General Public

1. Minister Guilbeault delivers statement on opening day of COP16 in Cali, Colombia

   Our recent 2030 Nature Strategy, released ahead of COP16, charts our path to achieving our objectives. To hold this and any future government accountable to fulfill those goals, we introduced the Nature Accountability Bill that requires the Government to transparently report on their progress.

2. National Women’s Health Research Initiative – Translational and Implementation Science Grants

   The National Women's Health Research Initiative (NWHRI), a joint initiative between the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Women and Gender Equality Canada, was announced as part of the 2021 federal budget to advance a coordinated research program that addresses under-researched and high-priority areas of women's health and to ensure new evidence improves women's, girls’, and gender-diverse people's care and health outcomes. The initiative aims to ensure that all people in Canada navigating the health system have access to gender-sensitive, culturally appropriate, trauma-informed, non-stigmatizing, evidence-based, high-quality health care throughout their lives.

3. Minister Boissonnault announces further Temporary Foreign Worker Program reforms to better protect the Canadian labour market and workers

   Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, announced targeted reforms to one of the TFW Program streams. Effective November 8, 2024, the starting hourly wage for workers coming into Canada through the high-wage stream will be increased to 20%, higher than its current level, which is the median wage in the applicable province or territory of work. This represents an increase to the existing threshold of between $5 and $8 per hour, depending on the province or territory of work.

4. Death of an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution

   On October 20, 2024, an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution died while in our custody. The individual’s name has been anonymized to comply with a court-ordered publication ban to protect the identity of the victims.

5. The Government of Canada Invests in the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

   The Planetarium Star Theatre shoots for the stars with an important modernization project

6. Parliamentary Secretary Jones represents Canada at 2024 Arctic Circle Assembly in Iceland

   This week, Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary (PS) to the Minister of Northern Affairs and to the Minister of National Defence (Northern Defence) and Member of Parliament for Labrador, participated in the Arctic Circle Assembly, held in Reykjavík, Iceland. Over three days from October 17 to 19, around 2,000 participants from over 70 countries gathered to discuss the future of the Arctic on the international stage.

7. Recapture of inmate from the Stan Daniels Healing Centre – Section 81 facility

   At approximately 10:55 pm on October 19, 2024, inmate William Mackinaw was apprehended by the Red Deer Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

8. Significant federal infrastructure improvements completed at Radium Hot Springs in Kootenay National Park

   Upgrades and repairs to beloved Aquacourt ensures the future of this heritage building.

9. Radium Hot Springs Aquacourt: Federal Infrastructure Investment Completion and 75th Anniversary of Kootenay National Park

   Federal Infrastructure Investment Completion and 75th Anniversary Kootenay National Park.

10. Robert Vroom named Producer with NFB’s Eastern Documentary Unit in Montreal. Working to strengthen English-language filmmaking across Quebec

    Veteran film producer Robert Vroom is joining the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) as the new Producer with the Eastern Documentary Unit, Executive Producer Nathalie Cloutier announced today.

11. 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 ability of organizations to offer legal services in French and English across the country, the Government of Canada continues to fulfill its commitment to support official language minority communities.

12. Government of Canada to launch Changing Narratives Fund

    The Fund will support diverse communities and organizations in telling their stories and help them promote a diversity of voices in the media and cultural industries

13. Canadian Grain Commission compensates producers at 75% for unpaid deliveries to Global Food and Ingredients Inc.

    Winnipeg, Manitoba (October 10, 2024) – Producers who were not paid for grain delivered to Global Food and Ingredients Inc. will be compensated for their eligible claims through the Canadian Grain Commission’s Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program.

14. Finding solutions for women and gender diverse people’s top health priorities

    For decades, the health of women and gender diverse people has been under-researched, leading to disparities in health outcomes, gaps in access to care and too many instances of mis- and under-diagnosis. The National Women’s Health Research Initiative (NWHRI), led by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and supported by Women and Gender Equality Canada, has been working to change that, with a focus on evidence-based solutions that will directly improve women’s and gender diverse people’s access to and experience within the health care system.

15. Governments of Canada and Quebec kick off joint public consultations for Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park Expansion Project

    Governments of Canada and Quebec kick off joint public consultations for Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park Expansion Project

16. Governments helping fruit sector seek new opportunities

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are helping 128 apple, tender fruit, and table grape producers grow more popular and hardy varieties of produce. The Growing Future Opportunities Initiative, with funding through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), is supporting these projects through a $4.4 million investment.

17. Competition Bureau seeks information from market participants on property controls to advance investigations

    Competition Bureau seeks information from market participants on property controls to advance investigations October 21, 2024 – GATINEAU, QC, Competition Bureau

18. Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park expansion project

    Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park expansion project

19. Importers now benefiting from new accounting system for the collection of duties and taxes for commercial goods

    Importers now benefiting from new accounting system for the collection of duties and taxes for commercial goods

20. Vicky Eatrides to the Canadian Chapter of the International Institute of Communications

    There are specific mentions of initiatives that fall squarely within the CRTC’s mandate, like helping ensure access and affordability of telecommunications services, implementing the Online News Act, and supporting Canadian and Indigenous content.

21. Minister Valdez kicks off Small Business Week 2024 by highlighting the Government of Canada’s commitment to supporting small businesses

    The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, made the following statement today in recognition of Small Business Week:

22. CRTC releases strategic plan to connect Canadians through technology and culture

    The plan details the CRTC’s priorities with a focus on delivering tangible results for Canadians.

23. The Procurement Ombud’s 2023-24 annual report stresses the need for immediate action

    Federal Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic releases his Annual Report for 2023-24, which was tabled in Parliament by the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos on October 7, 2024.

24. Minister Blair concludes successful visit to Europe for North Atlantic Treaty Organization and G7 Defence Ministers’ Meetings

    Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, concluded a successful visit to Europe where he participated in a meeting of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defence Ministers as well as the first-ever G7 Defence Ministers’ Meeting (DMM).

25. Minister Ng and Minister MacAulay statement on Canada’s CPTPP dairy tariff rate quota dispute with New Zealand

    The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, issued the following statement about Canada’s dairy tariff rate quota (TRQ) policies under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

26. Joint Declaration by G7 Defence Ministers to reaffirm common determination to address security challenges

    We, the G7 Defense Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, with the participation of the NATO Secretary General, have gathered in Naples to reaffirm our enduring unity and common determination to address, in a cohesive and concrete manner, security challenges, at a time in history marked by great instability.

27. Canada settles Agricultural Benefits specific claims with nine First Nations under Treaties 5, 6, and 10

    The Government of Canada is renewing relationships between the Crown and First Nations by addressing Canada’s failure to provide First Nations with the agricultural provisions promised under Treaties 5, 6, and 10.

28. First Nations leadership vote on the Final Agreement to reform Child and Family Services

    Yesterday, at a Special Chiefs Assembly hosted by the Assembly of First Nations, First Nations leaders adopted a resolution rejecting the $47.8 billion Final Agreement on the Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program, instructing the Assembly to take a new approach to negotiate a different final agreement.

29. Minister Hussen concludes visit to Türkiye and United Arab Emirates focused on Canada’s humanitarian assistance

    The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today concluded a 2-day visit to Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates. The visit focused on Canada’s humanitarian assistance in the region and was an opportunity for the Minister to see and hear first-hand from humanitarian partners, how assistance is being delivered to vulnerable civilians in Lebanon, Gaza, and the West Bank.

30. Government of Canada launches call for proposals in support of Black mental health

    Today, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, is launching an open call for proposals to allocate $1M under the Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund. Community-based organizations can apply for up to $100,000 to support projects that seek to build organizations’ capacity to develop and deliver programs that promote the mental health of Black people in Canada. The deadline to submit a proposal is November 15, 2024.

31. Canada announces tariff remission process for Canadian businesses importing certain Chinese goods

    Canadian workers, the auto sector, the steel and aluminum industries, and related critical manufacturing supply chains are threatened by unfair competition from Chinese producers, who benefit from China’s intentional, state-directed policy of overcapacity and oversupply, as well as its lack of rigorous labour and environmental standards. The federal government has recently implemented a suite of tariffs (also known as surtaxes) on certain Chinese imports to level the playing field and protect Canada’s workers and businesses from China’s unfair trade policies. These include:

32. Cree Nation Government and Parks Canada successfully complete Feasibility Assessment and announce an agreement to formally work toward establishing an offshore Indigenous Protected Area and national marine conservation area in the Eeyou Marine Region

    The proposed national marine conservation area spans more than 26,000 km2 and is home to the Crees and to abundant wildlife.

33. Media availability with members of HMCS Regina following the conclusion of JoLTEX 24 

    Media are invited to speak with members of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Regina...

34. Joint donor statement on humanitarian access in Sudan

    “The people of Sudan are experiencing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. 25 million people, half of Sudan’s population, are in urgent need of assistance. Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has forced approximately 11 million from their homes, fleeing horrific violence and severe hunger since the outbreak of conflict 18 months ago. Women and girls are facing severe protection risks, including widespread sexual violence and other grave human rights violations.

35. Assault of inmates at Millhaven Institution

    On October 15, 2024, four inmates were the victims of an assault at Millhaven Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

36. New affordable homes in Shelburne and Barton

    The communities of Shelburne and Barton will have 13 new, energy efficient, homes after an investment of more than $5.1 million from the federal and provincial governments and Co-operative Homes Ltd. (Compass Nova Scotia).

37. Minister Marci Ien Announces Recipients of the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

    Today, on Persons Day, and the 95th anniversary of the historic Persons Case, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced the recipients of the 2024 Governor General’s Awards (Persons Awards) in Commemoration of the Persons Case.

38. Canada announces new military assistance for Ukraine

    Today, at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Brussels, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced $64.8 million in military assistance to Ukraine.

39. Healthy meals for kids in Manitoba

    The federal government’s generational investments like the Canada Child Benefit, which provides families with up to nearly $8,000 per child, per year, help cover the costs of essentials children need. We’re building on this support by providing healthy meals at school, so children have what they need to learn, grow, and succeed—regardless of their family’s circumstances.

40. Government of Canada announces $3 million in funding to support tourism recovery in Jasper and the region

    Jasper is one of Canada’s most iconic destinations, treasured by Canadians and renowned around the world.

41. Changes to AgriStability program saving Alberta farmers time and money

    Farmers are vital to Alberta's economy, providing essential food resources and driving rural prosperity, yet they often face burdensome paperwork and high accounting fees that hinder their productivity. Governments are making changes to the AgriStability program to address these challenges.

42. Minister Champagne announces new thematic campus and collaboration on energy transition

    Concordia University initiative will support research and innovation in sustainability

43. Tourism offers a taste of Newfoundland and Labrador

    From fresh seafood caught from the Atlantic Ocean to foraged ingredients found along coastal trails to incredible protein and produce from local farms, Newfoundland and Labrador offers visitors a unique and immersive culinary experience. The Government of Canada, together with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, is investing to help expand and promote the region’s culinary tourism offerings.

44. New Stratford event space to welcome visitors and residents

    Government support for waterfront development project opens opportunities for celebrations, promotion of culture and history

45. Construction of an 88-place French-language daycare centre in Val Therese: A major investment in early childhood

    The Government of Canada announces a significant investment to promote the vitality of official-language minority communities.

46. Government of Canada invests in innovation and growth with support for EVAH Corp.

    The business receives a total of $800,000 in financial assistance from CED.

47. Transformation and expansion of an industrial building in Ahuntsic-Cartierville into a new art center and community space, the CAB – Battat Art Center

    The renovation and expansion of an old industrial building to create the Battat Art Center, the CAB, will reduce the ecological footprint of the building and support art and culture. The project is made possible by a $10.2 million investment from the federal government.

48. Five beneficiaries of the Quebec Fisheries Fund receive over $830,000 in contributions from the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec

    Quebec’s fish and seafood industry is facing increasing competition and the need to adapt to an ever changing market. Working together through the Quebec Fisheries Fund (QFF), the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are helping the industry to innovate and reach its full potential.

49. Five recipients of the Quebec Fisheries Fund receive more than $830,000 in contributions from the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec

    Five projects in the Gaspé Peninsula and the Lower St. Lawrence funded by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and the Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ) under the Quebec Fisheries Fund.

50. Government of Canada invests in supply chain projects in the province of Quebec to help make life cost less

    The Government of Canada is investing in strategic infrastructure projects to strengthen supply chains and make life cost less.