December 16, 2021 – Grande Cache, Alberta – Correctional Service Canada On December 9, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on the grounds of Grande Cache Institution. The package included shatter (cannabis concentrate), cell phones, SIM cards, and tobacco. The total estimated…
Read more
Backgrounder The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Prairie Region today released operational and enforcement highlights covering the period from January 1 to October 31, 2021. Undeclared restricted and non-restricted weapons seized at North Portal, Saskatchewan in August, 2021; non-restricted weapons were returned after penalties were paid. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Prairie Region today…
Read moreApril 30, 2021 — Calgary, Alberta Budget 2021 is the Government of Canada’s plan to finish the fight against COVID-19 and ensure a robust economic recovery that is inclusive of all Canadians. Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, met with some of Alberta’s foremost business leaders, investors, innovators and policy‑makers to discuss…
Read more
November 8, 2021– Edmonton, Alberta – The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, will outline federal support for an initiative that enables Alberta companies to capitalize on growth opportunities in hydrogen energy. Minister Vandal will be joined…
Read more
Funding of $1.35 million through Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) will help modernize an Edmonton facility for Alberta firms to test their products and processes to demonstrate the value of Canadian-made technologies for the global hydrogen industry November 9, 2021 – Edmonton, Alberta – Prairies Economic Development Canada Hydrogen is a cleaner burning fuel that…
Read moreNovember 12, 2021—Treaty 7 territory, Alberta—Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Earlier this week, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, visited First Nations communities in Treaty 7 territory to strengthen the relationship with First Nations leaders and reaffirm our government’s commitment and mandate to move forward on the path of reconciliation. This was…
Read more