National News

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  1. Government of Canada celebrates ground-breaking for new Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area Administration and Visitor Centre

    Parks Canada’s first-ever building to seek Passive House Plus certification and net-zero carbon standards.

  2. Statement – Public Safety Minister

    The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, today issued the following statement:

  3. The Government of Canada provides an update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

    With recent news of dairy cattle in the United States testing positive for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and reports of fragments of HPAI detected in pasteurized milk sold in the U.S.

  4. HMCS Max Bernays Commissioned today in Vancouver, B.C.

    Today, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) formally commissioned His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Max Bernays into service at a ceremony held at Burrard Drydock Pier in North Vancouver.

  5. Minister Joly to travel to Iqaluit to meet with territorial premiers

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will travel to Iqaluit, Nunavut, on May 5-6, 2024, to meet with territorial premiers on the margins of the Northern Premiers Forum. She will be joined by the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and by the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs.

  6. Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba announce partnership to develop a Red Dress Alert together with Indigenous partners

    Ahead of Red Dress Day on May 5, we acknowledge the ongoing national crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people, and commit to the next steps in better protecting them.

  7. Government of Canada to make an announcement on palliative care

    Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will hold a news conference to announce funding to improve palliative care.

  8. Update on LaSalle Causeway closure: Repair work timeline

    Public Services and Procurement Canada would like to provide an update on the LaSalle Causeway closure, following the public notices issued on April 2, April 4, April 12 and April 22.

  9. Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for Asian Heritage Month

    On May 5, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in red and gold from sunset to 10 p.m. to celebrate Asian Heritage Month.

  10. Parliamentary Secretary Sidhu advances Canada’s trade and economic priorities at Ministerial Council Meeting of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

    This week, Maninder Sidhu, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development was in Paris, France, to meet international partners and participate in the 2024 Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

  11. Federal government and Boyle Street Community Services invest in vital community building in downtown Edmonton

    The downtown core in Edmonton will have an improved facility for an essential range of programs and services after a combined investment of more than $45 million from the federal government and the Boyle Street Community Services.

  12. Statement from Minister LeBlanc on the Initial Report from the Commissioner for the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, issued a statement on the Initial Report from the Commissioner for the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions

  13. Speaking notes for the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of IRCC: International Students Program update

    I want to start by acknowledging that we are gathering today from the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg Nation.

  14. CBSA seizure of ghost gun leads to prison time

    CBSA seizure of ghost gun leads to prison time

  15. Update on CBSA’s ability to process ATIP requests electronically

    Today, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) provided an update on its ability to process Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests electronically.

  16. Lac Seul First Nation and Canada settle Flooding Claim

    On March 28, 2024, Lac Seul First Nation concluded a historic settlement agreement with the Government of Canada regarding the First Nation’s flooding claim.

  17. Government of Canada supporting Indigenous-led partnership to create new business opportunities and jobs in Alberta’s agriculture sector

    $5 million contribution through PrairiesCan to support the construction of an Indigenous owned industrial hemp processing plant in Elk Point, Alberta

  18. Emerald ash borer confirmed in Vancouver, British Columbia

    The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB - Agrilus planipennis) in the City of Vancouver, British Columbia.

  19. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Whitehorse

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, and Her Worship Laura Cabott, Mayor of Whitehorse.

  20. The CBSA launches an investigation into the alleged dumping of certain concrete reinforcing bar from Bulgaria, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates

    The CBSA launches an investigation into the alleged dumping of certain concrete reinforcing bar from Bulgaria, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates

  21. Minister Ng strengthens Canada’s trade relationship with Singapore during Singaporean minister’s visit

    Yesterday, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, welcomed Gan Kim Yong, Minister for Trade and Industry of Singapore, to Ottawa.

  22. Governments of Canada, Saskatchewan and Prince Albert Grand Council announce funding to study implementation of Indigenous-led police services

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs; the Honourable Paul Merriman, Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety; and Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte, of the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC), announced an investment of more than $1.4 million to support the implementation of effective and culturally appropriate police services for PAGC member communities.

  23. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Toronto

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Toronto—Danforth; Her Worship Olivia Chow, Mayor of the City of Toronto; Ogimaa-Kwe (Chief) Claire Sault, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation; and Jack Winberg, Chair of the Board of Directors of Waterfront Toronto.

  24. Atlantic Canada’s Springboard for innovation and growth

    Atlantic Canada is home to 19 post-secondary institutions, full of students and researchers doing cutting-edge work and entrepreneurs with startup ideas. The region’s success depends on their success.

  25. Atlantic Canada’s Springboard for innovation

    Collaboration among industry and post-secondary institutions in Atlantic Canada is creating growth opportunities throughout the region.

  26. G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Statement

    We, the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, met on 17 April 2024 in Washington, DC, on the margin of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Spring Meetings. We were honoured to be joined by the Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko. We were also joined by the Heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, and Financial Stability Board.

  27. Revitalization of the Théâtre Sans Frontières of the Centre des Arts de Stanstead

    As part of its renovation, the Théâtre Sans Frontières will be able to host a greater variety of shows, film screenings, exhibitions, conferences and other cultural events thanks to an investment of more than $2.1 million from the federal government.

  28. Government of Canada and Manitoba to announce partnership to improve the response to the national crisis of MMIWG2S+

    Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Honourable Nahanni Fontaine, Minister of Families of Manitoba, and Leah Gazan, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg Centre, will announce a partnership to improve the response to the national crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people.

  29. Canada announces $65 million in humanitarian and development assistance funding for Lebanon

    Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, accompanied by Fayçal El-Khoury, Member of Parliament for Laval-Les Îles, Quebec, Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West, Nova Scotia, as well as members of Canada’s Lebanese community in Montréal, announced that Canada is providing $65 million in international assistance funding, including $27 million in humanitarian assistance funding and $38 million in development assistance funding to Lebanon.

  30. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Millhaven Institution

    On May 2, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Millhaven Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

  31. Minister Blair to visit Iqaluit to highlight Our North, Strong and Free

    The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will visit Iqaluit, Nunavut on May 5-6, 2024 to discuss Our North, Strong and Free: A Renewed Vision for Canada’s Defence. Minister Blair will be joined by Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence (Northern Defence).

  32. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Joyceville Institution

    Between April 30 and May 1, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Joyceville Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

  33. Government of Canada invests in growth by supporting Les Fruits de Mer Madeleine

    Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine business obtains $2 million in funding from CED.

  34. Fisheries and Oceans Canada investigates the causes of the increase in sedimentation at Grande-Entrée, in the Magdalen Islands

    The Grande-Entrée wharf is a key piece of infrastructure for the Magdalen Islands community. In recent years, its harbour has been experiencing major sedimentation issues.

  35. Hurricane Fiona: CED has granted over $7.6M in aid to disaster victims in Gaspésie and Les Îles‑de‑la‑Madeleine

    Twenty organizations have received support to recover from the impacts of Hurricane Fiona and better prepare for future bad weather.

  36. Backgrounder: CED has provided over $7.6M in support to disaster victims in Gaspésie and Les Îles‑de‑la‑Madeleine

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on May 3, 2024, on the financial assistance authorized by CED, the recipients, and their respective projects. All of the projects have received non‑repayable financial contributions.

  37. Canada and Blue Jays teaming up to renovate Mary Dorothy Jacobs Memorial Park baseball diamond in Curve Lake First Nation

    Curve Lake First Nation is focused on creating opportunities for youth to engage in sports and recreational activities in their own community.

  38. Minister Vandal announces investment supporting Yukon’s forest industry

    The forest and wood products industry is an important contributor to the Yukon’s economy. Businesses that harvest timber or manufacture products from wood provide essential goods, such as heating fuel and lumber, to people and communities and contribute to a diversified economy.

  39. Minister Champagne to visit Nebraska as part of Team Canada strategy

    The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will travel to Nebraska on May 3 and 4 as part of Team Canada’s U.S. engagement strategy. The Minister will meet with business and political leaders to discuss the importance of trade and investment between Canada and the state of Nebraska.

  40. Starliner spacecraft – Launch of Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station

    NASA media events — NASA has announced several media events surrounding the Crew Flight Test of the Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS), scheduled to launch on May 6 at 10:34 p.m. ET.

  41. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Edmonton, Alberta

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages and Jordan Reiniger, Executive Director, Boyle Street Community Services.

  42. Federal government invests in revitalizing the Mouvement d'implication francophone d'Orléans (MIFO) community centre

    Through a $36 million investment, the federal government is redeveloping the Mouvement d'implication francophone d'Orléans (MIFO) community center. Announced by the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages; Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Orléans; and Jean-François Born, Chair, MIFO Board of Directors, this project will enhance the capacity of MIFO to deliver an expanded range of services and programs in French to the local community.

  43. Invitation to media – Minister Diane Lebouthillier to announce Government of Canada support for Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine fisheries business

    The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie‒Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will take the opportunity during her visit to Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine to announce CED financial assistance to boost the growth of a business in the fisheries sector.

  44. Government of Canada announces new chair and the appointment of four members to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada

    Government of Canada announces new chair and the appointment of four members to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada

  45. Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on legislation to ensure fairness for every generation

    Good afternoon. I will first speak about the Budget Implementation Act, which will be introduced this week in the House of Commons.

  46. Government of Canada helps Calgary church protect itself against hate-motivated crimes

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced a federal investment of $9,056 to the Experience Church through the Security Infrastructure Program (SIP).

  47. Where Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions come from: 2024 National Greenhouse Gas Inventory

    Environment and Climate Change Canada published Canada’s 2024 National Inventory Report on May 2, 2024. This report details pollution from seven greenhouse gases (GHGs) produced by the Canadian economy from January 1, 1990, to December 31, 2022. Canada has published an annual national inventory since 1996

  48. Statement from Public Services and Procurement Canada regarding artificial intelligence and the testing of mPersona

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is exploring potential solutions for leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to help compensation officers process pay and human resources (HR) transactions faster.

  49. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Stanstead

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Compton-Stanstead, Jody Stone, Mayor of Stanstead and Gabriel Safdie, Director and Founder, Centre des arts de Stanstead.

  50. South Fish Creek Complex in Calgary receives support for green upgrades

    The South Fish Creek Complex will be receiving energy upgrades after a joint investment of more than $1.2 million from the federal government, YMCA Calgary, and the complex partners.