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Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that affordable housing is key to Canada’s recovery. On March 11th in London, Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament for London North Centre and Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament for London West on behalf of the Honourable Ahmed […]

Small businesses are the backbone of the Canadian economy and the heart of our communities across the country. As small businesses adapt to the digital economy and the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada is working to help them continue to grow, thrive, and create good jobs. Today, we are pleased […]

The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement today on International Women’s Day: “Happy International Women’s Day! Today we celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and girls, in all their diversity, who are breaking down barriers, lifting each other up, and making the […]

Canada will be providing additional humanitarian aid to Ukraine by matching every donation made by individual Canadians to the Canadian Red Cross between February 24, 2022, and March 18, 2022, up to a maximum of $10 million. The generosity of Canadians when a crisis strikes is always remarkable, and their efforts in times of need […]

Where can we find the latest information for Canadians and permanent residents in Ukraine? The situation is likely to change quickly. For the most up to date information on how to access assistance, and on how to leave Ukraine and the entry requirements for neighbouring countries, please follow this link: https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/issues_development-enjeux_developpement/response_conflict-reponse_conflits/crisis-crises/ukraine.aspx?lang=eng What is the best […]

On Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act in response to ongoing protests in Ottawa and the blockades at our border crossings. The Act, which will be applied in a time-limited, geographically targeted, reasonable, and proportional manner, provides the federal government with additional powers to support the efforts of local and provincial law […]

Celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, the Lantern Festival traditionally marks the end of the Lunar New Year (Spring Festival) period. The lanterns can symbolize the people letting go of their past and looking forward to the future. I wish all those who celebrate this occasion a joyful and festive time!

Today is National Flag Day. The Canadian flag is a symbol that unites us from coast to coast to coast and around the world. In times of uncertainty, the flag reaffirms the common values that unite us – openness, generosity and peace, all of which are stronger than our differences.

Removing barriers and increasing sport participation rates for underrepresented populations is a priority for the Government of Canada. To support organized sport at the community level and help Canadians recover from the impacts of COVID-19, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions […]

Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, launched pre-budget consultations. These discussions allow the government to hear the best ideas from Canadians about how the budget can support Canadians and businesses and ensure a strong economic recovery […]