National News

1. CANCELED Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Papineauville

   Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Stéphane Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizens’ Services, and Paul-André David, Mayor of Papineauville.

2. Escape and recapture of inmates from Beaver Creek Institution – Minimum-Security Unit

   On March 16, 2025, during a 1:45 p.m. count, staff members in the minimum-security unit at Beaver Creek Institution discovered that Rodney Cobb and Jeffry Parker were not accounted for.

3. Six feature-length docs selected for the Festival cinéma du monde de Sherbrooke

   The National Film Board of Canada will be prominently showcased at the 2025 Festival cinéma du monde de Sherbrooke (FCMS) with six feature-length documentaries, including two in competition (Cercle d’or Meilleur documentaire) and one in the Ciné-Échange series of screenings followed by talks.

4. Federal government and Whitby commit to rejuvenation of seniors recreation centre

   The 55+ Recreation Centre will be rejuvenated thanks to a federal investment of nearly $800,000.

5. G7 Foreign Ministers’ Declaration on Maritime Security and Prosperity

   We, the Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, reaffirm the G7’s steadfast commitment to contribute towards a free, open, and secure maritime domain based on the rule of law that strengthens international security, fosters economic prosperity, and ensures the sustainable use of marine resources.

6. Joint statement of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Charlevoix

   The G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, met in Charlevoix on March 12 to 14, 2025.

7. CANCELLED Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Sydney

   Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jaime Battiste, Member of Parliament for Sydney–Victoria; Mike Kelloway, Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso; and His Worship Cecil Clarke, Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

8. Government of Canada achieves important milestone on new Eastern Bridge in National Capital Region

   The Government of Canada is committed to building a multimodal bridge in the eastern part of the National Capital Region by 2034 to optimize public transit networks and stimulate economic growth in Gatineau and Ottawa, reduce truck traffic in congested downtown areas, improve commute times and the safety of active transportation users.

9. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Whitby

   Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament for Whitby, Her Worship Elizabeth Roy, Mayor of the Town of Whitby, and Matt Gaskell, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Whitby.

10. CANCELLED Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Winnipeg

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Ben Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, and Jason Oliver, President of Riverview Community Centre.

11. Statement From the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources on Atlantic Canada’s Hydrogen Opportunity

    Hydrogen is expected to play a key role in powering the economy going forward, and momentum is underway around the world to secure strong, reliable suppliers. Clean hydrogen has the potential as an efficient fuel source to revolutionize key sectors, including heavy industry, energy production and transportation. With the demand for clean hydrogen projected to increase — projections indicate at least a tenfold increase in demand over the next three decades — Canada is uniquely positioned to meet this need. Atlantic Canada in particular is already seeing significant movement to seize the economic opportunity this presents for the region and is expected to create thousands of jobs.

12. Government of Canada signs bilateral agreement with Northwest Territories for Drugs for Rare Diseases

    Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Lesa Semmler, Northwest Territories’ Minister of Health and Social Services, announced a bilateral agreement investing over $7.8 million to improve access to selected new drugs for rare diseases, and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening.

13. Government of Canada signs bilateral agreement with Yukon for Drugs for Rare Diseases

    Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health and the Honourable Tracy-Anne McPhee, Yukon’s Minister of Health and Social Services, announced a bilateral agreement investing over $8.5 million over three years to improve access to selected new drugs for rare disease and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis and screening.

14. Government of Canada signs bilateral agreement with Nunavut for Drugs for Rare Diseases

    Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable John Main, Nunavut’s Minister of Health, announced a bilateral agreement investing over $7.3 million over three years to improve access to selected new drugs for rare diseases, and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening.

15. Drugs for Rare Diseases - Nunavut Agreement

    Today, the Governments of Canada and Nunavut signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest over $7.3 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases.

16. Drugs for Rare Diseases – Yukon Agreement Backgrounder

    Today, the Government of Canada and the territory of Yukon signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest over $8.5 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases.

17. Drugs for Rare Diseases - Northwest Territories Agreement 

    Today, the Governments of Canada and Northwest Territories signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest over $7.8 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases.

18. Government of Canada and Ktunaxa Nation launch an approach to distribute $58 million for environmental projects in the Kootenay Region of British Columbia

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the Government of Canada and the Ktunaxa Nation are advancing a co developed approach to allocate $58 million in funding to deliver projects that restore, enhance, and conserve fish and fish habitat in British Columbia’s Kootenay Region, focused on benefiting Qukin ʔamakʔis (Elk Valley).

19. Minister MacAulay announces investment to support the health and safety of  Canadian farmers ahead of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week

    The Government of Canada is committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of Canada’s agricultural community while supporting the long-term sustainability and success of the sector.

20. The Government of Canada announces recipients of the 2024 Canada’s Volunteer Awards

    Volunteers impact Canadians’ lives in countless ways. By supporting social services and social enterprises, from arts and culture to sports and recreation, volunteers foster stronger and more inclusive communities. Through Canada’s Volunteer Awards, the Government of Canada is proud to highlight some of the country’s most inspiring volunteers.

21. Government of Canada funds IAMGOLD Corporation to electrify mining operations and reduce emissions in Ontario

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change; Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt; and Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced an investment of up to $1.48 million from the Low Carbon Economy Fund to help IAMGOLD Corporation reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its mining operations at their Côté Gold mine in Sudbury, Ontario

22. Parliamentary Secretary Robert Oliphant concludes visit to United Kingdom and announces new funding to support education initiatives across Commonwealth

    Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has concluded a productive visit to London, United Kingdom, where he attended Commonwealth Week events between March 11 and 13, 2025.

23. Backgrounder: Parliamentary Secretary Robert Oliphant concludes visit to United Kingdom and announces new funding to support education initiatives across Commonwealth

    Canada has announced a total of $7.8 million in funding to the Commonwealth of Learning to support the organization’s education initiatives across the Commonwealth.

24. Canada and the Yukon Increase Investments in Popular Heat Pump Program and Partner on Climate Adaptation

    Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable John Streicker, Yukon Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, announced they are more than tripling the funding for a program to help Yukon homeowners switch to energy-efficient heat pump systems, which will help households save money, ensure year-round comfort and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

25. Canada invests in five networks to stimulate innovation in key emerging technology sectors

    Since its launch in 2017, the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) has supported collaboration between businesses, research institutions and non-profit organizations to drive growth in key emerging technology sectors. It funds business-led projects in areas where Canada has an economic advantage, such as cleantech, life sciences, agriculture/agri-food, mining and aerospace. Over the years, SIF networks have supported over 750 small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) that have created over 1,200 jobs and attracted over $1.7 billion in investment.

26. Canada and Greece commit to working together to enhance tourism between the two countries

    Travel and tourism play an important role in promoting economic growth, developing destinations and strengthening understanding between peoples. They also reinforce cooperation and diplomatic relations between countries.

27. Bathurst Regional Airport plans path forward

    Federal investment to boost northern New Brunswick airport

28. Canada Supports New Wood Construction Technologies in British Columbia

    Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over $1.5 million in federal support for three projects focusing on the advancement of prefabricated wood construction in the province of British Columbia. These investments are aimed at promoting construction using Canadian wood and driving sustainable innovation in the forestry and construction sectors.

29. Boosting Atlantic Canada’s Bioscience Business Incubator 

    Boosting Atlantic Canada’s Bioscience Business Incubator: Emergence 4.0 investment will expand mentorship, commercialization, and investment support for bioscience firms across the region.

30. Canada continues to invest to advance research and innovation projects across the country

    Funding will drive groundbreaking research initiatives, strengthen Canada’s global competitiveness, and deliver real-world benefits for Canadians

31. Lachute revitalizes its heritage with a modern and eco-friendly library

    The United Church will be transformed into a green and inclusive building to host the Jean-Marc Belzile Library thanks to a $5,613,116 investment from the federal government.

32. Government of Canada Designates two new Heritage Lighthouses in Prince Edward Island

    Government of Canada Designates two new Heritage Lighthouses in Prince Edward Island

33. Ensuring long-term predictable public transit funding for the Prince Edward Island capital area with over $2.8 million through the Canada Public Transit Fund

    By working closely with its partners across Canada, the federal government is ensuring that more Canadians will be able to live near public transit, connecting them to jobs, services, and their communities.

34. Funded projects to restore and rebuild Atlantic salmon populations and their habitats

    Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced $6.1 million, from four funding programs, to reinforce the early implementation of Canada’s first ever conservation strategy for Atlantic salmon to restore and rebuild wild Atlantic salmon populations and their habitats.

35. Government of Canada announces its first ever strategy to restore and rebuild Atlantic salmon populations and their habitats

    Today, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier announced Canada’s first ever conservation strategy to restore and rebuild wild Atlantic salmon populations and their habitats.

36. Canada to request a further extension to maintain first-generation limit to Canadian citizenship by descent

    “Canadian citizenship is highly valued around the world. As Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, I’m committed to making the citizenship process as fair and transparent as possible"

37. Assault of an inmate at Mission Institution – medium security unit

    On March 8, 2025, an inmate was the victim of an assault in the medium-security unit at Mission Institution.

38. Cameron Bowl ballfield gets a refresh to attract new opportunities

    The Government of Canada is investing in upgrades to a beloved ballfield in Glace Bay, ensuring the field remains a vibrant hub for recreation and helping Cape Breton strengthen its reputation as a popular location for event tourism.

39. Wrights Front Range Lighthouse 

    Government of Canada Designates two new Heritage Lighthouses in Prince Edward Island

40. Wrights Rear Range Lighthouse 

    Government of Canada Designates two new Heritage Lighthouses in Prince Edward Island

41. Investing in BC Hydro projects across the province

    The federal government is investing more than $156.8 million in eight electrical infrastructure projects across the province to electrify key infrastructure and support a future with more energy efficient and sustainable communities. This funding is provided through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, which supports the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the expansion of clean energy.

42. Backgrounder: Investing in BC Hydro projects across the province

    The federal government is investing more than $156.8 million through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support eight BC Hydro projects across British Columbia.

43. Statement by Minister Khera on Purim

    Government of Canada issues statement to mark Purim

44. World-leading expert in youth substance use and mental health appointed CIHR Scientific Director

    Today, Dr. Paul Hébert, President of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), announced that Dr. Patricia Conrod, one of the world’s leading experts in youth substance use and mental health, has been appointed Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction for a term of four years, starting July 1, 2025.

45. Government of Canada invests in Canadian innovators to reduce textile and plastic waste and promote circular economy

    Today, the Honourable Nate Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for Beaches—East York, and Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Toronto—Danforth, re-announced on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, $662,161 in funding for the Fashion Takes Action’s project to mobilize experts, industry, non-profit organizations, and Canadians, through the newly established Canadian Circular Textiles Consortium

46. Government of Canada announces new funding to support seniors in the Outaouais

    Canadians deserve to age with dignity. For many seniors, staying connected and active in their community is a big part of that dignity. Through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP), the federal government funds pan-Canadian and community-based initiatives across Canada that create a significant impact for the social inclusion of seniors in their communities. Through the Age Well at Home (AWAH) initiative, the federal government funds projects to assist seniors in aging at home.

47. Backgrounder - Age Well at Home initiative

    The Age Well at Home initiative (AWAH) is a one-time federal grants and contributions initiative.

48. Backgrounder – New Horizons for Seniors Program

    The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program whose goal is to enhance seniors’ social inclusion and ensure they can benefit from, and contribute to, the quality of life in their communities.

49. The federal government invests over $3 million in active transportation projects in Quebec

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the Government of Canada will invest over $3 million from the Environmental Damages Fund in five active transportation projects in Quebec.

50. Spurring business growth in Dartmouth

    Government of Canada investments support new jobs, modern equipment and efficiency upgrades