuss the opportunities presented by an integrated industrial strategy in light of current global uncertainties.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada
| backgrounders
On December 17, 2025, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced an investment of over $4.5 million for 47 First Nations-led Guardians initiatives through the Indigenous Guardians program for
2025–2026.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada
| backgrounders
On December 17, 2025, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced an investment of over $2 million for Indigenous-led conservation initiatives through the Indigenous Partnerships for Species at Risk fund.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada
| backgrounders
On December 17, 2025, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced an investment of up to $13.1 million for 16 First Nations-led climate action initiatives through the Indigenous-Led Natural Climate Solutions Fund.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
| news releases
Enhanced infrastructure will improve sewer collection and wastewater treatment in Lytton after a joint investment of just over $7.5 million from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments.
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
| backgrounders
The following information is in addition to the news release issued on December 17, 2025, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient businesses and their respective projects.