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Healthy meals for kids, savings for families in Saskatchewan

School food programs make life easier. They provide healthy meals to kids throughout the school year. They save families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills.

More healthy meals for kids in the Yukon

No child should go to school hungry. And in the Yukon, where food prices are among the highest in the country, getting kids a full breakfast before they head out the door or packing school lunches is not always an easy task. That’s why school food programs are so important. They provide access to nutritious meals that can positively affect the health, well being, and overall success of kids in the classroom. They also save families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills.

Healthy meals for kids, savings for families in British Columbia

School food programs make life easier. They provide healthy meals to kids throughout the school year. They save working families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills. They also support local economies, farmers and producers by sourcing food grown locally, whenever possible.

Healthy meals for kids, savings for families in the Northwest Territories

No kid should go to school hungry. And in the Northwest Territories, where food prices are among the highest in the country, getting kids a full breakfast before they head out the door or packing school lunches is not always an easy task. That’s why school food programs are so important. They provide healthy meals to kids throughout the school year. They also save working families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills.

More healthy meals for kids in Nunavut

No kid should go to school hungry, no matter where they live. In Nunavut, where food prices are among the highest in the country and supply chains are complex, feeding kids at school is not always a simple task. But we must show up for every child in need.

Meeting parents where they are: more affordable child care in Manitoba

Parents deserve child care that fits their lives, whether they’re working late shifts at the hospital, finishing a degree or raising a family in a rural or remote community. That’s why the governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing in real, practical solutions: more spaces where you work or study, extended hours, and better options in rural and remote areas, so parents can find child care that truly works for them.

Healthy meals for kids, savings for families in New Brunswick

Our National School Food Program provides healthy meals to kids and sets them up for success. It’s also saving families hundreds of dollars a year in grocery bills.

Backgrounder: Minister Duguid announces federal investments to secure affordable transportation in the North, and strengthen trade opportunities for Canada

Minister Duguid announces federal investments to secure affordable transportation in the North, and strengthen trade opportunities for Canada

Northern Manitoba is moving forward to become a global hub for trade in critical minerals. The Government of Canada is providing $45,384,634 to maintain rail connectivity and advance Indigenous economic reconciliation in Manitoba.

Minister Duguid announces federal investments to secure affordable transportation in the north, and strengthen trade opportunities for Canada

The Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan will make a significant federal funding announcement that will enhance northern transportation, global trade, business development, Manitoba’s critical minerals industry, training and economic reconciliation.

Competition Bureau issues report summarizing feedback on artificial intelligence and competition

Competition Bureau issues report summarizing feedback on artificial intelligence and competition January 27, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Polar Knowledge Canada announces recipient of the 2024 Northern Science Award.

Polar Knowledge Canada is proud to honour the Aklavik Hunters & Trappers Committee as the recipient of the 2024 Northern Science Award.

Competition Bureau publishes report on Canada’s Competition Summit 2024

Competition Bureau publishes report on Canada’s Competition Summit 2024 November 13, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Financial Literacy Month launch event

Financial Literacy Month launch event From: Financial Consumer Agency of Canada

Competition Bureau participates in G7 Summit on competition concerns raised by Artificial Intelligence

Competition Bureau participates in G7 Summit on competition concerns raised by Artificial Intelligence October 4, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Canada’s Competition Summit 2024

Canada’s Competition Summit 2024September 16, 2024

MP Carr announces federal investment in FortWhyte Alive

PrairiesCan funding enables FortWhyte Alive to provide enhanced outdoor experiences to attract tourists and support Indigenous economic reconciliation

Copyright Board of Canada joins Canadian Digital Regulators Forum

Competition Bureau to host summit on competition and artificial intelligence this September

Competition Bureau to host summit on competition and artificial intelligence this September July 30, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Smarter simulations: Aerospace and defence e-learning company adopts AI

Virtual reality training programs will benefit from cutting-edge technology improvements

Polar Knowledge Canada Invests $250K in Postdoctoral Fellowships to Advance Knowledge of the Arctic

Polar Knowledge Canada is delighted to announce funding for five post-doctoral candidates with fellowships of $50,000 each to conduct research at Northern colleges and universities in Nunavut, Yukon and the Northwest Territories.

TD Summer Reading Club is celebrating their 20th anniversary as a national program

Get ready to blast off with the 2024 TD Summer Reading Club!

Parliamentary Secretary’s visit spotlights Cape Breton’s unique cultural heritage

During a three-day visit to Cape Breton that coincided with Atlantic Official Languages Week and Gaelic Nova Scotia Month, Darrell Samson, the Member of Parliament for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, met with educators, arts administrators, and economic development leaders to discuss the region’s unique cultural heritage, as well as its competitive advantages, challenges, and plans for future growth.

Providing the foundation for business success

Federal and provincial investments are helping to grow and strengthen PEI’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

Government of Canada to announce renewed support for Springboard Atlantic

The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minster responsible for ACOA, will announce significant support for Springboard Atlantic’s continuing partnership with 19 pan-Atlantic universities and colleges.

Decision by the independent Commission on the applicability of the environmental assessment for the Darlington New Nuclear Project to Ontario Power Generation’s selected reactor technology

Backgrounder: Decision by the independent Commission on the applicability of the environmental assessment for the Darlington New Nuclear Project to Ontario Power Generation’s selected reactor technology

Independent Commission determines environmental assessment for Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington New Nuclear Project is applicable to the selected reactor technology

Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the Commission’s decision that the existing environmental assessment (EA) for the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) is applicable to the reactor technology selected by Ontario Power Generation (OPG), the General Electric Hitachi BWRX300 reactor.

Minister Hutchings and Minister Petitpas Taylor to announce support for childcare

Competition Bureau seeks feedback on artificial intelligence and competition

Competition Bureau seeks feedback on artificial intelligence and competition March 20, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Government of Canada invests in post-secondary education for Indigenous youth

Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia Release Early Learning and Child Care Action Plan

Families across Canada know that affordable child care is not a luxury—it is a necessity. That is why the Government of Canada is working with provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care (ELCC) system that will bring fees for regulated child care across the country down to $10-a-day on average by March 2026.

CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques to give virtual presentation at Let's Talk Space Rocks

Today, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques and CSA mission scientist Patrick Hill will participate in a geology webinar for nearly 4,000 Canadian students in grades 9 to 12. It will be about rocks, both in space and on Earth, and the geology training that astronauts take in preparation for future lunar missions.

Cape Breton University creating cutting-edge space for science-based learning

The next generation of innovators will be critical to finding forward-thinking, sustainable solutions to address the challenges of a swiftly changing world. In Nova Scotia, the Government of Canada is helping Cape Breton University develop the high-quality educational infrastructure needed to advance important research and learning, and help future innovators reach their full potential.

Government of Canada to announce funding for Cape Breton University

Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton-Canso, will make an announcement regarding funding for Cape Breton University.

Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jenni Gibbons to speak with students about Canada's role in lunar exploration

On December 6, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jenni Gibbons will connect with over 500 students around the globe to discuss Canada's role in lunar exploration.

This is the week to start thinking about post-secondary education savings!

Today, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, issued the following statement to highlight Education Savings Week 2023 in Canada

Minister Sudds will be in British Columbia to announce increased support for early childhood educators

The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will join the Honourable Grace Lore, British Columbia’s Minister of State for Child Care, to announce increased support for early childhood educators across British Columbia.

MP Chahal announces federal investment to expand pilot training in Calgary

$3 million through PrairiesCan to support Mount Royal University’s aviation and flight training program expansion.

MP Chahal to announce federal support to strengthen Calgary’s leadership in aviation and pilot training

MP Chahal to announce federal support to strengthen Calgary’s leadership in aviation and flight training.

Minister Sudds will be in St. John’s to announce initiatives supporting early learning and child care capacity

More Canadian workers to benefit from the green economy

Canada’s green economy is reducing our carbon footprint through renewable energy systems, eco-friendly buildings and improved urban planning. To support its continued growth, workers across Canada require the necessary skills and training to contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future.

Lake Banook boosts profile as premiere paddling venue

New and improved docks and boardwalk offer better experience for paddlers and spectators

Upgrades underway for the Hector Heritage Quay

Improvements to the Ship Hector site will better tell the story of the first Scottish emigrants to come directly from Scotland to Nova Scotia

Government of Canada to announce support for experiential tourism in Pictou County

Upgrades will help Acadian arts and culture thrive in Chéticamp

Atlantic Canada’s rich multicultural heritage is central to the region’s identity, and supports a strong, vibrant, and welcoming society that attracts visitors and newcomers from around the world. The Government of Canada is investing to ensure that Acadian community art and culture, and the French language, continue to flourish in Nova Scotia.

Government of Canada to announce funding for Acadian arts and culture facility

Governments of Canada and Manitoba to announce new investment to increase Manitoba’s licensed child-care capacity

The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will be in Winnipeg with Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Wayne Ewasko, and Minister of Manitoba Advanced Education and Training, Sarah Guilemard, to announce funding to expand child-care spaces in public schools and post-secondary institutions.

Families in Canada to benefit from innovative early learning and child care practices

Today, Parliamentary Secretary, Ya’ara Saks, on behalf of the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, announced funding for two projects through the Early Learning and Child Care Innovation Program.

Minister Vandal announces federal investment to grow aerospace industry in Calgary

$4 million through PrairiesCan to establish an Aerospace Innovation Hub and a remotely-piloted aviation training centre.

Commission renews the Royal Military College of Canada’s SLOWPOKE-2 reactor operating licence for a 20-year period

Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the Commission’s decision to renew the non-power reactor operating licence held by the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) for its SLOWPOKE-2 reactor for a period of 20 years.

Commission renews École Polytechnique de Montréal’s SLOWPOKE-2 reactor operating licence for a 10-year period

Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the Commission’s decision to renew the non-power reactor operating licence held by École Polytechnique de Montréal for its SLOWPOKE-2 reactor for a period of 10 years.

Minister Vandal to announce investments in the aerospace sector in Calgary

The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, will announce federal investments for Alberta’s aerospace sector and the creation of a new hub to enhance the competitiveness of Alberta aerospace firms.

Statement by President Velshi on the first-ever Nuclear Energy Agency International Mentoring Workshop in Canada

From May 7 to 10, 2023, I was honoured to co-chair Canada’s first-ever Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) International Mentoring Workshop for Indigenous young women, organized in collaboration with the NEA and Trent University and supported by national and international mentors.

2023 Occupational Health and Safety Scholarship Winners Announced

Scholarship Opportunity for Women Studying Occupational Health and Safety

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is accepting applications for the 2023 Chad Bradley Scholarship Award.

Government of Canada invests $798,500 to support the mental health of educators

Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Member of Parliament for Ottawa South, on behalf of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced $798,500 in funding for the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) to promote mental health and prevent mental illness for essential workers in K-12 schools, including educators and administrators, most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Turret Arts Space Society taking big steps toward redeveloping historic building as community space

Government of Canada helps bring beloved art facility back to Downtown Halifax

New cost control framework to support the growth of 22,500 additional quality child care spaces in Alberta

Child care is not just a social policy—it is an economic policy, too. Access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care will grow the economy, allow more women to enter the workforce and help give every child in Canada the best start in life. That’s why, in Budget 2021, the Government of Canada made a transformative investment of nearly $30 billion to create a Canada-wide early learning and child care system with provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners.

Setting the stage for big changes at the Bella Rose Arts Centre

Government of Canada fueling community revitalization and creating the conditions for the local economy to thrive

Sackville Community Arena scores upgrades to improve safety, accessibility

Government of Canada fueling community revitalization and creating the conditions for the local economy to thrive

Government of Canada to announce support for a community arts centre in Halifax

Canada’s nuclear regulator to co-host public webinar showcasing efforts in Canada and United Arab Emirates on gender equity in STEM

Government of Canada invests $2.8 million to increase mental health literacy among Coaches and Sports Leaders

Government of Canada to announce support for mental health literacy among Coaches and Sports Leaders

Member of Parliament for Ottawa South, David McGuinty, on behalf of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will make an announcement in support of mental health literacy among Coaches and Sports Leaders in Canada.

Government of Canada to launch online questionnaire

The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will be in Ottawa to announce the launch of an online questionnaire to seek feedback on a pan-Canadian school food policy.

Mi’kmaw non-profit connects Indigenous youth with jobs of the future

Government of Canada helps Cape Breton organization maintain training in trades and STEM

Government of Canada to announce support for training programs in trades and STEM for Indigenous youth

Minister Sajjan to highlight the Government of Canada’s plan to build a productive and innovative net-zero economy and announce funding for Simon Fraser University

Minister Sajjan to highlight the Government of Canada’s plan to build a productive and innovative net-zero economy and announce funding for Simon Fraser University.

North Preston to develop an Afrocentric community hub to promote learning, connection and creativity

Families in Canada to benefit from innovative early learning and child care practices

The early learning and child care sector is evolving in increasingly complex and challenging environments. Identifying innovative practices and solutions that better meet the needs of children and families is necessary to improving early learning and child care practices for the benefit of families in Canada.

Backgrounder: Government of Canada announces funding for advancements in mRNA vaccine technology at the University of British Columbia

British Columbians continue to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, whether at home, at work, or in their community. Throughout the pandemic, science has provided the greatest defense, particularly through mRNA vaccines. These vaccines trigger the body’s immune response to help protect against infection and severe illness.

Government of Canada announces funding for advancements in mRNA vaccine technology at the University of British Columbia

Government of Canada to make announcement on advancements in mRNA vaccine technology at the University of British Columbia

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, will announce funding for projects at the University of British Columbia to advance mRNA vaccine research and build a home-grown pipeline for responding to new and emerging COVID-19 variants.

Lower child care fees for British Columbia families

Too many families across Canada lack access to affordable, inclusive and high quality child care. That is why the Government of Canada has laid out a plan to provide parents in Canada with, on average, $10 a day child care for children under six years old.

Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica Foundation will benefit from accessibility upgrades to help bring people back to public spaces safely

Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with Saskatchewan

Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and all parents should have the ability to build both a family and a career. That’s why the Government of Canada signed agreements with each province and territory to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system.

Minister Gould celebrates the one-year anniversary of the Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with Saskatchewan

The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will be in Regina to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with Saskatchewan.

Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with Manitoba

In Budget 2021, the Government of Canada announced its ambitious plan for an average $10-a-day early learning and child care system across the country. Now that the Government of Canada has signed agreements with each province and territory to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system, great progress is being made in this regard across the country.

Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Canada-Quebec Asymmetrical Agreement on the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Component

The Government of Canada recognizes Quebec’s leadership in early learning and child care.

Dartmouth multicultural festival getting a boost through Rediscover Main Streets initiative

Government of Canada supports efforts to revitalize main streets, downtowns and neighbourhoods

Backgrounder on World Youth Skills Day investments in skills and innovation projects

Young people and students have a pivotal role to play in Canada’s economic recovery and future growth. In the run-up to World Youth Skills Day on July 15, the Government of Canada is highlighting the importance of equipping young people with the skills they need and remains committed to helping them gain relevant experience for an evolving job market.

Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Most Responsible for Early Learning and Child Care

The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, along with Prince Edward Island’s Minister of Education and Lifelong Learning and Minister for the Status of Women, Natalie Jameson, will deliver remarks as co-chairs following the Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Most Responsible for Early Learning and Child Care, in Burnaby, British Columbia.

Government of Canada to invest in Early Learning and Child Care Innovation Program in British Columbia

The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will announce funding for innovative early learning and child care for families in Canada.

Barton and surrounding communities will benefit from new accessible and inclusive playground and park to help bring people back to public spaces safely

Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

Message from the Minister of Health on ALS Awareness Month

June is ALS Awareness Month and I want to extend my support to the approximately 3,000 Canadians living with ALS, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. The Government of Canada is committed to working with the ALS community to bring hope and a better quality of life to patients and their families.

Helping Indigenous families in Winnipeg benefit from innovative early learning and child care practices

The early learning and child care sector is evolving in increasingly complex and challenging environments. Identifying innovative practices and solutions that better meet the needs of children and families will improve early learning and child care for the benefit of families in Canada.

New supports for families and early childhood educators in Manitoba help strengthen the Canada-wide early learning and child care system

Supporting the valuable work of the early childhood workforce is key to the success of a high-quality child care system, especially as the number of spaces expands across the country. That is why the governments of Canada and Manitoba are working together to increase the number of licensed child care spaces available in the province and investing in early childhood educators who do important work every day to nurture our children.

Minister Gould to participate in a joint announcement on initiatives to improve early learning and child care in Manitoba

The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the Honourable Karina Gould, will join Manitoba’s Minister of Education and Early Childhood Learning, Wayne Ewasko, to announce an increase in licensed child care spaces and the implementation of a wage grid for the child care workforce.

Government of Canada to make an announcement on innovative Early Learning and Child Care practices in Manitoba

Government of Canada to announce support for community infrastructure in Dartmouth

Government of Canada invests in supporting those most at risk of posttraumatic stress disorder

Budget 2021 committed an investment of $50 million over two years to support projects that address posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma in frontline and other essential workers, and others affected by the pandemic.

Ministers Qualtrough and Gould to announce new investments in accessible Early Learning and Child Care

The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, and the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will announce funding to make early learning and child care centres across Canada more accessible.

CNSC and CLFN to co-chair international mentoring workshop for Indigenous girls

Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced that it will host Canada’s first Nuclear Energy Agency International Mentorship Workshop in May 2023. The event will be co-chaired by CNSC President Rumina Velshi and Curve Lake First Nation Chief Emily Whetung.

Government of Canada to announce new CanCode investment

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce a federal investment as part of the third phase of the CanCode program.

More Nova Scotia families will have access to licensed early learning and child care

Child care is not just a social policy—it is an economic policy, too. Access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care will grow the economy, allow more women to enter the workforce and help give every Canadian child the best start in life. While reducing child care fees is important, it is just one part of the equation. That is why the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia are working together to increase the number of licensed child care spaces available in the province.

Government of Canada to make an announcement on Early Learning and Child Care in Nova Scotia

The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the Honourable Karina Gould, will join the Honourable Becky Druhan, Nova Scotia Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, to announce how Nova Scotia families will have increased access to licensed early learning and child care.

Government of Canada to provide opportunities for youth in New Brunswick

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Jenna Sudds, will be in Moncton to highlight Youth Employment and Skills Strategy projects in New Brunswick.

Government of Canada supports research focused on race, gender and diversity

Community-based research is critical to better understanding the causes and persistence of systemic racism and to addressing disparities related to race, gender and other forms of diversity. That’s why the Government of Canada supports research focused on the lived experiences of people from underrepresented and disadvantaged groups.

Milestone reached in newly funded child care spaces for British Columbia families

Child care is not just a social policy—it is an economic policy, too. Access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care will grow our economy, allow more women to enter the workforce and help give every Canadian child the best start in life. While cutting child care fees is important, it is just one part of the equation. That is why the governments of Canada and British Columbia have been working together to increase the number of licensed child care spaces available in the province.

Minister Gould participates in Métis Nation–Saskatchewan’s Early Learning and Child Care Conference

Early learning and child care programs designed by and with Indigenous families and communities give Indigenous children, including Métis children, the best start in life and form an essential part of reconciliation.

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