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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, the Government of Canada remains committed to building a clean energy future to strengthen the economy, create good, middle-class jobs, and support the natural resources sectors. The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Canada’s Minister of Natural […]

The health and well-being of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island. Communities across Canada are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and need immediate assistance to ensure their public infrastructure is safe and reliable. Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable James […]

The Government of Canada is rebuilding the nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown and government-to-government relationship with Indigenous peoples through supporting the right to self-determination. A key part of this work is through the Nation Rebuilding Program. Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced that Canada has provided almost $1.8 million this fiscal year to five […]

The COVID-19 pandemic is a crisis unlike any other. Women have been most affected, facing job losses and reduced hours, and assuming the majority of additional unpaid care work at home. Women’s organizations provide vital services to help women and girls across Canada be financially secure, free from violence, and able to participate fully in […]

Education and training are key to building and maintaining a healthy construction industry on Prince Edward Island. That’s why the Construction Association of Prince Edward Island (CAPEI) makes it a priority to offer quality training opportunities to grow and enhance the sector across PEI. Federal and provincial support for PEI’s construction industry has far-reaching benefits […]

The health and safety of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island. Investments in Prince Edward Island’s infrastructure during this extraordinary time provide an opportunity to create jobs, economic growth, and make our communities more sustainable and resilient. Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Sean […]

Pillars of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan by the Numbers Canada Emergency Business Account: as of December 1, 3,277 loans provided to businesses, worth a total of $131 million. Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance: as of December 1, 398 tenants, representing 3,083 employees, for a total funding of $3.27 million. Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: as […]

Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown announced that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and our Liberal government have launched our plan to plant two billion trees over the next 10 years, with an investment of $3.16 billion. Meeting this commitment will help Canada address climate change by reducing carbon pollution and is a key part […]

The health and safety of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island. That is why both governments are taking decisive action to help families, businesses and communities as they adapt to the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic and support the creation of good, middle class jobs. Today, the Honourable […]

In April 2020, the $350 million Emergency Community Support Fund was announced to help charities and non-profit organizations adapt their frontline services to better serve vulnerable Canadians during this pandemic. Since its launch in May, over 7,000 charitable and non-profit projects across Canada have been supported. The funding has helped organizations to adapt their services […]