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Government of Canada invests in pasta manufacturer in Brampton
Over $1.7 million to help Italpasta meet growing product demand and create 10 jobs -
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Invest $5 Million In Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute
Today, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced $5 million over 5 years for the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI). -
Minister Champagne to participate in armchair discussion on the future of electric vehicles and green hydrogen
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will be joined by Pierre Fitzgibbon, Quebec Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, for an armchair discussion at the Applied Research Summit on Future Batteries. -
Opening Statement to the Standing Committee on Finance: Competition Act modernization in Bill C-59
Opening Statement to the Standing Committee on Finance: Competition Act modernization in Bill C-59 From: Competition Bureau Canada Speech Remarks from Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of CompetitionStanding Committee on FinanceOttawa, OntarioApril 18, 2024 -
Minister of Tourism to support the launch of Destination Canada’s 2030 strategy at Rendez-vous Canada 2024
The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, will be present to support the unveiling of Destination Canada’s ambitious new strategy, “Tourism 2030: A World of Opportunity,” at Rendez-vous Canada 2024. -
Minister MacAulay announces Novel Technologies Streams winners under the Food Waste Reduction Challenge
Today, as part of Canadian Innovation Week 2024, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the two grand prize winners of the Novel Technologies Streams for the Food Waste Reduction Challenge, Clean Works Inc. and Genecis Bioindustries Inc. -
Backgrounder: Four businesses enhanced with a $5.3-million investment
Today, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, celebrated $5.3 million in FedDev Ontario investments for four southern Ontario businesses that have seized new opportunities for growth and created nearly 50 skilled jobs. -
Government of Canada supports growth of four businesses
$5.3 million in FedDev Ontario investments helps four businesses launch and create new technologies, develop sustainable packaging as well as create nearly 50 skilled jobs -
Government of Canada announces investment in research to promote more diverse crop rotations on farms
Research activities are at the heart of innovation and progress, especially in agriculture, and can lead to long-term growth and success for the sector. -
Government of Canada supports Pro‑Pals Industries Ltd.’s project to reintegrate post‑consumer plastics
Laval SME receives $1M in financial assistance from CED to accelerate the green shift and sustainable development in Quebec’s regions. -
Government of Canada to announce support for a Brampton-based food manufacturer
The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), alongside Maninder Sidhu, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development and Member of Parliament for Brampton East and Francesco Sorbara, Member of Parliament for Vaughan–Woodbridge, will make an important announcement in support of food manufacturing in Brampton. -
Government of Canada invests in innovation and growth with support for RVE
Laval businesses receives $400,000 in financial assistance from CED. -
Government of Canada to make an important announcement about early learning and child care in Yukon
The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will participate in an announcement about early learning and child care in Yukon. -
Government of Canada supports tourism in the Ottawa Region
FedDev Ontario enhances three Ottawa region tourism organizations with $530,000 investment -
Lloyd Longfield to announce new investments in Canadian field crop research
Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, will announce new investments in Canadian field crop research to address climate change, advance economic growth and support resiliency of the sector. -
Parliamentary Secretary Badawey announces funding for Ontario Tender Fruit Growers to develop climate resilient fruit varieties
Canadian farmers produce a wide range of fruits, including apples and tender fruit like peaches, pears, and apricots, that contribute steadily to Canada’s economy—with most of Canada’s tender fruit and apples grown in Ontario. -
Government of Canada supports Artisanex in modernizing its production line
East Angus business receives $220,000 in financial assistance from CED to improve its productivity through digitization. -
Government of Canada to celebrate the growth of four businesses in southern Ontario
Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Glengarry–Prescott–Russell, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will celebrate the growth of four southern Ontario businesses. -
Minister Champagne welcomes results shown in the fourth annual Corporations Canada diversity disclosure report
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, made the following statement regarding the publication of the 2023 Corporations Canada diversity disclosure report, a requirement under the Canada Business Corporations Act. -
Community Futures British Columbia receives $3.9M to support rural businesses
Businesses in rural British Columbia play a pivotal role in a strong and diversified economy by supporting families, creating jobs, and creating thriving communities. Community Future British Columbia (CFBC), along with its 34 member offices, understands the needs of these businesses well. -
Backgrounder: Minister Sajjan celebrates Economic Development Week and announces over $3.7 million for British Columbians
To mark Economic Development Week, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced over $3.7 million in PacifiCan funding for four projects across British Columbia. -
Minister Sajjan celebrates Economic Development Week and announces over $3.7 million for British Columbians
To mark Economic Development Week, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced over $3.7 million in PacifiCan funding for four projects across British Columbia. -
Government of Canada launches major new initiative to support Indigenous tourism
New funding will support large-scale “signature” Indigenous tourism projects -
Government of Canada to announce funding to support competitiveness and resiliency in the tender fruit sector
Vance Badawey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, and Chris Bittle, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce funding to help tender fruit producers reduce their environmental impact while staying competitive. -
Invitation to media – The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau to visit Cantons-de-l’Est SME Artisanex’s facilities
The media are invited to participate in a tour of Artisanex along with the Honourable Marie Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue. -
Minister MacAulay announces re-appointment to Farm Credit Canada’s Board of Directors
Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the re-appointment of Jane Halford as Chairperson of Farm Credit Canada's (FCC) Board of Directors. -
Government of Canada supports Oshawa-based tourism operator
Canadian tourism organizations and attractions play a crucial role in showcasing our country’s unique history, geography, culture and experiences. By attracting domestic and international travelers, these destinations also contribute to good local jobs and economic growth in communities. -
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest $25 million in agriculture researchers
Today, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan’s Minister of Agriculture David Marit announced $25 million to support 15 strategic research chairs at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Agriculture and Bioresources through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. -
Government of Canada to announce new support for Indigenous tourism during Indigenous Prosperity Forum
The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, will announce a new federal initiative to support Indigenous tourism and promote reconciliation. Minister Ferrada will be joined by Shannin Metatawabin, Chief Executive Officer of the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA). This announcement will take place during NACCA’s Indigenous Prosperity Forum. -
Nirmala Naidoo to the Annual Conference of the British Columbia Association of Broadcasters
I want to use my time today to go through some of the challenges we at the CRTC are seeing in the broadcasting sector. And I’ll tell you about the progress we’re making – with the input and assistance of many of you – to lessen the impact of those headwinds and make your sailing smoother. -
Scott Hutton to the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications
We promote choice and affordability for Canadians, encourage investment in reliable and high-quality networks, and work to improve access to telecommunications services in Indigenous, rural, and remote communities. -
Agriculture student scholarship recipients announced in Saskatchewan
Today, Saskatchewan students pursuing a post-secondary education in agriculture were awarded scholarships from the federal and provincial governments. -
Minister MacAulay announces new investment in mental health support for producers
To mark Mental Health Week, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $1.08 million for the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing (CCAW) through the AgriCompetitiveness Program, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. -
Minister Champagne concludes visit to Nebraska as part of Team Canada mission
Trip focused on state’s close trading, investment and national security relationship -
Government of Canada supporting Indigenous-led partnership to create new business opportunities and jobs in Alberta’s agriculture sector
$5 million contribution through PrairiesCan to support the construction of an Indigenous owned industrial hemp processing plant in Elk Point, Alberta -
Government of Canada invests in growth by supporting Les Fruits de Mer Madeleine
Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine business obtains $2 million in funding from CED. -
Hurricane Fiona: CED has granted over $7.6M in aid to disaster victims in Gaspésie and Les Îles‑de‑la‑Madeleine
Twenty organizations have received support to recover from the impacts of Hurricane Fiona and better prepare for future bad weather. -
Backgrounder: CED has provided over $7.6M in support to disaster victims in Gaspésie and Les Îles‑de‑la‑Madeleine
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. -
Minister Vandal announces investment supporting Yukon’s forest industry
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. -
Minister Champagne to visit Nebraska as part of Team Canada strategy
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. -
Invitation to media – Minister Diane Lebouthillier to announce Government of Canada support for Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine fisheries business
The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie‒Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will take the opportunity during her visit to Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine to announce CED financial assistance to boost the growth of a business in the fisheries sector. -
Government of Canada supports Holocaust education in Hamilton
Hamilton Jewish Federation receives $175,000 to renovate its current space and enhance offerings -
Invitation to media – Minister Diane Lebouthillier to unveil Government of Canada financial support for 20 organizations in Gaspésie and Les Îles‑de‑la‑Madeleine
The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie‒Les Îles‑de‑la‑Madeleine and Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will announce Government of Canada financial support for 20 businesses, organizations, and communities in Gaspésie and Les Îles‑de‑la‑Madeleine following the devastating passage of Hurricane Fiona. -
Minister Hussen to make an important announcement related to humanitarian aid in Lebanon
The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, will hold a press conference to announce humanitarian and development assistance funding for Lebanon. Minister Hussen will be joined by Fayçal El-Khoury, member of Parliament for Laval—Les Îles, Quebec. -
Canada taking the reins as partner country for HANNOVER MESSE 2025
HANNOVER MESSE brings together companies from all over the world to showcase the leading-edge industrial technologies that will shape the industries of the future -
Minister Champagne announces grant recipients for programs promoting intellectual property education, awareness and capacity building
Funding will support Indigenous communities in protecting and expanding their IP interests and foster the development of future IP experts -
Yukon Agriculture celebrates one year of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) provides $9.25 million in support towards Yukon’s agriculture and agri-food sector development over 5 years (2023-2028). -
Prices for telecom services continue to decline
Canadians deserve affordable and reliable telecommunications services. That’s why the government has introduced policies that promote competition and directed the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to focus on competition, affordability and consumer rights. -
Minister MacAulay announces new funding to help promote Canadian maple syrup around the world
Maple syrup is an iconic Canadian export, and people around the world enjoy Canada's delicious, top-quality maple products, with exports reaching $615 million last year. -
Government of Canada supports marketing and automation of Aidexpress’s technology platform
Gatineau online sharing economy business receives $300,000 in financial assistance from CED.