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Official statements concerning economic growth and jobs.
26 statements addressed economic growth and jobs during the seven-day window.
2026-10-06 – 2026-11-04
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Susan Holt’s news and alerts page lists proposed measures to encourage development of vacant properties, ongoing property tax reform, investments to modernize MQM Quality Manufacturing, online-harms legislation aimed at youth protections, and a defence growth framework to support the defence industry and the economy.
Official source for Susan HoltDanielle Smith expressed condolences after a fatal incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, thanked emergency responders and Saskatchewan for assistance, and said Alberta is coordinating with federal and local authorities. She announced provincial building flags will be lowered to half-mast in honour of those who died.
Official source for Danielle SmithPremier Wab Kinew announced a bilateral agreement with the Manitoba Métis Federation to invest $18 million over five years in more than 70 affordable homes for Métis elders and families. The funding supports the Red River Métis Housing Strategy and housing projects across Manitoba.
Official source for Wab KinewRob Lantz announced the renewal of the Atlantic Fisheries Fund, bringing $31.6 million over five years to Prince Edward Island’s fisheries and aquaculture sector. The funding includes federal and provincial contributions and will support innovation, infrastructure, science partnerships and market diversification for harvesters, processors, growers and exporters.
Official source for Rob LantzPremier Tim Houston will meet Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners in Denmark to follow up on investor discussions from the Canada Investment Summit. Houston said he will pursue investment leads for Nova Scotia’s energy, mining and infrastructure resources, including offshore wind, with an emphasis on safe and responsible development.
Official source for Tim HoustonSusan Holt announced that 13 New Brunswickers have been appointed to the Ordre de la Pléiade in the ranks of commandeur, officier and chevalier. They will be formally invested at the Legislative Assembly in Fredericton next March during International Francophonie Week.
Official source for Susan HoltPremier Susan Holt announced about $1.2 million for Horizon Health Network to support Woodstock’s collaborative care clinic with staff, space, salaries and equipment. The clinic’s expanded team aims to maintain care for current patients and connect all 2,636 people on the local primary-care wait-list with providers within three years.
Official source for Susan HoltPremier Wab Kinew announced that Manitoba has fully disbursed its $15-million commitment to rehabilitate Thompson Regional Airport. The project, led by the airport authority and valued at more than $105 million, includes a new terminal, non-airside upgrades and extended municipal sewage services.
Official source for Wab KinewMark Carney’s schedule for October 16, 2026, says he will meet community members at a local business in Red Deer, Alberta, and attend and deliver remarks at the Forever Canadian Rally in Edmonton. Both events will be open to media who register in advance.
Official source for Mark CarneyTim Houston: Download this image The cover of the Wind West plan document, available at: https://novascotia.ca/wind-west/ Nova Scotia and Canada are investing to seize one of the largest economic development opportunities in generations. A federal-provincial partnership worth $100 million announced today, October 15, will support the research, data collection and…
Official source for Tim HoustonPremier John Main said the Nunavut Partnership Committee, which includes Nunavut’s Executive Council and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated’s board, met to review progress on shared priorities, discuss lessons learned and identify next steps. The partnership was declared in 2022 and renewed in December 2025.
Official source for John MainJohn Main’s Legislative Assembly of Nunavut page lists recent news coverage, mostly available in English, on federal lands legislation, housing production, infrastructure investment, internal trade, Canada-U.S. trade relations, Arctic military consultations, clean energy funding, and federal support for housing, education and health infrastructure.
Official source for John MainPremier John Main said the Nunavut Partnership Committee met with the Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated board to review progress on shared priorities, discuss lessons learned and plan next steps. The committee’s partnership was established in 2022 and renewed in 2025.
Official source for John MainPremier Susan Holt will participate in a primary health-care announcement in Woodstock on Friday, Oct. 16. Health Minister John Dornan and representatives from Horizon Health Network and the Woodstock collaborative care team will also take part.
Official source for Susan HoltPremier Susan Holt announced plans for 90 new long-term care beds in New Maryland to serve seniors with significant, ongoing care needs. The beds, whose specific types will be determined as the project advances, are intended to expand local care capacity and help seniors receive appropriate care nearer to family and community.
Official source for Susan HoltPrime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Guyanese President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali about strengthening Canada-Guyana trade, investment and wider cooperation, including through a memorandum of understanding with the Canadian Commercial Corporation. Carney also commended Ali’s environmental and biodiversity leadership, and both agreed to stay in contact before next month’s Commonwealth meeting.
Official source for Mark CarneyMark Carney’s October 15, 2026 schedule in Calgary includes meetings with community members, union workers and post-secondary students at local venues. He will also attend and deliver remarks at the Forever Canadian Rally. Several events are open to media with advance registration, while the student meeting has a pooled photo opportunity.
Official source for Mark CarneyPremier Wab Kinew announced a $5-million investment in St.Amant’s children’s autism services. The funding will expand case management, early intervention and behavioural supports, reduce waitlists, enhance preschool programming and help families access services sooner. Kinew also said autism diagnoses from community pediatricians will be accepted.
Official source for Wab KinewPremier Susan Holt said New Brunswick is investing in Caraquet’s Clinique Médicale de la Baie to expand its collaborative care team. With two planned nurse practitioner hires, the clinic is expected to take on the entire patient wait-list in Caraquet and Bertrand by the end of next year.
Official source for Susan HoltPremier Susan Holt announced the opening of a new 10-bed care unit at Enfant-Jésus RHSJ Hospital in Caraquet. The $8.3-million unit increases in-patient capacity from 12 to 22 beds, supports medical and palliative care, and is staffed through about 25 new full-time positions.
Official source for Susan HoltSusan Holt announced that she will participate in a seniors and long-term care announcement at the New Maryland Centre on Thursday, Oct. 15. Seniors Minister Lyne Chantal Boudreau and Social Development Minister Cindy Miles will also take part.
Official source for Susan HoltPremier Susan Holt welcomed $269 million in investment to support planning for the Mactaquac Life Achievement Project and upgrades to NB Power’s Salisbury Terminal. The funding includes a $219-million Canada Infrastructure Bank loan and $50 million from Natural Resources Canada for transmission equipment upgrades.
Official source for Susan HoltR.J. Simpson issued a ministerial activities advisory for October 13–19, 2026, listing ministers’ travel to federal-provincial-territorial meetings in Toronto and Winnipeg and scheduled meetings, tours and public appearances in Yellowknife and online. Simpson is scheduled to speak at Aurora College and attend the Council of the Federation First Ministers’ Meeting.
Official source for R.J. SimpsonPremier Susan Holt will participate in a primary health-care announcement on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Clinique Médicale de la Baie in Caraquet. Health Minister John Dornan, Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Isabelle Thériault, Vitalité Health Network representatives and the local family health team will also attend.
Official source for Susan HoltSusan Holt announced that a hospital infrastructure announcement would take place at Enfant-Jésus RHSJ Hospital in Caraquet on Oct. 14. Health Minister John Dornan, Tourism, Heritage, and Culture Minister Isabelle Thériault, and representatives of Vitalité Health Network and the local family health team were to participate.
Official source for Susan HoltPrime Minister Mark Carney marked Thanksgiving by encouraging Canadians to reflect on the country’s shared rights, freedoms and opportunities. He said Canada faces economic, security and sovereignty threats, and emphasized unity, support for local businesses, buying Canadian, community service and helping neighbours.
Official source for Mark CarneyDoug Ford extended Thanksgiving wishes to people across Ontario, encouraging them to gather with loved ones, appreciate family, friends and communities, and help others. He thanked farmers for producing food and recognized health-care workers, first responders, grocery staff and restaurant workers serving during the long weekend.
Official source for Doug FordDanielle Smith issued a Thanksgiving message recognizing Albertans’ community spirit and the contributions of farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers. She also highlighted Alberta’s natural beauty, fertile land, metals, natural gas and petroleum reserves, and wished Albertans a happy and safe holiday.
Official source for Danielle Smith