In the news today: offshore wind funding, health ministers meet, PM visits Calgary

Ottawa will announce $100 million to support offshore wind projects in Nova Scotia, with Energy Minister Tim Hodgson and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston set to make the announcement this morning in Halifax. A further $5 million will be allocated to install buoy systems to monitor wind speeds and ocean conditions ahead of a bidding process in 2027.

In Winnipeg, health ministers from across Canada will convene to extend federal funding for mental health, addictions, and home care by one year, totaling $1.2 billion. Health Minister Marjorie Michel will co-chair the meeting alongside Manitoba Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mark Carney is to attend a pro-Canada rally in Calgary, supporting Alberta's upcoming referendum vote on separation from Canada. Carney will join former Alberta deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk at a rally in Calgary and another in Edmonton alongside Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Premier Danielle Smith.

However, many Alberta business leaders are reportedly staying silent on the referendum, with corporate leadership expert Richard Leblanc suggesting they avoid alienating shareholders or employees by taking a political stance.