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  1. Statement from Minister Duclos on first cases of Omicron variant of concern in Canada

    Statement from Minister Duclos on first cases of Omicron variant of concern in Canada

  2. Statement on the Omicron variant of concern found in Ontario

    Statement on the Omicron variant of concern found in Ontario

  3. Statement by Minister Hussen on the Beginning of Hanukkah

    This evening at sundown, Jewish communities across Canada and around the world welcome the beginning of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights

  4. Minister Joly to attend NATO and OSCE meetings

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will attend the NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Riga, Latvia, and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Ministerial Council meeting in Stockholm, Sweden. This is Minister Joly’s first transatlantic trip as Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.

  5. Minister Hussen’s statement on Holodomor Memorial Day

    Today, as we remember the Holodomor, people in Canada remember the millions of innocent victims of the Ukrainian famine and genocide

  6. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Discusses Economic Outlook with Chief Economists

    Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, met virtually with chief economists from major Canadian financial institutions to discuss their outlook on the Canadian economy and hear their views on Canada’s economic recovery.

  7. Government-Industry potato working group assembles to help affected farmers in Prince Edward Island

    The Government of Canada is working with the Province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) and industry to support PEI farmers following the recent suspension of certification of fresh potatoes from PEI to the United States. The newly formed Government-Industry Potato Working Group met on Wednesday, November 24 for initial discussions.

  8. Ministers Lametti, Ien and Boissonnault to hold media availability

    The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Marci Ien, P.C., Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, P.C., Minister of Tourism...

  9. Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance On the Introduction of Bill C-2

    When the COVID-19 crisis hit, our government rapidly rolled out an historic set of broad-based programs so that we could save lives, ensure our economy could withstand public health restrictions, and have the backs of Canadian workers and Canadian businesses so they could get through the pandemic.

  10. Government of Canada introduces new measures to address COVID-19 Omicron variant of concern  

    The Government of Canada is implementing enhanced border measures for all travellers who have been in the Southern Africa region — including South Africa, Eswatini, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Namibia— within the last 14 days before arriving in Canada.

  11. Minister Joly speaks with Hayashi Yoshimasa, Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke today with Hayashi Yoshimasa, Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs.

  12. Government of Canada introduces legislation to support workers with ten days of paid sick leave, protect health care workers and finish the fight against COVID-19

    The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted a number of issues facing Canadians in their workplaces. Too many Canadians have been forced to choose between staying home when they are sick or being able to afford rent and groceries. Too many health care workers, those who assist them and Canadians seeking medical care have experienced or feared intimidation while attempting to provide or access health services.

  13. Backgrounder:  Amendments to the Criminal Code to protect health care workers and people seeking access to health services

    On November 26, 2021, the Government of Canada introduced amendments to the Criminal Code to enhance protections for health care workers and ensure everyone has safe and unobstructed access to health care.

  14. Backgrounder: Amendments to the Canada Labour Code to provide ten days of paid sick leave

    Amendments to the Canada Labour Code to provide ten days of paid sick leave

  15. Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on November 26, 2021

    On November 26, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

  16. Minister Joly speaks with Ethiopian counterpart

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke yesterday with Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Demeke Mekonnen.

  17. CBSA Metro Vancouver Marine Operations officers seize over 2000 kg of khat, an illegal stimulant 

    CBSA Metro Vancouver Marine Operations officers seize over 2000 kg of khat, an illegal stimulant

  18. Economic growth in Quebec's Indigenous communities—The Government of Canada announces the renewal of the True North Treasure and Forest Full Value initiatives

    The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced the renewal of two key Strategic Partnership Initiatives (SPIs) that contribute to the economic self-sufficiency of Indigenous communities in Quebec.

  19. Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on November 26, 2021

    Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, November 26, 2021

  20. Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada - Importance of COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnant, Recently Pregnant and Breastfeeding People

    On November 26, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on the importance of COVID-19 vaccination in pregnant, recently pregnant and breastfeeding people.

  21. Minister of Foreign Affairs urges Canadians to leave Ethiopia

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement urging Canadians to leave Ethiopia immediately: “Canada is very concerned by the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Ethiopia."

  22. Competition Bureau preserves competition in supply of retail gasoline in Kemptville, Ontario

    The Competition Bureau has approved Centex Petroleum as the purchaser of the Quickie gas station in Kemptville, Ontario. The Bureau, MacEwen Petroleum Inc. and Grant Castle Corp had entered into a agreement that required MacEwen to sell the retail gas station that was owned and operated by Quickie Convenience Stores Corp. in Kemptville, Ontario as part of their acquisition of 51 Quickie convenience stores.

  23. Government of Canada Announces Funding for COVID-19 Safe Voluntary Isolation Sites in British Columbia

    Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced more than $5 million to support the following two projects in British Columbia, through the Government of Canada’s Safe Voluntary Isolation Sites Program: an employer-based reimbursement program for agricultural workers living and working across British Columbia through the Government of British Columbia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries to help support agri-worker isolation needs; and a safe voluntary isolation site in the City of Surrey through the Fraser Health Authority.

  24. The Minister of Health, the Minister of Transport and Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease (November 26, 2021)

    Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by the Minister of Health, the Minister of Transport and Public Health Agency of Canada officials at November 26, 2021 news conference.

  25. Treasury Board of Canada President, Mona Fortier, tables the Supplementary Estimates (B) 2021‑22

    Today, the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, tabled the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2021–22, in the House of Commons.

  26. Government of Canada backs innovative company pioneering new wastewater treatment technology

    Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, announced an investment of $1.9 million in Charlottetown-based SENTRY Water Monitoring through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). This is the first SDTC investment in SENTRY Water Monitoring and part of a partnership that is advancing the company as an industry leader in wastewater treatment.

  27. Government of Canada backs forward-looking company’s powerful initiative to reduce emissions through optimization of the dairy supply chain

    Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced an investment of $1.5 million in St. John’s-based Milk Moovement through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). This is the second SDTC investment in Milk Moovement and part of a continuing collaboration that is helping the company advance its cloud-based software to connect all players in the raw milk supply chain.

  28. Stairway and pathway on Parliament Hill closed for the season

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise pedestrians that the pathway behind the Centre Block and the stairway on the west escarpment of Parliament Hill are now closed for the winter.

  29. POSTPONED - The Minister of Health and Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease (November 26, 2021)

    Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by the Minister of Health and Public Health Agency of Canada officials at November 26, 2021 news conference.

  30. Minister Ng and Minister Champagne meet with Canadian business, automotive sector and labour leaders

    Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, met with Canadian business, automotive sector, and labour leaders to discuss advocacy efforts related to the United States’ Buy America policy and proposed tax credits for electric vehicles...

  31. Minister Ng speaks with New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs

    On November 24, Minister Ng joined Minister Joly and the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, for a working lunch with Minister Mahuta...

  32. Media technical briefing regarding upcoming severe weather in British Columbia

    Media representatives are advised that Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Warning Preparedness Meteorologist, Armel Castellan, will provide an update on more significant weather approaching British Columbia.

  33. Ministers O’Regan and Lametti to hold a media availability

    The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., P.C., Minister of Labour and the Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada will make an announcement.

  34. Seizure of contraband at Drummond Institution 

    On November 20, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband items was seized on the perimeter of Drummond Institution, a medium security federal institution.

  35. Backgrounder: Canada Emergency Response Benefit Advance Payment

    Canada Emergency Response Benefit Advance Payment

  36. Annual closure of Canadian Coast Guard seasonal search and rescue stations in Quebec

    The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal search and rescue stations in Québec, Tadoussac, Kegaska, Rivière-au-Renard and Havre-Saint-Pierre will close on November 30. The Cap-aux-Meules station will close on December 30.

  37. Ministers Steven Guilbeault and Jonathan Wilkinson’s joint statement on five reports tabled by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development

    Ministers Steven Guilbeault and Jonathan Wilkinson’s joint statement on five reports tabled by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development

  38. Seasonal Closure of Canadian Coast Guard Rescue Boat Stations in Ontario

    The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonally operated search and rescue stations on the Great Lakes, Georgian Bay, and St. Lawrence River in Ontario are closing on the following dates:

  39. Successful outcomes for Canada at the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas meeting

    Canada is pleased with the outcomes reached at the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) meeting, which concluded on November 23. Canada entered the negotiations with a position that was based on the best available science, and aimed to conserve and regenerate fish stocks and the ecosystems on which they depend. As a result of the successful negotiations, Canada and other member nations are better positioned to regulate the fishing, conservation, and regeneration of a number of tuna, tuna-like, and shark species.

  40. Minister Joly speaks with Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Payne

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today spoke with Marise Payne, Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women.

  41. Statement by Minister Qualtrough on the Canada Emergency Response Benefit Advance Payments

    The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, today issued the following statement.

  42. Government of Canada and partners invest $20 million in new diabetes research teams

    November is Diabetes Awareness Month—a time to reflect on a disease that affects millions of Canadians and to recognize the scientific advances that have been made in the prevention and to treatment of diabetes in Canada, beginning with the discovery of insulin in 1921.

  43. Statement from Minister Sajjan on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 

    In Canada, women are more likely than men to experience domestic violence and sexual assault. While anyone can experience violence, girls and young women, Indigenous women, lesbian, gay and bisexual people and women living in remote regions are at greater risk of violence.

  44. Statement by Minister Ien on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, today issued the following statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: “No one should face violence because of who they are. Yet, for far too many women, girls, youth, and people of diverse gender identities and expressions, this is their terrifying reality.

  45. Message from the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25, 2021) and the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (November 25 to December 10, 2021)

    Please join me in raising awareness by wearing the colour orange and by sharing the message to end gender based violence #orangetheworld #16days and #spreadtheword.

  46. The Government of Canada and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority join together to address supply chain disruptions as a result of the British Columbia floods

    The Government of Canada continues to take action to support the transportation system of British Columbia after the recent floods.

  47. Minister Joly meets with Nanaia Mahuta, Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand

    In their first meeting, the ministers highlighted the long-standing friendship of the two countries and their people. They noted that the countries are key partners and have strong cultural and people-to-people ties.

  48. Statement by Minister Ng on U.S. final duty rates on Canadian softwood lumber

    Canada’s softwood lumber industry is an economic anchor for communities across the country and a key component of Canada’s forestry sector, which contributed more than $25 billion to the country’s GDP in 2020 and employed nearly 185,000 workers. The United States has long relied on Canadian lumber products to meet its domestic needs for high-quality building materials.

  49. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Beaver Creek Institution 

    On November 22, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, two packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Beaver Creek Institution, a multi-security facility. As a result, the Ontario Provincial Police investigated and recovered several more packages near the institution.

  50. Types of Business Eligible for the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program

    Types of Business Eligible for the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program