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1. In Manila, Philippines, Minister Ng concludes Canada’s largest Team Canada Trade Mission

   The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, concluded her highly successful visit to the Philippines. While in Manila, she welcomed more than 300 representatives of over 190 Canadian organizations who were taking part in the Team Canada Trade Mission to Indonesia and the Philippines, the Canada’s largest trade mission...

2. Minister Ng announces significant support to help Canadian businesses succeed in the Philippines

   During the Team Canada Trade Mission to the Philippines, from December 4 to 6, 2024, which was led by the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, Canadian companies announced several key initiatives and partnerships that will help advance trade and investment and create well-paying middle-class jobs for Canadians...

3. Minister of Transport marks International Civil Aviation Day

   The President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, today issued the following statement to mark International Civil Aviation Day on December 7:

4. Wetland restoration to increase water access and enhance biodiversity on ʔaq̓am lands 

   The ʔaq̓am wetland project’s goal is to restore the waterbodies to what is understood to be their precontact state, strengthening protection of the environment and supporting healthy and resilient ecosystems. This project is a joint investment of more than $1.4 million from the federal government, ʔaq̓am, Columbia Basin Trust, Ducks Unlimited Canada, and Real Estate Foundation of BC. It is community-led by ʔaq̓am.

5. Tribunal Initiates Inquiry—Corrosion-resistant Steel Sheet from Türkiye

   The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a preliminary injury inquiry, upon receipt of a notice from the Director General of the Trade and Anti-dumping Programs Directorate at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), regarding the decision of the President of the CBSA to launch, on its own initiative, an investigation respecting the dumping of corrosion-resistant flat-rolled steel sheet products of carbon steel originating in or exported from the Republic of Türkiye by Borçelik Çelik Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş. The Tribunal’s inquiry is conducted pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) as a result of the initiation of a dumping investigation by the CBSA.

6. Liard First Nation Celebrates Opening Elders Housing Complex in Watson Lake: Strengthening Community Connections

   Liard First Nation and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) are proud to announce the completion and opening of the new Elders Housing Complex in Watson Lake, Yukon. This nine-unit facility will play a key role in addressing the housing needs of Liard First Nation Elders, providing them with a safe and independent living environment that honours their contributions to the Nation.

7. Elders Housing Complex – Watson Lake

   The Elders Housing Complex project in Watson Lake is the result of a collaborative effort between Liard First Nation, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), and the Government of Yukon. This initiative aims to provide culturally appropriate housing for Elders, recognizing their essential role in preserving the knowledge and traditions of Liard First Nation.

8. Alternating lane closure on LaSalle Causeway

   Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists of an alternating lane closure on the LaSalle Causeway for maintenance work.

9. NFB films win two awards at RIDM 2024. Magnus Isacsson Award goes to Kim O’Bomsawin’s Ninan Auassat: We, the Children, Lisa Jackson’s Wilfred Buck receives Women Inmates’ Jury Award.

   The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is pleased to announce that two of its productions have won an award at the 27th Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM). This year’s closing film, Ninan Auassat: Nous, les enfants (Ninan Auassat: We, the

10. Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

    Tonight, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in white and purple from sunset to 1:00 a.m. in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, as well as the anniversary of the École Polytechnique de Montréal massacre.

11. Rythmetic: The Compositions of Norman McLaren now available to purchase or stream. In time for the holidays, discover a new collection of NFB audio treasures by the ingenious Norman McLaren, “the first electronic musician”.

    Starting November 29, 13 groundbreaking Norman McLaren compositions have been brought together for the first time in Rythmetic: The Compositions of Norman McLaren, released by Phantom Limb (UK/EU) and We Are Busy Bodies (US/Canada/world), in collaboration with the National Film Board of Canada (NFB).

12. Deputy Prime Minister announces $240 million for Cohere to scale-up AI compute capacity

    Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced an investment of up to $240 million in Cohere, a Toronto-based AI leader—the first investment through the new $2 billion Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Strategy launched yesterday.

13. Minister Sudds to announce federal investment in advanced telecommunications infrastructure  

    The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce an investment in 5G and advanced network technologies and infrastructure.

14. Government of Canada invests in Vancouver Fringe Festival

    Parliamentary Secretary Taleeb Noormohamed announces funding for the Vancouver Fringe Festival over two years

15. Federal Minister of Health tables the 2023 Annual Report of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board

    86 new patented medicines were reported to the PMPRB in 2023

16. Government of Canada invests in transformative youth mental health care model

    The Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, launched two key initiatives that will help Integrated Youth Services (IYS) hubs meet the needs of young people: the IYS Collaboration Centre and IYS Data Platform.

17. Ross River Dena Council, the Government of Yukon, and Parks Canada sign a Memorandum of Understanding to assess the feasibility of establishing a new protected area in the Yukon

    The Memorandum of Understanding confirms a shared commitment to assess the feasibility of establishing a co-managed protected area in the Yukon.

18. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Tax Court of Canada

    The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

19. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Ontario

    The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

20. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Quebec

    The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

21. Health Canada releases new data on cannabis use in Canada

    Today, Health Canda published the 2024 Canadian Cannabis Survey (CCS) results. The data was collected from April 4th to July 2nd, 2024.

22. Minister Joly launches Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy

    The Arctic is experiencing major change. The shifting geopolitical landscape, evolving security threats and acceleration of climate change are impacting the Arctic in unique ways and highlight the need for strong Canadian leadership to respond to the changing reality in the region.

23. Minister Anand and Minister Sudds to make an announcement to improve safety in our communities

    Kanata (Ontario) — The President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, and the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Member of Parliament for Kanata–Carleton, the Honourable Jenna Sudds, will make an announcement to improve safety in our communities.

24. Statement by Minister Marci Ien on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement today on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

25. Federal government commits more than $5.1 million to the Kings Transit Authority through the new Canada Public Transit Fund

    Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, alongside Dave Corkum, Mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings and Chair of the Kings Transit Board of Directors, announced over $5.1 million in funding for public transit infrastructure in Annapolis, Kings, and Digby counties through the Baseline Funding stream of the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF).

26. Invitation to media – Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada to talk at a breakfast event hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montréal

    The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, will be the guest speaker at the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal’s Headline’s breakfast event on December 9, 2024.

27. Government of Canada extends list of prohibited assault-style firearms and moves forward on regulatory changes to strengthen gun control

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, and the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced that 324 additional unique makes and models of assault-style firearms are now prohibited in Canada.

28. Government of Canada extends list of prohibited assault-style firearms and moves forward on regulatory changes to strengthen gun control

    The Government of Canada has taken further strong steps to tackle gun crime and to uphold its commitment to keep cities and communities safe.

29. Powering Canada’s Future: Federal measures helping build Saskatchewan’s 21st century electricity grid

    Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a suite of over $265 million job-creating investments into SaskPower and Saskatchewan clean electricity projects to address our shared priorities and build a clean future.

30. Federal and provincial ministers to make an announcement in support of the production of clean, affordable electricity in New Brunswick

    Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change; the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs; and the Honourable René Legacy, Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance and Treasury Board, and Minister responsible for Energy for New Brunswick, will make an announcement in support of the production of clean, affordable electricity in New Brunswick.

31. The Government of Canada announces a major investment in the economic development and viability of the North Shore commercial fishery

    As part of the Government of Canada's commitment to grow the economy, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, announced today an investment of $27 million for the fishing harbours of Natashquan, Kegaska and Baie-Trinité, on Quebec's North Shore.

32. Major investments in small craft harbours on Quebec's North Shore by 2028

    The funded projects will be undertaken in the fishing harbours of Natashquan, Kegaska and Baie-Trinité managed by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

33. Remarks by Minister of National Defence Bill Blair at the 2024 Halifax International Security Forum

    First of all, good afternoon friends. May I also extend a warm welcome to all of you who have travelled here to Halifax.

34. Ministers Joly, Blair and Vandal to launch the Arctic Foreign Policy

    Officials from Global Affairs Canada, the Department of National Defence and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada will offer a technical briefing to media on Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy.

35. Government of Canada to announce support for projects in northern communities to advance gender equality

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth will announce funding for projects that support women in Canada’s northern communities.

36. Statement from Canadian Space Agency President Lisa Campbell on Artemis II

    Today, following the press conference by NASA about the Artemis campaign, Canadian Space Agency President Lisa Campbell made the following statement.

37. Government of Canada signs bilateral agreement with Alberta to improve access to drugs for rare diseases

    Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Adriana LaGrange, Alberta’s Minister of Health, announced a bilateral agreement investing over $162 million to improve access to selected new drugs for rare diseases, and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening.

38. Drugs for Rare Diseases – Alberta Agreement

    Today, the Governments of Canada and Alberta signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest a total amount of over $162 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for its residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases.

39. HMCS Vancouver returns from Operations HORIZON and NEON 

    Today, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Vancouver returned to its home port of Esquimalt, British Columbia, having completed its six-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific region under Operations HORIZON and NEON.

40. The CBSA is initiating an investigation into concerns regarding dumping of corrosion-resistant steel sheet from Türkiye by Borçelik Çelik Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş.

    The CBSA is initiating an investigation into concerns regarding dumping of corrosion-resistant steel sheet from Türkiye by Borçelik Çelik Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş.

41. Government of Canada to announce support for the Vancouver Fringe Festival

    The Government of Canada supports the work of the Vancouver Fringe Festival as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.

42. Government of Canada to hold a technical briefing followed by a press conference on new measures to strengthen gun control

    Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and Rachel Bendayan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, for a press conference on new measures to strengthen gun control.

43. Government of Canada recognizes munitions production at Defence Industries Limited factories as an event of national historic significance

    The production of munitions during the Second World War at Defence Industries Limited (DIL) factories in Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, made a major contribution to Canada’s war effort.

44. CBSA firearm investigation leads to 5 year prison sentence

    The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to protecting Canadians by keeping prohibited firearms and weapons out of our communities. On April 18, 2024, Russell Vernon Major, a resident of Burnaby, B.C., was found guilty in Surrey Provincial Court of the following charges:

45. Government of Canada supports science in Sudbury

    Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament (Sudbury), will announce funding for a science organization in Northern Ontario

46. Federal government partners with Bronson Centre on upgrades

    Ottawa’s Bronson Centre is getting significant upgrades after a total investment of more than $8 million from the federal government and the Centre itself. The modernized facility will better support the 30,000 people who use its services monthly, including Ottawa’s arts and cultural communities.

47. Government of Canada announces new maternity and parental leave for fish harvesters in Atlantic Canada

    Canadians shouldn’t have to choose between raising a family and their job. And that is especially true for those that work in Canada’s fishing industry where it is as much a culture and lifestyle as it is a job.

48. Supporting the growing Indigenous tourism sector 

    Investing in Indigenous tourism supports First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities and advances economic reconciliation while creating jobs. Government investments need to focus on empowering Indigenous communities to grow and develop the culturally rich experiences and projects they are sharing with the world.

49. The Government of Canada announces over $256.7 million in funding for clean electricity projects in Saskatchewan

    Today, the Government of Canada announced that eight projects in Saskatchewan will receive a total of over $256.7 million through the Future Electricity Fund. Indigenous clean energy projects will receive $42 million as a part of this funding announcement.

50. Government of Canada announces investment in Québec-based Aramis Biotechnologies

    Its project will maintain, advance and expand world-leading Canadian science focused on plant-based vaccine production