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  1. Seizure of contraband at Matsqui Institution 

    On October 11, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband was seized within the perimeter of Matsqui Institution, a medium security federal institution.

  2. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Stony Mountain Institution 

    On October 7, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized in the maximum security unit at Stony Mountain Institution.

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

    On October 1, 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.

  4. UPDATED - Lane reduction and closure on J.C. Van Horne Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of a lane reduction and a full bridge closure on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge for repair work.

  5. CNSC issues BWXT Medical Ltd. a Class IB nuclear substance processing facility licence to operate the Nuclear Medicine Production Facility

    The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced its decision to issue BWXT Medical Ltd. a Class IB nuclear substance processing facility licence to operate a nuclear medicine production facility in Ottawa, Ontario.

  6. Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on October 15, 2021

    Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, October 15, 2021

  7. Statement  from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on October 15, 2021

    On October 15, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

  8. Lane closure on Chaudiere Crossing

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists, pedestrians and cyclists that there will be a lane closure on the Union Bridge of the Chaudiere Crossing for repair work.

  9. Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease (October 15, 2021)

    Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by Public Health Agency of Canada officials at October 15, 2021 news conference.

  10. Statement by the National Research Council of Canada

    Statement by the National Research Council of Canada

  11. Travel Advisory: REMINDER – Border measures remain in place for travellers entering or returning to Canada

    Travel Advisory: REMINDER – Border measures remain in place for travellers entering or returning to Canada

  12. New App Provides Remote Access to COVID-19 Resources for Workplaces

    The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched a new mobile app to help make workplace health and safety resources on COVID-19 accessible to workers in Canada.

  13. CBSA vehicle examination at Ambassador Bridge leads to seizure of suspected cocaine and RCMP charges

    CBSA vehicle examination at Ambassador Bridge leads to seizure of suspected cocaine and RCMP charges

  14. Stairway on Parliament Hill temporarily closed

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise pedestrians that the stairway on the west escarpment of Parliament Hill will be closed from October 18 to November 8. Pathways above and below the stairway will remain open.

  15. CNSC renews Ontario Power Generation’s site preparation licence for its Darlington New Nuclear Project

    The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced its decision to renew the nuclear power reactor site preparation licence held by Ontario Power Generation Inc. for its Darlington New Nuclear Project, located in the Municipality of Clarington, Ontario.

  16. Renovations begin at the CBSA's Regional Processing Centre in Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle

    Renovations begin at the CBSA's Regional Processing Centre in Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle

  17. Update: Lane closures on Alexandra Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the Alexandra Bridge will be closed to motorists for inspection and repair work.

  18. Minister Ng to attend G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting

    The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will deliver remarks at the G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting in Sorrento, Italy, on October 11 and 12, 2021.

  19. REVISED - Lane reduction and closure on J.C. Van Horne Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of a lane reduction and a full bridge closure on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge for repair work.

  20. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Grande Cache Institution 

    On October 5, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized on the grounds of Grande Cache Institution.

  21. Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on October 8, 2021

    On October 8, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

  22. 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 October 8, 2021 news conference.

  23. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution 

    On October 3, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on the perimeter of Cowansville Institution, a federal medium security facility.

  24. Beware of scams using false CBSA credentials

    Beware of scams using false CBSA credentials

  25. Death of an inmate from Dorchester Penitentiary

    On October 2, 2021, E.M., an inmate from Dorchester Penitentiary, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes. The individual’s name has been anonymized to comply with a court-ordered publication ban to protect the identity of the victim.

  26. 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 October 5th to October 18th from 7 pm to 6 am following the cancellation of a planned closure as part of the structural steel replacement project.

  27. Minister Ng to attend OECD Ministerial Council and WTO Ministerial meetings in France 

    The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will deliver remarks at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting and at an Australia-hosted World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Meeting in Paris, France on October 5 and 6, 2021. She also will convene a meeting of the Ottawa Group.

  28. Statement honouring the Sisters in Spirit vigils across Canada 

    I urge all Canadians to take time today to honour the Indigenous women, girls and Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and asexual (2SLGBTQQIA+) people who are missing or have been murdered.

  29. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Drumheller Institution 

    Between September 15, 2021, and September 25, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple contraband and unauthorized items were seized in the minimum security unit and on the grounds of the medium security unit at Drumheller Institution.

  30. Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on October 1, 2021

    Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, October 1, 2021

  31. Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Drummond Institution 

    Between September 14 and 16, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, several separate packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Drummond Institution, a federal medium security facility.

  32. Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on October 1, 2021

    On October 1, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

  33. Federal Court of Canada approved the Gottfriedson settlement agreement for former Day Scholars at Indian Residential Schools

    The Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, Carolyn Bennett, issued the following statement today.

  34. Federal Court's decision related to Canadian Human Rights Tribunal orders

    Government of Canada issued a media statement on Federal Court's decision related to Canadian Human Rights Tribunal orders.

  35. The Minister of Health and Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease (October 1, 2021)

    Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by The Minister of Health and Government of Canada officials at October 1, 2021 news conference.

  36. Joint statement by Ministers Bennett, Wilkinson, Lametti, Guilbeault, Miller and Vandal on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

    The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada; the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada; the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage; the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services; and the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, today issued the following statement:

  37. Minister Jonathan Wilkinson to hold media availability to discuss pre-COP26 meeting in Milan, Italy

    Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will hold media availability to discuss the pre-COP26 meeting in Milan, Italy.

  38. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Warkworth Institution 

    On September 27, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, several packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Warkworth Institution, a medium security facility.

  39. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Kent Institution  

    On September 20, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Kent Institution, a maximum security federal institution.

  40. Government of Canada honours Joyce Echaquan's spirit and legacy

    The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services and the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, issued the following statement today.

  41. Death of an inmate from Pacific Institution

    On September 25, 2021, Dean Barker, an inmate from Pacific Institution died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

  42. Invitation to the media – Inauguration of the new Halloween Garden on the Plains of Abraham

    Media are invited to the inauguration of the new Halloween Garden on the Plains of Abraham, on October 1, 2021.

  43. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution

    On September 22, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-security facility.

  44. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Bath Institution

    On September 21, 2021 at approximately 9:00 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.

  45. Remarks by President Velshi at the World Nuclear Association Symposium 2021 

    On September 8, 2021, Rumina Velshi, CNSC President and CEO, delivered a keynote address on the prospects for small modular reactors at the World Nuclear Association’s annual symposium. She provided the CNSC’s perspective on the need for greater international harmonization and coordination in the regulation of nuclear energy, and with respect to emerging technology.

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

    On September 17, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Regional Reception Centre, a federal multi-level security institution.

  47. Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on September 24, 2021

    Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, September 24, 2021

  48. Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on September 24, 2021

    On September 24, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

  49. 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 24, 2021 news conference.

  50. 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 23rd to October 2nd from 7 pm to 6 am following the cancellation of a planned closure as part of the structural steel replacement project.