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1. Government of Canada to announce support for Green Improvements to Imperial Theatre on Earth Day

   Government of Canada to announce support for Green Improvements to Imperial Theatre on Earth Day

2. Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on driving economic growth for workers

   Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on driving economic growth for workers

3. Minister Saks in Winnipeg to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments to boost research funding in Canada

   The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will host an event at the University of Manitoba to highlight the federal budget’s investments to boost funding for research in Canada.

4. Minister MacAulay to highlight measures in Budget 2024 to support student researchers

   The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will host an event at the University of Prince Edward Island’s Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter’s Bay where he will highlight new investments in the 2024 federal Budget to support student researchers.

5. Minister Holland to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments in students

   The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will host an event at the University of Waterloo to highlight the federal budget’s investments to support students.

6. Minister Virani to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments in boosting research funding

   Minister Virani will host an event at the University of Calgary to highlight the federal budget’s investments to restore fairness for every generation by boosting research funding.

7. Budget 2024 invests in driving economic growth for workers

   Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, highlighted Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation, the government’s plan to drive economic growth in a way that is shared by all.

8. Minister Anandasangaree, Minister Hussen, and Minister Tassi, in Hamilton, Ontario to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments in student research funding

   The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, and the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an announcement and hold a media availability in Hamilton, Ontario, to highlight the federal budget’s investments in helping students thrive in Canada by boosting research funding.

9. Minister Boissonnault to make an announcement in Saskatoon on Budget 2024 measures that support students

   Minister Boissonnault to make an announcement in Saskatoon on Budget 2024 measures that support students

10. Canada brings the world together in pursuit of an ambitious global deal to end plastic pollution

    Next week, from April 23 to April 29, Canada will welcome the world to Ottawa for the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) at the Shaw Centre to advance the development a global agreement on plastic pollution by the end of 2024.

11. Minister Ng to lead Team Canada Trade Mission to South Korea 

    As part of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, will lead the Team Canada Trade Mission to South Korea, from April 21 to 25, 2024.

12. Itinerary: Minister Guilbeault to attend the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4)

    Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will attend several events on the sidelines of the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4).

13. CSA astronaut Joshua Kutryk to give virtual presentation to schools across Canada

    Tomorrow, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Joshua Kutryk will give a virtual presentation to nearly 4,000 Canadian students in grades 5 to 12 to talk about space exploration, his astronaut career and Starliner-1, his first mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

14. Food and Drink Services Returning to the Plains of Abraham Starting in June

    The National Battlefields Commission (NBC) is announcing the return of food and drink services on the Plains of Abraham. Starting in June, La Maison Smith will open a permanent branch branch, as well as operate the Smith Mobile and an espresso bicycle to serve the whole historic site.

15. Minister St-Onge to make an announcement in Farnham, Quebec, on economic growth for workers

    The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will make an announcement on economic growth for workers

16. Minister Ng meets with France’s Minister Riester

    Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with Franck Riester, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness, Francophonie and French Nationals Abroad, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

17. Minister Sudds to make Budget announcement

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, will make an announcement regarding economic growth for workers in Belleville.

18. Death of an inmate from Archambault Institution

    On April 15, 2024, Robert Rousseau, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

19. Change of Command Ceremony at Saskatchewan Penitentiary in the Prairie Region

    On April 16, 2024, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a Change of Command Ceremony at Saskatchewan Penitentiary in the Prairie Region. This occasion marked the change in command from the outgoing Warden Shawn Bird to the incoming Warden Pattie Krafchuk.

20. Minister Sajjan makes a Budget announcement in Welland, Ontario

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21. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Joyceville Institution

    On April 15, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Joyceville Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

22. Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke and Canada Forge a New Path Together on Governance, Land and Economic Development

    The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) and the Government of Canada have taken a significant step towards strengthening their relationship and promoting self-determination for the Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke.

23. Biographical notes

    François Lafrenière (BA [Economics], Laval University, 1986) worked for a Montréal-based international development organization from 1990 to 2005—including as Asia regional director for 5 years—and lived and worked in several Asian countries, including Cambodia, India, Nepal and Vietnam.

24. Announcement of new diplomatic appointment

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment: François Lafrenière

25. Supporting Oral Health Providers’ Participation in the Canadian Dental Care Plan

    Today, the Government of Canada announced a number of actions to enable oral health providers to participate in the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), with the goal of making it easier for them to participate as they choose, and to support patient access to providers in all regions of the country. This means that oral health professionals who choose not to participate fully in the Canadian Dental Care Plan will still be able to treat and submit claims for reimbursement for services provided to CDCP clients as of July.

26. Death of an inmate from Collins Bay Institution

    On April 15, 2024, Steven Tanner, an inmate from Collins Bay Institution, died while in our custody.

27. Assault of an inmate at Atlantic Institution

    On April 10, 2024, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Atlantic Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

28. Government of Canada to hold a technical briefing on Canada’s priorities and objectives for the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-4)

    Media representatives are advised that the Government of Canada will hold a bilingual technical briefing on Canada’s priorities and objectives for the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiation Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-4) with senior government officials from Environment and Climate Change Canada

29. Minister Ng and French Minister Riester to hold a media availability at St-Lawrence Market

    Tuesday April 16, 2024 – The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Franck Riester, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness, Francophonie and French Nationals Abroad, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, will hold a media availability following their visit of the St-Lawrence Market.

30. Fairness for Younger Generations

    In Budget 2024, the government is helping to restore fairness for every generation by unlocking access to post-secondary education; investing in the skills of tomorrow; and creating new opportunities for younger Canadians to get the skills they need to get good jobs.

31. Economic Growth and Productivity

    The government’s economic plan is investing in the technologies, incentives, and supports critical for increasing productivity, boosting innovation, and attracting more private investment to Canada.

32. Budget 2024: Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance

    We are driving the kind of economic growth that will ensure every generation of Canadians can reach their full potential.

33. More Affordable Homes

    Budget 2024 lays out a bold strategy to unlock 3.87 million new homes by 2031. This includes a minimum of 2 million net new homes, on top of 1.87 million homes already expected to be built by 2031. Federal actions will support at least 1.2 million new homes, and the federal government is calling on all orders of government to build at least 800,000 more homes by 2031. The federal government’s plan provides incentives for all orders of government, as well as for private and non-profit sector partners, and will build more homes, make it easier to own or rent a home, and help Canadians who can’t afford a home, too.

34. Safer, Healthier Communities

    Budget 2024 takes action to protect our environment and strengthen our communities, making them safer and healthier places to live, work, and raise a family.

35. A Stronger Social Safety Net

    Budget 2024 takes action to ensure Canada’s social safety net works for every generation, especially for Millennials and Gen Z.

36. Key Measures

    Key Measures in Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation

37. A Fair Future for Indigenous Peoples

    A fair Canada is one where the government continues making meaningful progress in the journey of reconciliation by working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples. The federal government continues to prioritize its responsibility to help ensure First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities have what they need to grow and succeed on their own terms. Budget 2024 invests in the next steps on the path of reconciliation.

38. Tax Fairness for Every Generation

    Canada is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. For generations, this has meant Canada is a place where everyone could secure a better future for themselves and their children. This is in no small part is due to our commitment to progressive taxation. In order to build a fair economy, everyone needs to pay their fair share. To restore fairness for every generation the government is investing in housing; in building the clean, innovative economy of the future; in child care, health care, dental care, and pharma care; in Canada’s security, and Canada’s future. The government is doing this so that young people can have the same opportunities as previous generations. Canada’s future success depends on their success. It is only fair that these important investments are funded by those who have benefited the most from all the opportunity that Canada has to offer.

39. Growing Small Businesses

    Small- and medium-sized businesses are an integral engine of Canada’s economy, and they employ about 64 per cent of Canadian workers. Entrepreneurs, local small business, start-ups, growing medium-sized businesses—everywhere in Canada, there are people with good ideas, ready to grow their businesses and create good jobs.

40. Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation

    Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, released Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation.

41. Minister Joly meets with Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya

    Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya during her visit to Ottawa.

42. Minister Joly to travel to Italy and the Holy See for bilateral visit and G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she is travelling to Italy and the Holy See and will be in Rome on April 16 and in Capri from April 17 to 19.

43. HMCS Max Bernays arrives in its new homeport Esquimalt, British Columbia

    Today, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Max Bernays arrived in its new homeport in Esquimalt, British Columbia.

44. Government of Canada hosts 10th Canada’s Volunteer Awards ceremony and launches call for nominations

    Every year volunteers across the country dedicate their time and resources to positively impact their communities. Canada’s Volunteer Awards highlight community leadership and aim to encourage people from across Canada to make a difference in their communities through volunteering, while developing innovative solutions to tackle social challenges.

45. Canada’s delegation to UNPFII advocates for the enhanced participation of Indigenous Peoples, including the unique and diverse perspectives of Indigenous youth

    The strong voices of Indigenous youth are changing communities, challenging the status quo, and taking the lead in building a better, fairer, and more sustainable future for all people living in Canada.

46. Governments of Canada and Ontario Working Together on Environmental Protections and Greater Regulatory Certainty for the Advancement of Highway 413

    Today, the Governments of Canada and Ontario committed to working together to protect the environment and give Ontario greater regulatory certainty to advance Highway 413.

47. Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution

    On April 11, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

48. Government of Canada Announces More Funding to Build Wildfire Fighting Capacity and Enhance Training Best Practices

    That is why today in Ottawa, at the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Canadian Legislative Conference, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced up to $800,000 in funding for the IAFF to deliver training and increase the capacity of structural firefighters across the country. Structural firefighters refers to those trained to combat fires within enclosed spaces, such as residential homes, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and public infrastructure. Funding will also support Canada’s wildfire preparedness and response efforts to wildland urban interface fires, those that occur in areas where urban or developed areas meet with wildland or natural environments. Fires in these areas are particularly worrisome in that they pose substantial threats to lives and livelihoods, and the spread of thick smoke and evacuations can cause immense stress and disruption for communities. Addressing wildfires in interface areas is especially critical due to the high concentration of people living in these regions. With approximately 10 percent of the Canadian population residing in interface areas spanning 32 million hectares, the scope of the interface presents a significant challenge in wildfire management.

49. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at the Regional Reception Centre

    On April 8, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Regional Reception Centre, a multi-level security federal institution.

50. Government of Canada increases marine shipping penalties to a maximum of $250,000 per violation

    Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced that the value of monetary penalties for violations under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 has been increased from a maximum of $25,000 to a new maximum of $250,000.