Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario

This strategic plan outlines the commitment to developing a more efficient Quebec economy. It focuses on four key objectives for 2021: fostering business innovation and growth, encouraging investments in green technologies for environmental protection, diversifying community economies through local entrepreneurship, and providing tailored business development assistance to Indigenous peoples. The overarching goal is to build a more innovative, cleaner, and inclusive Quebec economy.

This document commemorates the second anniversary of 'Strong, Secure, Engaged,' Canada's Defence Policy, which outlines a 20-year vision for the Canadian Armed Forces. The policy aims to ensure the forces are strong domestically, secure internationally, and globally engaged. Key priorities include providing comprehensive support for military personnel and their families, fostering innovation through programs like IDEaS to address complex challenges, and modernizing procurement processes for equipment and naval fleets.

This document outlines the Defence Team's Total Health and Wellness Strategy, which represents a renewed and integrated approach to caring for all military members, their families, public service employees, and defense civilians. The strategy aims to align and coordinate all health and wellness efforts to improve the overall health and well-being of the Defence Team. Key focus areas include creating a healthy work environment by eliminating harmful behaviors, strengthening workplace harassment and violence prevention, supporting women's health through a dedicated framework, and enhancing military family resource centers with additional financing for mental health services, telemedicine, and counseling. The plan also focuses on improving the accessibility and efficiency of healthcare and wellness services through investment in additional healthcare professionals and expanded disability management programs, all while prioritizing diversity and inclusiveness.

This document outlines the Canadian Armed Forces' (CAF) retention strategy, which aims to provide support and empower CAF members throughout their careers. The strategy focuses on identifying and addressing dissatisfiers, such as a perceived lack of ownership over careers and family concerns. Key initiatives include enhancing members' career experiences through adaptive career management and supporting military families, notably through programs like the Spousal Employment Program, to foster retention within the force.

The Strategic Plan 2021 serves as a guide for Canada Economic Development's actions, establishing results and directing choices over the coming years. Its core objectives include fostering business growth and innovation, supporting the development and adoption of clean technologies, promoting economic diversification and inclusive growth in communities, and increasing the participation of Indigenous people in the economy. The plan sets clear, quantitative targets to drive investments and regional development, ensuring a more inclusive, cleaner, and innovative economy.