Ontario Funding Nearly 2,000 More Seats at Humber Polytechnic to Prepare Students for In-Demand Careers
Doug Ford announced $32 million to fund 1,971 additional student seats at Humber Polytechnic, available as early as fall 2026. The seats will expand health care, STEM and skilled trades programs and form part of a $1.7 billion investment supporting more than 70,000 new postsecondary seats.
New curriculums to strengthen literacy being rolled out in select francophone schools
Premier Susan Holt announced new literacy-focused curricula for kindergarten to Grade 2 and Grade 9 are being introduced this fall in 12 francophone schools. The curricula emphasize reading, writing and oral language, with implementation planned across all francophone-sector classes in those grades by September 2028.
Premier Susan Holt will participate in a Sept. 21 announcement in Riverview concerning seniors and long-term care. The event will be held at the Grass Home and will also include Seniors Minister Lyne Chantal Boudreau.
Premier Susan Holt announced that she will participate in a Sept. 21 event in Memramcook concerning primary health care. Health Minister John Dornan, MLA Natacha Vautour, and representatives from the Vitalité Health Network and the Memramcook family health team will also attend.
New long-term care beds to improve access to care for seniors in Neguac
Premier Susan Holt announced that 15 new long-term care beds will be created at the Complexe Rendez-vous nursing home in Neguac. The full-time beds will serve seniors needing significant help with mobility and daily care, including some living with moderate to advanced dementia.
New youth cyberviolence prevention funding added to Anti-Racism Grants
Premier Rob Lantz announced new Anti-Racism Youth Cyberviolence Prevention Grants for young people, individuals and organizations in Prince Edward Island. The funding supports community-based, youth-centred projects addressing cyberbullying and cyberviolence, promoting anti-racism and digital skills, and creating safer, more inclusive online spaces.
Major Construction Underway at Woodbine GO Station
Doug Ford announced that major construction has begun on Woodbine GO Station in Toronto. The project includes platforms for Kitchener GO and UP Express trains, a bus loop, parking, pedestrian bridges and accessible facilities, with connections to local transit and Pearson International Airport.
Government of New Brunswick welcomes Belledune clean fuel project
Premier Susan Holt welcomed agreements advancing the conversion of the Belledune Generating Station from coal to sustainably sourced advanced pellets. She said the project would help meet federal coal-fired electricity rules, maintain reliable electricity and support Canadian supply chains and New Brunswick forestry, transportation and related industries.
Premier Susan Holt will participate in an education announcement with Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Claire Johnson at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, at the auditorium of Centre scolaire communautaire La Fontaine in Neguac.
Susan Holt will participate in a Sept. 18 announcement in Neguac concerning seniors and long-term care. Seniors Minister Lyne Chantal Boudreau will also take part in the event at Complexe Rendez-vous.
John Main published a list of news articles about Nunavut from July to September 2026. The coverage includes proposed infrastructure projects, internal trade, Canada-U.S. relations, Arctic military activity, clean energy funding, medical travel costs, and federal funding for housing, education and health infrastructure.
Premier John Main said he represented Nunavut at the inaugural Canada Investment Summit in Toronto, hosted by Prime Minister Mark Carney. He promoted Nunavut to global investors, highlighting natural resources, environmental certainty, and growth potential in mining, fisheries and tourism with appropriate investment.
New Brunswick literacy champions receive Council of the Federation Literacy Awards
Premier Susan Holt presented the 2026 Council of the Federation Literacy Awards to Lesley Anthony and Nicole Poirier in Fredericton, recognizing their work to advance literacy and lifelong learning. Holt said improving literacy is a priority, supporting skills and confidence in school, work and communities.
Premier Susan Holt and Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Claire Johnson will participate in a photo opportunity about the school lunch program at École Cité de L’Amitié in Bathurst on Thursday, Sept. 17. Accredited media must register in advance to attend.
The first Canada Investment Summit unleashes nearly $500 billion of new investment in Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the first Canada Investment Summit secured nearly $500 billion in investment commitments for Canadian businesses and infrastructure. He also announced a Productivity Mega Deduction for business assets, plans to seek private airport operating concessions, and new funding for defence technologies and a critical minerals project.
Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Manitoba Government Presents Council of the Federation Literacy Award
Wab Kinew announced that Manitoba is awarding the 2026 Council of the Federation Literacy Award to Madeline Harper, recognizing her adult literacy learning, mentoring and leadership. Harper, from Garden Hill First Nation, studied in Winnipeg and aims to establish an adult literacy program in her home community.
Premier John Main called for investment in Nunavut’s major infrastructure priorities at the Nunavut: Building Canada’s Arctic Future event in Toronto. He said investment in the Arctic can contribute to building one Canadian economy, as Nunavut features in the Canada Investment Summit Deal Book.
Susan Holt’s New Brunswick news and alerts page lists recent announcements, including a manufacturing agreement for young people, local government byelection nominations, investment summit meetings, and a touring provincial art collection. It also provides public information on roads, weather, emergencies and health advisories.
Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Rosh Hashanah
Prime Minister Mark Carney marked Rosh Hashanah by condemning rising antisemitism in Canada and reaffirming that Canadians should live safely and openly. He highlighted the Combatting Hate Act’s protections against intimidation at community sites and an additional $75 million for security at faith-based institutions.
Nova Scotians Invited to Help Build Next Provincial Budget
Premier Tim Houston invited Nova Scotians to help shape the 2027–28 provincial budget by creating and submitting their own budgets online or joining facilitated in-person and virtual sessions. Participants will receive information on the budgeting process and financial position and identify priorities and trade-offs.
Government eliminates apprenticeship fees to make program more accessible and affordable
Premier Susan Holt announced that New Brunswick has eliminated tuition fees for apprenticeship-level technical training. She said the change will save the average apprentice about $2,720 over their training and reduce costs for people pursuing skilled-trades careers.
New Brunswick aims to turn investment interest into action at Canada Investment Summit
Premier Susan Holt said she will attend the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto as part of a Greater Toronto Area investment-attraction initiative. Holt will promote New Brunswick opportunities in critical minerals, energy, digital infrastructure and transportation, including eight named projects representing more than $30 billion in potential capital investment.
Joint statement by Prime Minister Carney and President Zelenskyy
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a 100 Year Partnership Declaration to pursue a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. They reaffirmed support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, NATO future and defence needs, including Operation UNIFIER through 2029, while expanding cooperation on defence production, reconstruction, trade, security, accountability and people-to-people ties.
Premier Ford Unveils Changes to Cabinet to Put Ontario on Long-Term Footing to Fight President Trump’s Tariffs
Doug Ford announced cabinet changes intended to help protect Ontario workers, businesses and communities amid U.S. tariffs and trade measures. The revised cabinet includes a new Associate Minister of Artificial Intelligence Adoption role to support responsible AI use, productivity and workers affected by AI, while the Associate Minister of Auto Theft and Bail Reform position ends.
New Brunswick supports local business as U.S. tariffs escalate
Premier Susan Holt announced measures to support New Brunswick businesses affected by new U.S. tariffs, including prioritizing New Brunswick and Canadian goods in public purchasing, barring U.S. goods and services in major contracts, expanding market-development supports and trade missions, and providing loans, training and worker-retention assistance.
Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Manitoba Government Delivers Free Transit for Youth in Winnipeg
Wab Kinew announced free transit for Winnipeg youth ages 11 to 17, with eligible high school students aged 18 to 21 also covered. Passes are being distributed through Winnipeg schools in phases, while Brandon, Flin Flon, Winkler and Selkirk will also be eligible for free transit.
Affordable school lunch program rolling out across the province
Premier Susan Holt said New Brunswick is rolling out an affordable school lunch program offering healthy, balanced meals in all schools. Families will pay $4 for kindergarten to Grade 8 meals and $5 for Grades 9 to 12, with subsidies available; breakfast food will remain available to all students.
Premier Susan Holt will participate in a skilled trades announcement at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, at Beaulieu Plumbing & Mechanical in Edmundston. Post-Secondary Education and Training Minister Jean-Claude D’Amours will also take part.
Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Manitoba Government Releases New Net Zero Action Plan
Wab Kinew announced Manitoba’s first Net Zero Action Plan, outlining 90 actions toward net-zero emissions by 2050 and backed by more than $350 million in future funding. Kinew also announced up to $4 million for a geothermal district energy system at the University of Manitoba’s Southwood Circle development.
Premier Susan Holt will participate in a Sept. 10 announcement at Hanwell Park Academy related to the school lunch program. Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Claire Johnson and Social Development Minister Cindy Miles will also take part, with media invited to observe the lunch service.
Nova Scotian Honoured for Transformative Literacy Journey
Premier Tim Houston highlighted Halifax resident Sada Kabamba’s recognition as Nova Scotia’s 2026 Council of the Federation Literacy Award recipient. The annual award honours an adult learner who has made outstanding literacy progress and shown leadership in their community, school or workplace.
Council of the Federation Literacy Award Announced in Saskatchewan
Scott Moe announced that the Lloydminster Learning Council Association will receive Saskatchewan’s 2026 Council of the Federation Literacy Award. The annual national award recognizes the association’s literacy work, including family and adult learning, English-language instruction, digital literacy, newcomer supports and senior engagement.
Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Province Rolls Out New Health and Physical Education Curriculum to Make Manitoba Kids Healthier
Wab Kinew announced a two-year pilot of a new health and physical education curriculum, including the Every Body, Every Day policy requiring in-person physical education from kindergarten through Grade 12. The update also covers mental health, vaping, e-scooter risks and cooking skills, with feedback from teachers and parents.
Government launches public review of natural gas development
Premier Susan Holt announced a five-month public review of New Brunswick’s natural gas development moratorium. The review will assess whether its conditions reflect current science, technology, markets and regulatory practices, while considering First Nations priorities, environmental impacts, resource potential, economic benefits and public views.
Investments aim to strengthen defence and cybersecurity ecosystems
Premier Susan Holt highlighted Fredericton cybersecurity company Lastwall’s $16-million equity investment, including $1.5 million from the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation. She said the investment supports growth in defence and cybersecurity capabilities, building on New Brunswick’s military, port, technology and geographic advantages.
Medical Students Begin Classes in New Cape Breton Medical Sciences Building
Premier Tim Houston said medical students have begun classes in the new Cape Breton Medical Campus medical sciences building at Cape Breton University. He said training doctors in Cape Breton and prioritizing students with rural experience will support a pipeline of family physicians for rural Nova Scotia communities.
Susan Holt announced that a defence and cybersecurity announcement would take place at the Cyber Centre in Fredericton on Aug. 25. Jeff White of the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation and representatives of Lastwall were also scheduled to participate.
Susan Holt will participate in a virtual media availability about tariffs and trade at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, via Zoom. Accredited media members must register by email before 10:45 a.m. to receive an access code.
R.J. Simpson’s government and Behdzi Ahda’ First Nation marked the opening of two modular classrooms and a washroom module at Colville Lake School. The facilities will serve 51 students in 2026–27, ease space constraints, and provide interim capacity while planning continues for a permanent school.