Media

1. Death of an inmate from the Regional Reception Centre

   On September 15, 2021, Loren Rudd, an inmate from the Regional Reception Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

2. Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on September 17, 2021

   On September 17, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

3. Boardwalk reduction on Alexandra Bridge 

   Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise cyclists and pedestrians that the boardwalk on the Alexandra Bridge will be reduced for tests and inspections.

4. Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on September 16, 2021

   Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, September 16, 2021

5. Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease

   Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by Public Health Agency of Canada officials at September 16, 2021 news conference

6. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at the Regional Reception Centre 

   On September 7, 2021, correctional officers at the Regional Reception Centre, a federal multi-level security institution, intercepted an inmate who was attempting to bring contraband and unauthorized items into the institution.

7. Canada Employment Insurance Commission sets the 2022 Employment Insurance Premium Rate  

   The Canada Employment Insurance Commission (CEIC) today made available the Actuarial Report and its summary for the 2022 Employment Insurance (EI) premium rate. The rate is set at $1.58 per $100 of insurable earnings for employees and $2.21 for employers who pay 1.4 times the employee rate, which is unchanged from the 2020 and 2021 premium rate.

8. Death of an inmate from Archambault Institution 

   On September 8, 2021, Jacques Bolduc, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

9. Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on September 10, 2021

   Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, September 10, 2021

10. Lane reductions on Des Joachims Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise users of lane reductions on the Des Joachims Bridge for maintenance work

11. Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on September 10, 2021

    On September 10, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

12. Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease

    Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by Public Health Agency of Canada officials at September 10, 2021 news conference.

13. Media technical briefing on Hurricane Larry

    Media representatives are advised that the Canadian Hurricane Centre will provide an update on Hurricane Larry on Friday, September 10, 2021. Warning Preparedness Meteorologist, Bob Robichaud, will discuss the latest information about the storm.

14. Media technical briefing on Hurricane Larry

    Media representatives are advised that the Canadian Hurricane Centre will provide an update on Hurricane Larry on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Warning Preparedness Meteorologist, Bob Robichaud, will discuss the latest information about the storm.

15. CANCELLED - Alternating lane reduction on Des Allumettes Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of an alternating lane reduction on the Des Allumettes Bridge for maintenance work.

16. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Bath Institution

    On September 3, 2021 at approximately 9:25 pm, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Bath Institution, a medium-security facility.

17. Seizure of Contraband and Unauthorized Items at Donnacona Institution

    On September 1, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Donnacona Institution, a federal maximum-security institution.

18. Cancellation of planned closure of Alexandra Bridge 

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that the Alexandra Bridge will remain open to vehicular traffic from September 8th to September 12th from 7 pm to 6 am following the cancellation of a planned closure as part of the structural steel replacement project.

19. Death of an inmate from the Regional Reception Centre

    On September 5, 2021, Jean-François Roy, an inmate from the Regional Reception Centre, died while in our custody.

20. Tribunal Issues Determination of Reasonable Indication of Injury—Oil Country Tubular Goods from Austria

    The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today determined that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping of oil country tubular goods, originating in or exported from the Republic of Austria, has caused injury to the domestic industry.

21. Death of an inmate from Saskatchewan Penitentiary  

    On September 5, 2021, Raymond Crookedneck, an inmate from Saskatchewan Penitentiary died while in our custody.

22. Death of an inmate from Archambault Institution 

    On September 3, 2021, Pascal Therrien, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

23. Escape and recapture of inmate from Willow Cree Healing Lodge

    During the 10:30 p.m. count on September 2, 2021, staff members at Willow Cree Healing Lodge, a minimum-security federal institution, discovered that Lucas Paintednose was not accounted for.

24. Travel Advisory: REMINDER – On September 7, new measures for fully vaccinated international travellers to Canada will come into force 

    As was announced on July 19, the Government of Canada will allow fully vaccinated foreign nationals meeting the conditions to enter Canada for discretionary (non-essential) purposes starting on September 7, 2021

25. Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on September 3, 2021

    On September 3, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

26. Public Health Agency of Canada officials to hold a technical briefing on coronavirus disease in Canada

    Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by Public Health Agency of Canada officials at September 3, 2021 news conference.

27. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution

    As a result of the vigilance of staff members, two separate packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a federal medium-security facility.

28. World Circular Economy Forum 2021

    From September 13 to 15, 2021, Canada and the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra will virtually co-host the landmark circular economy event of the year, the World Circular Economy Forum 2021 (WCEF2021). Media representatives are invited to register to learn more about the economic, social, and environmental benefits of the circular economy and to have access to world leaders, experts, and entrepreneurs as they share insights on the circular economy, success stories, challenges, and a proposed path forward.

29. Tribunal Finds Injury—Certain Upholstered Domestic Seating from China and Vietnam

    The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today found that the dumping and subsidizing of certain upholstered domestic seating, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, have caused injury to the domestic industry. Anti-dumping and countervailing duties will therefore be collected by the Canada Border Services Agency. The complainant in this case was Palliser Furniture Ltd., of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

30. Cancellation of planned closure of Alexandra Bridge 

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that the Alexandra Bridge will remain open to vehicular traffic from August 30 to September 5 from 7 pm to 6 am following the cancellation of a planned closure as part of the structural steel replacement project.

31. Death of an inmate from Donnacona Institution 

    On August 29 2021, Danny Brochu, an inmate from Donnacona Institution, died while in our custody.

32. Tribunal Issues Determination of Reasonable Indication of Injury—Oil Country Tubular Goods from Mexico

    The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today determined that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping of oil country tubular goods, originating in or exported from the United Mexican States, has caused injury to the domestic industry.

33. Tribunal Initiates Final Injury Inquiry—Certain Small Power Transformers from Austria, Chinese Taipei and South Korea

    The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an inquiry to determine whether the dumping of certain small power transformers, originating in or exported from the Republic of Austria, the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei), and the Republic of Korea, has caused injury 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.

34. Death of an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution

    On August 28, 2021, David Midouin, an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution died while in our custody.

35. Transport Canada suspending all direct commercial and private passenger flights from Morocco until September 29, 2021

    Canada has some of the strictest travel and border measures in the world, and is prioritizing the health and safety of Canadians by continuing to take a risk-based and measured approach to re-opening its borders.

36. Tribunal Finds Injury—Certain Grinding Media from India  

    The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today found that the dumping and subsidizing of certain grinding media, originating in or exported from the Republic of India, have caused injury to the domestic industry. Anti-dumping and countervailing duties will therefore be collected by the Canada Border Services Agency. The complainant in this case was Magotteaux Limitée of Magog, Quebec.

37. Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on August 27, 2021

    On August 27, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

38. Lane closures on Timiskaming Quebec Dam Bridge 

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to inform users that due to unforeseen site conditions, the lane closures and periodic sidewalk reductions on the Timiskaming Quebec Dam Bridge, which connects Highway 63, in Ontario, to Route 101, in Quebec, will be extended.

39. Death of an inmate from Millhaven Institution – Regional Treatment Centre

    On August 24, 2021, Irving Mingo, an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

40. COVID-19: Border services resume at a number of small Canadian marine vessel reporting sites, airports of entry and ferry terminals

    COVID-19: Border services resume at a number of small Canadian marine vessel reporting sites, airports of entry and ferry terminals

41. Death of an inmate from Mountain Institution

    On August 23, 2021, Terry Driver, an inmate from Mountain Institution died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

42. Cancellation of planned closure of Alexandra Bridge 

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that the Alexandra Bridge will remain open to vehicular traffic from August 23 to August 26 during the hours of 7 pm to 6 am following the cancellation of a planned closure as part of the structural steel replacement project.

43. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Warkworth Institution 

    As a result of the vigilance of staff members, several packages of contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Warkworth Institution, a medium security facility. The seizures are related to two separate incidents, which occurred within 24 hours.

44. Death of an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution 

    On August 20, 2021, Gaetan Cote, an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

45. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Donnacona Institution

    On August 12, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Donnacona Institution, a federal maximum-security institution.

46. Lane reductions on Burlington Canal Lift Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of lane reductions on the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge for emergency repair work.

47. Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on August 20, 2021

    On August 20, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

48. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Springhill institution

    On August 3, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, two packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized on institutional grounds at Springhill Institution, a medium security federal institution.

49. Government of Canada increases total AgriRecovery funding to up to $500 million to support farmers facing extreme weather

    Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced that the Government of Canada has increased total AgriRecovery funding to up to $500 million to address extraordinary costs faced by producers due to drought and wildfires.

50. Government of Canada highlights funding for Indigenous communities to support critical infrastructure

    As part of Budget 2021, the Government of Canada is making historic investments in Indigenous infrastructure to address critical infrastructure needs by 2030, and invest in economic, social and health outcomes in First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities.