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The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, and Deborah Lyons, Canada's Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism, made the following statement: "This evening at...

Today, we celebrate Dutch Heritage Day across Canada. We take this time to recognize and celebrate the significant contributions that Canadians of Dutch heritage have made and will continue to make to our country's social, cultural and economic...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Yom HaShoah, also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day: "Tonight at sundown, Jewish communities in Canada and around the world will mark Yom HaShoah. "On this day, we solemnly...

Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor; the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs; and the...

Canada is stronger not in spite of our diversity, but because of it. Our rich cultural fabric is full of long and celebrated histories and telling these stories both informs and builds our communities. With Budget 2024, we're preserving the past and...

Note: All times local Greater Toronto Area, Ontario No public events scheduled This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca SOURCE Prime Minister's Office

Construction is set to begin on the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area Administration and Visitor Centre in Nipigon, Ontario. Once complete, this landmark building will serve as Parks Canada's primary operations base and visitor...

Note: All times local Greater Toronto Area (Ontario) No public events scheduled This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca SOURCE Prime Minister's Office

Note: All times local Greater Toronto Area (Ontario) No public events scheduled This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca SOURCE Prime Minister's Office

With recent news of dairy cattle in the United States testing positive for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and reports of fragments of HPAI detected in pasteurized milk sold in the U.S., we understand that Canadians may be concerned...

Today the Integrated Homicide Investigative Team (IHIT) and the Federal Policing Program Pacific Region announced the arrests of three individuals for their alleged involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18, 2023. Arrests like...

Ahead of Red Dress Day on May 5, we acknowledge the ongoing national crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people, and commit to the next steps in better protecting them. The hours immediately after...

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) would like to provide an update on the LaSalle Causeway closure, following the public notices issued on April 2, April 4, April 12 and April 22. The first phase of work, which involves strengthening...

The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and...

Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will hold a news conference to announce funding to improve palliative care. There will be a media availability...

Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $748 million in 2023. Results were negatively impacted by the post-pandemic surge in parcel delivery competition, the ongoing erosion of Transaction Mail, and continued growth in addresses and delivery costs....

On May 5, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in red and gold from sunset to 10 p.m. to celebrate Asian Heritage Month. Note: After 10 p.m., the architectural lighting will return to the blue-green illumination that reduces the risk of...

The governments of Canada and Quebec, in collaboration with Mission Unitaînés and the City of Terrebonne, have announced the construction of a 100-unit affordable housing building for independent seniors over the next two years. The funding for these...

Product: Meat products Issue: Food - Microbial Contamination - Listeria Distribution:British Columbia https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/juewei-brand-and-kingwuu-brand-meat-products-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes SOURCE Canadian...

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, issued the following statement: "I wish to thank Commissioner Hogue and her team for their work in drafting the Commission's...

The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) meets twice a year to review the status of wildlife species identified as potentially being at risk of extinction in Canada. COSEWIC will determine the status of 12 Canadian...

The downtown core in Edmonton will have an improved facility for an essential range of programs and services after a combined investment of more than $45 million from the federal government and the Boyle Street Community Services. Announced by...

Today, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) provided an update on its ability to process Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests electronically, after information stored on 40 CBSA servers was made inaccessible during infrastructure...

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to keeping Canadians safe and ensuring individuals who attempt to smuggle illegal firearms and narcotics across the border are held accountable. Following a CBSA investigation, Jerry Armas, a...

On March 28, 2024, Lac Seul First Nation concluded a historic settlement agreement with the Government of Canada regarding the First Nation's flooding claim. For over 30 years, Lac Seul engaged in negotiations and litigation against Canada to seek...

One of the biggest pressures on people right now is housing. Young Canadians ? particularly Millennials and Gen Z ? are being priced out of their communities. Families are finding it difficult to get a good place to settle down. Rising rents and the...

A competitive and sustainable agriculture sector is a vital contributor to the Canadian economy. Crop and animal production, processing of food and food ingredients, and manufacturing of products like biofuels and hemp fibre are key economic drivers...

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic...

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to protecting the Canadian economy and jobs by ensuring a fair playing field when faced with international competition.  The CBSA announced today that it is launching an investigation to...

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, named #1 for customer satisfaction among mortgage origination companies in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Study, announced today that the Tiffany Fisher team has joined its ranks....

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs; the Honourable Paul Merriman, Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety; and Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte, of the Prince...

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for...

As part of its renovation, the Théâtre Sans Frontières will be able to host a greater variety of shows, film screenings, exhibitions, conferences and other cultural events thanks to an investment of more than $2.1 million from the federal government....

Unofficial results show that 27,529 voters (or 30.3 per cent of all registered voters) in Lambton?Kent?Middlesex and 27,379 voters (or 27.7 per cent of all registered voters) in Milton cast their ballot in these provincial by-elections. Turnout...

Minister of Citizens' Services, Terry Beech, announced today the opening of a new Scheduled Outreach Office in Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador. Canadians will now have a new location in this area to get help with their requests or answers to their...

Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Honourable Nahanni Fontaine, Minister of Families of Manitoba, and Leah Gazan, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg Centre, will announce a partnership to...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Press Freedom Day: "Journalists are the bedrock of our democracy. They pursue the truth, hold us accountable, and share the most important stories of our time. Today,...

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay?Superior North, will participate in the ground-breaking...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Supporting growth contributes to economic development in Quebec's regions. That is why the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie?Les Iles?de la?Madeleine and Minister...

Note: All times local. Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, Ontario Private meetings. 10:35 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will join the Prime Minister to meet with students and young professionals to discuss the government's measures to help renters...

Hurricane Fiona caused significant damage across Atlantic Canada and in eastern Quebec. That is why the Government of Canada implemented, in 2022, the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund (HFRF), a $300 million initiative to support local communities and...

The Grande-Entrée wharf is a key piece of infrastructure for the Magdalen Islands community. In recent years, its harbour has been experiencing major sedimentation issues. Fisheries and Oceans Canada is working to understand the causes, so that it...

Note: All times local Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, Ontario 10:35 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with students and young professionals to discuss the government's measures to help renters buy their first home. Note for media: Pooled photo...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie?Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will take the opportunity during her...

Note: All times local. Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, Ontario Private meetings. 10:35 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will join the Prime Minister to meet with students and young professionals to discuss the government's measures to help renters...

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB - Agrilus planipennis) in the City of Vancouver, British Columbia. These detections, which are outside of currently regulated areas for emerald ash borer...

The forest and wood products industry is an important contributor to the Yukon's economy. Businesses that harvest timber or manufacture products from wood provide essential goods, such as heating fuel and lumber, to people and communities and...

Curve Lake First Nation is focused on creating opportunities for youth to engage in sports and recreational activities in their own community. Limited access to local recreational facilities can be a barrier for kids and youth seeking to play...

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will travel to Nebraska on May 3 and 4 as part of Team Canada's U.S. engagement strategy. The Minister will meet with business and political leaders to discuss...

NASA has announced several media events surrounding the Crew Flight Test of the Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS), scheduled to launch on May 6 at 10:34 p.m. ET....