National News
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Government of Canada to make an announcement about dental care
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan. -
Death of an inmate from Regional Psychiatric Centre
On May 17, 2024, Kevin Stuart, an inmate from Regional Psychiatric Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes -
Minister Ferrada to deliver remarks and participate in unveiling of new tourism initiative
The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, will deliver a keynote address at the Hotel Association of Canada’s annual conference, and participate in the unveiling of a new tourism initiative. -
Six Nations Polytechnic receives federal funding for sustainable upgrades
The federal government is investing more than $2.8 million to help make the Six Nations Polytechnic’s (SNP) campus more energy efficient and accessible. This investment was announced by Minister Sean Fraser and SNP President and CEO Rebecca Jamieson. -
Canadian Digital Regulators Forum marks successful first year
Building capacity with respect to artificial intelligence and strengthening domestic and international relationships are among the main accomplishments of the Canadian Digital Regulators Forum (the Forum) during its inaugural year. The Competition Bureau, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) met earlier this month to discuss the successes of the past year and to set the agenda for the year ahead. -
Environment and Climate Change Canada presents the 2024 hurricane season outlook
Media representatives are advised that Bob Robichaud, Warning Preparedness Meteorologist with the Canadian Hurricane Centre, will present the outlook for the upcoming 2024 hurricane season. -
Canada and Ontario bolstering honey bee health
The governments of Canada and Ontario are increasing funding to the Honey Bee Health Initiative by up to $1 million to help improve the resiliency and competitiveness of beekeeper operations in Ontario. -
Canadian Coast Guard Issues $15,000 Fine for a Hazardous Vessel
Wrecked, abandoned, or hazardous boats can pose threats to the environment, local communities, and economies. Through the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada continues to take action to address problem vessels and ensure owner accountability. -
Meadow Lake Tribal Council and Canada set to advance talks on reconciliation and self-determination
Today, the Meadow Lake Tribal Council and the Government of Canada announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help guide their work to promote lasting reconciliation and strengthen the nation-to-nation relationship based on Meadow Lake First Nations’ priorities. -
Government of Canada delegation to make historic mission to northern France to bring home unknown Newfoundland First World War soldier
The unknown soldier will begin his journey home to his final resting place -
Budget 2024: Stronger Public Health Care to Lift Up Every Generation
Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance; the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health; and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, highlighted the federal government’s action to strengthen public health care and ensure Canada’s social safety net lifts up every generation. -
Government of Canada announces measures to protect Toronto-St. Paul’s by-election from foreign interference
The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced that the measures brought in to protect by-elections from any potential foreign interference will be applied to the Toronto-St. Paul’s electoral district by-election to be held on June 24, 2024. -
Launch of public consultations on potential collection of information on country of smelt and cast for aluminum imports
The Government of Canada is committed to transparency in the collection and publication of data related to aluminum imports. Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, announced that public consultations will begin on May 21, 2024, on next steps in the potential collection and publication of information on country of smelt and cast (CSC) for aluminum imports. -
Canada signs $78 million bilateral agreement to help residents of Newfoundland and Labrador age with dignity
Today, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour and Seniors, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Tom Osborne, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Minister of Health and Community Services, announced a bilateral agreement to invest $78 million over the next five years to help residents of Newfoundland and Labrador age with dignity. -
Artemis Accords for sustainable space exploration - Canada welcomes partners from around the world
Today, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Sameer Zuberi, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) President Lisa Campbell and NASA Deputy Administrator Pamela Melroy kicked-off the 2nd edition of the Artemis Accords Workshop at the John H. Chapman Space Centre (CSA Headquarters). The Artemis Accords represent a set of non-binding principles designed to guide peaceful and sustainable civil space exploration for the benefit of humanity. -
Minister Champagne highlights major Boeing investment in Quebec’s new aerospace innovation zone
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, welcomed an important Boeing investment in Quebec’s new aerospace innovation zone in the Montréal region. -
Minister Joly announces additional sanctions in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions on two individuals and six entities under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations. These sanctions are being imposed in coordination with Canada’s international partners. -
Statement by Minister Khera on World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Today, we proudly celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, highlighting the world’s rich heritage. -
Community applications now open for new rural and Francophone immigration pilots
Rural and Francophone minority communities are key to both Canada’s long-term growth and our linguistic vitality. However, these communities face unique economic and demographic challenges. That is why the Government of Canada is launching two new pilots this fall to attract the skilled workers they need to grow their economies and communities. -
Major assault of an inmate at Port-Cartier Institution
On May 19, 2024, an inmate was the victim of a major assault at Port-Cartier Institution, a maximum-security federal institution. -
Minister Champagne to participate in announcement at the International Aerospace Innovation Forum in Montréal
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will be at the International Aerospace Innovation Forum, organized by Aéro Montréal, where he will participate in an announcement in support of the aerospace industry. -
Weekly Update on the Government’s Economic Plan
The Deputy Prime Minister will provide an update on the government’s economic plan. She will be joined by the Minister of Health, Mark Holland, and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault. -
Government of Canada unveils National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft
Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, announced the release of the National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft. -
National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft
The National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft outlines actions focused on disrupting, dismantling and prosecuting the organized criminal groups behind auto theft. It will be continuously reviewed and updated to be responsive to the evolving tactics employed by criminal networks. -
Minister Joly concludes successful visit to Cyprus, Lebanon, Türkiye and Greece
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today successfully concluded her visit to Cyprus, Lebanon, Türkiye and Greece, which took place from May 13 to 17, 2024 -
Building more child care spaces for families in Kanata
Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents in Kanata and across the country, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment. This makes it harder to start and support a family, and as a result, parents—especially moms—often face impossible choices between their careers and child care fees. -
Minister Ng advances Canada’s trade priorities at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting
While at the APEC meeting, Minister Ng emphasized the importance of the rules-based multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core. -
Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on 80th anniversary of deportation of Crimean Tatars
Today marks 80 years since the forced deportation of Crimean Tatars from their homeland. Between May 18 and 20, 1944, around 200,000 Crimean Tatars were forcibly removed from Crimea by the Stalin regime to far-flung parts of the Soviet Union. -
Historic Bellevue House reopens
New exhibits and extensive restoration completed at former Sir John A. Macdonald residence. -
Government of Canada to make announcement on combatting auto-theft
The Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, and the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, will make an announcement regarding combatting auto-theft. -
Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador to make an important health care announcement.
The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour and Seniors, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Tom Osborne, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Minister of Health and Community Services will make an important health care announcement. -
Statement from the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health
Today, Minister Saks has refused the request, as proposed from Toronto Public Health, to decriminalize personal possession of controlled drugs and substances for people in Toronto. She has determined that it does not adequately protect public health and maintain public safety. -
Government of Canada to make announcement on combatting auto theft
Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, and His Worship Patrick Brown, Mayor of the City of Brampton for an announcement regarding combatting auto theft. -
Minister Duclos concludes productive visit to Washington, D.C.
Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, concluded a successful visit to Washington, D.C. -
Major seizure of elver at Toronto airport
On the evening of May 15, 2024, fishery officers from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), as well as border services officers from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), seized approximately 109 kilograms of unauthorized elvers at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The elvers were destined to be shipped overseas. -
The Canadian Space Agency will be hosting the 2nd edition of the Artemis Accords workshop
On May 21, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Sameer Zuberi, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) President Lisa Campbell and NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, will launch the 2nd edition of the Artemis Accords Workshop at the John H. Chapman Space Centre (CSA Headquarters). -
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Springhill Institution
On May 14, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized on the perimeter of Springhill Institution, a medium security federal institution. -
Canadian Coast Guard opens seasonal Inshore Rescue Boat stations in British Columbia
The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonally-operated Inshore Rescue Boat stations in British Columbia will re-open this year on May 18, 2024. -
Chacachas Treaty Nation and Canada set to advance reconciliation talks
Today, the Chacachas Treaty Nation and the Government of Canada announced that Chacachas and Canada have taken a key step toward a renewed relationship by signing a Memorandum of Understanding for Advancing Reconciliation. -
Parliamentary Secretary’s visit spotlights Cape Breton’s unique cultural heritage
During a three-day visit to Cape Breton that coincided with Atlantic Official Languages Week and Gaelic Nova Scotia Month, Darrell Samson, the Member of Parliament for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, met with educators, arts administrators, and economic development leaders to discuss the region’s unique cultural heritage, as well as its competitive advantages, challenges, and plans for future growth. -
Federal government, Nova Scotia and the West Hants Regional Municipality invest in community space
The Hants County Exhibition Arena is becoming more accessible after a combined investment of $1.1 million from the federal and provincial governments and the West Hants Regional Municipality. -
African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program projects
On May 17, 2024, the Government of Canada announced over $9.6 million in funding for 29 projects under the African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program (ASFIPP). The projects must be completed by March 31, 2025. -
Parliamentary Secretary Drouin announces over $9.6 million to help the Canadian pork industry to prevent and prepare for a possible African swine fever outbreak
The Government of Canada is protecting the resilience of Canada’s rural communities and the Canadian pork sector by supporting prevention and preparedness measures for African swine fever (ASF). -
Enhancing the visitor experience in Gros Morne
Stunning ocean vistas, vibrant communities, diverse cultures and amazing outdoor experiences; Gros Morne has it all. The Government of Canada is helping tourism operators in the park and reinforcing its position as a global destination of choice for domestic and international travellers. -
Fuelling public transit improvements in North Bay
North Bay is upgrading its public transit with a combined investment of more than $4.1 million from the federal government, the provincial government, and the City. -
Backgrounder: Fuelling public transit improvements in North Bay
The federal government is investing $1,653,952 through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support three transit projects. The Government of Ontario is contributing $1,378,155 and the City of North Bay is contributing $1,102,773. -
Government of Canada provides funding to Whitecap Early Learning Centre to improve Indigenous early learning and child care programs
Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment. -
Minister Sudds to participate in opening event of new Andrew Fleck Child Care Centre
The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, will deliver remarks during the opening event of a new location in Kanata, Ontario. -
Re-opening the Gros Morne National Park Visitor Centre
Enhanced Visitor Information Centre reopens and ready to welcome visitors -
Government of Canada investing $185,000 in the sustainable construction sector in Northwestern Ontario
Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, today announced a FedNor investment of $185,000 in Eco Carbon Foam Inc., a Thunder Bay-based business that produces foam board insulation from recycled plastics. FedNor’s investment will help Eco Carbon Foam expand operations. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, Minister responsible for FedNor, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North.