National News

1. In October, nfb.ca celebrates Latin American Heritage Month and offers more new content

   An ever-growing number of films will be available to stream for free on nfb.ca this October, including productions from the NFB’s various studios across the country.

2. Death of an inmate from the Regional Reception Centre

   On September 30, 2022, Jean-Denis Blouin, an inmate from Regional Reception Centre, died while in our custody.

3. End of lockdown and search at Matsqui Institution

   The lockdown put in place at Matsqui Institution on September 23, 2022, has ended and an exceptional search has been completed.

4. Statement from the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health on Mental Illness Awareness Week

   Mental Illness Awareness Week gives us an opportunity to talk about our mental health and break down the barriers that contribute to the stigma surrounding mental illness.

5. $25.6 Million in New Federal Home Energy Investments for Four Alberta Communities 

   In Calgary, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and Taneen Rudyk, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced a $25.6 million investment in four Alberta municipalities, delivered through the Community Efficiency Financing (CEF) initiative. This investment will help these municipalities to implement new home energy retrofit financing programs in their communities across Alberta.

6. Minister announces renewed External Advisory Committee on Regulatory Competitiveness

   Minister Fortier announces renewed External Advisory Committee on Regulatory Competitiveness

7. Lane reduction on Des Joachims Bridge

   Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of a lane reduction on the Des Joachims Bridge for maintenance work.

8. Bridge at St. Andrews Lock and Dam closed to motorists

   Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the bridge at the St. Andrews Lock and Dam will be closed to vehicular traffic for deck replacement.

9. Advisory Panel for Flight PS752: Biographies

   Payam Akhavan (LLB, Osgoode Hall Law School, 1989; LLM SJD, Harvard Law School, 1990) is a professor of international law and senior fellow at the University of Toronto’s Massey College. He is also a member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration and special adviser to the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. He was formerly a full professor in McGill University’s Faculty of Law and has also had appointments at Yale Law School, the European University Institute, the University of Oxford, University Paris Nanterre, and Sciences Po Law School. He has been a UN human rights officer and was the first legal advisor to the Prosecutor’s Office of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia at The Hague. He has appeared as counsel and advocate in notable cases before the International Court of Justice, the European Court of Human Rights and in other jurisdictions. He delivered the CBC’s Massey Lectures in 2017, is a recipient of the Human Rights Award of the Law Society of Ontario and has been elected as a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.

10. Joint statement from the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752

    The International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 today issued the following joint statement

11. Backgrounder: Government of Canada announces funding for advancements in mRNA vaccine technology at the University of British Columbia

    British Columbians continue to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, whether at home, at work, or in their community. Throughout the pandemic, science has provided the greatest defense, particularly through mRNA vaccines. These vaccines trigger the body’s immune response to help protect against infection and severe illness.

12. Government of Canada announces funding for advancements in mRNA vaccine technology at the University of British Columbia

    British Columbians continue to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, whether at home, at work, or in their community. Throughout the pandemic, science has provided the greatest defense, particularly through mRNA vaccines. These vaccines trigger the body’s immune response to help protect against infection and severe illness.

13. Government of Canada Celebrates the National Historic Significance of Ducks Unlimited Canada

    Government of Canada Celebrates the National Historic Significance of Ducks Unlimited Canada

14. Minister Wilkinson to Deliver Remarks at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and Hold a Media Availability

    OTTAWA — The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will deliver remarks at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. A media availability will follow.

15. Enhancements to the grain grade dispute resolution process by the Canadian Grain Commission

    Grain producers will now have more time to ask for a Final Quality Determination from the Canadian Grain Commission in the event of a grain grading dispute on their deliveries into Canadian Grain Commission-licensed primary elevators.

16. Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte and Canada take a step toward reconciliation with partial settlement of historic claim

    October 03, 2022 — The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, Ontario — Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Today, Chief R. Donald Maracle with the Council of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown−Indigenous Relations, announced the conclusion of a partial settlement agreement regarding the Culbertson Tract Specific Claim.

17. Government of Canada awards support services contract for Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Alert, Nunavut

    Following a fair, open and transparent competitive process, Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of National Defence, has awarded a $122 million contract (including taxes) to Nasittuq Corporation, from Ottawa, Ontario, to provide support services to CFS Alert in Nunavut for an initial period of eight-and-a-half years.

18. Canada imposes sanctions on Iran for systematic human rights violations

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. These sanctions are in response to gross human rights violations that have been committed in Iran, including its systematic persecution of women and in particular, the egregious actions committed by Iran’s so-called ‘Morality Police,’ which led to the death of Mahsa Amini while under their custody. Iran’s continued grave and ongoing breaches of international law are well known and documented, including its blatant disregard for human life. Canada will always stand with Iranians and the victims of this regime, including with the families and loved ones of the victims of the downing of Flight PS752.

19. Backgrounder: Additional sanctions against Iran

    Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against Iran in response to its gross and systematic human rights violations, as well as a result of Iran’s grave and ongoing breach of international peace and security.

20. Government of Canada announces recipients of national tourism support 

    National tourism organizations to help the sector reposition itself for international visitors as travel rebounds

21. Canadian Coast Guard names light icebreaker – the CCGS Judy LaMarsh

    Canadian Coast Guard names light icebreaker – the CCGS Judy LaMarsh

22. Government of Canada launched call for proposals for the Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund

    In Canada, diversity is a fact, but inclusion is a choice. The Government of Canada is supporting Black Canadian communities across the country through measures built on advancing equity and diversity, in order to combat anti-Black racism and systemic racism in all their forms.

23. Canadian Coast Guard announces name of the new light icebreaker

    Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, Mark Gerretsen, on behalf of the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray, will announce the name of the Canadian Coast Guard’s new light icebreaker.

24. Global Affairs Canada statement on military forces in Burkina Faso

    “Canada once again joins the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union and the international community in strongly condemning the fighting in Burkina Faso between different military factions fighting for power with no regard for the civilian population.”

25. Government of Canada providing assistance to Atlantic Canada with recovery from Hurricane Fiona

    Hurricane Fiona has caused significant damage across Atlantic Canada and Eastern Quebec, and the Government of Canada is working with partners from all orders of government, and across federal departments and agencies, to support recovery and clean-up efforts.

26. Canada and Anishinabek First Nations commemorate historic milestone on self-government agreement

    Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, joined Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe, Chief Lloyd Myke of Magnetawan First Nation, Gimaa Kwe Rhonda Williams-Lovett of Moose Deer Point First Nation, Chief Scott McLeod of Nipissing First Nation, Chief Larry Roque of Wahnapitae First Nation, and Chief Irene Kells of Zhiibaahaasing First Nation at an in-person ceremony to celebrate the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement, which came into effect today.

27. Recapture of inmate from Eagle Women’s Healing Lodge

    At approximately 2:30 p.m., on September 30, 2022, inmate Hailey Regent was apprehended by the Winnipeg Police Service.

28. Statement by Minister Hussen on Canadian Islamic History Month

    This October marks the 15th anniversary of Canadian Islamic History Month, celebrating the many contributions of Muslim communities in Canada.

29. Government of Canada to make an announcement in support of Black Canadian communities

    Government of Canada to make an announcement in support of Black Canadian communities

30. Minister Kamal Khera and Minister Jean-Yves Duclos celebrate National Seniors Day

    Today, the Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera and the Minister of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos, issued the following statement: “Happy National Seniors Day!

31. Statement by Minister Marci Ien to Mark the Start of Women’s History Month

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement today for Women's History Month:

32. Cyber Security Awareness Month 2022

    This October, CSE and its Get Cyber Safe campaign launch Cyber Security Awareness Month 2022 (Cyber Month) with the theme “Fight phishing: Ruin a cyber criminal's day!”

33. Statement by Minister Hussen on German Heritage Month

    In October, Canada celebrates German Heritage Month and Oktoberfest.

34. Statement by Minister Hussen on Latin American Heritage Month

    In October, Canadians across the country celebrate Latin American Heritage Month

35. Minister Joly meets with U.S. Secretary of State Blinken

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Antony Blinken, United States Secretary of State, today during her trip to Washington, D.C.

36. Nahʔą Dehé Dene Band, Dehcho First Nations and Parks Canada sign the Ndahecho Gondié Gháádé Agreement for Nahanni National Park Reserve 

    Ndahecho Gondié Gháádé (Following the Words of Our Elders) Agreement includes a new model for the Nahanni National Park Reserve cooperative management body, and additional provisions for economic benefits and employment and training opportunities.

37. G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on the illegal annexation of sovereign Ukrainian territory

    We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, are united in our condemnation in the strongest possible terms of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and its continued violations of Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence.

38. Statement on Iran’s attacks in Northern Iraq

    “Canada strongly condemns Iran’s missile and drone attacks against the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which have resulted in multiple civilian deaths and injuries. The Government of Canada extends its condolences to all those affected.

39. Canada sanctions Russian regime collaborators complicit in sham referendums in Ukraine

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing further sanctions in relation to Russia’s unprovoked and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine, including the sham referendums in and the attempted annexation of the Ukrainian territories of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.

40. Signing of the Ndahecho Gondié Gháádé Agreement for Nahanni National Park Reserve

    Signing of the Ndahecho Gondié Gháádé Agreement for Nahanni National Park Reserve.

41. Statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

    “Today, we commemorate the painful history of residential schools in Canada and honour and provide space for the Survivors, the missing children, the families and the communities who felt and continue to feel the devastating impacts of these institutions.”

42. Statement by Minister Miller, Minister Hajdu, Minister Vandal, and Minister Rodriguez on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

    The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs; and the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage, issued the following statement to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

43. Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination to Recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

    Montréal, Quebec, September 30, 2022—This evening, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will glow orange from sunset to 9:30 p.m. to mark the annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

44. Minister Joly and Secretary of State Blinken to hold joint media availability from Washington D.C.

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a joint media availability with the United States of America Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, on September 30, 2022, in Washington, D.C.

45. Northern and Indigenous partners gather for the 3rd annual Arctic and Northern Policy Framework Leadership Committee meeting

    Indigenous, federal, territorial and provincial partners gathered in Yellowknife today to discuss priorities and next steps in the implementation of Canada’s Arctic and Northern Policy Framework (the Framework) at the third annual Arctic and Northern Policy Framework Leadership Committee meeting.

46. Government of Canada announces renewed funding to create more work placement opportunities for Canadian post-secondary students

    Canadian workers are among the most educated in the world; however, employers look for post-secondary graduates who have work-ready skills and are able to transition into the Canadian labour market immediately. Work-integrated learning (WIL) programs help bridge the gap between post-secondary students and employers by enabling crucial skills development and facilitating entry into the labour market.

47. Minister Champagne concludes visit to Japan

    Attends funeral of former Japanese prime minister Abe Shinzo

48. Statement on action taken to further address harassment, discrimination, and other barriers in the federal workplace

    Statement on action taken to further address harassment, discrimination, and other barriers in the federal workplace.

49. The Government of Canada and air industry continue collaboration to reduce wait times at airports across Canada

    The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Minister of Health, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, the Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, and the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, issued this update today on the continued action and progress being made by the Government of Canada and industry partners to reduce traveller wait times and delays across Canadian airports.

50. International Nuclear Regulators’ Association Joint Statement in Support of Ukraine’s Nuclear Regulator  

    International Nuclear Regulators’ AssociationJoint Statement in Support of Ukraine’s Nuclear Regulator