The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today participated in a virtual meeting with leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ahead of the formal gathering in November, to discuss the response and the recovery to the COVID-19 health and economic crisis.
The Government of Quebec and the Government of Canada are providing financial assistance of up to $685 million to companies Pratt & Whitney Canada, Bell Textron Canada, and CAE.
The Prime Minister of Canada, the Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, the Premier of Quebec, François Legault, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Hon. François-Philippe Champagne, the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, the Hon. Mélanie Joly, and Quebec’s Minister of Finance and Minister of Economy and Innovation, Eric Girard, made the announcement today.
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our times, but it is also one of the greatest economic opportunities for our workers. That is why, as we work to finish the fight against COVID-19, the Government of Canada continues to take action to support the development of clean technology, so we can strengthen our economy, grow the middle class, create jobs, and build back better for everyone.
Safe and secure access to transportation infrastructure, including port facilities, is of vital importance to coastal communities and businesses in Quebec and across the country. That is why the Government of Canada is taking action to strengthen the infrastructure that businesses depend on, protect the jobs of hard-working Canadians, and support the well-being of communities. As we look to the future and prepare for our recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the safety and well-being of Canadians will remain our top priorities.
Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and all parents should have the ability to build both a family and career. Yet, too many families across Canada lack access to affordable, inclusive, and high-quality child care. The global COVID-19 pandemic has also made it clear that without access to child care, too many parents – especially women – cannot fully participate in the workforce.
Investing in public transit infrastructure strengthens communities, reduces commute times for Canadians, helps connect people to affordable housing, and helps fight climate change. That is why the Government of Canada is making smart investments in public transit that will create and support good middle class jobs, and help us build back for a cleaner, better future.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:
Catherine Luelo becomes Chief Information Officer of Canada, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, effective July 26, 2021. Ms. Luelo previously served as Chief Information Officer at Air Canada and at Enbridge Inc.
Bob Hamilton, currently Commissioner of Revenue, is reappointed in this role, effective August 1, 2021.
In the recent federal budget, the Government of Canada laid out a transformative plan to build a Canada-wide, community-based system of quality early learning and child care. It committed to working with provincial, territorial, and Indigenous partners to put a system in place. Today’s historic first agreement, with British Columbia, is making this plan a reality in Canada.
