General Public

1. Global Affairs Canada statement on Russian disinformation

   “Canada alongside international partners condemns clandestine activities from the Social Design Agency (SDA) and Structura – two firms funded by the Kremlin – that seek to undermine democracy and weaken Canadian and European support for Ukraine.

2. Minister Champagne to participate in the Canada-Italy Forum on Artificial Intelligence

   The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will speak about bilateral relations and cooperation between Canada and Italy at the Canada-Italy Forum on Artificial Intelligence.

3. CRTC approves Google’s application and paves way for annual $100 million contribution to Canadian news organizations

   Today, the CRTC is issuing its first decision under the Online News Act Application and Exemption Regulations(the Regulations). This decision will pave the way for Google to contribute $100 million annually to Canadian news organizations through the Canadian Journalism Collective (CJC).

4. Five Eyes intelligence partners launch shared security advice initiative for tech companies, researchers, and investors

   Today, members of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance launched Secure Innovation, a shared security advice initiative to help protect emerging technology companies, researchers, and investors from a range of threats, particularly those from state actors.

5. Statement from Minister of Health and the Minister of Justice and the Attorney General of Canada on advance requests for medical assistance in dying

   Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a deeply personal and complex topic.

6. Media Registration – Canadian and Korean defence and foreign ministers to meet in Ottawa

   October 28, 2024 – The Honourable, Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and The Honourable, Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will meet with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and Minister of National Defence Kim Yong-hyun to deepen our close cooperation and work together as strategic partners in the Indo-Pacific and North Pacific.

7. Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister announcing healthy meals for kids in Manitoba

   We’ve been through a tough time. When COVID first hit, our country suffered the deepest recession since the Great Depression. Our economy shrank by 17 per cent and it’s been tough getting out of that. In recent weeks, we’ve had some good news. What we’ve been seeing is light at the end of the tunnel. We are approaching a soft landing for the Canadian economy after the turbulence of the COVID recession and what followed.

8. Bonaparte First Nation celebrates completion of their new water treatment plants

   Today, Bonaparte First Nation proudly marked the completion of two new water treatment plants, which now provide clean drinking water to remote areas of their community.

9. Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative will support AI innovation and adoption in British Columbia

   PacifiCan funding of over $32 million will help businesses bring new technologies to market and adopt AI. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a transformational opportunity for British Columbians.

10. Canadian-led high seas mission finds illegal harvesting of shark fins and “dark vessels” in North Pacific

    Today, the fishery officers and crew of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Sir Wilfrid Laurier made a safe return to port in Victoria, B.C., having successfully completed this year’s mission to detect and deter illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the North-Pacific. This is a region integral to Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, under which Canada is committed to upholding its international obligations.

11. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Saint John

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John–Rothesay; Her Worship Donna Noade Reardon, Mayor of the City of Saint John; and Dr. Sandra Bell, Saint John Theatre Company Board Chair.

12. Statement on Georgia parliamentary election

    Today, Global Affairs Canada issued the following statement on the parliamentary election in Georgia: "As a friend, partner and longstanding supporter of Georgia, Canada notes the official results of the October 26, 2024, parliamentary election as announced by the country’s central election commission.

13. 14-month sentence for an engineering executive charged with rigging bids for Québec City contracts

    On October 25, André Côté, a former executive for engineering firm Roche ltée, Groupe-conseil (now Norda Stelo), received a 14-month conditional sentence, consisting of seven months of house arrest and a seven-month curfew. He will also have to complete 100 hours of community service.

14. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Tax Court of Canada

    The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

15. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of British Columbia

    The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

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

    The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

17. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Nova Scotia

    The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

18. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Ontario

    The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

19. Remembrance Day Sentry Program selection announced

    Today, the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), General Jennie Carignan, announced the members selected for this year’s Remembrance Day Sentry Program.

20. Sidewalk closure on Chaudière Crossing

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise pedestrians that the west sidewalk, located north of the Bronson Channel, on the Chaudière Crossing will be closed for maintenance work.

21. The Government of Canada announces an investment of $12.5 million to support official language minority community media

    The Government of Canada supports community media in official language minority communities, enabling them to participate more fully in civic life and raise awareness of local and national issues

22. Media Registration: Closing News Conference of the CPTPP Commission Chaired by Canada

    October 28, 2024 – The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development will Chair the 2024 Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Commission Meeting in Vancouver from November 27-28, 2024.

23. Parks Canada commemorates Construction of Prince Edward Island Railway as National Historic Event

    Parks Canada commemorates Construction of Prince Edward Island Railway as National Historic Event

24. New pathway to permanent residence for families of the victims of flight PS752

    Canada is committed to supporting those affected by the tragic event involving Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (PS752).

25. Statement on International Day of Religious Freedom

    “Worldwide, these freedoms are increasingly under threat. All of us have an obligation to speak out against hatred wherever and whenever it occurs. Canada is standing up for the rights of faith and belief communities around the world..."

26. Minister Champagne to discuss the Canadian battery and EV industry at the 15th ABAA conference in Montréal

    The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will be participating in a discussion at the 15th edition of the International Conference on Advanced Lithium Batteries for Automotive Applications (ABAA-15).

27. Foreign ministers’ statement on legislation against United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East under consideration by the Israeli Knesset

    We, the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Republic of Korea and the United Kingdom, express our grave concern over legislation currently under consideration by the Israeli Knesset, aimed at revoking the privileges and immunities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East [UNRWA], forbidding any contact between Israeli state entities, officials and UNRWA, and prohibiting any UNRWA presence within Israel.

28. Canada formally apologizes to five Anishinaabeg First Nations

    Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, on behalf of the Government of Canada, formally apologized to Aundeck Omni Kaning, M’Chigeeng, Sheguiandah, Sheshegwaning and Zhiibaahaasing First Nations for past wrongs relating to the Crown’s mismanagement of their monies in the late 1800s and the negative impacts experienced by the five communities as a result.

29. Minister Hussen announces support for financial stability in developing countries at the 2024 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group

    Financial inclusion gives people a fair chance to succeed. However, with the rising cost of living, regional conflicts, and natural disasters caused by climate change, financial pressures have impacted everyday life, especially for the world’s most vulnerable.

30. Statement by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance on the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loan Mechanism and Russian Sovereign Assets

    Statement by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance on the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loan Mechanism and Russian Sovereign Assets

31. G7 Finance Ministers’ Statement on Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) Loan Initiative

    G7 Finance Ministers’ Statement on Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) Loan Initiative

32. CRTC sets rates that will allow for greater choice of Internet services

    Today’s decision sets interim wholesale rates that competitors will pay large telephone companies to access their modern fibre networks. The decision will increase choice of affordable Internet services at the higher speeds Canadians expect.

33. Strengthening self-governance, Anishinabek-led education

    Today, KEB Vice-Chairperson Lise Kwekkeboom, alongside Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced new funding of more than $20 million per year to support education infrastructure and governance. This means that Anishinabek Education System (AES) participating First Nations will be able to make sure their schools are in the best shape to support students.

34. Sandy Lake First Nation Opens Doors and Access to Modernized Health Services

    Sandy Lake First Nation, with funding support from Indigenous Services Canada, is bringing a new era of modern health services to its community as the Sandy Lake Community Health Center opens its doors today, serving the health needs of the over 2,600 residents living on reserve in the remote, fly-in Northern Ontario community.

35. Backgrounder: Government of Canada invests $9.4 million to drive innovation and economic growth in Surrey

    Surrey is one of British Columbia’s fastest growing cities, home to innovative businesses and ambitious entrepreneurs with exciting plans for the future.

36. Government of Canada invests $9.4 million to drive innovation and economic growth in Surrey

    Surrey is one of British Columbia’s fastest growing cities, home to innovative businesses and ambitious entrepreneurs with exciting plans for the future.

37. The Government of Canada supports official-language minority community media across Canada

    The Government of Canada promotes a diversity of voices and inclusion by investing in community media that serves official-language minority community, enabling them to express themselves and gain visibility in the public sphere

38. Minister Sajjan to announce support for Artificial Intelligence innovation in British Columbia

    The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan) will deliver an announcement that will boost AI commercialization and adoption in British Columbia.

39. Minister Vandal announces partnership with NFI Group and Manitoba to create the world-leading “All-Canadian Build” facility in Winnipeg

    $15 million from the Government of Canada enables start-to-finish manufacturing of electric and hydrogen fuel-cell transit buses in Canada, creating green jobs and expanding the Green Prairie Economy

40. Climate change sets and breaks heat records across Canada this summer

    Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Rapid Extreme Weather Event Attribution system uses climate models to compare today’s climate with a pre-industrial one

41. Statement by Minister Joly on violence in Haiti

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement regarding the ongoing violence in Haiti

42. Governments strengthening Ontario's food supply system

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $7.5 million to support 365 projects that will help the province's farmers, food processors, and essential farm-supporting agribusinesses protect their operations against pests and diseases while enhancing operational resilience and strengthening public trust in our food supply system.

43. New research investments in the transmission of respiratory infectious diseases

    Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced research grants for four organizations through the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Transmission Dynamics of Respiratory Infectious Diseases Research Funding Opportunity.

44. Building small business opportunity in Prince Edward Island

    West Prince Ventures is helping Island companies prepare for growth

45. Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on measures to help Canadians buy or rent a home

    Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on measures to help Canadians buy or rent a home

46. Minister LeBlanc launches Call for Applications under National Crime Prevention Strategy

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced the launch of the application process for funding under the National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS).

47. Federal government invests nearly $350,000 in active transportation in the Outaouais region

    Outaouais residents will have access to safer active transportation options thanks to an investment of nearly $350,000 from the federal government to support nine active transportation planning and awareness projects led by MOBI-O, the Centre de gestion des déplacements de l’Outaouais et de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue.

48. Backgrounder: Federal government invests nearly $350,000 in active transportation in the Outaouais region

    The federal government is investing $348,938 through the Active Transportation Fund to support nine infrastructure projects in the Outaouais region. These projects will increase the safety and accessibility of active transportation in the region, while helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.

49. The Government of Canada invests in a clean economy for Nova Scotia

    Today, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament of Cape Breton—Canso, Mike Kelloway, on behalf of the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced up to $22.5 million for EverWind Fuels. This funding, provided under the Green Shipping Corridor Program, will allow them to:

50. New Canada-Quebec Agreement: together to save lives

    Today, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Federal Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, Lionel Carmant, Quebec Minister Responsible for Social Services, and the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announced the Canada-Quebec Contribution Agreement to address substance use and addictions.