Ontario News

1. 2024 Year in review: CBSA protecting Canadians and supporting our economy

   2024 Year in review: Day in and day out, some 8,500 frontline employees play a crucial role protecting our communities by preventing illegal goods and inadmissible people from entering Canada.

2. 2024 Year in review for Southern Ontario Region: CBSA intercepts over 3,000 weapons and firearms and seizes over 4 tonnes of illegal drugs

   Today, we are proud to report on the Canada Border Services Agency’s enforcement and operational activities in the Southern Ontario Region (SOR), from January 1 to October 31, 2024.

3. 2024 Year in review for the Greater Toronto Area: CBSA seizes 10,000 kg of drugs and 5,600 weapons and firearms

   Today, we are proud to report on the Canada Border Services Agency’s enforcement and operational activities in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), from January 1 to October 31, 2024.

4. Alternating lane closure on LaSalle Causeway

   Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists of an alternating lane closure on the LaSalle Causeway for maintenance work.

5. Government of Canada to hold a technical briefing followed by a press conference on new measures to strengthen gun control

   Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and Rachel Bendayan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, for a press conference on new measures to strengthen gun control.

6. Government of Canada announces changes to make fisheries catch data faster and more accurate

   Dependable and timely fisheries catch data is essential to supporting sustainable fisheries and strong coastal economies. Historically, fish harvesters have provided this catch data to Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) via paper logbooks, slowing down decision-making for fisheries management and protection.

7. Death of an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution

   On December 2, 2024, Alvaro Bonfanti, an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

8. Government of Canada boosts investment in accessible infrastructure to empower Canadians with disabilities

   The President of the Treasury Board, Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Oakville, the Honourable Anita Anand, will be in Oakville to highlight funding for a national guide and service dog training school, under the Enabling Accessibility Fund program.

9. Governments announce available funding to enhance Ontario’s agri-food sector

   The governments of Canada and Ontario are still accepting applications for 3 initiatives designed to enhance the province’s $50.7 billion agri-food sector through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).

10. Statement from the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat to members of the Bouchard class action regarding a settlement

    Statement from the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat to members of the Bouchard class action regarding a settlement

11. Federal government invests in zero emission transit planning projects

    Eight communities in Ontario are working on transitioning from fuel-based public transit vehicles to zero emission electric buses after an investment of almost $850,000 from the federal government.

12. Backgrounder: Federal government invests in zero emission transit planning projects

    The federal government is investing $841,971 through the Zero Emission Transit Fund to support eight planning projects across Ontario.

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

    On November 23, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

14. Death of an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution

    On November 23, 2024, Robert Smith, an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution, died while in our custody.

15. Government of Canada boosts financial support for winter roads, strengthening connections to remote Ontario First Nations

    First Nation communities are working in close partnership with the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to incorporate First Nations knowledge into winter road planning and climate adaptation strategies.

16. Seasonal Closure of Canadian Coast Guard Rescue Stations in Ontario

    The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonally operated search and rescue stations on the Great Lakes, Georgian Bay, and St. Lawrence River in Ontario are closing on the following dates:

17. Minister Gould and Minister Tassi to announce tax break for all Canadians

    The Honourable Karina Gould, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, and the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an announcement that will put more money in your pocket, so you can buy the things you need and save for the things you want.

18. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Beaver Creek Institution

    On November 17, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Beaver Creek Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

19. Minister Hajdu to make an important housing announcement in Thunder Bay

    Members of the media are invited to an important housing announcement with the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities.

20. Government of Canada to make housing announcement

    The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will make a housing announcement in Ottawa.

21. Temporary closure of LaSalle Causeway so marine navigation channel can open

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users of a temporary closure of the LaSalle Causeway on Saturday, November 16, to allow for the opening of the main marine navigation channel.

22. On the road to greener public transit in Burlington

    Burlington’s transit fleet will be greener following a combined investment of nearly $17 million from the federal and provincial governments, along with the City of Burlington.

23. Backgrounder: On the road to greener public transit in Burlington

    The federal government is investing $6,782,156 through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support six public transit projects across Burlington, Ontario. The Government of Ontario is investing $5,651,231 and the City of Burlington will invest a total of $4,522,003.

24. The Government of Canada invests in clean technology and infrastructure for a sustainable marine industry in Ontario

    Today, the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced up to $25.2 million for four projects, funded under the Green Shipping Corridor Program, to support both shore-power and alternative fuel solutions in the marine sector. This funding will:

25. Green Shipping Corridor Program - Clean Ports stream contribution funding in Ontario

    Below are the four Ontario projects in receipt of funding under the Green Shipping Corridor Program’s Clean Ports stream. Overall, these projects focus on shore power solutions, alternative fuel solutions and fueling infrastructure, and/or aim to support both shore-power and alternative fuel solutions.

26. Government of Canada supports business growth in Ontario

    Government of Canada investment in the Scale-Up Platform is helping Ontario businesses and entrepreneurs at all stages of growth

27. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Burlington

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Karina Gould, Member of Parliament for Burlington, Adam Van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton, Natalie Pierre, Member of Provincial Parliament for Burlington, Effie Triantafilopoulos, Member of Provincial Parliament for Oakville North—Burlington, and Her Worship Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor of the City of Burlington.

28. Government of Canada to announce support for businesses and entrepreneurs across Ontario

    Bryan May, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Small Business and to the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important

29. Government of Canada supports made-in-Canada zero-emission vehicles

    $7 million for Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association to expand Project Arrow and support businesses

30. Government of Canada announces support for entrepreneurs and businesses in southern Ontario

    James Maloney, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Member of Parliament for Etobicoke–Lakeshore, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement to support entrepreneurs and businesses across southern Ontario.

31. Organizations in Ontario can now apply for support for innovation projects to accelerate homebuilding

    New Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative to help transform the way houses are built in Canada

32. Government of Canada supports made-in-Canada zero-emissions vehicles 

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of made-in-Canada solutions to strengthen the zero-emissions vehicle sector.

33. Government of Canada invests in science to help protect wild sockeye salmon as part of the Oceans Protection Plan

    Pacific salmon play an enormous cultural, economic and environmental role on the West Coast of Canada. These fish have complex life cycles which include migrating between freshwater and marine environments. Protecting Pacific salmon species and aquatic ecosystems in Canada remains at the forefront of our priorities.

34. Oceans Protection Plan science funding for University of Guelph salmon research

    Through Canada’s renewed Oceans Protection Plan, Fisheries and Oceans Canada has previously funded three University of Guelph projects focused on studying the impacts of diluted bitumen exposure on Pacific salmon. This research is important to help prepare for and respond to potential oil spills in areas where salmon live.

35. Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Warkworth Institution

    Between October 12 – 29, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Warkworth Institution, a medium security federal institution.

36. End of lockdown at Grand Valley Institution

    The lockdown put in place at Grand Valley Institution on October 19, 2024, has ended. The institution was placed under lockdown to resolve a security-related health and safety issue, which has been resolved.

37. Government of Canada to make an announcement about dental care

    The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan.

38. Death of an inmate from Millhaven Institution

    On October 29, 2024, Brody Robinson, an inmate from Millhaven Institution, died while in our custody.

39. Minister Valdez to make important announcement on health care for First Nations communities

    The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, will make an important announcement on bringing new health care innovations to First Nations communities across British Columbia.

40. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Millhaven Institution

    On October 24, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Millhaven Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

41. 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.

42. 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.

43. 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.

44. 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.

45. Minister Anandasangaree and Anishinabek First Nations strengthen Indigenous-led education

    Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with Lise Kwekkeboom, Vice Chair of the Kinoomaadziwin Education Body Board, will make an announcement regarding self-governing, Anishinabek-led education.

46. Minister MacKinnon to visit the Gordie Howe International Bridge worksite and meet with workers

    Minister of Labour and Seniors, Steven MacKinnon, will be in Windsor to visit the Gordie Howe International Bridge worksite and meet with workers.

47. Lockdown at Grand Valley Institution

    On October 19, 2024, a lockdown was put in place at Grand Valley Institution, a multi-level security federal institution, to ensure the safety and security of the institution, its staff, and inmates.

48. Change of Command Ceremony in Central Ontario District 

    On October 23, 2024, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a Change of Command Ceremony in the Central Ontario District in the Ontario Region. This occasion marked the change in command from the outgoing District Director Scott Tempest to the incoming District Director Sherri Rousell.

49. NICHI announces Ontario recipients of funding to advance critical Indigenous housing projects in urban, rural and northern areas and address urgent and unmet needs

    Today, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) Chief Executive Officer John Gordon and Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, Patty Hajdu, announced the recipients of NICHI’s expression of need process to address the critical need for safe and affordable urban, rural and northern Indigenous housing projects in Ontario.

50. 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.