National News

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  1. Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, joined by colleagues, will announce the Government of Canada’s proposed approach to limiting greenhouse gas pollution, driving innovation, and creating jobs in the oil and gas sector. Canada’s climate plan is working by driving down emissions, while creating a stronger, cleaner economy.
  2. The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, issued a statement to mark the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Belgium.
  3. Parks Canada Commemorates Teyoninhokarawen (John Norton).
  4. The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, met today in Ottawa with their Republic of Korea counterparts, Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul and Minister of National Defence Kim Yong-hyun for the inaugural Canada-ROK Foreign and Defence Ministerial Meeting.
  5. We, the ministers of foreign affairs and ministers of national defence of Canada and the Republic of Korea (ROK) met on November 1, 2024, in Ottawa, Canada, for the inaugural Canada-ROK Foreign and Defence (2+2) Ministerial Meeting (“the ministerial”). The ministerial builds upon the elevation of our diplomatic relationship to that of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) and is a key deliverable of the CSP Action Plan launched in July 2024.
  6. The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will participate in a number of events, meetings and activities during Veterans’ Week, which runs from November 5 to 11, 2024.
  7. The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will make an announcement about support for Veterans and their families through the Veteran and Family Well-being Fund (VFWF) at an event hosted by Sistema New Brunswick in Moncton.
  8. Today, the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, announced that more than 1 million Canadians have received care under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and more than 2.7 million Canadians have been approved to be part of the plan.
  9. On October 31, 2024, Bill C-20, An Act establishing the Public Complaints and Review Commission, was granted Royal Assent. The activities of Canada’s law enforcement agencies will now be subject to greater accountability and transparency.
  10. The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, yesterday concluded the Ministerial Conference on the Human Dimension of Ukraine’s 10-Point Peace Formula, which she co-hosted in Montréal with Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha and Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
  11. On October 24, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized in the maximum-security unit at Stony Mountain Insitution.
  12. In October 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.
  13. The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, celebrated Small Business Month (SBM) by meeting with local entrepreneurs and business organizations to highlight the federal government supports that are available to help them thrive.
  14. Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $100 million for 163 projects to improve economic and leadership opportunities for women across Canada.
  15. Through the Women’s Economic and Leadership Opportunities Fund, Women and Gender Equality Canada will provide funding to 163 projects to improve economic and leadership opportunities for women across Canada.
  16. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry; with the Honourable Benoit Charette, Quebec’s Minister of the Environment, the Fight Against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks; and the Honourable Jean Boulet, Quebec’s Minister of Labour, announced a federal contribution of more than $8 million to Kruger Wayagamack Pulp and Paper Mill for its Decarbonization of Kruger Wayagamack Mill Using an Innovative Molten Borates Technology project.
  17. Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is investing over $3.7 million in EntrepreNorth’s Northern Indigenous Entrepreneur Growth and Ecosystem Development Project.
  18. Today, the Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens’ Services announced that more than 1 million Canadians have received care under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and more than 2.7 million Canadians have been approved to be part of the plan.
  19. Across British Columbia, small businesses are creating jobs and strengthening communities. PacifiCan is committed to ensuring that entrepreneurs across the province have the resources they need to grow their businesses.
  20. We are committed to promoting international peace and security as well as upholding international law.
  21. The federal government is investing $94,000 in the purchase of a wheelchair accessible bus. With this investment, Shuswap Association for Community Living will be able to extend its services for persons with disabilities within Salmon Arm’s city limits and surrounding communities.
  22. Today in Sault Ste. Marie, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, visited Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 at 96 Great Northern Road, where construction was recently completed on 108 new affordable homes for veterans and their families.
  23. Today, at Clinique dentaire Ville-Marie, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, accompanied by Rachel Bendayan, Member of Parliament for Outremont, announced that more than one million Canadians have received care under the Canadian Dental Care Plan and more than 2.7 million Canadians have been approved to be part of the plan.
  24. L’honorable Arif Virani, ministre de la Justice et procureur général du Canada, a annoncé aujourd’hui la nomination suivante dans le cadre du processus de nomination à la magistrature mis en place en 2016.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. Federal government investment will support infrastructure upgrades at the new Glenn Carpenter Outdoor Education Centre
  30. Today, Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, on behalf of Minister Saks, highlighted $980,595, over the next four years, to Lakehead University for programing that focuses on youth dating violence prevention.
  31. Canadians now have a single external complaints body for banking
  32. Minister Khera issues statement highlighting Bandi Chhor Divas
  33. On October 29, 2024, a lockdown was put in place at Springhill Institution, a medium security federal institution, to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.
  34. The Government of Canada issues a statement to mark Hindu Heritage Month
  35. The Government of Canada issues statement to mark Lebanese Heritage Month
  36. We, the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, met on 25 October 2024 in Washington, DC. We were honoured to be joined by the Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko.
  37. Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, announced that more than 1 million Canadians have received care under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and more than 2.7 million Canadians have access to the plan.
  38. Canadians encouraged to talk money as FCAC launches Financial Literacy Month 2024
  39. Newfoundland director Justin Simms tries to answer this vital question throughout his National Film Board of Canada (NFB) feature documentary Sons, which will have its world premiere in St. John’s on November 8, followed by community screenings in Clarenville (Nov. 20) and Bonavista (Nov. 21).
  40. The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) will be at the 27th Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM) with two feature films, including this year’s closing film, Ninan Auassat: Nous, les enfants (Ninan Auassat: We, the Children, NFB), by Abenaki filmmaker Kim O’Bomsawin. Wilfred Buck (Door Number 3 Productions/NFB), by Anishinaabe filmmaker Lisa Jackson, will also be screening at RIDM, where it will be having its Quebec premiere.
  41. The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) returns to the Festival international du cinéma francophone en Acadie (FICFA) with two documentaries. Trécarré: à la source du son de la Baie Sainte-Marie (Trécarré: Exploring the Saint Mary’s Bay Sound), by Acadian filmmaker Natalie Robichaud, will be opening the festival with its world premiere. And Ninan Auassat: Nous, les enfants (Ninan Auassat: We, the Children), by Abenaki filmmaker Kim O’Bomsawin, is screening in competition and making its Atlantic début.
  42. Media are invited to attend a funding announcement supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs as they build their businesses and fuel community economic development across the North.
  43. The lockdown put in place at Grand Valley Institution on October 19, 2024, has ended. The institution was placed under lockdown to resolve a security-related health and safety issue, which has been resolved.
  44. Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on protecting reproductive freedom and covering essential health care costs
  45. Library and Archives Canada is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024–2025 funding cycle of its Listen, Hear Our Voices initiative.
  46. On October 28, 2024, a lockdown was put in place in the medium-security unit at Mission Institution, to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.
  47. Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise pedestrians that the west sidewalk, located north of the Bronson Channel, on the Chaudière Crossing will be closed for maintenance work.
  48. The Canadian Coast Guard’s Arctic Marine Response Station (AMRS) in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, concluded its operational season and closed on October 22, 2024.
  49. Significant advances in the development of arts and culture
  50. The Minister of Citizens’ Services, the Honorable Terry Beech, will provide an update in Vancouver on the Canadian Dental Care Plan and its impact on Canadians.