Between April 30 and May 1, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Joyceville Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
The Grande-Entrée wharf is a key piece of infrastructure for the Magdalen Islands community. In recent years, its harbour has been experiencing major sedimentation issues.
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
| backgrounders
The following information is in addition to the news release issued on May 3, 2024, on the financial assistance authorized by CED, the recipients, and their respective projects. All of the projects have received non‑repayable financial contributions.
| Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
| news releases
The forest and wood products industry is an important contributor to the Yukon’s economy. Businesses that harvest timber or manufacture products from wood provide essential goods, such as heating fuel and lumber, to people and communities and contribute to a diversified economy.
Through a $36 million investment, the federal government is redeveloping the Mouvement d'implication francophone d'Orléans (MIFO) community center. Announced by the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages; Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Orléans; and Jean-François Born, Chair, MIFO Board of Directors, this project will enhance the capacity of MIFO to deliver an expanded range of services and programs in French to the local community.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will travel to Nebraska on May 3 and 4 as part of Team Canada’s U.S. engagement strategy. The Minister will meet with business and political leaders to discuss the importance of trade and investment between Canada and the state of Nebraska.
NASA media events — NASA has announced several media events surrounding the Crew Flight Test of the Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS), scheduled to launch on May 6 at 10:34 p.m. ET.