2026-04-01 17:00:00
VAC Minister McKnight visits CFB Esquimalt, highlights NATO 2% targeted spendingESQUIMALT, BC, April 1, 2026 /CNW/ - Canada continues to face a rapidly evolving global security environment, requiring sustained and strategic investment to strengthen national defence, protect Canadians, assert sovereignty, and support Allies and partners. Over the last year, the Government of Canada has moved at unprecedented speed and scale to deliver on its plan to rebuild, rearm and reinvest in the Canadian Armed Forces. As a result, Canada has delivered on a core objective of its plan – achieving the NATO 2% defence spending target this year, half a decade ahead of schedule. Beyond enhancing military readiness, Canada's historic defence investment is generating significant economic benefits -- driving innovation, growing the defence industrial base, and creating long-term prosperity for Canadians.
PacifiCan invests $13.8 million to advance defence innovation in AI and aerospace in British Columbia
2026-03-31 21:48:00
NORTH SAANICH, BC, March 31, 2026 /CNW/ - In today's rapidly changing world, Canada is making major investments to protect our sovereignty, strengthen security and create prosperity. Last week, Canada confirmed it has achieved the NATO 2% defence expenditure target, the largest year-over-year increase in defence spending in generations. PacifiCan is playing a key role in that effort by investing in world-class researchers and innovators in B.C. to advance defence technologies that protect Canada.
Canada announces upgrades to 35 homes in North Vancouver
2026-03-30 20:15:00
NORTH VANCOUVER, BC, March 30, 2026 /CNW/ - Far too many Canadians are struggling to find homes they can afford. Solving Canada's housing crisis requires immediate action to bring down costs, cut red tape, and build homes more quickly. The Government of Canada is stepping up with a bold new approach to build affordable housing across the country. Central to that work, the Government of Canada has launched Build Canada Homes, which is helping increase the pace of affordable homebuilding. Build Canada Homes is also helping fight homelessness by building transitional and supportive housing – working with provinces, territories, municipalities, and Indigenous communities. It is building deeply affordable and community housing for low-income households, and partnering with private market developers to build affordable homes for the Canadian middle class.
2026-03-30 17:05:00
EDMONTON, AB, March 30, 2026 /CNW/ - Canadians deserve to feel safe in welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive communities. Building safe communities requires enforcement alongside a compassionate approach to prevention. That means taking practical action to reduce factors that can contribute to crime and disorder, support community safety, and address challenges affecting community well-being. That is why the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, today announced $650,413 in federal support to the City of Edmonton through the Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF).
Canada, BC announces the grand opening of 156 homes in West Vancouver
2026-03-27 20:39:00
WEST VANCOUVER, BC, March 27, 2026 /CNW/ - Far too many Canadians are struggling to find homes they can afford. Solving Canada's housing crisis requires immediate action to bring down costs, cut red tape, and build homes more quickly. The Government of Canada is stepping up with a bold new approach to build affordable housing across the country. Central to that work, the Government of Canada has launched Build Canada Homes, which is helping increase the pace of affordable homebuilding. Build Canada Homes is also helping fight homelessness by building transitional and supportive housing – working with provinces, territories, municipalities, and Indigenous communities. It is building deeply affordable and community housing for low-income households, and partnering with private market developers to build affordable homes for the Canadian middle class.
2026-03-27 13:37:00
HALIFAX, NS, March 27, 2026 /CNW/ - The world is changing rapidly. In response, Canada's new government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger, more sustainable, more independent Canadian economy – one that is more resilient to global shocks. To drive this mission, Canada's new government is partnering with provinces and territories to build major infrastructure projects that diversify our exports, create thousands of high-paying careers, and unlock Canada's full potential as a global energy superpower.
2026-03-26 17:31:00
OTTAWA, ON, March 26, 2026 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is taking steps to build a stronger and more resilient economy. That's why the Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are working to streamline environmental and impact assessments for major projects. Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change, and Nature and the Honourable Darlene Compton, Minister of Land and Environment, announced the signing of the Co-operation Agreement between Prince Edward Island and Canada on Environmental and Impact Assessment.
Canada announces the grand opening of 40 homes in Prince Rupert
2026-03-26 17:00:00
PRINCE RUPERT, BC, March 26, 2026 /CNW/ - Far too many Canadians are struggling to find homes they can afford. Solving Canada's housing crisis requires immediate action to bring down costs, cut red tape, and build homes more quickly. The Government of Canada is stepping up with a bold new approach to build affordable housing across the country. Central to that work, the Government of Canada launched Build Canada Homes, which will help increase the pace of affordable homebuilding. Build Canada Homes will also help fight homelessness by building transitional and supportive housing – working with provinces, territories, municipalities, and Indigenous communities. It will build deeply affordable and community housing for low-income households, and partner with private market developers to build affordable homes for the Canadian middle class.