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Minister Fraser, Premier Eby and Attorney General Sharma to hold a press conference on reforms to crack down on sexual offenders and extortion (Sun, 26 Oct 2025)
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, alongside the Honourable David Eby, Premier of British Columbia and the Honourable Niki Sharma, Attorney General and Deputy Premier of British Columbia, will hold a press conference on provisions in the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act targeting sexual offenders and extortion through bail and sentencing reforms.
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Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald to visit China (Sat, 25 Oct 2025)
The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will travel to Shanghai, Beijing, and Qingdao, China, from October 27 to November 3, to strengthen agricultural collaboration and raise priorities for Canadians.
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Secretary of State Zerucelli to make an announcement in Etobicoke ahead of Budget 2025 (Fri, 24 Oct 2025)
Secretary of State Zerucelli to make an announcement in Etobicoke ahead of Budget 2025
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Minister Hajdu to make an announcement in Ottawa ahead of Budget 2025 (Fri, 24 Oct 2025)
Minister Hajdu to make an announcement in Ottawa ahead of Budget 2025
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Statement on United Nations Day (Fri, 24 Oct 2025)
Today, on United Nations Day, we mark the founding of an institution that is central to our values and vision for the world. Since the end of the Second World War, the UN has helped make our world safer and more prosperous.
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CBSA seizes over $2.2 million in contraband cigarettes (Fri, 24 Oct 2025)
CBSA officers at the Burnaby Container Examination Facility seized over $2.2M in contraband cigarettes hidden in a shipment – keeping profits out of organized crime.
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The CBSA launches investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of truck bodies from China (Fri, 24 Oct 2025)
The CBSA launches investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of truck bodies from China
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Media Advisory: Housing Enabling Infrastructure Announcement in Bathurst (Fri, 24 Oct 2025)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie—Bathurst, the Honourable Gilles LePage, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and Her Worship Kim Chamberlain, Mayor of the City of Bathurst.
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Canada backs Indigenous-led growth in Prairie forest sectors (Fri, 24 Oct 2025)
On October 24, 2025, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a total investment of $5.44 million for 28 projects in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta that will accelerate Indigenous participation and leadership in the sector, create good jobs and promote the use of Canadian wood in green construction.
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Canada backs Indigenous-led growth in Prairie forest sectors (Fri, 24 Oct 2025)
Today, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over $5.4 million for 28 projects across the Prairies that will accelerate Indigenous participation and leadership in the forest sector, create good jobs and promote the use of wood-based products in construction.
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Minister Olszewski highlights funding available to support Black-led businesses and entrepreneurs in the Prairies (Fri, 24 Oct 2025)
Eligible organizations can seek funding through Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund
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Government of Canada invests $786,294 to support over 40 Northern Ontario businesses at the world’s largest indoor agri-food exhibition (Fri, 24 Oct 2025)
Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, today announced a Government of Canada investment of $786,294 in Economic Partners Sudbury East/West Nipissing to ensure the continued operation of the Northern Ontario Agri-Food Pavilion at the 2025 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (the Royal). The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.
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Canada targets auto theft and organized crime with stricter bail laws and tougher sentencing laws (Fri, 24 Oct 2025)
Canada’s new government has introduced sweeping reforms to make bail laws stricter and sentencing laws tougher for repeat and violent offending, to support the front lines, and to invest in long-term prevention.
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Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia sign a bilateral agreement on minority-language education and second-language instruction (Fri, 24 Oct 2025)
The Government of Canada is allocating more than $48 million to Nova Scotia to help provide French as a minority language and French as a second language education, from preschool to the post-secondary level
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Over $4M from Government of Canada to support growth of Sherbrooke manufacturing businesses (Fri, 24 Oct 2025)
Dauphinais, Royer, FilSpec and Attitude receive CED funding for projects that will enable them to innovate, increase their productivity and remain competitive.
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Backgrounder: Government of Canada invests in four businesses to support economic growth in Estrie region (Fri, 24 Oct 2025)
The following information is in addition to the news release issued on October 24, 2025, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient businesses and organizations, and their respective projects.
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Canada takes decisive action to protect auto industry and workers (Thu, 23 Oct 2025)
The Government of Canada is delivering on its commitment to protect Canada’s auto industry and workers. Today, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, and the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, jointly announced significant reductions to the import quotas of General Motors (GM) and Stellantis.
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Minister Fraser to hold a press conference to crack down on organized crime and auto theft (Thu, 23 Oct 2025)
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, alongside the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State for Combatting Crime, will hold a press conference on provisions in the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act targeting organized crime and auto theft.
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Death of an inmate from Kent Institution (Thu, 23 Oct 2025)
On October 23, 2025, John Wendell Keyler, an inmate from Kent Institution, died while in our custody.
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Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution  (Thu, 23 Oct 2025)
Between October 14 and 16, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
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Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk to take part in virtual briefing about new Canadian scientific studies (Thu, 23 Oct 2025)
On October 28 at 2:00 pm ET, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) will hold a virtual media briefing to present four new Canadian scientific studies that are being conducted aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
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Minister MacDonald announces the reappointment of Jennifer Hayes as Chairperson of the Canadian Dairy Commission (Thu, 23 Oct 2025)
The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the reappointment of Jennifer Hayes, as Chairperson of the Canadian Dairy Commission, for an additional 4-year term, effective December 23, 2025.
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Government of Canada making strategic investments to grow Alberta’s defence industry (Thu, 23 Oct 2025)
Federal investment will enable small- and medium-sized businesses to fast track the commercialization of Canadian-made defence technologies
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Government of Canada Provides Early Decision on Josephburg Condensate Fractionation Project in Alberta (Thu, 23 Oct 2025)
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) assessed the Josephburg Condensate Fractionation Project, a new refinery northeast of Edmonton, Alberta, and determined that its potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through other means.
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Minister Olszewski to highlight federal support for Black entrepreneurship across the Prairie provinces (Thu, 23 Oct 2025)
The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will announce federal funding available across the Prairie Provinces through the Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund.
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Canada introduces sweeping reforms to make bail laws stricter and toughen sentencing laws (Thu, 23 Oct 2025)
Canada’s new government is introducing sweeping reforms to make bail laws stricter and sentencing laws tougher for repeat and violent offending, to support the front lines, and to invest in long-term prevention.
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Media Advisory: Minister Robertson to speak at Canada 2020 Conference (Thu, 23 Oct 2025)
The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister Responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada will participate in a fireside chat with Ana Bailão, Chief Executive Officer of Build Canada Homes,at Canada 2020's “From Ambition to Action: Getting Big Things Done” conference.
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PS Rochefort to announce Government of Canada support for agri-food businesses and organizations across Northern Ontario (Thu, 23 Oct 2025)
Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, will make a FedNor announcement to support the accelerated growth of Northern Ontario’s agri-food sector. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.
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Government of Canada funds accessibility infrastructure projects to make more Canadian workplaces and community spaces accessible (Thu, 23 Oct 2025)
The Government is focused on building an inclusive workforce with accessible workplaces for all Canadians, where every person has the chance to contribute their talents and thrive.
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Projects funded under the 2024 EAF small projects component call for proposals (Thu, 23 Oct 2025)
Projects funded under the 2024 EAF small projects component call for proposals
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Projects funded under the 2024 EAF youth innovation call for proposals (Thu, 23 Oct 2025)
Projects funded under the 2024 EAF youth innovation call for proposals.
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$5.4M to strengthen Canada’s climate resilience through space science and innovation (Thu, 23 Oct 2025)
Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe. Heatwaves, floods, wildfires, and hurricanes are affecting lives, economies, and ecosystems around the world.
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The Government of Canada will announce support for minority-language education and second-language instruction in Nova-Scotia (Thu, 23 Oct 2025)
The Government of Canada increases its support for minority-language education and second-language instruction through a new Protocol for Agreements for Minority-Language Education and Second-Language Instruction in Nova-Scotia
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Invitation to media – Minister Mélanie Joly to announce Government of Canada support for four Sherbrooke manufacturing businesses (Thu, 23 Oct 2025)
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, along with the Honourable Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Deputy Government Whip, and Marianne Dandurand, Member of Parliament for Compton–Stanstead, will announce CED funding to support the growth of four Sherbrooke manufacturers.
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Minister Sidhu speaks with United Kingdom’s Minister of State (Wed, 22 Oct 2025)
Today, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, spoke with Chris Bryant, Minister of State (Minister for Trade) of the United Kingdom.
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Joint statement of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) on the report covering DPRK cyber and IT worker activities (Wed, 22 Oct 2025)
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, and the United Kingdom on the occasion of the release of the latest MSMT report.
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Federal government invests in rural transit study in Southwest Avalon (Wed, 22 Oct 2025)
The communities of St. Mary's Bay are developing options to improve transit in their region after an investment of $50,000 from the federal government.
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Statement from the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson about the Canada Revenue Agency’s progress halfway through its 100-day service improvement plan (Wed, 22 Oct 2025)
Our Office has been closely monitoring the progress that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has been making in the 100-day plan, which it was directed to put in place by the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue. Yesterday marked the halfway point for this plan, and that same day the Office of the Auditor General released its report on the CRA’s contact centres.
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Government of Canada recognizes 11 new designations of national historic significance  (Wed, 22 Oct 2025)
Government of Canada recognizes 11 new designations of national historic significance
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Improving mental health of Black Canadians (Wed, 22 Oct 2025)
Today, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade and to the Secretary of State (International Development) Yasir Naqvi, the honourable Greg Fergus, Member of Parliament for Hull-Aylmer, and Member of Parliament Tatiana Auguste announced over $2.8 million, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, to support 26 recipients through the Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund.
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Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund (Wed, 22 Oct 2025)
The Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund supports Black Canadians to develop more culturally focused knowledge, capacity and programs to improve mental health in their communities.
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Media Advisory: Minister Robertson to speak to the Forest Products Association of Canada (Wed, 22 Oct 2025)
The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister Responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, will deliver remarks at the Forest Products Association of Canada’s National Policy Conference “We Grow to Build Canada”.
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Government of Canada invests in consumer advocacy for Canadians (Wed, 22 Oct 2025)
Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced funding through the Canadian Consumer Protection Initiative (CCPI) to support over 25 consumer-related projects. The program helps strengthen consumer trust in the marketplace, as CCPI funding enables not-for-profit and consumer organizations to conduct research, develop tools and carry out campaigns that address a wide range of consumer issues.
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Government of Canada invests to support research excellence (Wed, 22 Oct 2025)
Funding provides support for indirect costs of research, Canada Research Chairs, and researchers addressing persistent systemic barriers in the research ecosystem and academia
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Minister Fraser to hold a press conference on sweeping reforms to make bail stricter and toughen sentencing laws (Tue, 21 Oct 2025)
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will hold a press conference on a new bill to make bail laws stricter and toughen sentencing laws, entitled Bail and Sentencing Reform Act.
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Canada to host G7 Interior and Security Ministers’ Meeting (Tue, 21 Oct 2025)
From Nov 21 to 23, as part of Canada’s G7 Presidency, Min Anandasangaree will host the Interior and Security Ministers’ Meeting in Ottawa, ON.
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Media accreditation now open for the G7 Interior and Security Ministers’ Meeting (Tue, 21 Oct 2025)
The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, will host the G7 Interior and Security Ministers’ Meeting in Ottawa, Ontario, from November 21 to 23, 2025.
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Canadian public drug plan spending grew by $3.4 billion over 5 years, driven by use of higher-cost drugs (Tue, 21 Oct 2025)
The latest edition of the PMPRB CompassRx report shows that prescription drug expenditure for public drug plans grew by 7.4% in 2022/23 to reach $14.1 billion, compared to $13.2 billion in 2021/22.
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Statement by Health Canada on the Canadian Dental Care Plan (Tue, 21 Oct 2025)
Today Health Canada issued the following statement: The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) has significantly improved affordability and access to dental care for millions of Canadians across the country. We are committed to ensuring that publicly funded programs such as the CDCP are administered with integrity, in accordance with the eligibility criteria and with responsible stewardship of public funds.
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Assault of an inmate at Kent Institution (Tue, 21 Oct 2025)
On October 14, 2025, an inmate was victim of an assault at Kent Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.
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Supercharging Homebuilding Across Canada (Tue, 21 Oct 2025)
Far too many Canadians are struggling to find homes they can afford. Solving Canada’s housing crisis requires immediate action to bring down costs, cut red tape, and build homes more quickly. The Government of Canada is stepping up with a bold new approach to increase the supply of housing in Canada, and most recently launched Build Canada Homes, a new federal agency that will build and finance affordable housing at scale, while catalyzing a more productive homebuilding industry.
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The Minister of Finance and National Revenue and the Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions) respond to the Auditor General’s report: Canada Revenue Agency - contact centres (Tue, 21 Oct 2025)
Canadians deserve timely, reliable, and accurate service from the CRA, and that’s why we thank the Auditor General and their office for their important work on this report.
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G7 Development Ministers’ Chair’s Summary – Fostering partnerships for economic prosperity (Tue, 21 Oct 2025)
Ministers responsible for international development cooperation in the Group of Seven (G7) convened on October 17, 2025, on the margins of the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund in Washington, D.C.
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Minister of Jobs and Families statement in response to the Auditor General of Canada’s performance audit of the Canada-wide early learning and child care system (Tue, 21 Oct 2025)
Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, issued the following statement regarding the performance audit of the Canada-wide early learning and child care system by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG):
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Government of Canada to make an announcement to support the mental health of Black Canadians (Tue, 21 Oct 2025)
Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade and to the Secretary of State (International Development), the Honourable Greg Fergus, Member of Parliament for Hull-Alymer, and Tatiana Auguste, Member of Parliament for Terrebonne, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an announcement supporting the Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund.
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Statement from Minister Gull-Masty on the Auditor General’s follow-up report on programs for First Nations and Inuit (Tue, 21 Oct 2025)
Minister Gull-Masty issues statement to acknowledge the Auditor General of Canada’s follow-up report on programs for First Nations and Inuit
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Statement by the Minister of National Defence in response to the Auditor General of Canada’s Report on Recruiting for Canada’s Military (Tue, 21 Oct 2025)
Following the tabling of the Auditor General of Canada’s report on Recruiting for Canada’s Military, the Minister of National Defence
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Statement by the Minister of National Defence in response to the 2025 Auditor General’s Audit on Housing Canadian Armed Forces Members (Tue, 21 Oct 2025)
Following the tabling in Parliament of the Auditor General of Canada’s report on Housing Canadian Armed Forces Members, the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David McGuinty, issued the following statement.
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Red Sucker Lake First Nation celebrates grand opening of new school (Tue, 21 Oct 2025)
Indigenous Services Canada is working in partnership with First Nations to help establish educational facilities that will deliver quality and culturally appropriate programs and services for students.
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Unlocking Economic Potential: Canada's Plan for Industrial Leadership (Tue, 21 Oct 2025)
The following text is based on remarks delivered by the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions to business groups and chambers of commerce in October 2025
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Ministerial statement on the cyber security of federal government networks and systems (Tue, 21 Oct 2025)
Today, following the tabling of the Auditor General of Canada’s Audit of the Cyber Security of Federal Government Networks and Systems, our government reaffirms its unwavering commitment to protecting and strengthening the security and resilience of Canada’s digital infrastructure.
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Ministers respond to performance audit reports of the Auditor General of Canada (Mon, 20 Oct 2025)
Ministers respond to performance audit reports of the Auditor General of Canada
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Seizure of unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution (Mon, 20 Oct 2025)
On October 17, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, unautorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium-security federal institution.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Drumheller Institution (Mon, 20 Oct 2025)
On October 16, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized in the minimum security unit at Drumheller Institution.
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Vicky Eatrides to the Canadian Chapter of the International Institute of Communications (Mon, 20 Oct 2025)
CRTC Chairperson Vicky Eatrides updates the Canadian chapter of the International Institute of Communications on the CRTC’s work.
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Minister Thompson highlights collaboration and conservation during visit to British Columbia and Yukon (Mon, 20 Oct 2025)
From October 13-17, 2025, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, participated in multi-day tour of British Columbia and Yukon, engaging with Indigenous leaders, fishery stakeholders, and scientific experts on shared priorities in conservation, trade, reconciliation, and fisheries modernization.
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Funding available to support Black entrepreneurs across southern Ontario (Mon, 20 Oct 2025)
Eligible organizations can now apply to the Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund to strengthen their services for Black entrepreneurs and businesses to build a stronger economy
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Responding to urgent substance use and addictions needs in Western Canada (Mon, 20 Oct 2025)
Today, Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced more than $30 million from the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) for 34 projects, and more than $10 million for six projects under the Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) across Western Canada.
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Substance Use and Addictions Program in support of Western communities impacted by the overdose crisis (Mon, 20 Oct 2025)
The Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) provides time-limited funding for a wide range of innovative and evidence-informed projects including substance use prevention, harm reduction and treatment initiatives across the country.
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Emergency Treatment Fund for Western communities impacted by the overdose crisis (Mon, 20 Oct 2025)
The Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) is part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to help communities rapidly respond to emerging, critical needs related to the toxic illegal drug supply and overdose crisis.
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New digital pilot makes registration application process faster for eligible First Nations (Mon, 20 Oct 2025)
Today, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) launched the first phase of a faster, easier way for First Nations individuals to apply for registration under the Indian Act at in-person service locations.
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Minister Valdez announces $189 million investment to help Black entrepreneurs start up, scale up, and build Canada’s economy (Mon, 20 Oct 2025)
Growing an inclusive economy is essential to building Canada strong. When Black entrepreneurs have the tools to start and grow companies, they create jobs, drive innovation and strengthen local communities.
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Repeat: Media accreditation now open for the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting (Mon, 20 Oct 2025)
On October 30 and 31, 2025, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will co-host the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, Ontario.
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Minister Champagne takes aim at financial scams and abuse, announces Anti-Fraud Strategy and new Financial Crimes Agency (Mon, 20 Oct 2025)
In a rapidly changing and uncertain world, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control. We are protecting our communities and our country. We are building our economy with major projects and millions more homes. We are empowering Canadians with lower costs and new opportunities to help you get ahead. We cannot control what other nations do, but we can control what we choose to build – and we are building Canada Strong.
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Combatting financial fraud, protecting Canadians against scams and abuse (Mon, 20 Oct 2025)
Financial fraud impacts everyone and is becoming harder to detect and more prevalent in Canadians’ daily lives. In 2024, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) reported that Canadians had $643 million stolen due to fraud, representing nearly a 300 per cent increase since 2020. The CAFC estimates that this figure only represents 5 to 10 per cent of total fraud losses in Canada, given that many victims are reluctant to report fraud.
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Government of Canada announces $36 million in funding to counter radicalization to violence (Mon, 20 Oct 2025)
Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State for Combatting Crime, announced a federal investment of $36,912,380 through the Community Resilience Fund (CRF), which supports partnerships and innovation in preventing violent extremism in Canada.
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Government of Canada announces more than $36 million for projects to help counter violent extremism (Mon, 20 Oct 2025)
On October 20, 2025 (TBC), the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State for Combatting Crime, announced a federal investment of $36,912,380 to 19 organizations to help enhance Canada’s capacity to prevent and counter radicalization to violence.
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The Procurement Ombud’s 2024-25 annual report stresses the need for foundational change (Mon, 20 Oct 2025)
Federal Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic released his Annual Report for 2024-25, which was tabled in Parliament by the Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, the Honourable Joël Lightbound on October 7, 2025. The theme of this year’s report, Time for Solutions, highlights the Office of the Procurement Ombud’s activities from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, while emphasizing the urgent need for foundational change in federal procurement to address longstanding procurement challenges to make the system more user-friendly and produce better outcomes for taxpayers.
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Minister Michel highlights investments to help Black entrepreneurs start up, scale up, and build Canada’s economy (Mon, 20 Oct 2025)
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), kicked off Small Business Week by highlighting a renewed investment of $189 million for the Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP).
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Assault of an inmate at Matsqui Institution (Mon, 20 Oct 2025)
On October 12, 2025, an inmate was victim of an assault at Matsqui Institution, a medium-security federal institution.
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Mid-point Update – The CRA’s 100-day Service Improvement Plan (Mon, 20 Oct 2025)
As we near the halfway point of the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) 100-day Service Improvement Plan, launched on September 2, 2025, we want to update Canadians on our significant progress.
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Statement by Minister Guilbeault on Bandi Chhor Divas (Mon, 20 Oct 2025)
Government of Canada issues a statement to mark the celebration of Bandi Chhor Divas
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Statement by Minister Guilbeault marking Diwali (Mon, 20 Oct 2025)
Government of Canada issues statement to mark Diwali
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Defence Minister McGuinty to welcome German and Norwegian defence ministers to Canada (Sun, 19 Oct 2025)
The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will welcome Germany’s Minister of Defence, Boris Pistorius, and Norway’s Minister of Defence, Tore O. Sandvik, to Canada on October 20, 2025.
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Minister Champagne to make an announcement in Ottawa ahead of Budget 2025 (Sun, 19 Oct 2025)
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will make an announcement ahead of Budget 2025 on new Government of Canada measures to counter fraud and strengthen Canadians' financial security.
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Secretary of State Sarai hosts G7 Development Ministers’ Meeting and participates in 2025 annual meetings of World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (Sat, 18 Oct 2025)
The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), concluded a visit to Washington, D.C., where he convened G7 development ministers to advance cooperation on development priorities as part of Canada’s G7 presidency.
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Minister Sidhu promotes trade diversification through Canada Trade Mission to Italy (Sat, 18 Oct 2025)
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, led a Canada Trade Mission to Italy this past week, joined by a delegation of more than 75 Canadian businesses and stakeholders to explore commercial opportunities in Rome and Milan.
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Canada Water Agency advances efforts to restore and protect Lake Winnipeg (Sat, 18 Oct 2025)
Member of Parliament Terry Duguid, on behalf of the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and the Minister responsible for the Canada Water Agency, announced an investment of $1.6 million in 10 new freshwater projects to protect and restore Lake Winnipeg.
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Government of Canada invests in Cape Breton Exhibition grounds (Sat, 18 Oct 2025)
Improvements will prepare the facility for larger events and year-round programming
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Minister Chartrand Represents Canada at 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly — Advancing Northern-Led Climate and Sovereignty Solutions (Sat, 18 Oct 2025)
Today, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, issued the following statement
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Minister Rechie Valdez announces recipients of the 2025 Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case (Sat, 18 Oct 2025)
Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), announced this year’s recipients of the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.
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Backgrounder – 2025 Recipients of the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case (Sat, 18 Oct 2025)
The Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case recognize Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of gender equality.
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Government of Canada to announce funding to help address the toxic drug and overdose crisis (Fri, 17 Oct 2025)
Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an important announcement under the Emergency Treatment Fund and the Substance Use and Addictions Program.
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Statement by Minister Hajdu on the Government of Canada’s support for Kap Paper (Fri, 17 Oct 2025)
Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), issued the following statement: “Canada’s strength comes from our workers, and the Government of Canada’s support for them will not waver.
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Federal, Provincial, Territorial Health Ministers’ Meeting (Fri, 17 Oct 2025)
Today, Canada’s Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Health met in Calgary for a full day of discussions focused on strengthening the health and well-being of Canadians.
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Gitxaała Nation and Canada Partner to Establish Banks Marine Refuge in Nłuut'iksm Laxyuubm Gitxaała (Fri, 17 Oct 2025)
Today, Gitxaała Nation and the Government of Canada are taking a united step to ensure these ecosystems remain healthy and abundant for the future, showcasing how Nation-to-Nation collaboration can achieve meaningful marine conservation. Chief Councillor Linda Innes of Gitxaała Nation and the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, announced the establishment of the Banks Marine Refuge, a new protected area in Nłuut'iksgm Laxyuubm Gitxaała (sacred Gitxaała Territory) on the north coast of British Columbia.
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Two New Marine Refuges Protect Marine Biodiversity in Haida Gwaii, B.C. (Fri, 17 Oct 2025)
Today, the President of the Haida Nation, Gaagwiis Jason Alsop, and the Minister of Fisheries, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, formally announced two marine refuges on Haida Gwaii: G̱aw Ḵáahlii and X̲aana K̲aahlii. The marine refuges will protect multiple species of salmon, sea birds and their habitat, and other important species such as herring and harbour seals.
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Investing across Canada to build safe and strong communities (Fri, 17 Oct 2025)
The Government of Canada is delivering over $82.3 million to Manitoba this year to create communities that are stronger and more connected.
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Joint Statement by Ministers Fraser, Anandasangaree, and Secretary of State Sahota following the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers of Justice and Public Safety (Fri, 17 Oct 2025)
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety Canada, and Ruby Sahota, the Honourable Secretary of State for Combatting Crime today issued the following statement:
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Backgrounder: Investing across Canada to build safe and strong communities (Fri, 17 Oct 2025)
The Government of Canada is providing more than $82.3 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund for 137 recipients across Manitoba in 2025-2026. These funds provide communities with stable and flexible funding for their infrastructure priorities across a wide range of categories. The funding enables local governments to plan for their current and future needs, improve housing supply, and create connected communities.
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