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Vancouver (British Columbia) — The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, will tour the Port of Vancouver. Minister MacKinnon will be available to answer questions regarding investments at the Port of Vancouver after the tour.

The European Green Crab is an aquatic invasive species in Canada that upsets the balance of our marine ecosystems. In Southwest New Brunswick, European Green Crab negatively impacts native species and habitats like eel grass, dulse beds and shellfish, which are culturally, ecologically and economically important to the area. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) collaborates with harvesters, Indigenous communities and other partners to detect, monitor and limit the spread and damage of this aquatic invasive species.

The Department of National Defence (DND) is committed to keeping Saguenay residents informed about the work underway to address the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS) near Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Bagotville.

The Government of Canada is allocating more than $113 million to British Columbia to help the province provide French as a minority language and French as a second language education, from preschool to the post-secondary level.

On December 8, 2025, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Kent Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Economic Development Canada will announce federal support for Manitoba’s heavy equipment and vehicle manufacturing sector.

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, will announce next steps to fight climate change and drive investments in energy and clean tech across the country.

Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, will make a significant FedNor announcement that will create new tourism experiences and modernize Science North. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, will announce new steps under the Buy Canadian Policies to strengthen support for Canadian industry.

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, marks the 30th anniversary of the Environmental Damages Fund by announcing that the Government of Canada will invest over $10.6 million in 23 projects that benefit ecosystems and communities across Canada.

Businesses and entrepreneurs in Toronto and southern Ontario gain access to programs designed to advance local economic growth

On December 15, 2025, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced that over $10.6 million from the Environmental Damages Fund will be distributed to 23 projects that will focus on restoring or improving the natural environment and improving environmental quality, as well as for research and development leading to restoration.

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska—Restigouche and her Worship Lise Roussel, Mayor of the Town of Vallée-des-Rivières.

Highway 2 in Fall River will be better protected against flooding after an investment of more than $3.6 million from the federal government and the Halifax Regional Municipality.

On December 10, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Federal Training Centre, a multi-level security federal institution.

The federal government is making generational investments in infrastructure through the Build Communities Strong Fund.

Leslie Church, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretaries of State for Labour, for Seniors, and for Children and Youth, and to the Minister of Jobs and Families (Persons with Disabilities), will be in Mississauga to announce funding through the Union Training and Innovation Program to enable a more skilled, certified and productive Canadian workforce.

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Investments in Southwest Nova Scotia build regional resilience

The Honourable Arielle Kayabaga, Deputy House Leader of the Government and Member of Parliament for London West, on behalf of the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an important announcement in support of three southwestern Ontario manufacturers.

Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, highlighted progress on federal support measures for Canada’s forest sector and announced the launch of a single-window pathfinding service, funding to promote the use of Canadian wood in construction, and the creation of the Canadian Forest Sector Transformation Task Force.

“Ten years ago, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its Final Report and 94 Calls to Action—laying the groundwork for reconciliation in Canada. This anniversary is a time to face the truth of our history, take stock of where we are, and reaffirm our commitment to the work that lies ahead. We know that reconciliation is a journey, and that there is still much more to do to realize the vision of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We remain committed to advancing this work in partnership with Survivors, Indigenous communities, and all those striving for healing and respect.

Once again this year, space enthusiasts have witnessed big leaps forward in Canada. Between technological breakthroughs, discoveries and international collaborations, 2025 has been a year of innovations and milestones.