Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, will make an announcement on nature day at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26).
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Minister Champagne concludes productive visit to the United States and Mexico
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, today concluded meetings with senior government and industry officials in Washington, D.C. and Monterrey to discuss ways that Canada can work with the United States and Mexico on post-pandemic economic recovery, including building more resilient supply chains.
Minister Hajdu's statement on the accessibility of free menstrual products in all First Nations-operated schools across Canada
Not having the ability to access menstrual products makes it hard to fully participate in school. I want to make sure that Indigenous girls have every opportunity to thrive in school and are not limited by factors they can't control.
Minister Ng reaffirms Canada’s commitment to inclusion at opening of Chinatown Storytelling Centre
The Government of Canada is committed to fighting anti-Asian racism and ensuring inclusion and representation through policies and concrete actions.
Minister Champagne meets with Tatiana Clouthier, Mexico’s Secretary of Economy
Today, François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, met with Tatiana Clouthier, Mexico’s Secretary of Economy, in Monterrey, Mexico, as part of his visit to the United States and Mexico.
Assault of staff member at Collins Bay Institution
On November 4, 2021, at approximately 3:00 pm, a staff member was assaulted at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution. The injured staff member was evaluated and treated at an outside hospital.
Joint Statement by Canadian Heritage and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada as the National Flag of Canada Returns to Full-Mast at Sunset on Sunday, November 7
Flags at the Peace Tower in Ottawa and on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across Canada will return to full-mast at sunset on Sunday, November 7
Opening remarks by Judith Robertson, Commissioner, Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, Launch of Financial Literacy Month, November 1, 2021
I’m Judith Robertson, the Commissioner of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada.I’m delighted to be with you to launch the 2021 edition of Financial Literacy Month.
Proof of Vaccination Requirement for Visitors of Federal Correctional Sites
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is committed to reducing the risks of COVID-19 in all of its operations and keeping everyone as safe as possible. Vaccination against COVID-19 remains one of the most effective tools to prevent outbreaks and protect the health and safety of our staff, inmates, and communities.
Parks Canada and Protected and Conserved Areas Around the World Sign First Ever Joint Statement on Climate Change and Biodiversity
Canada is taking part in the international campaign to support the statement with call to arms #UniteForNature
Minister Joly speaks with French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian
During the call, the ministers reaffirmed the importance of the historic relationship between Canada and France.
Minister Champagne to travel to Germany, Belgium and France
The Honourable François-Phillipe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will be travelling to Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Ludwigshafen, Stuttgart, Weissach and Munich, Germany; Brussels, Belgium; and Paris, France. He will meet with his international counterparts as well as stakeholders across sectors of the economy and attend the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence Summit.
Alexandra Bridge closed to motorists
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise users that the Alexandra Bridge will be closed to motorists for maintenance work.
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on November 5, 2021
On November 5, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
Joint Statement of the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal and the Director of Military Prosecutions
We all recognize that allegations of sexual misconduct against senior leaders have had a detrimental effect on the credibility of the CAF and the morale of its members.
Options to stay in Canada after your PGWP expires
If you want to stay in Canada beyond your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), there are a number of routes you can take depending on your goals and personal circumstances. The PGWP is a one-time deal, and there are no extensions. Generally, it lasts as long as your study program. So if you did a one-year […]
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Canada Invests in a New Global Initiative for Transitioning Remote Communities to Renewable Energy
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, today announced that Canada will invest $500,000 in a new partnership with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to support the transition of remote communities to renewable energy.
Ontario Investing in the Future of the Livestock Sector
The Ontario government is investing in two projects at Ontario Research Centres in Elora to foster innovation in Ontario's livestock industry and support economic growth across rural Ontario.
Government of Canada extends contract for marine emergency towing vessels on the West Coast
The Government of Canada is committed to protecting mariners and the marine environment on the West Coast, including Indigenous coastal communities and surrounding waters.
The Government of Canada provides an update on the progress of the Lac-Mégantic Bypass Project
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the communities of Lac-Mégantic and the surrounding area, ensuring rail safety, and moving the bypass project forward as quickly as possible.
Travel Advisory: REMINDER – Travelling to the U.S.? COVID-19 border measures and testing requirements remain in place when you come home
Travel Advisory: REMINDER – Travelling to the U.S.? COVID-19 border measures and testing requirements remain in place when you come home
Minister Ng highlights funding support for Canadian exporters
Yesterday, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, visited Vancouver-based Ionomr Innovations Inc., to highlight how Canadian businesses continue to grow abroad successfully with the support of the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) and the TCS’s CanExport small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) program.
Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of International Development on release of investigation report on atrocities in the Tigray region in Ethiopia
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, today issued the following statement: “Canada is deeply concerned by the findings outlined in the joint report by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) on their investigation into human rights violations resulting from the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia."
Government of Canada continues to show progress on reducing prices for cellphone data plans
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the publication of the latest quarter of wireless pricing data on 2 GB to 6 GB data plans, which covers the July to September 2021 period.
Minister Wilkinson and Minister Guilbeault to hold a joint Media Call-Back at COP26
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change will hold a joint media call-back with Canadian media from Glasgow, United Kingdom on November 5th.