On January 8, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband items were seized.
The Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement) and Member of Parliament (Kelowna), will announce funding for an arts training program that supports the next generation of Indigenous artists
The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an important announcement related to the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline.
Minister Solomon in Waterloo to announce investment in local companies to scale up production
The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will welcome an important investment in support of building Canada’s clean economy. A media availability and tour of the facility will follow.
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario; and Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, along with Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation; Ken Boshcoff, Mayor of Thunder Bay; Michael Atlas, General Counsel for TTC; and Michael Keroullé, President & CEO, Alstom Americas.
As of January 1, Magalie Boutin is the new Director, Communications and Public Affairs, for the National Film Board of Canada (NFB).
Canada is entering a new era for its mining industry — one defined by speed, scale and purpose. As key inputs for clean technologies such as batteries, wind turbines, electric vehicles and solar panels, Canada’s rich critical mineral resources present a major economic opportunity, including for Indigenous Peoples across Northern Ontario. Indigenous participation is key to the Government of Canada’s commitment to building a more competitive, inclusive and sustainable economy.
On January 14, 2026, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, announced 14 projects under the Indigenous Grants stream of the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF), representing a total federal investment of over $850,000.
The new Mayflower Curling Club is more energy efficient and accessible than its previous facility after an investment of $4 million from the federal government.
From January 30 to February 16, come play outside and celebrate our Canadian winter identity at Winterlude
Member of Parliament Yasir Naqvi will announce funding for arts and culture organizations in Ottawa
Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, will be announcing investments in projects across the country to strengthen climate resilience
The Government of Canada announces support for three Okanagan cultural groups
Members of the media are invited to a housing and infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Member of Parliament for Kelowna and Secretary of State (Defence Procurement); Doug Rankmore, Board of Directors Vice-Chair for the Central Okanagan Foundation; Christina Verhagen, Executive Director of the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society; Mike Gawliuk, Chief Executive Officer for CMHA Kelowna; and Trevor Moss, Executive Director for the Central Okanagan Food Bank. This announcement is regarding the Government of Canada’s continued commitment to eliminate chronic homelessness across Canada through Solving the Housing Crisis: Canada’s Housing Plan, and through Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy.
Following the launch of the Artemis II mission, targeted for no earlier than February 6, NASA will host daily briefings with agency managers and mission experts at NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas. Media wishing to cover the events on site must make an accreditation request.
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, was at East Hastings in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, an area at the centre of many of these challenges. The Minister was joined by Kevin Brosseau, Canada’s Fentanyl Czar and Ginette Lavack, Member of Parliament for St. Boniface—St. Vital and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Service. The Minister was also joined by the Vancouver Police Department as the Government of Canada is committed on advancing the country’s fight against fentanyl by working with law enforcement, and security agencies on concrete action to protect the safety and health of our communities.
Local, provincial, and federal law enforcement agencies work together to combat extortion through a coordinated, multi-level approach. They share intelligence, and align investigations and enforcement strategies to disrupt criminal networks targeting businesses and residents. This collaboration leverages federal resources and local expertise to ensure a comprehensive response that reduces the impact of organized crime and protects communities.
Criminal networks use extortion to fund and exert control over illegal markets such as drug trafficking, auto theft, and firearms smuggling. These groups often use intimidation tactics through social media, and threats can turn violent – fueling gang activity and undermining public safety.
Today, Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture David Marit announced $9.7 million to support crop research in Saskatchewan.
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met with Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia, during his visit to the Gulf region with a delegation of Canadian senior-level business leaders.
New federal investment will help welcome, retain and develop of the French-speaking immigrant workforce in Canada
As travel rules continue to shift and global uncertainty grows, more people are turning to second citizenship as a source of long-term security. Even celebrities such as George Clooney and Rosie O’ Donnell have acquired or are seeking to acquire dual citizenship (and the passport that comes with it)—French citizenship for the former and Irish […]
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The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an important announcement supporting two Ontario-based manufacturers.
In advance of the visit of Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, concluded the first leg of his visit to the Gulf region with a stop in Qatar, on January 8, 2026, alongside a Canadian senior-level business delegation.