Minister Miller announces appointment of Daniel Quan-Watson as the next Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

OTTAWA, September 18, 2026

Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, announced the appointment of Mr. Daniel Quan-Watson as the next Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.

Daniel Quan-Watson is a former senior federal public servant who held Deputy Minister and

CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier advances Canada’s sovereignty and Northern Partnerships in the Western Arctic

September 18, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario – National Defence / Canadian Coast Guard

Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Sir Wilfrid Laurier is carrying out a wide range of operations across the western Arctic, from charting Canada’s waters to strengthen ties with Northern communities, bolstering Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic. 

Following its participation in Operation North Pacific Guard, the CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier

Government of Canada announces major contribution to strengthen Canada’s dual-use life sciences sector

Investments will advance Canada’s industrial capacity and enhance health security

September 18, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario

Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced a $67 million investment in the life sciences sector through the Life Sciences Fund. These investments will drive economic growth, strengthen health resilience and advance Canada’s dual-use industrial capacity.

The Fund is supporting five projects with dual-use capabilities through the following

Federal government invests $2.6 million to support migratory bird monitoring and conservation programs across the country

Vancouver, British Columbia

Nature is part of Canada’s identity, economy, and well-being, providing clean air and water, supporting food systems, and strengthening climate resilience. Birds are among the most effective indicators of the health of our ecosystems and are at the heart of Canada’s

Powering British Columbia: Harbour Air to Acquire Pacific Coastal Airlines, Expanding Regional Air Services

Both airlines will operate as independent brands to the benefit of guests and communities, unlocking economic potential of aviation infrastructure, workforce mobility and tourism

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, September 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Harbour Air and Pacific Coastal Airlines (PCA), two homegrown airlines, today announced that they have entered into an agreement under which Harbour Air will acquire

Next Employment Expands Staffing Services With Pre-Placement Training Across Canada

Next Employment provides staffing and recruitment services for employers across Canada.

Next Employment candidates complete relevant training before placement with employers.

Next Employment connects employers with screened and trained candidates across multiple sectors.

Candidates complete food safety, chemical handling, accessibility and workplace safety training before placement across twelve staffing sectors.

We believe training should happen before placement, not after. Preparing candidates in advance helps employers get qualified, job-ready workers when they need them.”

— Talat Rehan President of Next Employment

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA, September 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Next Employment has expanded its staffing services for employers across Canada, extending national coverage beyond its Ontario base, increasing pre-placement training capacity, and broadening the sectors it recruits for. Candidates complete safety and compliance training before placement rather than after it.

The change addresses a delay most

Minister MacDonald announces up to nearly $895,000 to develop and test new clean technology to benefit Canada’s indoor agriculture sector

Calgary, Alberta – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Today, while visiting Hydragreens Produce Ltd. in Calgary, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced funding of up to $894,673 for SmartGRO Bioengineering Inc. (SmartGRO) under the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program – Research and Innovation Stream.

Building on the recently announced $3.2-billion National Food Security Strategy and its