The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will travel to Iqaluit from February 26 to 28.
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Investing in accessible and affordable transportation
Public transit and active transportation options in Port Hawkesbury are getting a boost after an investment of more than $900,000 from the federal, provincial and municipal governments.
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in the Municipality of the County of Kings
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants and His Worship Dave Corkum, Mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings.
Invitation to media â Press conference on funding for Laiterie de lâOutaouais
The Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Member of Parliament for Gatineau, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and on behalf of the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec (CED), along with Robert Bussière, Member for Gatineau, on behalf of the Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Minister Responsible for Regional Economic Development and Minister Responsible for the Metropolis and the Montréal Region, Christine Fréchette, invite media representatives to a press conference regarding financial support for Gatineau SME Laiterie de l’Outaouais.
Statement from Minister Anandasangaree marking 50 years of Modern Treaties in Canada with Indigenous leaders and governments at Land Claims Agreements Coalition Conference
The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Gary Anandasangaree, issued the following statement today: “I was honoured to join Modern Treaty partners at this week’s Land Claims Agreements Coalition Conference, commemorating 50 years since the signing of the first Modern Treaty in Canada. We are proud of the progress we’ve made with Modern Treaty partners, creating new foundations for the revitalization of Indigenous self-governance, built on their unique identities and cultures. This anniversary is an opportunity for all people to learn about Modern Treaties and reflect on our shared journey towards reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
History made as ŦE,ITḴEN,IST I SȽEW̱ÃL,NOá¹ET SÄȺ,Ã, a Joint Statement by the W̱SÃNEÄ Chiefs of Tsartlip, Tseycum First Nations, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation acknowledge the W̱SÃNEÄ Nation is the beneficiary of and successor to the North Saanich and South Saanich Treaties of 1852
The Government of Canada, the province of British Columbia, and the Tsartlip and Tseycum First Nations – have signed the ŦE,ITḴEN,IST I SȽEW̱ÁL,NOṈET SĆȺ,Í, a joint statement that’s name translates to ‘Moving Forward and Speaking the Truth and Peace of Mind at Last’.
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution
On February 20, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
Escape from Willow Cree Healing Lodge
On February 25, 2025, at about 11:40 a.m., Willow Cree Healing Lodge, a minimum-security federal institution, was notified that Leroy Desmond Daniels escaped during an escorted temporary absence in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Minister Sajjan and Parliamentary Secretary Romanado to host the 2025 Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award Ceremony
The Honourable Harjit S. 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, along with Sherry Romanado, Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, will present awards to over 100 distinguished recipients who have demonstrated exemplary service in the emergency management field, in one of four categories; Resilient Communities, Outstanding Contribution to Emergency Management, Youth, and Search and Rescue.
Government of Canada to announce funding under the Substance Use and Addictions Program in BehchokÇ«Ì, Northwest Territories
Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce funding under the Substance Use and Addictions Program.
Minister Anandasangaree appoints Aluki Kotierk to lead external review of Nutrition North Canada
The Government of Canada is working with Northern Indigenous partners to strengthen food security and ensure Nutrition North Canada (NNC) better meets their needs.
Seizure of unauthorized items at Stony Mountain Institution
On February 20, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing unauthorized items was seized at Stony Mountain Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
PMPRB report shows higher-cost medicines driving a 14.1% growth in private plan drug costs in 2023
Report explores the drivers of growth in prescription drug costs for private drug plans
MP Terry Sheehan to announce Government of Canada investment in tourism in Algoma region and Northern Ontario
Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, will announce a FedNor investment in support of the tourism industry in Algoma region and Northern Ontario on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor. MP Sheehan will be joined by City of Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker.
Release of Canadaâs Black Justice Strategyâs Implementation Plan: an important step toward transformational change in the criminal justice system in Canada
Black people in Canada continue to live with the lingering effects of colonialism and slavery, including prejudice, discrimination, and hatred—from unconscious bias to anti-Black hate crimes and violence.
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Halifax
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Darren Fisher, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour; Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West; and Michael Kabalen, Executive Director of Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia (AHANS).
Government of Canada announces partnership with Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières for new specialized graduate diploma (DESS) in conference interpretation
Today, Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Translation Bureau and the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) announced a new partnership to create a specialized graduate diploma (DESS) in conference interpretation. This new two-year program, offered entirely online, will be launched in the fall of 2025.
Newfoundland and Labrador changes application intake for its provincial immigration pathways
Foreign nationals can no longer apply directly to Newfoundland and Labrador’s permanent residency pathways, and some applications in progress will not be processed. Newfoundland and Labrador is changing its intake process, both for provincial nominations (for its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)) and for certificates of endorsement (for the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)). Effective February 19, […]
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Government of Canada supports Le Musée de Saint-Boniface MuseumÂ
Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum will renovate and modernize its historic building.
CBSA officers seize combined 228 kg of illegal narcotics at Coutts port of entry in two separate incidents
Today, the CBSA announced the interception of 186 kg of methamphetamine and 42 kg of cocaine from two commercial trucks seeking entry into Canada at the Coutts port of entry in southern Alberta.
Death of an inmate from Edmonton Institution
On February 23, 2025, Latto Sesay, an inmate from Edmonton Institution, died while in our custody.
Supporting Indigenous tourism businesses
Investments in Indigenous tourism play an integral role in advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and supporting their self-determination.
Government of Canada announces recipients of CanCode 4.0 funding
Investment of nearly $40 million will help 22 organizations offer 1.6 million training opportunities for instructors and under-represented youth to learn vital digital skills, including in artificial intelligence
Minister Anandasangaree to announce key step forward in improving the Nutrition North Canada program
Members of the media are invited to an announcement about the Nutrition North Canada program with the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs.
Spring icebreaking on St. Lawrence River between Montréal and Québec City
The Canadian Coast Guard’s spring icebreaking operations on the St. Lawrence River between Montréal and Québec City will start on Friday, February 28, 2025.