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  1. Minister Blair to co-host the 16th annual Halifax International Security Forum

    The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will co-host the 16th annual Halifax International Security Forum from November 22 – 24.

  2. Tribunal Continues Finding—Corrosion-resistant Steel Sheet from China, the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei), India and Korea

    The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued its finding made on February 21, 2019, in inquiry NQ-2018-004, concerning the dumping corrosion-resistant flat-rolled steel sheet products of carbon steel from the People’s Republic of China, Chinese Taipei, the Republic of India and the Republic of Korea.

  3. Minister Holland to take part in the Canada Healthcare Innovation Summit 2024

    The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will deliver opening remarks and take part in a fireside chat with Dr. Joss Reimer, President of the Canadian Medical Association, to discuss the current challenges and future directions of healthcare in Canada at the Canada Healthcare Innovation Summit 2024.

  4. Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for National Child Day

    This evening, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in blue and white from sunset to 1:00 a.m. for National Child Day.

  5. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly to hold media availability in Washington D.C.

    November 20, 2024 – The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media availability on November 21, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

  6. Minister of Transport issues statement on the Canadian National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims

    The President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, today issued the following statement:

  7. Statement from Minister Blair on the Fourth Biannual Report of External Monitor

    The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, issued the following statement today in response to Madame Jocelyne Therrien’s fourth External Monitor status report. The report provides an update on the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) implementation of the 48 recommendations of the Independent External Comprehensive Review (IECR).

  8. Defence Minister Bill Blair releases fourth status report of the External Monitor

    Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, released the fourth biannual status report of the External Monitor, Madame Jocelyne Therrien.

  9. Miawpukek First Nation improves fire safety with new $5 million fire hall in the community

    First Nations are more at risk of fire incidents in their communities than anywhere else in Canada.

  10. Canada and Yukon to announce funding for arctic and northern security

    Whitehorse, Yukon, November 20, 2024 — Media are invited to attend a funding announcement supporting arctic and northern security.

  11. Minister Champagne to participate in NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s 70th Annual Session

    The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will participate to the Science and Technology Committee at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s 70th Annual Session.

  12. Minister Joly to travel to Washington, D.C. 

    While in Washington, Minister Joly will meet with U.S. leaders, including Republican and Democratic senators, to discuss trade, investment and security.

  13. The Government of Canada invests $20.5 million to help stop gun violence in Saskatchewan

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $20.5 million in Saskatchewan through the Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund. This funding will support efforts by community organizations and law enforcement to combat gun violence and keep our communities safe.

  14. The Government of Canada invests $4 million to help stop gun violence in Nunavut

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $4 million in Nunavut through the Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund. This funding will support efforts by community organizations and law enforcement to combat gun violence and keep our communities safe.

  15. The Government of Canada invests $4 million to help stop gun violence in the  Northwest Territories

    Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $4 million in the Northwest Territories through the Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund.

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

    On November 17, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Beaver Creek Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

  17. Voting is open for the name of the future Canadian lunar rover!

    From November 20 to December 20, the Canadian Space Agency is inviting Canadians to have their say on the name of the first Canadian lunar rover.

  18. Statement by Minister Marci Ien on the 25th anniversary of Transgender Day of Remembrance

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement today for the 25th anniversary of Transgender Day of Remembrance

  19. Competition Bureau advances an investigation into Leon’s and The Brick’s marketing practices

    The Competition Bureau obtained a court order to gather information and advance an ongoing investigation into Leon’s Furniture Limited and its subsidiary, The Brick Warehouse LP.

  20. Minister Blair to hold media availability regarding External Monitor report

    The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will hold a media availability with reporters.

  21. Canada’s Ambassador for Climate Change, Catherine Stewart, delivers Canada’s national statement at COP29

    Canada comes to COP29 as a ready partner. We fully understand the importance and urgency of collective climate action. In addition to helping drive needed international efforts, such as the tripling of renewables and protecting 30 percent of land and water by 2030, Canada is also taking bold domestic actions to ensure we are building a strong future with abundant clean energy and healthy ecosystems.

  22. Tribunal Finds Injury—Certain Pea Protein from China

    The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today found that the dumping and subsidizing of certain pea protein, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China, have caused injury to the domestic industry. Anti-dumping and countervailing duties will therefore be collected by the Canada Border Services Agency. The complainants in this case were Nutri-Pea GP Inc. of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, and Roquette Canada Ltd. of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.

  23. Strengthening support for access to justice services in both official languages in Quebec

    Access to justice is key to increasing Canadians’ confidence in their justice system. By improving the capacity of organizations to offer legal services in English and French across the country, the Government of Canada continues to fulfill its commitment to support official language minority communities.

  24. Minister Ng Highlights Canadian Trade Gateway Advancing Nuclear Partnerships in the Indo-Pacific

    November 19, 2024 – The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade, and Economic Development, will join representatives from Canada’s nuclear energy community to share Canada’s vision for strengthening nuclear partnerships in the Indo-Pacific through the Canadian Trade Gateway.

  25. Thao Lam and Kjell Boersma’s acclaimed National Film Board of Canada animated short Boat People now available worldwide. Featured as Vimeo Staff Pick starting November 19.

    Thao Lam and Kjell Boersma’s multi-award-winning National Film Board of Canada (NFB) animated short Boat People is being featured as a Staff Pick on Vimeo, starting November 19.

  26. Initialling of Final Self-Government Agreement for the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę marks an important step in Nation-to-Nation relationship

    On November 19, negotiators for the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę Government Inc., the Government of the Northwest Territories, and Canada initialed the draft Final Self-Government Agreement for the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę in Ottawa.

  27. A Door Number 3 Productions/NFB co-production. Lisa Jackson’s Wilfred Buck screening at RIDM on November 22 and 24.

    The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is pleased to remind audiences about upcoming screenings of the feature film Wilfred Buck (Door Number 3 Productions/NFB), by Anishinaabe filmmaker Lisa Jackson, at the 27th Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM), taking place November 20 to December 1, 2024.

  28. Deputy Prime Minister announces new action to lower the cost of housing for Canadians

    Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, announced significant progress to deliver Canada’s housing plan.

  29. Minister MacAulay concludes productive visit to China

    Last week, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, visited Beijing, China, where he met with Chinese industry leaders, importers, and key Canadian stakeholders to advocate for improved commercial opportunities for Canadian farmers, processors and exporters, and reinforce Canada's commitment to exploring ways to support fair competition, a level playing field for businesses, and more open, sustainable and inclusive trade.

  30. Message from the Minister of Health and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health on Digital Health Week

    This Digital Health Week, we recognize the important role that digital health systems play in creating a secure and connected health care system. We are committed to ensuring that digital health data and tools, such as electronic health records, telemedicine, and mobile health apps, work together to securely connect patients, caregivers, and health care providers so Canadians can more easily access the best quality care.

  31. Government of Canada unlocks 12 more federal properties for housing

    Everyone deserves a place to call home. However, for many across the country, home ownership and renting are out of reach due to the housing crisis Canada is facing. We need to build more homes, faster, to get Canadians into homes that meet their needs, at prices they can afford. That’s why in Budget 2024 and Solving the Housing Crisis: Canada’s Housing Plan, the federal government announced the most ambitious housing plan in Canadian history: a plan to build 4 million more homes.

  32. Statement by Minister Joly on sentencing of Hong Kong pro-democracy advocates

    “Canada is deeply concerned following the sentencing today of 45 people in a national security trial of pro-democracy advocates known as the Hong Kong 47. The prosecution of these individuals and the lengthy prison sentences that ranged from 4 to 10 years are troubling.

  33. Government of Canada recognizes Dr. Dominique François Gaspard as a person of national historic significance

    The unique story of Dr. Dominique François Gaspard sheds light on the religious, linguistic, and ethnocultural diversity of the people of African descent in early 20th century Canada.

  34. Canada Summer Jobs 2025: Application period for employers begins today and closes December 19, 2024

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, launched the employer application period for CSJ 2025. Employers from non-for-profit organizations and the public sector, as well as private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees, can apply for funding until December 19, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PST to hire youth next summer. Full-time jobs will become available starting on April 21, 2025.

  35. Canada Summer Jobs 2025 : Backgrounder

    Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, which is the Government of Canada’s commitment to help young people—particularly those facing barriers to employment—gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to transition successfully into the labour market.

  36. Statement on 1,000 days since start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “A thousand days ago, Russia escalated its war on Ukraine into a brutal, full-scale invasion. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin thought a victory would be swift and decisive."

  37. Minister Champagne to address North American Manufacturing Conference

    The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will participate in a fireside chat at the North American Manufacturing Conference, moderated by Dennis Darby, President and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters. The Minister will discuss North American trade and economic collaboration between Canada, the United States and Mexico.

  38. Statement by Minister Valdez on Women’s Entrepreneurship Day

    Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, issued the following statement in celebration of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day:

  39. ArcelorMittal Exploitation Minière Canada s.e.n.c. ordered to pay $100,000 for obstructing enforcement officers

    On November 18, 2024, ArcelorMittal Exploitation Minière Canada s.e.n.c. was convicted by the Court of Québec to pay a fine of $100,000, after pleading guilty to one count of violating the Fisheries Act.

  40. Canada and Zambia lead on UN resolution to end child, early and forced marriage

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today issued the following statement: “Today, the United Nations General Assembly adopted its sixth resolution on ending child, early and forced marriage. This is the 10th anniversary of Canada and Zambia’s partnership leading this resolution together. While good progress has been made, we must continue to collectively accelerate efforts to prevent, address and eliminate child, early and forced marriage by 2030.

  41. Minister Ng strengthens economic ties at Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Ministerial Meeting in Lima, Peru

    This week, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, participated in the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting and the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting alongside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in Lima, Peru.

  42. Treasury Board President Anita Anand tables the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024–25

    Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, tabled the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024–25, in the House of Commons.

  43. Weekly Update on the Government’s Economic Plan

    The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance will provide an update on the government’s economic plan. She will be joined by the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, Jean-Yves Duclos.

  44. The CBSA is adjusting hours of service at land ports of entry across Canada

    The CBSA is adjusting hours of service at land ports of entry across Canada

  45. Stéphanie Paquette to les Jours de la radio 2024

    The topic of the conference, “The New Generation,” strikes a chord with me because it sums up the greatest challenge facing broadcasting today: preserving and renewing audiences.

  46. Nearly $330 Million for Bécancour Port and Industrial Park: A strategic investment for the Mauricie Battery Industry

    The federal government is investing in strengthening the country's supply chains and increasing opportunities for our companies to expand into global markets.

  47. Opening statement to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology (INDU) by Dr. Supriya Syal, Deputy Commissioner, Research, Policy and Education 

    Opening statement to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology (INDU) by Dr. Supriya Syal, Deputy Commissioner, Research, Policy and Education

  48. Joshua Kutryk to speak to thousands of Canadian students

    Today at 2:00 pm, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Joshua Kutryk will give an online presentation to thousands of Canadian students from grades 5 to 12.

  49. Parliamentary Secretary Koutrakis attends the United Nations Tourism Executive Council in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia

    As the leading international organization in the field of tourism, UN Tourism promotes tourism as a driver of economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability and offers leadership and support to the sector in advancing knowledge and tourism policies worldwide.

  50. Statement by Minister Valdez on Global Entrepreneurship Week

    Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, issued the following statement in celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, which runs from November 18 to 22: