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PrairiesCan funding helps remove barriers, expand access to capital, and drive long-term economic growth for Black-led entrepreneurs and businesses
The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), and The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce federal funding to support Black-led businesses and entrepreneurs across Alberta.
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement related to immigration Express Entry categories as part of an address to the Canadian Club Toronto. A media availability will follow.
In Canada, you’ll find promotional contests all year-round, from “enter to win” draws at your grocery store or local coffee shop to social media giveaways from your favourite brands and influencers. Consumers should be cautious of contests that lack transparency or that require unnecessary steps to access contest details. A promotional contest is any contest, lottery, or game where a business or influencer gives away a product or benefit through chance, skill, or a combination of both.
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is proud to announce the 2025-2026 recipients of the Price McIntosh Bursary. This year, $40,000 was awarded to support five new students and five returning students pursuing studies in fields related to Canadian documentary heritage.
Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced a federal investment of $6 million over 15 years to support a novel national research partnership that will drive solutions to boost Canada’s productivity over the coming years.
Today, the Government announced its intention to increase the onsite presence of executives and employees who are eligible for hybrid work.
An independent, peer-reviewed study commissioned by the Competition Bureau found that removing regulatory barriers to competition in Canada could grow the economy by up to 10% over the long term. The study—The Potential Impact of Pro-competitive Regulatory Reforms on Productivity and Growth in Canada— was conducted by international productivity experts and published in the International Productivity Monitor.
The Competition Bureau commissioned an independent study to better understand how Canada’s economy could benefit from more competition-friendly regulations. The study, conducted by a team of international experts in productivity and regulatory policy, found that pro-competitive reforms in key sectors could grow the economy by as much as 10% over the long-term, boosting living standards by $7,500 per Canadian.
Federal support for the Alberta Velodrome Association will put world-class infrastructure into action for Edmonton’s local community and Canada’s high-performance athletes
The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will announce federal funding to support the operations of a new, world-class indoor sports training hub in Edmonton.
Algorithmic pricing is on the rise worldwide. In sectors ranging from hospitality to concert tickets to ridesharing, businesses are using algorithms to guide pricing strategies for their products or services. Today, the Competition Bureau published a What We Heard report highlighting the feedback received through its recent public consultation on algorithmic pricing and competition.
Francophone and Acadian minority communities outside Quebec contribute to the economy, culture and vitality of the French language in Canada. Francophone immigration remains essential and aims to address labour needs and to support communities across the country.
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement regarding immigration in Francophone minority communities outside Quebec. Minister Diab will be joined by the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton—Dieppe.
Today, the Competition Bureau has launched its market study into the state of competition in the financing sector for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The launch follows a public consultation on what the study should cover, and the Minister of Industry’s approval of the study’s final terms of reference. The Bureau’s initial observations are that it can be hard for many SMEs to access competitive financing options. We aim to examine competition in the sector and how it can be improved to benefit SMEs and the new and innovative lenders that support them.
Statistics Canada will conduct the next census in May 2026 and is hiring for approximately 32,000 census jobs across Canada.
“Today, we recognize the courage and contributions of migrants who help strengthen Canada’s communities and economy. Their skills, resilience and determination enrich our country and support key sectors that rely on global talent."
PrairiesCan investment will help CKUA expand its cultural and economic impacts
The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will announce federal funding to support Alberta’s arts and culture ecosystem.
The Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC) released its Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024 to 2025, which provides a snapshot of the health and integrity of the staffing system and the non-partisanship in the federal public service.
Before Bill C-3 came into effect, Canada’s Citizenship Act limited the passing on of citizenship to the first-generation for people born or adopted abroad. This meant that a Canadian citizen could only pass on citizenship to or access a direct grant of citizenship for a child born or adopted outside Canada if the parent was either born or naturalized in Canada before the child’s birth or adoption.
