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1. Working together to improve health care for Canadians.

   Working together to improve health care for Canadians.

2. Information about COVID-19 at Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge for Women

   The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) advises that four inmates at Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge for Women in Saskatchewan have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution.

3. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Warkworth Institution 

   On February 4, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized following a suspected drone drop at Warkworth Institution, a medium-security federal institution. The seized items included approximately 306 grams of marijuana, 164 grams of tobacco, 134 grams of shatter (cannabis concentrate), and 15 grams of MDMA.

4. Tang.ɢwan – ḥačxwiqak – Tsig̱is Marine Protected Area

   Fisheries and Oceans Canada is working in collaboration with First Nations to advance the designation of the proposed Tang.ɢwan – ḥačxwiqak – Tsig̱is Marine Protected Area (MPA) to help safeguard this sensitive deepwater marine environment and its unique seafloor features.

5. Government of Canada and coastal First Nations announce progress to protect a large ecologically unique ocean area off the Pacific West Coast

   Today at the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5) in Vancouver, the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard together with the Council of the Haida Nation, Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, Pacheedaht First Nation and Quatsino First Nation announced progress on the proposed Tang.ɢwan — ḥačxwiqak — Tsig̱is Marine Protected Area (MPA), a large ecologically unique ocean area located on average 150 kilometres off the west coast of Vancouver Island.

6. Canada provides humanitarian assistance in response to earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

   Powerful earthquakes struck Türkiye and Syria on Monday, causing the death of thousands of people and destroying homes, roads, health facilities and other critical infrastructure. To support the international response to this emergency, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, announced that Canada is providing $10 million in humanitarian assistance. This contribution will help support emergency medical services and provide shelter, food and other essential items.

7. Government of Canada to announce support for Shippagan

   Government of Canada to announce support for Shippagan

8. Government of Canada Announces New Elements to Safeguard Marine Protected Areas and to Help Meet Marine Conservation Targets

   The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Minister responsible for Parks Canada, will jointly announce new key elements that will help Canada safeguard areas of our oceans that need protection, and that will help us meet the ambitious target of conserving 25 per cent of Canada’s oceans by 2025 and 30 per cent by 2030.

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

   The Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, Ahmed Hussen, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion (Diversity and Inclusion), Paul Chiang and Member of Parliament for London West, Arielle Kayabaga, will be making an important announcement in Canada’s efforts to improve social and economic outcomes in Black communities.

10. Chaudière Crossing closed to motorists

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users that the Chaudière Crossing will be closed to motorists to carry out work related to the Union Bridge rehabilitation and Hull Causeway widening project.

11. Minister Gould to attend  Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Sustainable Communities Conference in Ottawa

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will announce Canada’s 2023 Voluntary National Review on the Sustainable Development Goals. The Minister will make this announcement at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Sustainable Communities Conference.

12. The Government of Canada will hold a technical briefing on health system funding

    Officials from the Government of Canada will hold a technical briefing on health system funding.

13. Minister Ng speaks with Taiwan’s Minister Deng

    Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, spoke with Taiwan’s Minister without Portfolio, John Deng, in the capacity of Trade Representative.

14. Indigenous-Federal-Provincial-Territorial meeting held in Ottawa to discuss and advance priorities

    Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, federal Minister of Indigenous Services, convened a meeting in Ottawa with the Honourable Marc Miller, federal Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Karina Gould, federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, many provincial and territorial Ministers of Indigenous Affairs, and leaders and representatives from the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), and the Métis National Council (MNC).

15. Assault of an inmate at Atlantic Institution

    On January 29, 2023, an inmate was found to have been victim of an assault at Atlantic Institution, a maximum-security federal institution. The injured inmate was evaluated by staff members and transported to an outside hospital to receive treatment. The inmate has since returned to the institution.

16. Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance at the Meeting of Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Finance Ministers 

    Certainly from the federal government’s perspective, even as we face the big and important challenges of today—even as we recognize we need to meet the moment when it comes to building that clean economy, creating those Canadian jobs, and supporting our health care system—we recognize we’re doing it at a time of real fiscal constraints and when fiscal responsibility is important as well.

17. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Archambault Institution

    On February 5, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Archambault Institution, a federal multi-level security institution. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included 154 grams of hashish, 260 grams of tobacco, one cellphone, and one memory card. The total estimated institutional value of this seizure is $14,880.

18. Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance at a press conference following the Finance Ministers’ Meeting

    Today I hosted a provincial and territorial Finance Ministers’ meeting. This was a return to in-person meetings and it was helpful to get together and to see each other face-to-face. We had a very rich, wide-ranging conversation today working together on key priorities for Canadians.

19. Working Together to Prevent Suicide in Canada – the 2022 Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention Progress Report

    As Canada’s first federal Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, I am pleased to share the 2022 Progress Report on the Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention.

20. Government of Canada and coastal First Nations announce progress to protect a large unique marine area off the Pacific West Coast

    The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard together with Cloy-e-iis, Dr. Judith Sayers with the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, President Gaagwiis Jason Alsop with the Council of the Haida Nation, Chief Jeff Jones with the Pacheedaht First Nation, James Wallas, Elected Councillor with Quatsino First Nation will jointly announce progress on the proposed Tang.ɢwan — ḥačxwiqak — Tsig̱is Marine Protected Area.

21. Canada announces $69.5 million in funding to protect and restore ocean ecosystems in developing countries

    As part of International Development Week 2023, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, today announced a total of $69.5 million in funding for climate finance to support 4 nature-based-solutions projects that will help marginalized communities adapt to climate change, strengthen biodiversity and reduce poverty...

22. Backgrounder: Canada’s new funding to protect and restore ocean ecosystems in developing countries

    Backgrounder: Canada has announced $69.5 million in climate financing for 4 projects that is being distributed as follows

23. Minister Ng to lead a Women’s Trade Mission to the United Kingdom

    The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will lead her first Women’s Trade Mission to the United Kingdom (U.K.) from March 13 to 16, 2023. The mission will focus on expanding trade between businesses owned and led by women in technology-based sectors such as clean technologies, information and communications technologies, and life sciences...

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

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

25. Minister Joly strengthens bilateral relationship with India’s Minister of External Affairs 

    Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly, and India’s Minister of External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, met today in New Delhi for the Canada-India Strategic Dialogue. Marking a decade since the first Strategic Dialogue was held, the meeting attests to the enduring, close ties between Canada and India as well as our continued collaboration on shared foreign policy priorities.

26. The Government of Canada invests in world-class ocean monitoring system to enhance Canada’s ocean protection for the next generation

    Ocean observation science can help save lives, protect our waters and ecosystems, and grow our economy. The Government of Canada is working with the ocean science community to collect and share ocean information and data needed to keep our marine and coastal areas clean and safe for generations.

27. CBSA and CBP open a NEXUS and FAST enrolment centre in the U.S.

    CBSA and CBP open a NEXUS and FAST enrolment centre in the U.S. The enrolment centre in Houlton, Maine will expand interview capacity for applicants residing in eastern Canada and north-eastern U.S.

28. Government of Canada requests research proposals to address northern contaminants and plastic pollution

    Together, with Indigenous partners, scientists are assessing the presence of contaminants and plastics pollution in Northern and Arctic communities. These partnerships will lead to solutions to reduce the presence of contaminants in local food sources, including traditionally harvested country foods integral to Indigenous culture and food security in the North and Arctic.

29. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Federal Court

    The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.

30. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Ontario

    The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.

31. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Quebec

    The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.

32. Canada extends and expands open work permit program for Hong Kong residents

    Canada continues to stand by Hong Kong residents and supports the freedom and democracy that are cherished by many. The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced today that Canada is extending and expanding the open work permit program for eligible Hong Kong residents.

33. New CRTC Chair’s Leadership Will Help Shape the Future of Canada’s Communication System

    The Government of Canada shares vision and priorities for Canada’s broadcasting and telecommunications system with the new Chair of the independent agency

34. First marine refuge within the Northern Shelf Bioregion is established

    Today at the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5), the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Chief John Powell (Winidi) of the Mamalilikulla First Nation, and the Honourable Nathan Cullen, B.C. Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, announced fisheries closures and the establishment of a marine refuge, to help protect the ecologically and culturally significant area of Gwaxdlala/Nalaxdlala in Knight Inlet on the coast of British Columbia.

35. Marine Protected Area Network partners endorse plan to protect British Columbia’s North Coast

    The blueprint for a vast network of marine protected areas (MPAs) across the northern third of Canada’s West Coast is being unveiled after more than a decade of work. Today, 15 First Nations, the Government of Canada, and the Government of British Columbia (B.C.) are jointly announcing the endorsement of the Marine Protected Area Network Action Plan (the Action Plan) for the Northern Shelf Bioregion (NSB).

36. Marine Protected Area Network for the Northern Shelf Bioregion

    Protecting the world’s oceans and marine environment is a shared responsibility. Today’s announcement of the joint endorsement of the Marine Protected Area (MPA) Network Action Plan (the Action Plan) for the Northern Shelf Bioregion (NSB) is an important and vital step in ensuring healthy coastal ecosystems now and into the future.

37. The Government of Canada invests in ocean science for ocean protection

    The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, along with Kate Moran, President and CEO of the University of Victoria’s Ocean Networks Canada will make a funding announcement in support of ocean monitoring.

38. Let’s #GoForTheGoals: Statement from Minister Sajjan marking International Development Week

    “International Development Week, which takes place this year from February 5 to 11, celebrates the many ways that Canadians work with partners in developing countries to help eradicate poverty and contribute to a more peaceful, inclusive and prosperous world. The actions of partners are critical to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals..."

39. Canada deploys CP-140 long-range patrol aircraft to support Haiti

    Today, the Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly, announced that Canada has deployed a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CP-140 Aurora long-range patrol aircraft to support Canada’s efforts to disrupt the activities of gangs in Haiti and demonstrate Canada’s commitment to the Haitian people.

40. Statement by Ministers St-Onge and Vandal on the closing of the 2023 Arctic Winter Games in Wood Buffalo, Alberta

    Ministers Pascale St-Onge and Dan Vandal congratulate the athletes and all those who made the 2023 Arctic Winter Games a success

41. Statement from the Minister of National Defence

    Today, the United States took definitive action to bring down China’s high-altitude surveillance balloon that has violated U.S. and Canadian airspace and international law.

42. Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination to Celebrate Black History Month

    Montréal, Quebec, February 4, 2023 — On February 5, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in red, green, and yellow from sunset to 1 a.m. to celebrate Black History Month.

43. Message from the Minister of Health and the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health –  World Cancer Day – February 4, 2023

    Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada. In fact, two in five Canadians will develop cancer in their lifetime and one in four Canadians will die of the disease. Lung, breast, colorectal and prostate cancer are the most commonly diagnosed types of cancer in the country. Although the overall risk of dying from cancer is declining in Canada, the number of new cancer diagnoses and cancer deaths continues to rise. Almost everyone knows a person whose life has been impacted by a cancer diagnosis.

44. Minister Joly to travel to India to deepen Indo-Pacific Strategy partnerships

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that she will travel to Delhi, India, from February 6 to 7, to deepen bilateral ties and foster stronger partnerships.

45. Statement of the G7 and Australia on price caps for seaborne Russian-origin petroleum products

    On 4 February 2023, members of the Price Cap Coalition reached consensus on the maximum prices for seaborne Russian-origin petroleum products.

46. G7 and Australia expand Russian oil price cap to petroleum products, further reducing Russia’s revenues

    Today, Canada, our G7 partners, and Australia are moving forward with two price caps for seaborne Russian-origin petroleum products, which build on the Russian crude oil price cap announced on December 2, 2022.

47. Canada Celebrates the Opening of IMPAC5 – the Fifth International Marine Protected Area Congress  

    The global ocean is facing mounting pressures from climate change and human activities, resulting in threatened ecosystems and biodiversity loss.

48. Deputy Prime Minister hosts meeting of provincial and territorial Finance Ministers

    Today in Toronto, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, hosted a meeting with provincial and territorial Finance Ministers to discuss the state of the Canadian economy and a range of shared priorities.

49. First marine refuge within the Gwaxdlala/Nalaxdlala area in Knight Inlet is established

    The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Chief John Powell (Winidi) of the Mamalilikulla First Nation, and the Honourable Nathan Cullen, B.C. Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, will announce the establishment of a new marine refuge in the Gwaxdlala/Nalaxdlala area in Knight Inlet on the coast of British Columbia.

50. Marine Protection Network Partners Endorse Network Action Plan at IMPAC5 Congress

    The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Chief Marilyn Slett of the Heiltsuk Nation, and Dallas Smith, Board President of Nanwakolas Council together with the Honourable Nathan Cullen, BC Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship will jointly announce the completion of the Northern Shelf Bioregion Network Action Plan.