National News

1. British Columbia farmers get help building more resilient, sustainable practices

   Farmers and ranchers are receiving additional assistance to prepare for, adapt to and lessen the impacts of climate change so they can better protect their farms and livestock and continue growing food for people in British Columbia.

2. Canada and British Columbia Invest in Wildfire Resilience

   Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, with the Honourable Bruce Ralston, British Columbia’s Minister of Forests, announced a joint investment of $950,122 through the Government of Canada’s Resilient Communities through FireSmart (RCF) Program. This initial investment is part of a series of joint investments aimed at supporting provincial and territorial efforts to advance FireSmart principles and practices to prevent and mitigate the impacts of wildfires.

3. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Kitchener

   Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Member of Parliament for Waterloo, and Joe and Stephanie Mancini, directors of The Working Centre.

4. Minister Boissonnault provides next steps on recent changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program 

   The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program is designed as an extraordinary measure to be used only when qualified Canadians and permanent residents are not able to fill job vacancies.

5. Canada imposes third round of sanctions on perpetrators of extremist settler violence against Palestinian civilians in West Bank

   The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Extremist Settler Violence) Regulations. This round of sanctions lists four individuals and two entities for their roles in participating in or facilitating acts of harassment and violence, including attacks on humanitarian convoys, dispossession of property and displacement of Palestinian communities.

6. Canada imposes third round of sanctions on perpetrators of extremist settler violence against Palestinian civilians in West Bank

   Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against four individuals and two entities in response to the grave breach of international peace and security posed by their violent and destabilizing actions against Palestinian civilians and their property in the West Bank.

7. Strengthening temporary residence programs for sustainable volumes

   Canada has a long and proud history of welcoming newcomers from around the world who support our economy and enrich our country. In response to labour shortages and the aftershocks of the pandemic, the federal government took steps to meet the urgent needs of businesses and support our economic recovery. Since then, Canada’s economy has evolved, and we must continue to adapt our immigration system to respond to new pressures, including a softening labour market.

8. Actions taken to strengthen Canada’s temporary residence programs and migration pathways

   Immigration must be responsive to our country’s needs. Setting goals and targets for immigration is a critical part of how we support a well-managed, sustainable immigration system built on community capacity, humanitarian responsibilities and economic objectives, while prioritizing the health, safety and security of Canadians.

9. Rebuilding the Kashwakamak dam

   Rebuilding the Kashwakamak dam to mitigate the risk of its failure and associated flooding will safeguard Kashwakamak Lake and surrounding lands. This work is supported by a joint investment of nearly $6 million from the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority and the federal government’s Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund.

10. Canada imposes additional sanctions in response to Hamas’ terrorist attacks against Israel

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Hamas Terrorist Attacks) Regulations. These sanctions build on Canada’s efforts to countering Hamas and its acts of terror, as well as its affiliates and financial networks.

11. Canada imposes additional sanctions in response to Hamas’ terrorist attacks against Israel

    Effective immediately, Canada is imposing additional sanctions against eleven individuals and two entities pursuant to the Special Economic Measures (Hamas Terrorist Attacks) Regulations, in response to the terrorist attacks by Hamas on Israel that began on October 7, 2023, and the threat that Hamas and its affiliates pose to regional security.

12. Federal government transfers more than $39.5 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund to Manitoba

    The federal government has transferred more than $39.5 million to Manitoba under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the province invest in their local infrastructure priorities.

13. Canada imposes further sanctions against Iran

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations.

14. Canada imposes further sanctions against Iran

    Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against Iran by listing 5 Iranian individuals directly responsible for the implementation of Iran’s repressive and discriminatory laws and policies targeted at women, girls and minorities.

15. Government of Canada to introduce a new bill related to Parks Canada 

    The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Canada, will hold a press conference regarding the introduction of a bill that proposes amendments to the Canada National Parks Act.

16. Statement on International Equal Pay Day

    Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Labour, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, issued the following statement marking International Equal Pay Day.

17. 11204572 Canada Corporation ordered to pay $50,000 for violating the Fisheries Act in hydrocarbon release 

    On September 17, 2024, 11204572 Canada Corporation pleaded guilty in the Provincial Court of Ontario, in Toronto, to one charge of depositing a deleterious substance into water frequented by fish, in contravention of the Fisheries Act

18. Minister Miller and Minister Boissonnault to announce additional actions to protect our immigration system

    The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, will make an announcement regarding the strengthening of our temporary resident programs and migration pathways.

19. Minister Hussen and Qatar’s Minister of International Cooperation, Lolwah bint Rashid Al-Khater celebrate continued Canada-Qatar cooperation

    Tuesday September 17, 2024 – The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development participates in signing ceremony with her Excellency Lolwah bint Rashid Al-Khater, Qatar’s Minister of State for International Cooperation.

20. The CBSA makes significant liquid methamphetamine seizure bound for export to Australia

    1,278 litres of liquid methamphetamine disguised as fruit juice intercepted by CBSA officers in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia.

21. Over $2.7M to help Jambette boost its production capacity

    The governments of Canada and Quebec are providing over $2.7 million in funding for Jambette.

22. Death of an inmate from Archambault Institution

    On September 15, 2024, Guy Bissonnette, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

23. Statement from Minister Lebouthillier to mark 25 years since the Marshall decisions

    In 1999, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered the Marshall decisions, which affirmed that the 34 Mi'kmaq and Wolastoqey Nations in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and the Gaspé region of Quebec have a treaty right to fish, hunt, and gather in pursuit of a moderate livelihood. This right stems from the Peace and Friendship Treaties of 1760 and 1761. In 2017, the Peskotomuhkati Nation at Skutik was also identified as a Nation implicated by the Marshall decisions.

24. Minister of National Defence Remarks at the Seoul Defence Dialogue

    It's a very great privilege for me to be here today for the Seoul Defence Dialogue as part of my first official visit to Korea.

25. Minister of National Defence Remarks at the Responsible AI in the Military domain (REAIM) Summit 2024

    I’d like to begin my remarks by offering my sincere thanks to our hosts for all the work that they have done in organizing the summit and bringing this very important discussion together.

26. Minister of National Defence Remarks at the United Nations Command (UNC) Ministerial

    I am very pleased to be here in Seoul with all of you in my first visit to Korea as Canada's Minister of National Defence.

27. Government of Canada announces progress on the Canadian Patrol Submarine procurement

    The Government of Canada is providing members of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) with the equipment they need to maintain current and future operational readiness.

28. Canada announces new sovereign loan for the Republic of Moldova

    Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada will provide the Republic of Moldova with a sovereign loan of $120 million over 10 years.

29. Statement by Minister Khera on the Mid-Autumn Festival

    Government of Canada celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival.

30. Ensuring Access to Affordable, Reliable, Secure and Non-Emitting Electricity in Nova Scotia

    Ensuring Access to Affordable, Reliable, Secure and Non-Emitting Electricity in Nova Scotia

31. Companies present at IMTS 2024

    Government of Canada supports delegation travelling to Chicago to enhance productivity through innovation.

32. Tribunal Initiates Final Injury Inquiry—Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Bulgaria, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates

    The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an inquiry to determine whether the dumping of concrete reinforcing bar originating in or exported from the Republic of Bulgaria, the Kingdom of Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates has caused injury or retardation or is threatening to cause injury. This final injury inquiry was initiated further to a notice received from the Canada Border Services Agency stating that a preliminary determination had been made respecting the dumping of the above-mentioned goods.

33. Minister Valdez highlights success of Canada’s venture capital investments in Montréal

    Canada is home to some of the most innovative entrepreneurs in the world, and the federal government has their backs.

34. Government of Canada recognizes Albert Calvin Jackson, one of the first mail carriers of African descent, as a person of national historic significance

    Government of Canada recognizes Albert Calvin Jackson, one of the first mail carriers of African descent, as a person of national historic significance

35. Governments Strengthening the Sustainability and Productivity of Ontario Farms

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing an additional $9 million in the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help farmers enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of their farms.

36. Canada’s Competition Summit 2024

    Canada’s Competition Summit 2024September 16, 2024

37. Minister Joly and Yulia Navalnaya to take part in fireside chat  

    Tuesday September 16, 2024 –Tomorrow afternoon, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Mrs. Yulia Navalnaya, Chairwoman of the Advisory Board of the Anti-Corruption Foundation, will take part in a fireside chat.

38. Minister Duclos announces new investments in the National Shipbuilding Strategy at the Naval Quebec Annual Conference

    Minister Duclos announced that Canada has awarded a second NSS contract, valued at $16.47 million (including taxes), to Chantier Davie of Lévis, Québec, to advance work on a Polar-class icebreaker for the CCG.

39. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Millhaven Institution

    On September 11, 2024, through strong partnerships with community partners and vigilant front-line staff, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Millhaven Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

40. Minister Anand launches public consultations on Canada’s first artificial intelligence strategy for the federal public service

    Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, launched public consultations on Canada’s first artificial intelligence (AI) strategy for the federal public service.

41. Minister Joly to meet with Yulia Navalnaya in Ottawa

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will host Yulia Navalnaya, Chairwoman of the Advisory Board of the Anti-Corruption Foundation and widow of former Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, in Ottawa, Ontario, on September 17, 2024.

42. Joint statement marking two Years since death of Mahsa Zhina Amini

    Joint statement marking two Years since death of Mahsa Zhina Amini

43. Government announces boldest mortgage reforms in decades to unlock homeownership for more Canadians

    The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, today announced a suite of reforms to mortgage rules to make mortgages more affordable for Canadians and put homeownership within reach:

44. The Boldest Mortgage Reforms in Decades

    The federal government has the most ambitious housing plan in Canadian history—including building 4 million new homes—to make housing more affordable for Canadians. This plan will build a Canada that is fairer for every generation of Canadians, where they can get ahead, where their hard work pays off, and where they can buy a home.

45. Government of Canada recruiting National Advisory Committee members for Canada’s Volunteer Awards

    Today, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, announced a call for applications to recruit new members for the Canada’s Volunteer Awards’ National Advisory Committee.

46. Minister Ng to attend Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting in Lao People’s Democratic Republic

    Minister Ng to attend Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting in Lao People’s Democratic Republic

47. Atlantic Canadian companies seek new ways to boost productivity at IMTS 2024

    Government of Canada supports delegation travelling to Chicago to enhance productivity through innovation.

48. Government of Canada marks relocation of Terry Fox Memorial Sculpture

    Today, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, formally announced the relocation of the Terry Fox Memorial Sculpture.

49. Enforcement patrols during the 2023 fall migratory bird hunting season net $35,000 in court fines for seven hunters in Newfoundland and Labrador

    Enforcement officers carried out a series of patrols in collaboration with partner agencies, resulting in charges and $35,000 in total court-ordered fines for seven hunters provincewide for offences under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 and the Migratory Birds Regulations, 2022. In addition to the fines, the convicted hunters are prohibited from holding a migratory game-bird hunting permit, and from hunting migratory birds for a period of one year

50. Leader of the Government in the House of Commons to hold news conference on fall sitting

    The Honourable Karina Gould will hold a news conference to discuss the upcoming sitting of Parliament.