On June 23, 2021, due to the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized as a result of a suspected drone drop at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security facility.

On June 28, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

Today brings us to the end of our three day ICPEN Conference, and also brings us very close to the end of our tenure as the ICPEN President.

Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Keith Irving, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and MLA for Kings South, on behalf of Energy and Mines Minister Chuck Porter; and Her Worship Sandra Snow, Mayor of Kentville, announced funding to create a network of safe and user-friendly active transportation routes around the town.

Unveiled in 1924 to commemorate the Dominion of Newfoundland’s contributions to the First World War, the Newfoundland National War Memorial is an imposing monument and an early example of modern war memorials featuring both allegorical and realistic bronze sculptures.

Today the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Natural Resource and Member of Parliament for St. John's South - Mount Pearl, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, participated in a ceremony to unveil a plaque recognizing the importance of the Newfoundland National War Memorial as a place of national historic significance.

Today, Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Keith Colwell, Nova Scotia Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture and Minister of Agriculture, on behalf of the Honourable Suzanne Lohnes-Croft, Nova Scotia Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage; Councillor David Hendsbee; and Shelley Leverman-Peddle, Club Commodore, announced funding for the second phase of the expansion and renovation of the Orena Canoe Club.

The Government of Canada invests in the recovery and safe reopening of the arts, culture, heritage and sport sectors

Backgrounder - The Government of Canada invests in the recovery and safe reopening of the arts, culture, heritage and sport sectors

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.