montrealnews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for montrealnews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page montrealnews.net http://www.montrealnews.net en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:18:08 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:18:08 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Oilers brush off OT loss, turn attention to Canadiens]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274179213/oilers-brush-off-ot-loss-turn-attention-to-canadiens Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:40:06 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274179213/oilers-brush-off-ot-loss-turn-attention-to-canadiens <![CDATA[Now on the wrong kind of streak, Isles seek turnaround vs. Hurricanes]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274179011/now-on-the-wrong-kind-of-streak-isles-seek-turnaround-vs-hurricanes Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:19:07 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274179011/now-on-the-wrong-kind-of-streak-isles-seek-turnaround-vs-hurricanes <![CDATA[A lot going Bruins' way as Senators visit]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274178915/a-lot-going-bruins-way-as-senators-visit Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:55:18 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274178915/a-lot-going-bruins-way-as-senators-visit <![CDATA[Red Wings struggling for wins with Blue Jackets coming to town]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274178914/red-wings-struggling-for-wins-with-blue-jackets-coming-to-town Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:55:12 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274178914/red-wings-struggling-for-wins-with-blue-jackets-coming-to-town <![CDATA[Minister Ferrada to participate at Ottawa Tourism's Shine On Awards]]> March 19, 2024 - Gatineau, Quebec

The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency for the Regions of Quebec, will celebrate Ottawa's visitor economy and recognize the service offerings of front line hospitality workers at Ottawa Tourism's Shine On Awards.

Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024

]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274178462/minister-ferrada-to-participate-at-ottawa-tourism-shine-on-awards Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:20:17 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274178462/minister-ferrada-to-participate-at-ottawa-tourism-shine-on-awards <![CDATA[The Government of Quebec and the Government of Canada invest more to $7,7 million to improve public transit in Saguenay]]> Saguenay, Quebec, March 18, 2024 - The Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport

and Sustainable Mobility, Genevive Guilbault, the federal Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and

Communities, the Honourable Sean Fraser, and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister responsible for the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean Region, Andree Laforest, announce financial contribution of $7,704,060]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274178248/the-government-of-quebec-and-the-government-of-canada-invest-more-to-77-million-to-improve-public-transit-in-saguenay Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:40:54 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274178248/the-government-of-quebec-and-the-government-of-canada-invest-more-to-77-million-to-improve-public-transit-in-saguenay <![CDATA[Street closures for the lying-in-state of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney]]> OTTAWA - Canadian Heritage would like to inform residents and visitors that access to some streets in downtown Ottawa will be restricted from March 18 to 20, 2024, for the lying-in-state of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, P.C., C.C., G.O.Q.

The following street closures will be in effect from March 18 at 6 p.m. until March 20 at 6 p.m.:

  • Wellington Street from Elgin Str]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274178113/street-closures-for-the-lying-in-state-of-the-right-honourable-brian-mulroney Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:53:55 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274178113/street-closures-for-the-lying-in-state-of-the-right-honourable-brian-mulroney <![CDATA[Hurricanes roll past Senators for 3rd straight win]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274175072/hurricanes-roll-past-senators-for-3rd-straight-win Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:19:13 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274175072/hurricanes-roll-past-senators-for-3rd-straight-win <![CDATA[Flames host Capitals in matchup of retooled playoff contenders]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274174860/flames-host-capitals-in-matchup-of-retooled-playoff-contenders Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:19:06 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274174860/flames-host-capitals-in-matchup-of-retooled-playoff-contenders <![CDATA[Minister Joly welcomes Iraq's Foreign Affairs Minister to Ottawa]]> March 17, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

    The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will welcome Fuad Hussein, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq, to Canada on March 18, 2024.

    The ministers will meet to discuss ways to enhance the growing Canada-Iraq relationship, including through diplomatic engagement and cooperati]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274174409/minister-joly-welcomes-iraq-foreign-affairs-minister-to-ottawa Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:33:08 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274174409/minister-joly-welcomes-iraq-foreign-affairs-minister-to-ottawa <![CDATA[Hurricanes aim to ride momentum into meeting vs. Senators]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274174217/hurricanes-aim-to-ride-momentum-into-meeting-vs-senators Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:19:06 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274174217/hurricanes-aim-to-ride-momentum-into-meeting-vs-senators <![CDATA[Rangers, Islanders meet with playoff aspirations in mind]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274174175/rangers-islanders-meet-with-playoff-aspirations-in-mind Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:40:13 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274174175/rangers-islanders-meet-with-playoff-aspirations-in-mind <![CDATA[Wings aim to remain on right track in matchup with Penguins]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274174174/wings-aim-to-remain-on-right-track-in-matchup-with-penguins Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:40:07 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274174174/wings-aim-to-remain-on-right-track-in-matchup-with-penguins <![CDATA[Indian-origin couple, daughter killed in "suspicious fire" in Canada's Ontario]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274173581/indian-origin-couple-daughter-killed-in-suspicious-fire-in-canada-ontario Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:31:21 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274173581/indian-origin-couple-daughter-killed-in-suspicious-fire-in-canada-ontario <![CDATA[What does Quebec want? Politicians should heed what voters have repeatedly told them]]> Questions about what Quebec wants have shaped Canadian politics for decades.

    It's now been 30 years since Jacques Parizeau led the Part]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274174408/what-does-quebec-want-politicians-should-heed-what-voters-have-repeatedly-told-them Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:23:27 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274174408/what-does-quebec-want-politicians-should-heed-what-voters-have-repeatedly-told-them <![CDATA[Paris Olympic tapestry weaves together heritage of art and sport]]> Olympic organisers this week unveiled the official Olympic Games tapestry based on a design by Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi. The brightly-coloured triptych gives pride of place to the Eiffel tower and two new urban sports incorporated into the competition.

    The central panel features the easily recognisable metal latticework of the Eiffel Tower and a city skyline. The silhouette of a male athlete in blue ]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274170446/paris-olympic-tapestry-weaves-together-heritage-of-art-and-sport Sat, 16 Mar 2024 13:16:07 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274170446/paris-olympic-tapestry-weaves-together-heritage-of-art-and-sport <![CDATA[India blocks Canada's controversial documentary on Sikh separatists]]> Canadian broadcaster CBC has received emails from YouTube and X saying New Delhi had directed them to take down the video

    New Delhi has reportedly ordered at least two online platforms to block a Canadian documentary in India, on the killing of a Sikh separatist. The development comes amid a diplomatic standoff betwee]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274170394/india-blocks-canada-controversial-documentary-on-sikh-separatists Sat, 16 Mar 2024 11:39:22 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274170394/india-blocks-canada-controversial-documentary-on-sikh-separatists <![CDATA[Columbus hosting New York Red Bulls in first-place battle]]> (Photo credit: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports)

    Two of the five teams tied for first place in the Eastern Conference square off on Saturday night when the New York Red Bulls visit Columbus to take on the reigning MLS Cup champion Crew.

    Both teams enter the weekend with 2-0-1 records and seven points, which puts them in a tie for first with Inter Miami, Montreal and Toronto.

    It will be the fifth ga]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274169765/columbus-hosting-new-york-red-bulls-in-first-place-battle Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:43:48 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274169765/columbus-hosting-new-york-red-bulls-in-first-place-battle <![CDATA[Lorenzo Insigne leads surprising Toronto FC against NYCFC]]> (Photo credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports)

    Toronto FC can continue their surprising unbeaten start to the new season when they visit New York City FC on Saturday night.

    Toronto (2-0-1, 7 points) has won its last two matches 1-0 on goals from Italian national team star Lorenzo Insigne and is the only team left in MLS that has yet to concede a goal in its first season under coach John Herdman.

    http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274169753/lorenzo-insigne-leads-surprising-toronto-fc-against-nycfc Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:21:56 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274169753/lorenzo-insigne-leads-surprising-toronto-fc-against-nycfc
    <![CDATA[Playoff outsiders Flames, Canadiens striving to improve chances]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274169628/playoff-outsiders-flames-canadiens-striving-to-improve-chances Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:07:34 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274169628/playoff-outsiders-flames-canadiens-striving-to-improve-chances <![CDATA[Road-warrior Maple Leafs host hot Hurricanes]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274169622/road-warrior-maple-leafs-host-hot-hurricanes Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:56:01 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274169622/road-warrior-maple-leafs-host-hot-hurricanes <![CDATA[China Gives Warnings on Vietnam-Australia Strategic Relationship]]> washington - A new, closer diplomatic relationship between Australia and Vietnam is drawing warnings from China against forming 'exclusive circles' in the Indo-Pacific region.

    Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at Monday's daily news briefing, 'To advocate bloc confrontation and build exclusive circles goes against the trend of the times and the common aspiration of regional countries.'

    ]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274169555/china-gives-warnings-on-vietnam-australia-strategic-relationship Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:05:56 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274169555/china-gives-warnings-on-vietnam-australia-strategic-relationship <![CDATA[Confident Bruins host inconsistent Flyers]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274169556/confident-bruins-host-inconsistent-flyers Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:01:28 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274169556/confident-bruins-host-inconsistent-flyers <![CDATA[Blue Jackets, Sharks both try to rebound amid tough seasons]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274169553/blue-jackets-sharks-both-try-to-rebound-amid-tough-seasons Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:59:38 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274169553/blue-jackets-sharks-both-try-to-rebound-amid-tough-seasons <![CDATA[Rangers, Penguins pushing for every possible point]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274168271/rangers-penguins-pushing-for-every-possible-point Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:40:18 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274168271/rangers-penguins-pushing-for-every-possible-point <![CDATA[Nunatsiavut Government and Government of Canada take major step forward toward establishing Inuit Protected Area along the northern coast of Labrador]]> Once established, the new protected area will conserve more than 16,700 square kilometres of the Labrador Shelf Marine Region

    March 15, 2024 Gatineau, Quebec Parks Canada

    Parks Canada is committed to a system of national heritage places that recognizes and honours the historic and contemporary contributions of Indigenous peoples, their histories, and cultures, as well as the special re]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274165869/nunatsiavut-government-and-government-of-canada-take-major-step-forward-toward-establishing-inuit-protected-area-along-the-northern-coast-of-labrador Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:00:00 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274165869/nunatsiavut-government-and-government-of-canada-take-major-step-forward-toward-establishing-inuit-protected-area-along-the-northern-coast-of-labrador <![CDATA[Islanders looking to snap scoring slump vs. Senators]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274166513/islanders-looking-to-snap-scoring-slump-vs-senators Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:05:12 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274166513/islanders-looking-to-snap-scoring-slump-vs-senators <![CDATA[CF Montreal take hot start into meeting with Fire]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274165858/cf-montreal-take-hot-start-into-meeting-with-fire Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:19:07 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274165858/cf-montreal-take-hot-start-into-meeting-with-fire <![CDATA[A state funeral will be held in memory of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney]]> OTTAWA, March 15, 2024

    The Government of Canada will hold a state funeral in memory of Canada's 18th Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, P.C., C.C., G.O.Q., who passed away on February 29, 2024.

    The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney will lie-in-state at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building (144 Wellington Street), in Ottawa, on Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20, 2024. On the m]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274165822/a-state-funeral-will-be-held-in-memory-of-the-right-honourable-brian-mulroney Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:43:39 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274165822/a-state-funeral-will-be-held-in-memory-of-the-right-honourable-brian-mulroney <![CDATA[Increasing Quebec's food selfsufficiency: Over$3.5M for CerealesNormandin toexpand itsproduct range]]> Normandin, Quebec, March 15, 2024 - The governments of Canada and Quebec are granting a total of over $3.5 million in financial assistance to Cereales Normandin to support the valorization of all grains processed at its conventional and organic grains centre in Normandin, in the Saguenay-LacSaintJean region. This project, valued at over $5.8 million, will&n]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274165453/increasing-quebec-food-selfsufficiency-over35m-for-cerealesnormandin-toexpand-itsproduct-range Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:28:00 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274165453/increasing-quebec-food-selfsufficiency-over35m-for-cerealesnormandin-toexpand-itsproduct-range <![CDATA[Lane closures on Macdonald-Cartier Bridge]]>

    For immediate release

    Gatineau, Quebec, March 15, 2024 - Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to inform users that there will be lane closures towards Ottawa and Gatineau on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge to accommodate repair work during the following period:

    • Wednesday, March 20, to Friday, March 22, from 9:]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274165874/lane-closures-on-macdonald-cartier-bridge Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:09:08 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274165874/lane-closures-on-macdonald-cartier-bridge <![CDATA[Transport Canada announces funding to increase capacity at the Port of Thunder Bay]]> March 15, 2024Ottawa, OntarioTransport Canada

      Goods by Canadian producers travel long distances to reach global markets and consumers. That's why stronger and more resilient supply chains increase economic security for all Canadians.

      Today, the Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Rainy River, Ontario, Marcus Powlowski, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced an in]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274165464/transport-canada-announces-funding-to-increase-capacity-at-the-port-of-thunder-bay Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:03:47 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274165464/transport-canada-announces-funding-to-increase-capacity-at-the-port-of-thunder-bay <![CDATA[Atlantic Canadian companies exhibiting in the Canada pavilion at SENA 2024]]> From:Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

      Backgrounder

      March 15, 2024 * Moncton, New Brunswick * Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

      Nova Scotia

      • Bill and Stanley Oyster Co - Fortune Oysters
      • ]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274165466/atlantic-canadian-companies-exhibiting-in-the-canada-pavilion-at-sena-2024 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:00:00 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274165466/atlantic-canadian-companies-exhibiting-in-the-canada-pavilion-at-sena-2024 <![CDATA[Promoting Atlantic Canada-U.S. collaboration during New England visit]]> March 15, 2024 * Moncton, New Brunswick * Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

        Atlantic Canada and its neighbours in the New England states share a long history of important trade relationships and economic partnerships that create opportunities for businesses and workers on both sides of the border.

        This week, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economi]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274165465/promoting-atlantic-canada-us-collaboration-during-new-england-visit Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:00:00 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274165465/promoting-atlantic-canada-us-collaboration-during-new-england-visit <![CDATA[Government of Canada supports TechnifabGC's growth]]> Trois-Rivires SME receives a total of $350,000 in financial assistance from CED.

        Trois-Rivires, Quebec, March15,2024 - CanadaEconomicDevelopment forQuebecRegions(CED)

        Supporting the growth of manufacturing businesses contributes to economic development in Quebec's regions. That is why theHonourable Marie-ClaudeBibeau, Minister of]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274165467/government-of-canada-supports-technifabgc-growth Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:58:00 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274165467/government-of-canada-supports-technifabgc-growth <![CDATA[TikTok faces national security review in Canada: minister]]> OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) - Canada is conducting a national security review of Chinese-owned TikTok's proposed expansion of the popular video app in this country, Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said Friday.

        In a teleconference from Italy after meeting with his G7 counterparts, Champagne said the review under the Investment Canada Act had been quietly initiated in September 2023.

        "We have ]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274165906/tiktok-faces-national-security-review-in-canada-minister Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:28:33 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274165906/tiktok-faces-national-security-review-in-canada-minister <![CDATA[NHL roundup: Brayden Point's 6 points lead Lightning past Rangers]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274165035/nhl-roundup-brayden-point-6-points-lead-lightning-past-rangers Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:25:07 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274165035/nhl-roundup-brayden-point-6-points-lead-lightning-past-rangers <![CDATA[Jake Allen strong in debut as Devils top Stars]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274164874/jake-allen-strong-in-debut-as-devils-top-stars Fri, 15 Mar 2024 03:05:13 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274164874/jake-allen-strong-in-debut-as-devils-top-stars <![CDATA[Senators rally past Blue Jackets for shootout win]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274164843/senators-rally-past-blue-jackets-for-shootout-win Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:19:12 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274164843/senators-rally-past-blue-jackets-for-shootout-win <![CDATA[Jake DeBrusk lifts Bruins over Canadiens in OT]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274164835/jake-debrusk-lifts-bruins-over-canadiens-in-ot Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:05:12 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274164835/jake-debrusk-lifts-bruins-over-canadiens-in-ot <![CDATA[PA President Abbas meets with foreign minister from Canada]]> RAMMALH, Palestinian territories - Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly met with the Palestinian Authority President, Mahmoud Abbas, and with the Palestinian Authority Minister of Foreign Affairs, Riad Malki, on Wednesday

        During the two meetings in the West Bank, Minister Joly raised the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including the protection of civilians and the growing threat of hunger and disease ]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274164811/pa-president-abbas-meets-with-foreign-minister-from-canada Fri, 15 Mar 2024 01:33:38 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274164811/pa-president-abbas-meets-with-foreign-minister-from-canada <![CDATA[Canadian soldier of the First World War identified]]> March 14, 2024 - Ottawa - National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

        The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have identified human remains recovered in Vendin-le-Vieil, France, as those of Lieutenant Francis Henry Hemsley, a Canadian soldier of the First World War. The identity was confirmed through historical, genealogical, anthropological, archaeological and DNA analysis. http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274164359/canadian-soldier-of-the-first-world-war-identified Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:37:17 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274164359/canadian-soldier-of-the-first-world-war-identified <![CDATA[English River First Nation and the Government of Canada sign agreement on Canada's failure to uphold the cows and ploughs promise in Treaty 10]]> March 14, 2024 - English River First Nation, Patuanak, Treaty 10 Territory, Saskatchewan - Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada.

        The Government of Canada is working to renew the relationships between the Crown and Indigenous Peoples in Canada based on the affirmation of rights, respect, co-operation, and partnership.

        Chief Alfred Dawatzare, Vice Chief Bruce]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274164360/english-river-first-nation-and-the-government-of-canada-sign-agreement-on-canada-failure-to-uphold-the-cows-and-ploughs-promise-in-treaty-10 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:34:59 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274164360/english-river-first-nation-and-the-government-of-canada-sign-agreement-on-canada-failure-to-uphold-the-cows-and-ploughs-promise-in-treaty-10 <![CDATA[Chronic wasting disease could spillover to humans]]> Each fall, millions of hunters across North America make their way into forests and grasslands to kill deer. Over the winter, people chow down on the venison steaks, sausage, and burgers made from the animals.

        These hunters, however, are not just on the front lines of an American tradition. Infectious disease researchers say they are also on the front lines of what could be a serious threat to public health: chr]]>
        http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274164150/chronic-wasting-disease-could-spillover-to-humans Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:30:17 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274164150/chronic-wasting-disease-could-spillover-to-humans
        <![CDATA[Government of Canada invests almost $14 million to drive innovation and economic growth in Vancouver]]> Seven local businesses and organizations will receive funding to commercialize new products, expand operations, and access global markets

        March 14, 2024 - Vancouver, British Columbia - PacifiCan

        Vancouver is brimming with the talent and industry-leading ideas to meet global demand for Canadian products and services. That is why the Government of Canada is ma]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274164158/government-of-canada-invests-almost-14-million-to-drive-innovation-and-economic-growth-in-vancouver Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:30:07 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274164158/government-of-canada-invests-almost-14-million-to-drive-innovation-and-economic-growth-in-vancouver <![CDATA[Backgrounder: Government of Canada invests almost $14 million to drive innovation and economic growth in Vancouver]]> Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development on behalf of the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced almost $14 million in PacifiCan funding to help seven Vancouver-based businesses fuel economic development in British Columbia, creat]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274164159/backgrounder-government-of-canada-invests-almost-14-million-to-drive-innovation-and-economic-growth-in-vancouver Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:30:03 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274164159/backgrounder-government-of-canada-invests-almost-14-million-to-drive-innovation-and-economic-growth-in-vancouver <![CDATA[Alternating lane closure on Chaudire Crossing]]>

        For immediate release

        Gatineau, Quebec, March 14, 2024 - Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that there will be an alternating lane closure on the Chaudire Crossing for construction work during the following periods:

        • Monday, March 18, to Friday, March 22, from 9 am to 3 pm
        • http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274164361/alternating-lane-closure-on-chaudire-crossing Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:19:42 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274164361/alternating-lane-closure-on-chaudire-crossing <![CDATA[Canada temporarily draws down to essential personnel at its embassy in Haiti]]> March 14, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

          Global Affairs Canada today issued the following statement:

          "Canada is committed to supporting Haiti and the Haitian people. Our immediate priority remains the safety and security of Canadians as we continue to closely monitor the security situation in Haiti.

          "Global Affairs Canada continually assesses the security of its personne]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274164160/canada-temporarily-draws-down-to-essential-personnel-at-its-embassy-in-haiti Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:07:36 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274164160/canada-temporarily-draws-down-to-essential-personnel-at-its-embassy-in-haiti <![CDATA[Government of Canada helps Jewish community in Montreal protect itself against hate-motivated crimes]]> Montreal, Quebec - March 14, 2024

          Today, Anthony Housefather, Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Mount Royal, announced a federal investment of $293,083 to nine Jewish community projects in Montreal through the Expanded Security Infrastructure Program (ESIP).

          The Government of Canada is committed to helping Canadian communiti]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274164044/government-of-canada-helps-jewish-community-in-montreal-protect-itself-against-hate-motivated-crimes Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:03:26 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274164044/government-of-canada-helps-jewish-community-in-montreal-protect-itself-against-hate-motivated-crimes <![CDATA[CONCACAF Champions Cup: Lionel Messi, Miami top Nashville]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274156411/concacaf-champions-cup-lionel-messi-miami-top-nashville Thu, 14 Mar 2024 03:40:17 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274156411/concacaf-champions-cup-lionel-messi-miami-top-nashville <![CDATA[Maple Leafs, Flyers face off amid up-and-down runs]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274156351/maple-leafs-flyers-face-off-amid-up-and-down-runs Thu, 14 Mar 2024 02:05:07 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274156351/maple-leafs-flyers-face-off-amid-up-and-down-runs <![CDATA[Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk visits Fredericton and Kingston]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274156182/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-visits-fredericton-and-kingston Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:42:07 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274156182/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-visits-fredericton-and-kingston <![CDATA[Minister of Transport prioritizes rail safety investments in Quebec]]> March 13, 2024            Saint-Lazare, Quebec            Transport Canada

          The Government of Canada ensures Canadians have the safest railway systems, in collaboration with local communities and railway companies.

          Today, the Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodri]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274156074/minister-of-transport-prioritizes-rail-safety-investments-in-quebec Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:14:34 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274156074/minister-of-transport-prioritizes-rail-safety-investments-in-quebec <![CDATA[Government of Canada invests in Anderson Group's growth]]> Chesterville business receives $825,000 in financial assistance from CED.

          Chesterville, Quebec, March 13, 2024 - CanadaEconomicDevelopment forQuebecRegions(CED)

          Supporting growth in the manufacturing sector contributes to economic development in Quebec's regions. That is why theHonourable MarieClaudeBibeau, Minister of National Revenue, today anno]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274155986/government-of-canada-invests-in-anderson-group-growth Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:13:58 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274155986/government-of-canada-invests-in-anderson-group-growth <![CDATA[Minister Vandal announces federal funding to enhance Alberta's Indigenous tourism economy]]> PrairiesCan funding of $4 million will bolster the ability of Indigenous Tourism Alberta to draw more visitors to authentic Indigenous experiences, events and attractions across the province

          March 13, 2024 - Calgary, Alberta - PrairiesCan

          The Government of Canada is investing in the growth of tourism to support economic reconciliation and enable Indigenous c]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274155934/minister-vandal-announces-federal-funding-to-enhance-alberta-indigenous-tourism-economy Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:00:00 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274155934/minister-vandal-announces-federal-funding-to-enhance-alberta-indigenous-tourism-economy <![CDATA[Minister Vandal to announce support for critical minerals in Saskatchewan]]> March 13, 2024 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan will announce funding for critical minerals with the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC).

          Joining Minister Vandal will be the Honourable Jeremy Harrison, Minister responsible for SRC; His Worship Charlie Clark, Mayor of Saskatoon; an]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274155863/minister-vandal-to-announce-support-for-critical-minerals-in-saskatchewan Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:00:00 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274155863/minister-vandal-to-announce-support-for-critical-minerals-in-saskatchewan <![CDATA[Government of Canada helps Jewish community in Montreal protect themselves against hate-motivated crimes]]> March 13, 2024

          Montreal, Quebec

          Today, Sameer Zuberi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities and Member of Parliament for Pierrefonds-Dollard, announced a federal investment of $25,272 to the Congregation Beth Tikvah Ahavat Shalom Nusach Hoari and $10,977 to the Federation CJA West Island through the Expanded Security Infrastructure Program (ES]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274155812/government-of-canada-helps-jewish-community-in-montreal-protect-themselves-against-hate-motivated-crimes Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:04:08 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274155812/government-of-canada-helps-jewish-community-in-montreal-protect-themselves-against-hate-motivated-crimes <![CDATA[Minister St-Onge to make an announcement about the Indigenous Screen Office]]> GATINEAU - The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will meet with members of the Indigenous audiovisual sector in Montreal on Thursday to discuss developments in the sector and the Indigenous Screen Office.

          Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

          The details are as follows:

          DATE:

          Thursday, Ma]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274155695/minister-st-onge-to-make-an-announcement-about-the-indigenous-screen-office Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274155695/minister-st-onge-to-make-an-announcement-about-the-indigenous-screen-office <![CDATA[Keynote Address by Minister of National Defence Bill Blair to the CDA Institute Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence]]> March 7, 2024

          Good morning everyone.

          First of all, let me acknowledge and thank Youri Cormier and the Conference of Defence Associations Institute and their President, General Guy Thibault.  Thank you for holding this valuable dialogue year after year and I also want to say how difficult it is, and this isn't the first time I've had to follow General Thibault to the mic.  It's always a bi]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274154955/keynote-address-by-minister-of-national-defence-bill-blair-to-the-cda-institute-ottawa-conference-on-security-and-defence Tue, 12 Mar 2024 19:12:53 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274154955/keynote-address-by-minister-of-national-defence-bill-blair-to-the-cda-institute-ottawa-conference-on-security-and-defence <![CDATA[Minister Rodriguez to make an important announcement on rail safety investments in Quebec]]> Saint-Lazare, Quebec - The Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, will make an important announcement on rail safety investments in the province of Quebec at St-Lazare.Peter Schiefke, Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil-Soulanges, and Genevieve Lachance, Mayor of Saint-Lazare will also be present at the event.

          The dignitaries will be available to answer questions from the media follow]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274154957/minister-rodriguez-to-make-an-important-announcement-on-rail-safety-investments-in-quebec Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:40:27 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274154957/minister-rodriguez-to-make-an-important-announcement-on-rail-safety-investments-in-quebec <![CDATA[Discours-programme du ministre de la Defense nationale BillBlair la Conference sur la securite et la defense de l'Institut de la CAD Ottawa]]> March 7, 2024

          Good morning everyone.

          First of all, let me acknowledge and thank Youri Cormier and the Conference of Defence Associations Institute and their President, General Guy Thibault.  Thank you for holding this valuable dialogue year after year and I also want to say how difficult it is, and this isn't the first time I've had to follow General Thibault to the mic.  It's always a bi]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274154863/discours-programme-du-ministre-de-la-defense-nationale-billblair--la-conference-sur-la-securite-et-la-defense-de-linstitut-de-la-cad--ottawa Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:10:57 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274154863/discours-programme-du-ministre-de-la-defense-nationale-billblair--la-conference-sur-la-securite-et-la-defense-de-linstitut-de-la-cad--ottawa <![CDATA[Government of Canada to announce support for researchers and projects at universities across Canada]]> March 12, 2024 - Montreal, Quebec

          The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec lieutenant, on behalf of the Honourable Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will announce support awarded to researchers and projects at institutions across Canada and highlight the Government of Canad]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274154865/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-researchers-and-projects-at-universities-across-canada Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:59:32 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274154865/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-researchers-and-projects-at-universities-across-canada <![CDATA[Minister St-Onge to meet with Creative Export Canada recipients near Montreal]]> SAINT-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU, Quebec - The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will be joined by representatives from interactive art installation company Jack World as part of an announcement on the latest Creative Export Canada, Export-Ready stream, funding recipients on Monday.

          Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are ]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274150627/minister-st-onge-to-meet-with-creative-export-canada-recipients-near-montreal Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:00:00 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274150627/minister-st-onge-to-meet-with-creative-export-canada-recipients-near-montreal <![CDATA[Invitation to media - JeanYvesDuclos and PabloRodriguez toannounce Government of Canada support forNationalOpticsInstitute]]> Quebec, Quebec, March 8, 2024 - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

          The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Quebec and Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, will announce Government of Canada financial]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274150931/invitation-to-media---jeanyvesduclos-and-pablorodriguez-toannounce-government-of-canada-support-fornationalopticsinstitute Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:58:12 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274150931/invitation-to-media---jeanyvesduclos-and-pablorodriguez-toannounce-government-of-canada-support-fornationalopticsinstitute <![CDATA[Invitation to media - Pablo Rodriguez and Jean-Yves Duclos to announce Government of Canada support for National Optics Institute]]> Quebec, Quebec, March 8, 2024 - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

          The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Quebec and Minister of Public Services and Procurement, will announce Government of Canada financial supp]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274150629/invitation-to-media---pablo-rodriguez-and-jean-yves-duclos-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-national-optics-institute Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:58:12 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274150629/invitation-to-media---pablo-rodriguez-and-jean-yves-duclos-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-national-optics-institute <![CDATA[Minister Sajjan to deliver remarks at the annual Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence]]> Ottawa, Ontario

          The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, will deliver the opening Keynote Address on Day 2 of the 92nd annual Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence, hosted by the Conference of Defence Associations Institute (CDA]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274149807/minister-sajjan-to-deliver-remarks-at-the-annual-ottawa-conference-on-security-and-defence Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:58:33 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274149807/minister-sajjan-to-deliver-remarks-at-the-annual-ottawa-conference-on-security-and-defence <![CDATA[Minister Blair announces investments in Canadian innovation and launches Artificial Intelligence Strategy at Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence]]> March 7, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

          Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, delivered a keynote speech at the 92nd annual Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence and discussed Canada's national defence priorities - including growing and reconstituting the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), modernizing NORAD and continent]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274149372/minister-blair-announces-investments-in-canadian-innovation-and-launches-artificial-intelligence-strategy-at-ottawa-conference-on-security-and-defence Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:40:26 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274149372/minister-blair-announces-investments-in-canadian-innovation-and-launches-artificial-intelligence-strategy-at-ottawa-conference-on-security-and-defence <![CDATA[Invitation to media - Elisabeth Brire to announce Government of Canada support for Maricourt's Corde Electrique]]> Maricourt, Quebec, March 7, 2024 - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

          In connection with International Women'sDay, ElisabethBrire, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and ParliamentarySecretary to theMinister of Families, Children and Social Development and to theMinister of MentalHealth and Addictions and As]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274149302/invitation-to-media---elisabeth-brire-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-maricourt-corde-electrique Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:57:00 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274149302/invitation-to-media---elisabeth-brire-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-maricourt-corde-electrique <![CDATA[Deputy Prime Minister meets with private sector economists]]> March 6, 2024 - Toronto, Ontario - Department of Finance Canada

          In advance of the 2024 federal budget, today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, met with leading private sector economists to discuss their outlook on the Canadian and global economies, as well as to hear their views on the federal government's economic plan to unlock pathways to th]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274148675/deputy-prime-minister-meets-with-private-sector-economists Wed, 06 Mar 2024 22:58:04 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274148675/deputy-prime-minister-meets-with-private-sector-economists <![CDATA[Canadian and United States Coast Guards recommit to close partnership on Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River during Minister Lebouthillier's U.S. visit]]> March 6, 2024

          Ottawa, Ontario - The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard, met today with Commandant Admiral Linda L. Fagan at the United States Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C., to discuss the close partnership between the two coast guards on maritime safety and protection. This visit comes on the heels of the Canadian]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274148426/canadian-and-united-states-coast-guards-recommit-to-close-partnership-on-great-lakes-and-st-lawrence-river-during-minister-lebouthillier-us-visit Wed, 06 Mar 2024 18:00:21 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274148426/canadian-and-united-states-coast-guards-recommit-to-close-partnership-on-great-lakes-and-st-lawrence-river-during-minister-lebouthillier-us-visit <![CDATA[Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Montreal]]> Montreal, Quebec, March 6, 2024 - Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Laurier-Sainte-Marie, and Louise St-Jacques, President of the Board of Directors for Centre St-P]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274148258/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-montreal Wed, 06 Mar 2024 16:08:51 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274148258/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-montreal <![CDATA[A CinImage Productions/NFB co-production about renowned author David Adams Richards. Quebec premiere of Monique LeBlanc's feature filmThe Geographies of DAR at FIFA 2024.]]> February 28, 2024 - Montreal - National Film Board of Canada (NFB)

          The NFB is back at the International Festival of Films on Art (FIFA) with the Quebec premiere of The Geographies of DAR, Monique LeBlanc http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274148165/a-cinimage-productionsnfb-co-production-about-renowned-author-david-adams-richards-quebec-premiere-of-monique-leblanc-feature-filmthe-geographies-of-dar-at-fifa-2024 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:24:52 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274148165/a-cinimage-productionsnfb-co-production-about-renowned-author-david-adams-richards-quebec-premiere-of-monique-leblanc-feature-filmthe-geographies-of-dar-at-fifa-2024 <![CDATA[Government of Canada Announces Federal Investments to Support Good Clean Growth projects in the Niagara Region and across Canada ]]> OTTAWA - The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will make a funding announcement to support several clean growth projects in the Niagara Region and across the country at the Thorold Multimodal Hub.


          The Minister will be joined by MP Badawey, MP Bittle, the Mayor of Thorold, the CEOs of CHAR Technologies and StormFisher Hydrogen.

          A medi]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274148572/government-of-canada-announces-federal-investments-to-support-good-clean-growth-projects-in-the-niagara-region-and-across-canada- Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:00:00 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274148572/government-of-canada-announces-federal-investments-to-support-good-clean-growth-projects-in-the-niagara-region-and-across-canada- <![CDATA[Minister Blair to deliver keynote address at the annual Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence]]> March 5, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

          The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will deliver a keynote speech at the 92nd annual Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence, hosted by the Conference of Defence Associations Institute (CDAI).

          Minister Blair will address Senators, Members of Parliament, senior public servants, foreign dignit]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274146873/minister-blair-to-deliver-keynote-address-at-the-annual-ottawa-conference-on-security-and-defence Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:45:22 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274146873/minister-blair-to-deliver-keynote-address-at-the-annual-ottawa-conference-on-security-and-defence <![CDATA[Empowering key regional environmental groups to protect habitats and species at risk in Quebec and across Canada]]> March 4, 2024 - Montreal, Quebec  

          The fight against biodiversity loss and climate change starts with protecting nature. Investing in nature means helping to create a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient and sustainable environment. To halt the loss of biodiversity and restore Canada's natural environments, collaboration between the provinces, territories, Indigenous peoples, and ot]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274145697/empowering-key-regional-environmental-groups-to-protect-habitats-and-species-at-risk-in-quebec-and-across-canada Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:00:10 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274145697/empowering-key-regional-environmental-groups-to-protect-habitats-and-species-at-risk-in-quebec-and-across-canada <![CDATA[Minister Wilkinson to Participate in PDAC 2024]]> OTTAWA - The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will participate in a number of engagements while at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada Convention (PDAC) 2024.

          On March 4, Minister Wilkinson will deliver remarks and participate in a fireside chat with Jerome Pecresse, Chief Executive, Aluminum, Rio Tinto, and Rag Udd, President Mine]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274144925/minister-wilkinson-to-participate-in-pdac-2024 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 19:32:49 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274144925/minister-wilkinson-to-participate-in-pdac-2024 <![CDATA[Minister Joly announces sanctions against the Russian government for the Kremlin's responsibility for Alexei Navalny's death]]> March 3, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

          The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing another round of sanctions. Six Russian officials are sanctioned under theSpecial Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations related to the February 16, 2024, death of Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, and to Russia's continued gross and syste]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274144812/minister-joly-announces-sanctions-against-the-russian-government-for-the-kremlin-responsibility-for-alexei-navalny-death Sun, 03 Mar 2024 16:12:01 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274144812/minister-joly-announces-sanctions-against-the-russian-government-for-the-kremlin-responsibility-for-alexei-navalny-death <![CDATA[Backgrounder - Russia sanctions]]> Canada is imposing sanctions against Russian officials in response to gross and systematic human rights violations that have been committed in Russia.

          Canadian measures

          TheSpecial Economic Measures (Russia) Regulationsimpose on listed individuals a prohibition on dealings (effectively, an asset freeze) by prohibiting persons in Canada and Canadians outside Canada fro]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274144813/backgrounder---russia-sanctions Sun, 03 Mar 2024 16:11:46 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274144813/backgrounder---russia-sanctions <![CDATA[New step in the fishers' wharf reconstruction project at the Port of Cap-aux-Meules in the les-de-la-Madeleine]]> February 29, 2024     les-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec     Transport Canada

          Safe access to transportation infrastructure in Quebec and the rest of Canada is of vital importance to coastal communities and businesses.

          Today, the Honourable DianeLebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, on behalf of Pa]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274142376/new-step-in-the-fishers-wharf-reconstruction-project-at-the-port-of-cap-aux-meules-in-the-les-de-la-madeleine Thu, 29 Feb 2024 22:30:10 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274142376/new-step-in-the-fishers-wharf-reconstruction-project-at-the-port-of-cap-aux-meules-in-the-les-de-la-madeleine <![CDATA[Fishers' Wharf Reconstruction Project, Port of Cap-aux-Meules, les-de-la-Madeleine]]> Safe access to transportation infrastructures in Quebec and the rest of Canada is of vital importance to coastal communities and businesses.

          In August2022, the Government of Canada announced a new investment of nearly $40million to rebuild the fishers' wharf at Transport Canada's port in Cap-aux-Meules - a major transportation, fishing, and tourism gateway to Quebec's http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274142377/fishers-wharf-reconstruction-project-port-of-cap-aux-meules-les-de-la-madeleine Thu, 29 Feb 2024 22:30:04 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274142377/fishers-wharf-reconstruction-project-port-of-cap-aux-meules-les-de-la-madeleine <![CDATA[Statement by Minister Virani on the Quebec Court of Appeal's decision in Hak et al. v. Attorney General of Quebec]]> February 29, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Department of Justice Canada

          Today, the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, issued the following statement on the Quebec Court of Appeal's decision in Hak et al. v. Attorney General of Quebec:

          "The Government of Canada is firmly committed to defending the rights and freedoms protected by the ]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274142282/statement-by-minister-virani-on-the-quebec-court-of-appeal-decision-in-hak-et-al-v-attorney-general-of-quebec Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:34:31 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274142282/statement-by-minister-virani-on-the-quebec-court-of-appeal-decision-in-hak-et-al-v-attorney-general-of-quebec <![CDATA[Minister Champagne to attend Ottawa Mayor's Breakfast]]> February 28, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario

          The Honourable Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will attend the Ottawa Mayor's Breakfast organized by the Ottawa Board of Trade, and participate in an armchair discussion with Mar]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274140977/minister-champagne-to-attend-ottawa-mayor-breakfast Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:00:01 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274140977/minister-champagne-to-attend-ottawa-mayor-breakfast <![CDATA[Deep Space Healthcare Challenge winner: Addressing medical emergencies in space and on Earth]]> February 28, 2024 - Longueuil, Quebec

          Following a competition spanning over two years, the winner of the Deep Space Healthcare Challenge, run by the Canadian Space Agency and the Privy Council Office's Impact Canada, has been selected. Montreal-based MD Applications will ]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274140616/deep-space-healthcare-challenge-winner-addressing-medical-emergencies-in-space-and-on-earth Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:00:00 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274140616/deep-space-healthcare-challenge-winner-addressing-medical-emergencies-in-space-and-on-earth <![CDATA[Expansion of the emerald ash borer regulated area in Quebec]]> February 26, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario

          As part of its commitment to protect Canada's plant resource base from pests, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has put in place measures intended to protect Canada's economy by preventing the spread of emerald ash borer (EAB) to non-infested areas of Canada. The CFIA has updated its regulated areas for EAB to include additional Regional County ]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274138266/expansion-of-the-emerald-ash-borer-regulated-area-in-quebec Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:54:03 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274138266/expansion-of-the-emerald-ash-borer-regulated-area-in-quebec <![CDATA[Joint Statement from Australia, Bahrain, Denmark, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States on Additional Strikes Against the Houthis in Yemen]]> February 24, 2024 - Ottawa, ON - National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

          In response to the Houthis' continued attacks against commercial and naval vessels transiting the Red Sea and surrounding waterways, today the militaries of the United States and United Kingdom, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, conducted an additional round of strikes against seve]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274136850/joint-statement-from-australia-bahrain-denmark-canada-the-netherlands-new-zealand-united-kingdom-and-united-states-on-additional-strikes-against-the-houthis-in-yemen Sat, 24 Feb 2024 23:36:22 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274136850/joint-statement-from-australia-bahrain-denmark-canada-the-netherlands-new-zealand-united-kingdom-and-united-states-on-additional-strikes-against-the-houthis-in-yemen <![CDATA[Government of Canada to announce major milestone achieved in Canadian biomanufacturing and life sciences sector]]> February 22, 2024 - Laval, Quebec 

          The Honourable Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, as well as Pierre Fitzgibbon, Quebec Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Minister Responsible for Regional Economic Develop]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274134848/government-of-canada-to-announce-major-milestone-achieved-in-canadian-biomanufacturing-and-life-sciences-sector Thu, 22 Feb 2024 20:00:03 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274134848/government-of-canada-to-announce-major-milestone-achieved-in-canadian-biomanufacturing-and-life-sciences-sector <![CDATA[Government of Canada announces greener operations at the Canadian Space Agency and for our northern infrastructure]]> February 22, 2024 - Longueuil, Quebec - Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

          The Government of Canada is leading by example by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its operations to foster a low-carbon, climate-resilient and clean growth economy.

          Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, was at the Canadian Space Agency headquarters in Longueuil, Quebec, ]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274134605/government-of-canada-announces-greener-operations-at-the-canadian-space-agency-and-for-our-northern-infrastructure Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:49:09 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274134605/government-of-canada-announces-greener-operations-at-the-canadian-space-agency-and-for-our-northern-infrastructure <![CDATA[Over $1.6M for Aluminium Valley Society to develop digital marketing strategy]]> Saguenay, Quebec, February 22, 2024 - The governments of Canada and Quebec are granting a total of over $1.6 million in financial support to the Aluminium Valley Society to develop and implement a digital marketing strategy among 95 businesses. Twenty of these businesses will be mentored through the full digital marketing process, while the other 75 will gain in visibility by joining Alliance]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274134607/over-16m-for-aluminium-valley-society-to-develop-digital-marketing-strategy Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:46:02 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274134607/over-16m-for-aluminium-valley-society-to-develop-digital-marketing-strategy <![CDATA[Minister Champagne to participate in an armchair discussion hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal]]> February 21, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario

          The Honourable Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will participate in an armchair discussion at the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal to discuss how Canada can seize on new opportunities to lead the global economy, with a focus on recent federal investments in Quebec.

          Date: Thurs]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274133577/minister-champagne-to-participate-in-an-armchair-discussion-hosted-by-the-chamber-of-commerce-of-metropolitan-montreal Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:00:02 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274133577/minister-champagne-to-participate-in-an-armchair-discussion-hosted-by-the-chamber-of-commerce-of-metropolitan-montreal <![CDATA[Spring icebreaking on St. Lawrence River between Montreal and Quebec]]> February 21, 2024

          Quebec, Quebec - The Canadian Coast Guard will begin its spring icebreaking operations on the St. Lawrence River between Montreal and Quebec on the morning of February 26. These activities could start earlier due to the increased risk of shore fast ice break-up caused by the warmer weather. Icebreaking will continue thereafter on several streams, rivers, and river mo]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274133267/spring-icebreaking-on-st-lawrence-river-between-montreal-and-quebec Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:28:22 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274133267/spring-icebreaking-on-st-lawrence-river-between-montreal-and-quebec <![CDATA[Richmond seafood processing company fined $40,000 for undersized crabs]]> February 20, 2024

          Richmond, BC - A routine inspection of commercial seafood processing plants by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) fishery officers in January 2023 resulted in a fine of $40,000. On December 6, 2023, Tenshi Seafood Limited was handed down the fine in Richmond Provincial Court after pleading guilty to the possession of undersize crabs by a commercial business, which is a vi]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274132564/richmond-seafood-processing-company-fined-40000-for-undersized-crabs Tue, 20 Feb 2024 23:28:07 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274132564/richmond-seafood-processing-company-fined-40000-for-undersized-crabs <![CDATA[Government of Canada to announce federal funding to combat auto theft]]> Montreal, Quebec

          The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, will joined by the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Valerie Plante, Mayor of Montreal, Mike Duheme, Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and Fady Dagher, Chief of the Service de police de la Ville de ]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274134737/government-of-canada-to-announce-federal-funding-to-combat-auto-theft Tue, 20 Feb 2024 22:24:30 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274134737/government-of-canada-to-announce-federal-funding-to-combat-auto-theft <![CDATA[Government of Canada announces new projects to green government operations]]> February 20, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

          The Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, joined by Lisa Campbell, President of the Canadian Space Agency, will announce new Greening Government Fund projects that demonstrate innovation in greening federal operations.

          A media availability will follow the announcement.

          Please conf]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274132441/government-of-canada-announces-new-projects-to-green-government-operations Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:50:10 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274132441/government-of-canada-announces-new-projects-to-green-government-operations <![CDATA[Government of Canada investing $1.7 million in economic development and diversification in the Lake Superior North Shore area]]> FedNor funds will help a community futures development corporation support new and existing businesses and foster economic growth and stability in the region

          February 20, 2024 - Terrace Bay, ON - Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor

          The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible fo]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274132448/government-of-canada-investing-17-million-in-economic-development-and-diversification-in-the-lake-superior-north-shore-area Tue, 20 Feb 2024 19:30:44 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274132448/government-of-canada-investing-17-million-in-economic-development-and-diversification-in-the-lake-superior-north-shore-area <![CDATA[Government of Canada invests in green innovation with support for Laserax]]> Quebec business receives $1M in financial assistance from CED.

          Quebec, Quebec, February 20, 2024 - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

          Supporting innovative manufacturers contributes to economic development in Quebec's regions. That is why the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274133716/government-of-canada-invests-in-green-innovation-with-support-for-laserax Tue, 20 Feb 2024 19:13:00 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274133716/government-of-canada-invests-in-green-innovation-with-support-for-laserax <![CDATA[Backgrounder: The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec invest close to $21.5 million in public transit in Sherbrooke]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274132479/backgrounder-the-government-of-canada-and-the-government-of-quebec-invest-close-to-215-million-in-public-transit-in-sherbrooke Mon, 19 Feb 2024 18:29:40 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274132479/backgrounder-the-government-of-canada-and-the-government-of-quebec-invest-close-to-215-million-in-public-transit-in-sherbrooke <![CDATA[The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec invest close to $21.5 million in public transit in Sherbrooke]]> Sherbrooke, Quebec, February 19, 2024 - Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, and Genevive Guilbault, Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, announce an investment of $21,445,679 to modernize the Societe de transport de Sherbrooke (STS) and electrify its vehicles. The governments of Quebec and Canada are investing $12,482,553 and $8,963,126 respe]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274132480/the-government-of-canada-and-the-government-of-quebec-invest-close-to-215-million-in-public-transit-in-sherbrooke Mon, 19 Feb 2024 18:29:34 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274132480/the-government-of-canada-and-the-government-of-quebec-invest-close-to-215-million-in-public-transit-in-sherbrooke <![CDATA[Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Sherbrooke]]> Sherbrooke, Quebec, February 16, 2024 - Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, and MP for Honore-Mercier, and Genevive Guilbault, Deputy Premier for Quebec and Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility.

          They will be joined by the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Nat]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274132493/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-sherbrooke Fri, 16 Feb 2024 22:30:21 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274132493/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-sherbrooke <![CDATA[Invitation to media - Official opening of Cafe William: Announcement of funding from Governments of Canada and Quebec]]> Sherbrooke, Quebec, February 16, 2024 - Media representatives are invited to attend a press conference during which the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport; Christopher Skeete, Minister for the Economy, Minister Responsible for the Fight Against Racism and Minister Responsible for the Laval Region; and Elisabeth Brire, Member of Parliament for Sherbrook]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274133723/invitation-to-media---official-opening-of-cafe-william-announcement-of-funding-from-governments-of-canada-and-quebec Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:58:00 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274133723/invitation-to-media---official-opening-of-cafe-william-announcement-of-funding-from-governments-of-canada-and-quebec <![CDATA[$34 million to support agricultural producers]]> Promoting commitment to sustainable agriculture

          February 16, 2024 - Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

          The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec have announced 34 million to support farm businesses committed to improving their farming practices. This investment makes it possible to launch the third enrolment period of the Initiative ministerielle]]> http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274132500/34-million-to-support-agricultural-producers Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:17:38 GMT http://www.montrealnews.net/news/274132500/34-million-to-support-agricultural-producers