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1. Minister of Citizens’ Services Terry Beech highlights budget investments in support of Indigenous reconciliation

   Today, the Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens’ Services, and the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, met in Sechelt, British Columbia, to highlight Budget 2024’s investments that contribute toward a fair future for Indigenous Peoples.

2. Minister MacKinnon to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments in housing

   Minister MacKinnon will attend an event to highlight the federal budget’s investments to build more homes

3. Tribunal Initiates Inquiry—Pea Protein from China

   The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into a complaint by Nutri-Pea LP and Roquette Canada Limited, of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, that they have suffered injury as a result of the dumping and subsidizing of pea protein from the People’s Republic of China. The Tribunal’s inquiry is conducted pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) as a result of the initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

4. Minister Guilbeault issues statement on high-level meeting as INC-4 begins

   Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, is providing the following statement on an April 21 meeting in Ottawa with ministers and high-level representatives from all regions of the world organized in partnership with World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) International. This meeting brought momentum to the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) to work toward the development of a first-of-its-kind legally binding global agreement on plastic pollution by the end of 2024.

5. Minister Miller and Minister Martinez Ferrada will make a housing plan announcement in Whitehorse

   The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will highlight a housing plan as part of Budget 2024’s commitments. Minister Miller will be joined by the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec.

6. Ministers Virani and Sudds to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation Public Lands for Homes

   Ministers Virani and Sudds will host an event in North York to highlight the federal budget’s investments to restore fairness for every generation by building homes on public lands.

7. Minister Sudds highlights budget investments in support of Indigenous Reconciliation

   Today, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, was in Thunder Bay, Ontario, to highlight Budget 2024’s investments that contribute towards a fair future for Indigenous Peoples.

8. Minister Hajdu in Vancouver to highlight budget 2024 investments in reconciliation

   Today, the Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, was present at Our Gathering kexwkexwntsút chet, tə sq̓əq̓ip ct in Vancouver, B.C., with First Nations leaders to highlight federal commitments under Budget 2024. This year marks the 11th annual Our Gathering meeting, a forum unique to British Columbia, where B.C. First Nations and Canada come together to discuss shared priorities in an open and honest way.

9. Establishment of the $50M Indigenous Coastal Waters Stewardship Fund

   Today, the Indigenous Coastal Waters Stewardship Society and the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, announced $50 million in funding to support First Nations stewardship in the Salish Sea and waters along the west coast of Vancouver Island.

10. Minister Duclos highlights budget investments to create a fair future for Indigenous peoples

    Through Budget 2024: A Fair Chance for Every Generation, the Government of Canada is investing to build a Canada that works better for everyone, where young people can get ahead, get a fair reward for their hard work and be able to buy their own homes, and where everyone has a fair chance at a good life in the middle class.

11. Recipients of the grants and contributions funding for advancing a circular economy for plastics in Canada

    Environment and Climate Change Canada is contributing an additional $2 million funding for advancing a circular economy for plastics in Canada toward 12 projects for organizations to develop solutions to address challenges by theme, through various funding streams, including textiles, plastic beverage containers, reuse, life cycle inventory, restaurant, and others. These efforts will identify new opportunities, facilitate collaboration and information sharing, and encourage the adoption of circular solutions.

12. Canadian Plastics Innovation Challenges— Environment and Climate Change Canada Phase 1 recipients

    The Canadian Plastics Innovation Challenges are a series of funding opportunities through Innovative Solutions Canada. First launched in 2018, the program awards grants to Canadian small- and medium-sized enterprises to develop novel solutions to challenges set by the Government of Canada

13. Government of Canada invests to support Canadian innovators to find ways to reduce plastic pollution

    Today, as Canada welcomes the world to Ottawa for the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-4), the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced over $3.3 million in funding to support Canadian organizations that are developing innovative solutions to address plastic pollution.

14. Parliamentary Secretary Sidhu to welcome Boeing’s announcement of partnership with Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies

    Maninder Sidhu, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, will deliver remarks at the announcement of Boeing’s investment in the expansion of the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies’ Aircraft Maintenance Engineering program.

15. Minister Hussen to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments in Sault Ste. Marie

    The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development will make an announcement in Sault Ste. Marie to highlight the federal budget’s investments on Canada’s housing plan. Minister Hussen will be joined by Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie.

16. Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on growing Canada’s small businesses

    Today, too many young Canadians feel as though the deck is stacked against them. They can get a good job, they can work hard, but far too often, the reward of a middle class life, a life that is secure, comfortable, prosperous, remains out of reach.

17. Minister Khera to highlight housing plan investments through Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation

    The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, will host an event in Kingston to highlight Budget 2024 investments to build more homes.

18. Ministers Guilbeault, Champagne and Bibeau to make an announcement on housing and affordability

    Media representatives and others are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement on housing and affordability.

19. The CBSA reminds private boaters of reporting requirements

    The CBSA reminds private boaters of reporting requirements

20. Minister Patty Hajdu in Lytton, British Columbia, to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments in housing

    The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will attend an event in Lytton, British Columbia, to highlight the federal budget’s investments in housing. She will also make a housing announcement on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, with Niakia Hanna, Chief of Lytton First Nation.

21. Minister Boissonnault to highlight housing plan investments through Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation

    The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will attend an event in Edmonton to highlight Budget 2024 investments to build more homes.

22. Minister Champagne highlights budget investments in Indigenous reconciliation

    The federal government recently delivered Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation.

23. Competition Bureau releases report identifying substantial competition concerns with Bunge’s proposed acquisition of Viterra

    Competition Bureau releases report identifying substantial competition concerns with Bunge’s proposed acquisition of Viterra April 23, 2024– GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

24. Minister Boissonnault highlights Budget investments to support every generation and build more homes for Canadians

    Minister Boissonnault highlights Budget investments to support every generation and build more homes for Canadians

25. Minister Patty Hajdu in Vancouver, British Columbia, to highlight Budget 2024 : Fairness for Every Generation investments in advancing Indigenous reconciliation

    The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will hold a media availability in Vancouver, British Columbia, to highlight the Our Gathering Summit and the federal budget’s investments to advance Indigenous reconciliation

26. Minister Beech to highlight Budget 2024 investments on the Sunshine Coast

    Minister Beech to highlight Budget 2024 investments on the Sunshine Coast

27. Minister Khera wraps up her participation in the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent 

    Last week, the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, concluded a productive working session at the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent in Geneva. She was joined by a group of Canadians from civil society, who showcased Canada’s commitment to building a more equitable society.

28. Minister Champagne highlights budget investments in Indigenous reconciliation

    The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will host an event in La Tuque, Quebec, to highlight the federal budget’s investments to strengthen the economy in a way that is shared by all.

29. Minister Anandasangaree at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments in advancing Indigenous reconciliation

    The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will make an announcement and hold a media availability in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, to highlight the federal budget’s investments in advancing Indigenous reconciliation.

30. Minister O’Regan appoints Industrial Inquiry Commission on longshoring disputes at Canada’s West Coast ports

    Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan Jr. announced the appointment of an Industrial Inquiry Commission on the underlying issues in longshoring labour disputes at Canada’s West Coast ports. The Commission will be chaired by Vincent Ready and will include Amanda Rogers as a Member of the Commission. The Commission will soon begin meeting with stakeholders and reviewing consultation submissions from relevant parties. The Commission will present its findings and recommendations in a report to the Minister in Spring 2025.

31. Backgrounder: Industrial Inquiry Commission Terms of Reference

    Industrial Inquiry Commission Terms of Reference

32. Minister Boissonnault to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments in Edmonton

    The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will make an announcement regarding Indigenous reconciliation.

33. Minister Duclos to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments to ensure a fair future for Indigenous peoples

    Minister Duclos to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments to ensure a fair future for Indigenous peoples

34. Minister Tassi and Minister Ien highlight investments to support young entrepreneurs

    Canada’s future depends on the success of its youngest generations. Budget 2024 is a plan to build a Canada that works better for everyone, where younger generations can get ahead, where their hard work pays off, and where they can buy a home—where everyone has a fair chance at a good middle-class life.

35. Investments in EV charging ports a bright spark for greener motoring in Greater Victoria

    Electric vehicles (EVs) will be getting a boost from the hundreds of public EV charging ports that will be installed throughout the Capital Regional District (CRD) after a combined investment of more than $8.7 million from the federal and provincial governments, the CRD, and the City of Victoria.

36. Thousands of great summer job opportunities for youth available now through Canada Summer Jobs

    A key pillar of the Government’s plan for youth is a focus on making life more affordable for young Canadians—because when young people have the support they need to thrive, they can contribute to the economy, build a better life for themselves, and play an active role in their communities.

37. Backgrounder: Canada Summer Jobs 2024

    Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, a horizontal federal initiative that supports youth aged 15 to 30—particularly those facing barriers to employment— to gain work experience and develop the skills they need to successfully transition into the labour market.

38. Update on LaSalle Causeway closure: Phased approach for repairs

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) would like to provide an update on the LaSalle Causeway closure.

39. Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada National Immunization Awareness Week | April 22-30, 2024

    This National Immunization Awareness week, we’re celebrating all of the ways vaccines work to keep us healthy throughout our lives. By preventing illness, vaccination helps us to build healthier communities.

40. Minister Duclos highlights budget investments granted to Futurpreneur Canada

    Through Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation the Government of Canada is investing to build a Canada that works better for everyone, where younger generations can get ahead, where their hard work pays off, where they can buy a home, and where everyone has a fair chance at a good middle-class life.

41. Minister Sudds to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments in Thunder Bay

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, will make an announcement regarding Indigenous reconciliation.

42. Alberta resident sentenced to $35,000 fine and prohibition order for illegally importing and possessing protected turtles and turtle eggs

    On April 19, 2024, Zhongmin Zheng was sentenced to pay a total of $35,000 after pleading guilty in the Alberta Court of Justice to two charges under the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA). In addition to the fine, Zheng was issued a prohibition order which prohibits the possession of any live animal for a period of two years. This includes wild animals, livestock, and pets.

43. The Honourable Kamal Khera highlights budget investments to support every generation

    The federal government recently delivered Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation.

44. Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw and Minister Hajdu to welcome Band members back home after the Bush Creek East wildfire

    The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will join Kúkpi7 James Tomma, Chief of Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw, as well as members of the Band, to celebrate the opening of the first of four new subdivisions built after the Bush Creek East wildfire in 2023.

45. Minister Champagne highlights budget investments in young entrepreneurs

    The federal government recently delivered Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation.

46. Budget 2024: Empowering Young Entrepreneurs

    Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, highlighted Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation, the government’s plan to drive economic growth in a way that is shared by all. It is a plan to build a Canada that works better for every generation, where younger generations can get ahead, where their hard work pays off, and where they can buy or rent their own home—where everyone has a fair chance at a good middle class life.

47. A new national park in the Yukon being explored by the Gwich’in Tribal Council, the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun, and the Governments of Canada and Yukon 

    A national park in the Peel Watershed would permanently protect the area, contribute to the recovery of species at risk, and support the continuation of Indigenous cultural practices for future generations.

48. 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

49. 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.

50. Government of Canada announces critical dredging of two Small Craft Harbours in New Brunswick

    Small Craft Harbours play a vital role in the economies of our coastal communities, as many depend on them as a major source of employment. Ensuring these harbours stay in good working condition helps ensure our coastal communities can continue to thrive.