Business News

The Canada Business News Centre offers you quick access to the business news of the day.

  1. Community partners develop a sustainable program to attract year-round visitors
  2. Government of Canada investments support clean, inclusive and long-term economic growth
  3. The Government of Canada is investing over $4 million in 13 projects to help modernize businesses in Central P.E.I. The Province of P.E.I. is also contributing almost $500,000 toward 3 of the 13 projects.
  4. The Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, will announce an investment under the National Trade Corridors Fund for a project at the Port of Montreal that will strengthen supply chain efficiency and resiliency and improve transportation infrastructure.
  5. Minister Randy Boissonnault will be speaking at the Solutions to workforce challenges Forum in Montréal
  6. Every Canadian deserves a real and fair chance at success. Yet some Canadian workers still struggle financially while working part-time, temporary and low- or minimum-wage jobs
  7. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued its finding made on July 26, 2018, in inquiry NQ-2017-005, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of dry wheat pasta from the Republic of Türkiye.
  8. The Government of Canada is committed to spending Canadians’ tax dollars wisely and responsibly. This includes a commitment to doing businesses with suppliers that meet the expectations of Canadians, and ensuring that the government’s procurement processes are effective and well-managed.
  9. CED focuses on regional economic development through innovation by investing $16M over four years to ensure start‑ups succeed.
  10. Competition Bureau seeks feedback on artificial intelligence and competition March 20, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
  11. Investment in research is key to driving better outcomes for the agricultural sector and positioning Canada to seize the economic opportunities of a net-zero future.
  12. Acentury Inc is receiving advisory services and up to $826,400.00 in funding through the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program.
  13. The City of Delta has one of the fastest growing industrial areas in Greater Vancouver and is home to innovative companies like Plascon Plastics Corporation and GridGear Solutions Ltd. By developing solutions to environmental challenges, these two companies are poised for further growth.
  14. The governments of Canada and Quebec are granting a total of over $3.5 million in financial assistance to Céréales Normandin to support the valorization of all grains processed at its conventional and organic grains centre in Normandin, in the Saguenay–Lac‑Saint‑Jean region. This project, valued at over $5.8 million, will enable the business to expand its range of cereal products.
  15. Trois-Rivières SME receives a total of $350,000 in financial assistance from CED.
  16. Seven local businesses and organizations will receive funding to commercialize new products, expand operations, and access global markets.
  17. Seven local businesses and organizations will receive funding to commercialize new products, expand operations, and access global markets.
  18. Government of Canada invests $6M to advance processing and commercialization of rare earth elements
  19. ACOA investment helps Aurea enhance productivity to stay competitive in domestic and global markets
  20. Chesterville business receives $825,000 in financial assistance from CED.
  21. Government of Canada to announce investment in critical minerals in Saskatchewan
  22. 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), will announce funding to help seven Vancouver-based businesses and organizations grow locally and compete globally.
  23. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into a complaint by Ivaco Rolling Mills 2004 LP, of L’Orignal, Ontario, that it has suffered injury as a result of the dumping of certain wire rod from the People’s Republic of China, the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The Tribunal’s inquiry is conducted pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) as a result of the initiation of a dumping investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
  24. Fisheries and Oceans Canada will hold virtual technical briefings on changing ocean conditions and impacts on Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence Shrimp.
  25. CED grants $1,235,000 in financial assistance to the National Optics Institute to strengthen Quebec’s quantum ecosystem.
  26. Today, the Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens’ Services and Member of Parliament for Burnaby North – Seymour, 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 $200,000 in PacifiCan funding for Satya Organic.
  27. The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will travel to Boston, MA, from March 9-13.
  28. J.L. Leclerc & Fils and Portes & Fenêtres Abritek, two businesses led or co‑led by women, receive a total of $1,500,000 in financial assistance from CED to improve their productivity and production capacity.
  29. Business founded and led by Lise Déziel receives $700,000 in financial assistance from CED to automate its activities.
  30. The two women-led businesses receive a total of $549,000 in financial assistance from CED.
  31. Nordest, Ferme La Rose des Vents, Technologies Ecofixe and Kyra, all led or co‑led by women, receive a total of nearly $1.4M in financial assistance from CED.
  32. The two start-ups founded and led by women share a total of $330,000 in financial assistance from CED to accelerate their growth.
  33. A strong Yukon economy needs vibrant and growing community businesses. Providing tailored support for entrepreneurs and business development helps small businesses innovate, grow and thrive.
  34. Investments will help businesses and community organizations in the green transition
  35. The Government of Canada is investing over $1.5 million in 8 projects to help innovative businesses and organizations in Eastern P.E.I. The Province of P.E.I. is also contributing over $900,000 toward five of the eight projects.
  36. The two businesses managed by women share $278,000 from CED to enhance their tourism offering.
  37. The Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund is helping communities recover, and build resilience for future climate-related weather events
  38. Backgrounder: Victoria County organizations receive federal investment to strengthen and rebuild
  39. Business receives $600,000 in financial assistance from CED to acquire production equipment.
  40. Chelsea business receives $200,000 in financial assistance from CED.
  41. Government of Canada to announce Hurricane Fiona support in Victoria County
  42. When Hurricane Fiona wreaked havoc on cities and towns along the Atlantic coast, the Government of Canada responded quickly with programs designed to help the region with long-term recovery efforts and adaptations to help businesses and communities recover, restore and rebuild for the future.
  43. The rise of AI: Fraud in the digital age March 4, 2024 - GATINEAU, QC - Competition Bureau
  44. Over $1.6 million of PrairiesCan funding to support SMEs and grow the Green Economy in Manitoba
  45. Federal and provincial governments help companies through Food Island Partnership programming
  46. The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface – Saint Vital, will announce federal support to assist small- and medium-sized enterprises to meet the growing demand for green and sustainable products.
  47. CED is accepting funding applications under the Tourism Growth Program.
  48. Supreme Court dismisses Secure Energy’s application to appeal the successful challenge of Secure and Tervita merger February 26, 2024 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau
  49. La Sarre business receives $800,000 in financial assistance from CED.
  50. Across British Columbia, forward-thinking businesses are developing solutions to global environmental challenges. In Squamish, Quantum Technology Corporation’s carbon-free hydrogen technology is creating green transportation options and strengthening Canada’s clean energy leadership on the world stage.