The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.
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Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Quebec
The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Ontario
The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments to the Federal Court
The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.
Minister Blair welcomes report on the future of Canadian Military Colleges
Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, released the Canadian Military Colleges (CMC) Review Board report.
Strengthening Canada's Freshwater Future: Government of Canada Appoints New President of the Canada Water Agency
The Government of Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Fisher as the President of the new Canada Water Agency, reporting to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
Minister Joly announces additional sanctions against Iran
Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations against Iranian individuals and entities who have engaged in gross human rights violations against Iranian civilians and destabilizing activities in the Middle East region and globally that undermine international peace, security or stability in a manner that is consistent with the policies of Iran.
Backgrounder: Additional sanctions against Iran
Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations against 3 Iranian individuals and 4 entities that have engaged in destabilizing activities in the Middle East region and globally that undermine international peace, security or stability in a manner that is consistent with the policies of Iran.
Tribunal Initiates InquiryâRenewable Diesel from the United States
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into a complaint by Tidewater Renewables Ltd., of Calgary, Alberta, that it has suffered injury as a result of the dumping and subsidizing of renewable diesel from the United States of America. The Tribunal’s inquiry is conducted pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) as a result of the initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
Government of Canada releases policy statement on airport investment
Every year, Canada’s airports welcome millions of passengers, connecting people within and outside of Canada and serving as important economic drivers. Investments in these airports strengthen business development, improve aviation services and safety, and enhance access to transportation for Canada’s rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.
Canada partners with Heidelberg Materials to drive cement industry decarbonization
Investment will help build North America’s first commercial full-scale carbon capture, utilization and storage system in the cement industry
Statement from the President of the Treasury Board in response to the Comptroller General of Canadaâs Horizontal Internal Audit of Procurement Governance
Statement from the President of the Treasury Board in response to the Comptroller General of Canada’s Horizontal Internal Audit of Procurement Governance
Horizontal Internal Audit of Procurement Governance
Today, the Comptroller General of Canada released a Horizontal Internal Audit of Procurement Governance.
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Dorchester Penitentiary - Medium security unit
On March 3, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on the perimeter of the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary.
Policy statement on investment at National Airports System airports operated by airport authorities
Canada is the second largest country in the world, but we have a small population, and our communities are spread out. As a result, the air sector plays a critical role in ensuring that people, businesses, and communities stay connected. Canadians rely on air travel to access critical services, visit loved ones, and support supply chains, trade, and tourism.
Canada announces new pathway to permanent residence for construction workers
The Canadian immigration department has announced major changes to support Canada’s construction industry. The biggest changes are Reserving immigration spaces for up to 6,000 undocumented construction workers within Canada; and Allowing qualified temporary foreign workers to study in apprenticeship programs without requiring a study permit. Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), […]
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Statement by Minister Duclos following Roundtable on Canadian Digital Sovereignty
Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, issued the following statement:“As the Government of Canada continues its digital transformation to provide better services to Canadians, the need for secure, reliable, and trustworthy technology solutions is increasing.
Government of Canada signs pharmacare agreement with Prince Edward Island to improve universal access to free medications
Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health and the Honourable Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness for Prince Edward Island (PEI) announced a $40 million federal investment as part of two bilateral agreements to improve access to medications for Islanders.
Drugs for Rare Diseases â Prince Edward Island Agreement
Today, the Governments of Canada and the province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest over $10 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for PEI residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases.
12 Million New Trees to Be Planted on TÅı̨chÇ« Lands
Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with Tłı̨chǫ Grand Chief Jackson Lafferty, announced a joint investment of more than $53 million for a project that will plant 12 million trees on Tłı̨chǫ traditional territory.
Canada signs Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of Violence Against Women
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, are pleased to announce that today, Canada signed the Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of Violence against Women (Belém do Pará Convention).
Minister Duguid announces federal investments to grow the performing arts sector in Alberta
PrairiesCan funding of more than $8.3 million will support the sustainability and vibrancy of performing arts organizations in Edmonton and Calgary
Backgrounder: Minister Duguid announces federal investments to grow the performing arts sector in Alberta
PrairiesCan is investing $8,356,420 in non-repayable funding for 13 projects in Alberta through the Prairie Performing Arts Initiative (PPAI).
MP Hanley announces over $1 million to support Yukon First Nation tourism and cultural industries
Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced over $1 million to support three First Nation-owned projects in the Yukon. With this funding, these organizations will acquire and develop infrastructure to enhance business and cultural tourism opportunities and create space to train and support artisans as they build careers in the cultural industries.
CanNor announces over $1 million to support Yukon First Nation tourism and cultural industries
Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced over $1 million to support three Yukon First Nation-owned projects to enhance business and cultural tourism opportunities and create space to train and support artisans as they build careers in the cultural industries.