October 11, 2022
International students to help address Canada’s labour shortage
Ottawa, ON | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Employers are facing unprecedented challenges in finding and retaining the workers they need during this period of economic recovery and growth. The Government of Canada is continuing to take concrete actions to address current labour needs. The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today […]
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October 4, 2022
Rebuilding after Hurricane Fiona
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | Prime Minister of Canada Atlantic Canadians and Quebecers are resilient. In the wake of Hurricane Fiona’s devastation, thousands are rebuilding their homes and communities, and businesses of all sizes are getting back on their feet. The Government of Canada will continue to respond to the immediate needs of people impacted by […]
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September 30, 2022
Government of Canada introduces legislation to make life more affordable for Canadians
Department of Finance Canada Today, the government introduced its first two pieces of legislation for this Parliamentary sitting, which would deliver targeted support to the Canadians who need it most. These measures build on the government’s Affordability Plan, which has already been putting more money back in the pockets of the middle class and those working […]
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September 26, 2022
Government of Canada to remove COVID-19 border and travel measures effective October 1
Ottawa, ON | Public Health Agency of Canada Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Government of Canada has taken a layered approach to border management to protect the health and safety of Canadians. As the pandemic situation has continued to evolve, adjustments to border measures have been informed by the latest evidence, available data, […]
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September 15, 2022
Making home heating more affordable for Atlantic Canada and other regions
Gatineau QC | Environment and Climate Change Canada Every Canadian deserves to be able to heat their home with affordable, reliable, and clean power. Today, the Government of Canada is following through on its commitment to deliver practical solutions to home heating affordability, especially for Atlantic Canadians, while continuing to fight climate change. This afternoon, […]
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August 30, 2022
Creating nearly 17,000 homes for Canadians across the country
Kitchener, Ontario | Prime Minister of Canada Making life more affordable for Canadian families starts with making housing more affordable. Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to live and raise their families, but Canadians are finding it challenging to find one. That’s why we are making historic investments to put Canada on the path […]
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August 28, 2022
Prime Minister launches Canada’s first Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan to continue building a more inclusive future, with pride
Ottawa, Ontario | Prime Minister of Canada No matter who you are or who you love, you should have every opportunity to succeed in Canada. The Government of Canada has taken historic action in recent years to build a better, more inclusive future for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and additional sexually and […]
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August 5, 2022
Canada puts in place temporary handgun import ban
Toronto, ON | Global Affairs Canada Canadians deserve to feel safe in their communities. That is why the Government of Canada has a comprehensive plan that gets firearms off our streets and more resources into our communities. A central part of this is the recently introduced Bill C-21. The bill addresses the alarming role of […]
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July 13, 2022
Government of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador are putting patients first with new research investment
St. John’s, NL | Canadian Institutes of Health Research Patients, families, and caregivers are best placed to know what is important and what is not when receiving health care services. That’s why patient-oriented research and care is so vital: through their lived experience, patients bring valuable firsthand perspectives to research that, in turn, help lead […]
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June 2, 2022
June 1, 2022 – Happy Pride from M.P. Joanne Thompson, St. John’s East
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