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More than $152 million is being invested in 54 new infrastructure projects across British Columbia through the Strategic Priorities Fund. This federally funded program supports infrastructure projects that are beyond the financial capacity of a single local government, under the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) Community stream in B.C.
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Will Greaves, Member of Parliament for Victoria; Darlene Rotchford, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Esquimalt-Colwood; Jenna Stoner, First Vice President, Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM); and His Worship Cliff McNeil-Smith, Chair of the Capital Regional District (CRD) Board and Mayor of Sidney.
The Government of Canada is committed to making life simpler and more convenient for Canadians. This includes a modern passport program that delivers secure user‑friendly digital services that save time, reduce in‑person visits and make passport renewal easier.
The Government of Canada is committed to making life simpler and more convenient for Canadians. This includes a modern passport program that delivers secure, user‑friendly digital services that save time, reduce in‑person visits and make passport renewal easier.
Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will be in Toronto to highlight an announcement regarding online passport renewals. The announcement is being made on behalf of the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. A media availability will follow.
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, alongside Annie Koutrakis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Jobs and Families, will make an announcement regarding online passport renewals. A media availability will follow.
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Sukh Dhaliwal, Member of Parliament for Surrey Newton, and Her Worship Brenda Locke, Mayor of the City of Surrey.
Today, the Government of Canada announced more than $289 million in support for 1,788 social sciences and humanities research projects and partnerships across Canada.
The Government of Canada is lowering costs for families by strengthening the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). The CCB is a monthly tax-free payment to help them with the costs of raising children.
Halifax, July 17, 2026 — The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will be in Halifax to highlight the increase to the Canada Child Benefit, lowering costs for families across Canada. The announcement is being made on behalf of the Honourable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State (Children and Youth). The Minister will be accompanied by Shannon Miedema, Member of Parliament for Halifax. A media availability will follow.
The Build Communities Strong Fund is investing $51 billion in a wide range of infrastructure projects across the country that support economic prosperity, housing, sport, education, health, transit, and climate adaptation.
Canada is a trading nation with a deep history of building strategic partnerships with nations whose customers value the quality and consistency of the goods we export. Goods that come from different sectors, including agriculture, fisheries, manufacturing and mining, from regions across the country. Canada has what the world wants, and Canadian businesses need modern, reliable and efficient infrastructure to get their products to customers and keep Canada competitive on the world stage.
July 15, 2026 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development CanadaToday, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, and the Honourable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State (Children and Youth), issued the following statement to mark World Youth Skills Day 2026: “This is a pivotal moment for Canada. The world of work is changing fast, and young Canadians are feeling it. These are challenging times, but the federal government is acting with urgency and purpose.
British Columbia’s economy is driven by strong businesses that create good jobs and support vibrant communities. To remain competitive and resilient, they are pivoting to new pathways for growth with support from the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI).
British Columbia’s economy is driven by strong businesses that create good jobs and support vibrant communities. To remain competitive and resilient, they are pivoting to new pathways for growth with support from the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI).
Government of Canada to announce investments that will help Surrey businesses boost productivity, strengthen supply chains, reach new markets, and create good jobs in B.C.
Canada is a maritime nation with the longest coastline in the world, three oceans to protect, and growing responsibilities in the Arctic, North America, and around the world.
Canada is making Francophone immigration a force that unites communities and recognizes the contribution of Francophone and bilingual newcomers to the growth of the Francophonie. With this in mind, to promote the demographic and economic development of communities in the Northwest Territories, the governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories are working together to ensure the retention of qualified Francophone and bilingual talent.
The Centre for Innovation in Francophone Immigration (CIFI) aims to integrate Francophone perspectives into immigration programs in Canada. It promotes immigration to French-speaking employers, facilitates access to programs and supports the growth of Francophone minority communities (FMCs). The CIFI supports innovative projects to reduce obstacles to immigration and offers funding to improve the promotion of FMCs internationally, the recruitment and the selection of French-speaking candidates and their support towards permanent residence.
Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, launched the Canada Critical Minerals Accelerator (CCMA) and announced a Strategic Investment Agreement signed by the CCMA, the Canada Growth Fund (CGF) and Teck Resources Limited (Teck). The Agreement supports expanding production capacity at Teck’s Trail Operations in British Columbia, one of the world’s largest fully integrated polymetallic smelting and refining complexes.
The Government of Canada is focused on building a stronger economy and making life more affordable for Canadians. Today, Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, on behalf of the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, highlighted the launch of the National Food Security Strategy.
