Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week (February 14 – 18) is a time to raise awareness about the importance of sexual and reproductive health.

Government of Canada will announce federal investments for two initiatives designed to support the growth of Black-owned businesses in Alberta and across western Canada.

Fully vaccinated travellers will be able to enter Canada with a pre-arrival antigen test, unvaccinated children travellers will no longer have to isolate for 14 days, and international flights to all Canadian airports will resume starting February 28. Also, if fully vaccinated travellers are selected for a random on-arrival test, they will no longer have […]

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Following an open and competitive process, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), on behalf of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, has awarded a contract to Parsons Inc. for construction management and care and maintenance services at the Faro Mine Complex. This contract will make a significant contribution to restoring and protecting the environment on and adjacent to the mine site, while bringing socio-economic benefits to northern and First Nations communities. These benefits include opportunities for employment, training and skills development, as well as for businesses to supply other goods and services to the project.

Faro Mine was once the largest open-pit lead-zinc mine in the world. Spanning over 25 square kilometres, it is now the site of one of the most complex abandoned mine remediation projects in Canada. It is located in south-central Yukon, near the town of Faro, in the traditional territory of the Kaska First Nations, and upstream from Selkirk First Nation. The Ross River Dena Council is the closest First Nation community to the site.

On February 15, Government of Canada officials will host a media technical briefing related to the Emergencies Act.

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Member of Parliament for Compton–Stanstead and Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce Government of Canada financial support under the Economic Recovery for Lac-Mégantic Initiative. The city wishes to continue rebuilding and redeveloping its public areas and pursuing its green transition begun after the 2013 railway accident.

The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, along with Caroline Proulx, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Lanaudière and Bas-Saint-Laurent regions, on behalf of the Minister for the Economy, Lucie Lecours, invite media representatives to a virtual press conference on support from the governments of Canada and Quebec for one of Eastern Canada’s largest snow removal equipment manufacturers, AT.

Today, the Government of Canada announced a series of adjustments to the current border measures.

Canada and the United States share one of the closest relationships in the world. At the end of last year, trade in goods between Canada and the United States reached an all-time high. This is a testament to the strength of our close relationship, our shared values, and CUSMA.

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and Government of Canada officials will hold a news conference to announce updates to the border measures implemented to protect the health of Canadians due to COVID-19.

The Commissioner of Competition welcomes a recent ruling from the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) which confirms that the Competition Tribunal has the power to temporarily block mergers in urgent circumstances.

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February 15 is National Flag of Canada Day

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement to mark the first anniversary of the launch of the Declaration Against Arbitrary Detention in State-to-State Relations:

The Government of Canada’s top priority remains to keep people and communities safe, and to protect jobs, trade, and our economy.

Today, the Government of Canada announced that it has authorized the provision of additional military assistance to the government of Ukraine to further help the Ukrainian security forces defend against Russia’s unwanted and escalating aggression against Ukraine.

Around the world, liberal democracies have been facing serious and sustained threats. We may have thought – we may have hoped – that Canada would be spared. Over the past two and a half weeks, we have learned that it is not.

Around the world, liberal democracies have been facing serious and sustained threats. We may have thought – we may have hoped – that Canada would be spared. Over the past two and a half weeks, we have learned that it is not.

Defence Minister Anita Anand will travel to Brussels today to represent Canada at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Defence Ministers’ Meeting from February 16-17.

Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced that Canada will offer a loan of up to $500 million to the Government of Ukraine through the Bretton Woods and Related Agreements Act (BWRAA), to support the country’s economic resilience in the face of Russian military aggression. This is in addition to Canada's offer for a loan up to $120 million, announced on January 21, 2022.

Stéphane Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Argenteuil–La Petite-Nation and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development, will announce Government of Canada financial support for the Composites Development Center of Quebec, a college centre for technology transfer affiliated with the Cégep de Saint-Jérôme, to enable it to better serve and accompany SMEs in its sector.

The documentary In Full Voice, directed by Saïda Ouchaou-Ozarowski and produced by the NFB’s Canadian Francophonie Studio, will be available to stream free of charge at NFB.ca beginning March 8, International Women’s Day.

Fifty years ago today, following the end of Bangladesh’s War of Independence, Canada was one of the first countries to officially recognize the independent state of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, marking the start of our long and successful relationship.

Our immigration system has helped shape Canada into the country it is today – one that is prosperous, diverse, and welcoming to those in need. Newcomers enrich and better our communities, and they work every day to create jobs, care for our loved ones, and support local businesses. Throughout the pandemic, they have been on the front lines, working in key sectors like health care, transportation, and manufacturing. Without them, Canada would not have been able to overcome challenges in critical industries and sectors of the economy over the past 2 years. Now, more than ever, immigrants are a key part of our country’s continued success.