Today, on the margins of the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with G7 and industry partners, announced the first round of strategic projects and measures under the Critical Minerals Production Alliance to accelerate the development of secure critical minerals supply chains.

On October 31, 2025, on the margins of the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with G7 and industry partners, announced the first round of strategic projects and measures under the Critical Minerals Production Alliance to accelerate the development and security of critical minerals supply chains. This first round of 26 new investments, partnerships and measures will accelerate and unlock $6.4 billion of critical minerals projects, essential in defence, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing supply chains.

The Department of Natural Resources (NRCan) of Canada and the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) of the Commonwealth of Australia (Australia), hereinafter referred to as the “Participants”, recognize the strategic importance of critical minerals to the economic prosperity of our two countries. Canada and Australia are two large-scale likeminded producer nations holding some of the world’s most significant critical minerals and rare earth reserves. As representatives of producer nations, we concur on the need for our two nations to deepen our bilateral partnership to address the growing need for secure, diversified, and resilient critical minerals supply chains that reduce reliance on any single source.

On October 31st, State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan YAMADA Kenji and Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Canada Tim HODGSON met in Toronto on the occasion of the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting to discuss the current situation surrounding global energy security and the direction of bilateral cooperation in the energy resources sector.

Under Italy’s 2024 G7 Presidency, we agreed to the establishment of the G7 Water Coalition, which aims to identify common goals and strategies, to catalyze shared ambitions and priorities to tackle the global water crisis, and to mainstream water and its cross-sectoral relevance in an impactful and coherent way into existing fora and processes, including by raising the political focus on water at the global level, and complementing other global initiatives.

Over the past decade, the G7 has taken significant action to advance efforts on circular economy and resource efficiency, including through the G7 Alliance on Resource Efficiency (G7 ARE) launched in 2015, the Agenda on Circular Textiles and Fashion (G7 ACT) adopted in 2024, the Berlin Roadmap on Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy (2022-2025) adopted in 2022, the Bologna Roadmap adopted in 2017 and the Toyama Framework on Material Cycles adopted in 2016.

The world has experienced record-breaking wildfires and other extreme weather events, such as floods, hurricanes, droughts and heat waves, across every continent over the past decade, often overwhelming available national resources and requiring governments to request assistance from other countries.

Your Excellency, distinguished guests, members of the Canadian Armed forces, but also affected members for who we are here for today.

Your Excellency, members of the CAF, serving and veterans, madame Jean, Rear Admiral

Please be advised that the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, will be in Chibougamau to thank staff and meet seniors during a visit to Manoir Providence. On this occasion, the Minister will highlight new measures from Budget 2025 to support workers.

On November 3rd, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will continue the pre-budget tradition of selecting a new pair of shoes ahead of tabling the budget. The Minister will visit Boulet Boots, in Saint-Tite. He will tour the facility and experience hands-on how to craft, mould, and build a uniquely Canadian pair of shoes. The Minister will answer questions from the media after the tour.

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) would like to provide an update on the intermittent alternating lane closures on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge and Salmon Boulevard, following the public notice issued on September 26.

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, and the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton-Dieppe, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced more than $8 million for nine projects under the Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP).

On October 25, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband were seized in the medium security unit at Stony Mountain Institution.

On October 27, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized in the medium security unit at Drumheller Institution.

The Government of Canda is providing more than $8 million for nine projects across Atlantic Canada under SUAP that will support community-led initiatives to improve health outcomes for Canadians affected by substance use and addictions.

Today, the Honourable Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced that in British Columbia, over 720,000 people are now covered under the CDCP and can receive the dental care they need.

On October 25, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Federal Training Centre, a multi-level security federal institution.

Farmers beginning operations in British Columbia are getting help to plan and grow their agricultural businesses so they can succeed and offer B.C. families fresh and local food.

The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and the City of Brampton are investing over $183 million to purchase 136 new buses for Brampton Transit, expanding local transit capacity, safety and user experience.

The federal government is investing $73,231,200 through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support four public transit projects in Brampton, ON. The Government of Ontario is investing $61,019,898 and the City of Brampton is investing $48,826,902.

Canada’s marine species are a precious common resource for Canadians and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is committed to helping sustain and protect them, now and for the future.

Today, Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development) announced the delivery of $10 million in conditionally-repayable FedNor funds to support the continued and future operations of Kap Paper. The announcement was made on behalf the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

As winter approaches and temperatures fall, Russia’s renewed attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure threaten to leave millions of people without electricity, water and heat. Canada remains steadfast in providing support to Ukraine’s efforts to rebuild and strengthen the resilience of its energy system.

Today, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, met with Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, Katherina Reiche, at the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, Ontario.