Canada

Minister Duguid Announces Funding for Indigenous-Led Sport Initiatives Across Canada Ottawa, ON – February 6, 2025 – Minister of Sport Pascale St-Onge today announced $10 million in funding for Indigenous-led sport initiatives across Canada. This funding will support projects that promote physical activity, healthy living, and sport participation among Indigenous peoples. “Sport has the power … Read more

The Government of Canada Recognizes the National Historic Significance of the West Indian Domestic Scheme Ottawa, ON – February 6, 2025 – The Government of Canada today recognized the national historic significance of the West Indian Domestic Scheme, an immigration program that brought approximately 3,000 women from Caribbean countries to Canada between 1955 and 1967. … Read more

Governments of Canada and Quebec Launch Quebec-Canada Collaboration Table on Energy and Resources 2025-02-06 17:42 Montreal, Quebec – The governments of Canada and Quebec have launched a new collaboration table on energy and resources to strengthen collaboration and coordination between the two governments on key energy and resource issues. The table will be co-chaired by … Read more

Minister Sajjan to announce support for B.C.’s life sciences sector February 6, 2025 18:00 PST Vancouver, B.C. – Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), will announce new funding to support the growth of British Columbia’s life sciences sector. The … Read more

Federal government and Northwest Territories invest in transportation in the North February 6, 2025 The Government of Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories (NWT) are investing a combined $100 million to improve transportation infrastructure in the North. The funding will be used to support a range of projects, including: Upgrading and rehabilitating existing … Read more

Federal government and Northwest Territories invest in transportation in the North 2025-02-06 18:15 Canada All National News The federal government and the Northwest Territories government are investing in transportation in the North. The investment will help to improve the safety and efficiency of transportation in the region, and will support economic development. The investment includes … Read more

Strong Lineup of Eight NFB Productions Screening at RVQC 2025 Montreal, February 6, 2025 – The Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma (RVQC) announced today a strong lineup of eight National Film Board of Canada (NFB) productions that will be screening at the festival’s 42nd edition, taking place from February 23 to March 5, 2025. The NFB films … Read more

New Releases on NFB.ca: Get Your Fill of Documentaries You Won’t Want to Miss In February, celebrate Black History Month with the NFB! The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is proud to present a new slate of documentaries that are sure to captivate and inspire. With a focus on Black History Month, the NFB … Read more

Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence to attend Invictus Games 2025 in Vancouver and Whistler February 6, 2025 OTTAWA, ON – The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will attend the Invictus Games 2025 in Vancouver and Whistler, from September 19 to 29, 2025. … Read more

Canada’s New National Cyber Security Strategy February 6, 2025 | 19:40 EST Ottawa, ON – The Government of Canada has released its new National Cyber Security Strategy, a comprehensive plan to protect Canada’s digital infrastructure and economy from cyber threats. The strategy, which was developed in consultation with industry, academia, and government partners, outlines five … Read more