Media

1. Statement on the imposition of arbitrary sanctions against Canadian individuals and entities by China

   Global Affairs Canada expresses solidarity with the members of the Canadian Tibet Committee and the Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project and condemns the decision by the Chinese government to punish them for speaking out for human rights.

2. Ending flagpoling for work and study permits at the border

   Work and study permits will no longer be provided to flagpolers at a port of entry, effective December 23 at 11:59 pm ET

3. Competition Bureau sues Rogers for allegedly misleading claims about unlimited data

   The Competition Bureau is taking legal action against Rogers Communications Inc., alleging they are falsely advertising their Infinite wireless phone plans as offering unlimited data.

4. Coming into force, Tsq̓éscen̓ First Nation's child wellbeing law, T'k̓wenm7íple7tens re Kíkwe

   T'k̓wenm7íple7tens re Kíkwe is a result of decades of work by Tsq̓éscen̓ leadership, staff, and community, with advice and guidance from Tsq̓éscen̓'s Elders and traditional knowledge keepers.

5. Assault of an inmate at Pacific Institution/Regional Treatment Centre

   On December 9, 2024, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Pacific Institution/Regional Treatment Centre, a multi-level security federal institution.

6. Looking back on 2024: Another year filled with space discoveries and achievements!

   Throughout 2024, space enthusiasts witnessed many memorable events in Canada. Here are some highlights.

7. Proposed amendments to the APPR have been published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, for consultation

   Proposed amendments to the Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR) have been published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, for consultation.

8. Proposed amendments to the Air Passenger Protection Regulations

   Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, issued the following statement: “I am pleased that the Canadian Transportation Agency’s proposed amendments to the Air Passenger Protection Regulations were published in Part I of the Canada Gazette on December 21, 2024, for a 75-day public comment period.

9. Statement by Minister Hajdu on  Jordan’s Principle

   Since 2016, nearly $8.8 billion has been announced for Jordan’s Principle to meet health, social, and education needs of First Nations children, taking into account their distinct circumstances, needs and experiences. More than 8.2 million products, services and supports have been approved under Jordan's Principle since 2016. We have worked to develop operations to meet the growing volume of requests. We are reviewing our processes at regional and national levels to be more consistent and clearer on the required documentation and the services First Nations children can access through Jordan’s Principle.

10. Supporting La TOHU’s important work

    Montréal organization receives over $1.5M in financial assistance from CED.

11. New Heritage Complex for Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in

    A new heritage complex for the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in will provide an important space for cultural conservation and knowledge sharing after a joint investment of over $25.6 million from the federal government and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in.

12. Canada Invests in Infrastructure Upgrades to Support Critical Minerals Development in Saskatchewan

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced that Foran Mining Corporation (Foran) has been conditionally approved for an investment of up to $20 million through the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF), a key program under the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy.

13. Canadian Centre for Cyber Security warns of sophisticated Iranian social engineering campaigns

    The Communications Security Establishment (CSE) today releases a report warning of the continued and growing sophistication of social engineering campaigns run by Iranian cyber threat actors.

14. Canada to Unlock Critical Minerals Rare Earth Development in Northern Quebec and Labrador With New Funding

    the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson announced up to $10 million in infrastructure funding, pending final due diligence, to Torngat Metals for its Strange Lake Northern Transportation Infrastructure Project.

15. CTA to hold a technical briefing on the consultation process for proposed amendments to the APPR

    CTA to hold a technical briefing on the consultation process for proposed amendments to the APPR

16. Working Toward Making More Homes Energy-Efficient and Affordable in the Yukon

    Today, Member of Parliament Brendan Hanley, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources (NRCan), announced $1 million in funding through the Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program (GNPP) to Earthrise Building Services Inc.

17. New Investments to Help Yukoners Reduce Energy Costs and Stay Warm

    Today, Member of Parliament Brendan Hanley, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, announced a federal investment of $1.4 million from the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program (OHPA) and approximately $287,000 from Canada’s Low Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF) to support climate action in the Yukon and help low-to-median-income homeowners reduce their energy costs. He was joined by John Streicker, Yukon Minister for Energy, Mines and Resources, who announced an additional $700,000 in territorial funding toward this initiative.

18. Federal government partners with Port Coquitlam to strengthen flood protection efforts

    The federal government is investing $9.6 million in two projects to mitigate flooding risks to the community by upgrading critical infrastructure.

19. CBSA investigation leads to seizure of 3,826 cartons of contraband cigarettes from Vancouver residence

    Following an investigation, on November 19, 2024, CBSA criminal investigators executed a search warrant at a Vancouver residence. CBSA officers arrested a 34 year-old Vancouver resident for their suspected involvement in the cigarette smuggling operation and the investigation is ongoing.

20. Major milestone reached in Correctional Service of Canada’s Health Centre of Excellence

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced the results of the Request for Qualifications stage of the Health Centre of Excellence facility in Dorchester, New Brunswick.

21. Federal government commits more than $14 million to the City of Greater Sudbury through the new Canada Public Transit Fund

    Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, and Paul Lefebvre, Mayor of the City of Greater Sudbury announced more than $14 million in federal funding for the City of Greater Sudbury’s public transit infrastructure, through the Baseline Funding stream of the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF).

22. The federal government, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the City of St. John’s invest in public transit upgrades 

    St. John’s is purchasing new electric buses and upgrading Metrobus Transit’s facilities after a combined investment of over $50.3 million from the federal, provincial and municipal governments.

23. Federal investment supports comfort centre in Big Pond, Cape Breton

    Local facility will be better equipped to provide services to community members

24. Canada welcomes the adoption of a second International Decade for People of African Descent by the United Nations General Assembly

    The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Black communities by putting forward transformational investments and initiatives that empower people of African descent, combat anti-Black racism, and address longstanding and systemic barriers to their social and economic inclusion.

25. Government of Canada to expand early retirement eligibility for frontline public service safety and security workers                               Early retirement measures recognize the demanding and critical roles of frontline safety and security public servants

    Government of Canada to expand early retirement eligibility for frontline public service safety and security workers

26. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Port Coquitlam

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Ron McKinnon, Member of Parliament for Coquitlam – Port Coquitlam and His Worship Brad West, Mayor of the City of Port Coquitlam.

27. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Greater Sudbury

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, and Paul Lefebvre, Mayor of the City of Greater Sudbury.

28. Minister LeBlanc to make an announcement about the Health Centre of Excellence in Dorchester   

    Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, for an announcement regarding the Health Centre of Excellence in Dorchester, New Brunswick.

29. Governments of Canada and the Yukon Make Energy Affordability Announcement in Whitehorse

    Whitehorse — Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, will make an energy affordability announcement alongside the Honourable John Streicker, Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, Minister of Tourism and Culture, Minister responsible for Yukon Development Corporation, Minister responsible for Yukon Energy Corporation and Minister responsible for French Language Services Directorate. Media availability will follow.

30. Revealing The Results: A Summary of OPO’s Procurement Practice Reviews Over 5 Years

    The Office of the Procurement Ombud (OPO) published a report summarizing the results of its procurement practice reviews conducted between 2018 and 2023

31. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in St. John’s

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East; the Honourable Fred Hutton, Newfoundland and Labrador Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure; and His Worship Danny Breen, Mayor of the City of St. John’s.

32. Death of an inmate from Kent Institution

    On December 15, 2024, Christopher Braun, an inmate from Kent Institution, died while in our custody following a serious assault.

33. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Saskatchewan Penitentiary

    On December 13, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, a multi-level security federal institution.

34. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Drumheller Institution – medium security unit

    On December 12, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized in the medium security unit at Drumheller Institution.

35. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Stony Mountain Institution - medium security unit

    On December 2 and 3, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized in the medium-security unit at Stony Mountain Institution.

36. Minister Anand tables the 2024 Public Accounts and the 2023–24 Departmental Results Reports

    Today, Treasury Board President and Minister of Transport Anita Anand tabled the 2024 Public Accounts of Canada and the 2023-24 Departmental Results Reports in Parliament.

37. Polar Knowledge Canada announces recipient of the 2024 Northern Science Award.

    Polar Knowledge Canada is proud to honour the Aklavik Hunters & Trappers Committee as the recipient of the 2024 Northern Science Award.

38. Government of Canada to hold a technical briefing on production of clean, affordable, and reliable electricity across the country

    Media representatives are advised that senior government officials from Environment and Climate Change Canada and Natural Resources Canada will hold a bilingual technical briefing on the production of clean, affordable, and reliable electricity across the country.

39. B.C. traveller arrested for drug exportation during Calgary layover

    On Nov. 17, 2024, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at the Calgary International Airport were conducting outbound exams when they intercepted luggage from a commercial flight destined for the United Kingdom. During the exam, officers found and seized 12 kg of pressed cocaine.

40. Over $3.3M for Centre d’innovation du Cégep de Sept-Îles

    Member for Duplessis, Minister of Employment and Minister Responsible for the Côte-Nord Region Kateri Champagne Jourdain is proud to confirm an investment of nearly $2.3 million from the Government of Quebec to support the launch of and operations at the Centre d’innovation du Cégep de Sept-Îles. In addition to this amount, the Government of Canada is providing $1.08 million.

41. Seizure of contraband at Atlantic Institution

    On December 9, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband was seized at Atlantic Institution, a maximum security federal institution.

42. Commission renews Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.’s decommissioning licence for Whiteshell Laboratories

    Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced the Commission’s decision to renew the decommissioning licence held by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd. for a 3-year period for its Whiteshell Laboratories site.

43. Media Advisory: Update from Minister Sean Fraser

    Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities for an update.

44. Minister Anandasangaree highlights the government’s tax break for all Canadians and new Working Canadians Benefit

    Today in Scarborough, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, met with Canadians to highlight the government’s plan to put more money in Canadians’ pockets.

45. Minister Ien and Minister Ng highlight the government’s tax break for all Canadians and new Working Canadians Benefit

    Today in St. Catharines, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, Vance Badawey, Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, and Chris Bittle, Member of Parliament for St. Catharines visited The Twisted Pig to highlight the government’s efforts to put more money in Canadians’ pockets.

46. Statement by Minister Anandasangaree, Minister Vandal, Minister Hajdu, and Minister Virani on the Ninth Anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report

    This year, as we mark the ninth anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s (TRC) Final Report, we remember and honour the legacy of the Honourable Murray Sinclair — the esteemed Chief Commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, who passed away in November.

47. Powering Canada’s Future: More Renewable, Affordable and Reliable Power for Albertans

    Today, Member of Parliament George Chahal announced investments totalling over $152 million for nine clean electricity projects in Alberta through the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs).

48. Backgrounder: Canada Supports Alberta’s Clean Energy Sector and Its Workers

    On December 13, 2024, Member of Parliament George Chahal announced investments totalling over $152 million for nine clean electricity projects in Alberta through the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs).

49. Minister Ien and Minister Ng to announce tax break for all Canadians

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth and The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development will make an announcement about the new tax break that will put more money in the pockets of Canadians, so they can buy the things they need and save for the things they want.

50. Federal government invests to help address homelessness among women Veterans in the National Capital Region

    The federal government is partnering with The Pepper Pod and investing close to $950,000 in a project that will help address homelessness among women Veterans in the National Capital Region.