The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will make an announcement to help Canada’s aluminum industry become a leader in the global low-carbon economy and to support good jobs throughout the supply chain.

Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, June 28, 2021—Public transit is at the heart of an inclusive recovery, and we must prioritize measures that will build the public transit systems Canada needs now, and in the future. Investing in public transit supports Canadians through the pandemic, positions Canada for recovery by creating good jobs and supporting Canadian companies, and transforms our society for a cleaner, better future.

The Communications Security Establishment (CSE) today released its unclassified, public Annual Report.

Digital technology is changing our economy and our society—the way we work, access information and connect with each other—and the COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated these trends.

Members of the media are invited to join an important virtual event regarding an infrastructure announcement in the Metro Vancouver Region.

The Government of Canada supports Indigenous broadcasting and sport in the Northwest Territories

Today, the Honourable François-Phillipe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the opening of the 2021 Indigenous Intellectual Property Program grants application process to provide greater opportunities for Indigenous peoples, including community organizations and Indigenous businesses, to build their intellectual property (IP) awareness and capacity, encourage use and participate in the development and implementation of related policies and programs in Canada and abroad.

Members of the media are invited to join an important virtual event regarding an infrastructure announcement for Surrey and the Fraser Valley Region.

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, accompanied by Lyne Bessette, Member of Parliament for Brome—Missisquoi, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support the growth of the MiQro Innovation Collaborative Centre (C2MI), considered one of the largest microelectronics R&D and commercialization centres in Canada.

The Airworthiness Investigative Authority for the Canadian Armed Forces has concluded its flight safety investigation into the accident that occurred on April 29, 2020 in the Ionian Sea involving a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter that claimed the lives of six Canadian Armed Forces members

Lyne Bessette, Member of Parliament for Brome—Missisquoi, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support the launch of Armorteck, an innovative company that specializes in manufacturing high-end closed trailers for the U.S. market.

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today with his Indonesian counterpart, Retno Marsudi, on the margins of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ and Development Ministers’ Meeting in Italy.

The Hon. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and the Hon. Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, will highlight Budget 2021 funding for the Arts, Culture, Heritage and Sport Sectors

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today spoke with his counterpart, Luigi Di Maio, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy.

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, accompanied by Rachel Bendayan, Member of Parliament for Outremont and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support Montréal inc. in starting up and funding innovative businesses.

On June 27, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

On June 27, on Canadian Multiculturalism Day, we celebrate the wealth of diversity that enriches our society.

As part of Canada’s phased approach to easing border measures, fully vaccinated travellers who are exempt from travel restrictions will not need to quarantine nor will they need to take a COVID-19 test on day-8, beginning on July 5, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Vaccinated travellers coming to Canada before that date will still need to quarantine. […]

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Today, at the Chinese Canadians Leaders’ Summit of the Action, Chinese Canadians Together (ACCT) Foundation, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, affirmed the importance of diversity, inclusion, and representation in all aspects of society, especially within government.

The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has officially welcomed into service the first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship, Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Harry DeWolf, with the time-honoured tradition of a Commissioning Ceremony.

On June 26, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will deliver remarks and participate on the Ministerial panel for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Global Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Forum.

Last week, Canada extended the travel ban for all direct passenger and business flights from India until July 21, 2021. Canada first introduced the travel ban on both India and Pakistan on April 22 amid concerns about rising cases of COVID-19 variants. Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer had said that the variant in India shows […]

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June 25, 2021 - The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will participate in Aspire to Lead, the 2021 Leaders’ Summit of the Action! Chinese Canadians Together (ACCT) Foundation, to discuss how the Government of Canada can play a role in supporting and empowering Asian Canadian leaders.

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that the Honourable Stéphane Dion, Ambassador to Germany and Special Envoy to the European Union and Europe, will undertake a mission to explore options for Canada to better support Armenian democracy.