Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced the following appointments in the transportation sector.
With the longest coastline on the planet and approximately 20% of the world’s freshwater resources, Canada is home to incredibly diverse aquatic ecosystems.
To help facilitate on-the-ground preventative action against aquatic invasive species, Fisheries and Oceans Canada launched the $8.75 million Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund (AISPF) in 2023.
Today, the Honourable Darren Fisher, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of Canada’s participation in the Italian Campaign...
Please note that this previously released media advisory has been amended due to the following changes: change of time for the Frankie's Organic visit and change of date and time for the Plastitel visit.
At approximately 5:45 p.m. on February 24, 2025, inmate Ricardo Vilches was apprehended by the Toronto Police Service.
The Government of Canada supports three projects by Montréal’s Compagnie Théâtre Créole
On February 24, 2025, during the 12:00 p.m. count in the minimum-security unit at Archambault Institution, a multi-level security federal institution, staff members discovered that Ricardo Vilches was not accounted for.
Today, Musqueam Chief Wayne Sparrow, alongside the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade (signing in counterpart), signed an agreement committing the Government of Canada to share a percentage of ground lease revenues with Musqueam Indian Band. These revenues are collected by the Government of Canada from the Vancouver Airport Authority.
Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, alongside the Honourable Jay Macdonald, Minister of Environment and Climate Change for the Government of Northwest Territories, jointly announced the signing of the Canada–Northwest Territories Nature Agreement to advance nature-related priorities, in collaboration with Indigenous governments, across the territory.
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will participate in a chat organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal. The Minister will discuss Canada-U.S. relations, tariff threats, and how Canada can adapt and innovate to address these challenges.
Small craft harbours play a vital role in our community, bringing people together in work and play, while supporting jobs in the fish and seafood industry for over 45,000 Canadians. In addition to Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s annual budget of $90 million to upgrade small craft harbours, Budget 2024 announced $463.3 million over three years for the repair and maintenance of small craft harbours, including those damaged by Hurricane Fiona, starting in 2024-25.
Under Budget 2024, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is investing just over 34 million dollars in fishing harbours in the Gulf and Nova Scotia including Glace Bay, Louisbourg, Upper Whitehead and Grand Etang.
Today the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced the first recipients of the of the Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund.
Federal funding to support career-focused opportunities for New Brunswick high school students
Member of Parliament Brendan Hanley visits le Centre de la francophonie in Whitehorse.
Parliamentary Secretary Taleeb Noormohamed met with representatives of the Racial Equity Screen Office, a recipient of the Creative Export Canada funding program.
The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, visited Chantier Naval Forillon (CNF) to see the work in progress and highlight a significant milestone for the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS).
February 24, 2025 – The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media call back to discuss her visit to the United Kingdom. The Minister will be in the country for a bilateral visit from February 24 to 25, 2025.
A federal investment of $160,000 to the Town of Blind River, through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund, will support the purchase of a new bus.
Lake of the Woods is a vital freshwater resource, supporting livelihoods, drinking water, culture, Indigenous cultural and spiritual life, and biodiversity. Protecting water quality in Lake of the Woods and addressing harmful algae blooms is essential to protecting the health of fish and wildlife and ensuring recreational access for visitors for years to come.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has expanded the current regulated area for plum pox virus (PPV) in Ontario's Niagara region to prevent this plant disease from spreading further and to safeguard the region's tender fruit trees and associated industries.
The Honourable Élisabeth Brière, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will announce funding for projects to help combat aquatic invasive species across Canada.
Today, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Seniors, and the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced four new members being appointed to the National Seniors Council (NSC). The NSC engages with seniors, stakeholders and experts to provide advice to the Government of Canada on matters related to the health, well-being and quality of life of seniors.
February 2025