The Honourable Minister Marci Ien and Parliamentary Secretary Lisa Hepfner will be in New York City for the 68th Session of the United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW).
In connection with International Women’s Day, Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce Government of Canada financial support for Cordé Électrique, a woman‑owned business specializing in the
In advance of the 2024 federal budget, today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, met with leading private sector economists to discuss their outlook on the Canadian and global economies, as well as to hear their views on the federal government’s economic plan to unlock pathways to the middle class
Deputy Prime Minister meets with private sector economists Read More »
The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will be in Surrey to announce support to help women explore, prepare for, and succeed in the skilled trades.
Government of Canada to announce funding for women in skilled trades Read More »
Everyone needs reliable and affordable mobile connectivity, no matter where they live in Canada. That is why the Government of Canada is taking action to bring mobile service and high-speed Internet access to underserved communities across the country.
Improving mobile connectivity to keep people safe in northern Manitoba Read More »
The Canadian wheat sector is an economic powerhouse that produces about 4% of the world’s total supply of wheat and durum and accounts for about 13% of total volume of world exports. As global demand for Canadian wheat grows, it is imperative for the Canadian wheat sector to be ready to meet that demand and
Access to justice is a fundamental value in the Canadian justice system and an integral part of a fair society that respects the rule of law. The Government of Canada is committed to addressing systemic barriers in the justice system by providing fair and equal access to justice and legal services for vulnerable and traditionally
Funding to increase access to justice for racialized inmates in Nova Scotia Read More »
To this end the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a $16.7-million federal investment for a project by Ontario’s power grid operator that will strengthen its electricity grid operations. Federal funding for the project will specifically help IESO increase the number and diversity of clean energy resources that can participate in
The two businesses managed by women share $278,000 from CED to enhance their tourism offering.
In connection with International Women’s Day, Annie Koutrakis, Member of Parliament for Vimy and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, will announce Government of Canada financial support for Zorah biocosmétiques and Tengiva, two women owned businesses, to accelerate their growth.
