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Co-chairs to provide opening remarks at third annual National Indigenous-Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People (Mon, 09 Feb 2026)
Hilda Anderson-Pyrz, Chair of the National Family and Survivors Circle Inc., the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Honourable Dr. Lyne Chantal Boudreau, New Brunswick's Minister responsible for Women's Equality and Seniors, will provide opening remarks at the fourth annual National Indigenous-Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People.
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Extending Access to the Veteran Family Telemedicine Service (Mon, 09 Feb 2026)
The federal government, in partnership with Canadian Forces Morale Welfare Services (CFMWS) continues to support the healthcare needs of Veterans and their families by extending and expanding access to the Veteran Family Telemedicine Service (VFTS).
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Minister Sidhu speaks with Pakistan’s Minister of Commerce (Mon, 09 Feb 2026)
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, spoke with Jam Kamal Khan, Pakistan’s Minister for Commerce.
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Government of Canada is helping to protect, build and transform the auto industry (Mon, 09 Feb 2026)
Government of Canada is helping to protect, build and transform the auto industry
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Help shape Canada’s housing and infrastructure future: Board of Directors opportunities available (Mon, 09 Feb 2026)
Canada needs to build housing and infrastructure that is innovative, inclusive, and sustainable at a scale and pace not seen in generations.
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Secretary of State Sarai wraps up International Development Week 2026 with partnerships that deliver results (Mon, 09 Feb 2026)
International Development Week (IDW) 2026, from February 1 through to February 7, showcased how Canadian partnerships deliver real results—from women’s economic empowerment and climate resilience to inclusive growth and strengthened community connections. Over the week, the Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), met with organizations, youth leaders, Indigenous entrepreneurs, and diaspora communities across Canada and announced investments that will help Canadian partners scale their impact at home and abroad.
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Minister Valdez announces $15.5 million in federal funding to strengthen national women’s organizations across Canada (Mon, 09 Feb 2026)
Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), along with Leslie Church, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretaries of State for Labour, for Seniors, and for Children and Youth, and to the Minister of Jobs and Families (Persons with Disabilities), announced $15.5 million to strengthen the capacity of national women’s organizations across Canada.
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Government of Canada marks opening of new federal building in Shawinigan - A symbol of modern design, sustainability and Indigenous reconciliation (Mon, 09 Feb 2026)
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice—Champlain, on behalf of the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, marked the official opening of the new federal building in Shawinigan.
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Strengthening Atlantic Canada’s defence capabilities in New Brunswick through Vimy Forge accelerator program (Mon, 09 Feb 2026)
Regional Defence Investment Initiative helps businesses grow, innovate and scale up for global defence opportunities
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Ministers Hodgson, MacKinnon and Dabrusin to highlight Canada’s new strategy and announce funding to transform our auto industry (Mon, 09 Feb 2026)
Ministers Hodgson, MacKinnon and Dabrusin to highlight Canada’s new strategy and announce funding to transform our auto industry
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New national research partnership to improve Canada’s productivity receives inaugural grant (Mon, 09 Feb 2026)
Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced a federal investment of $6 million over 15 years to support a novel national research partnership that will drive solutions to boost Canada’s productivity over the coming years.
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Minister Anand meets with Greenland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Research and Denmark’s Minister for Foreign Affairs (Sun, 08 Feb 2026)
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, had a trilateral meeting with Vivian Motzfeldt, Greenland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Research, and Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Denmark’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, during her visit to Nuuk, Greenland.
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Meeting between Minister of Public Safety, Canada’s Deputy Clerk and National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister and India’s National Security Adviser (Sun, 08 Feb 2026)
Between February 6 and 7, 2026, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, and Canada’s Deputy Clerk and National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister, Nathalie G. Drouin, met with India’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Ajit Doval, during his visit to Canada.
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Minister Sidhu highlights plan to transform Canada’s auto industry in Brampton (Fri, 06 Feb 2026)
Today in Brampton, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade and the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State for Combatting Crime, highlighted how Canada’s new auto strategy will strengthen domestic manufacturing, protect workers, and help Canadian auto companies compete and grow in global markets...
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Minister Anand meets with Greenland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Research (Fri, 06 Feb 2026)
During the meeting, Minister Anand highlighted Canada’s desire to deepen diplomatic engagement with Greenland, including through the concrete step of opening a Canadian consulate in Nuuk...
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Training more than 1,800 Canadian workers to help build Canada strong (Fri, 06 Feb 2026)
The Government of Canada is building one strong Canadian economy. To do so, Canada needs skilled trades workers to develop major infrastructure and build millions more homes. That means the newest generation of builders must get proper training.
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Minister Joly highlights the Government of Canada’s new Auto Strategy (Fri, 06 Feb 2026)
Launch of new strategy to transform Canada’s auto industry
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Government of Canada encouraging companies to put more spectrum to use through its latest residual spectrum auction (Fri, 06 Feb 2026)
Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced that more Canadians will have better access to higher-quality telecom services as a result of the 2026 auction of residual spectrum licences .
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Tribunal Finds Injury—Cast Iron Soil Pipe from China (Fri, 06 Feb 2026)
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today found that the dumping and subsidizing of certain cast iron soil pipe, originating in or exported from China, 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 Canada Pipe Company ULC, d.b.a. Bibby-Ste-Croix of Sainte-Croix, Québec.
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Minister MacDonald announces the reappointment of Samantha Haverkamp as Member of the Farm Products Council of Canada (Fri, 06 Feb 2026)
Today, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the reappointment of Samantha Haverkamp, as a Member of the Farm Products Council of Canada (FPCC) for a term of 3 years, effective April 21, 2026.
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New Convention and Cultural Event Centre to Strengthen Community Life in Prince Albert (Fri, 06 Feb 2026)
Residents of Prince Albert and communities across Central and Northern Saskatchewan will benefit from a new Convention and Cultural Event Centre thanks to a $15-million investment from the Government of Canada through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program.
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Minister Sidhu to visit Singapore and Vietnam to diversify Canada’s trade and attract new investments (Fri, 06 Feb 2026)
Canada is focused on diversifying trade partnerships and attracting investments to build a stronger, more sustainable and more resilient economy.
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Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination to mark the first day of competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics (Fri, 06 Feb 2026)
Tonight, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in the colours of the Italian flag from sunset to 1:00 a.m. to celebrate the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.
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PacifiCan invests $5 million to build a new food distribution facility on Vancouver Island (Fri, 06 Feb 2026)
The Government of Canada is committed to addressing food insecurity, supporting producers, and strengthening supply chains to help Canadians get ahead.
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Federal government invests in new St. John’s community centre (Fri, 06 Feb 2026)
The construction of the new Regional SPCA St. John’s Community Engagement Centre is getting a boost after an investment of $800,000 from the federal government.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution  (Fri, 06 Feb 2026)
Between January 31 and February 3, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
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CRTC makes it easier for official language minority communities to participate in proceedings (Fri, 06 Feb 2026)
The CRTC is taking another step forward to implement the modernized Broadcasting Act (the Act) by improving how official language minority communities (OLMCs) and the French-speaking majority in Quebec can participate in its proceedings.
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The Government of Canada announces over $2.8M in AI to advance economic growth and digital literacy (Fri, 06 Feb 2026)
The Government of Canada, through CanNor, is providing $2,815,999 in funding for four projects that support digital literacy and AI adoption in communities across Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon.
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Minister Chartrand announces over $2.8M in AI to advance economic growth and digital literacy (Fri, 06 Feb 2026)
Advances in AI are creating both new opportunities and new risks in an increasingly digital world.
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Government of Canada supports the Yukon African Music Festival (Fri, 06 Feb 2026)
Investment supports an annual event that celebrates culture and inclusion during Black History Month
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Improving access to training for the skilled trades apprentices helping to build Canada strong (Fri, 06 Feb 2026)
The Government of Canada is building one strong Canadian economy, and skilled trades workers are essential to that growth. As part of this commitment, the government has doubled its investment in the Union Training and Innovation Program—a measure that will help support union-led training across the country and ensure more apprentices are equipped with the proper training and skills needed to thrive.
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Government of Canada supports small and medium-sized enterprises to navigate CUSMA compliance (Fri, 06 Feb 2026)
Toronto Region Board of Trade to deliver targeted trade programming for small and medium-sized enterprises to be compliant under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement
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Minister Anand meets with Denmark’s Minister for Foreign Affairs (Fri, 06 Feb 2026)
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met yesterday with Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Denmark’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, during her visit to Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Secretary of State van Koeverden cheers on Team Canada as Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games begin (Fri, 06 Feb 2026)
Team Canada will proudly represent our country at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games from February 6-22
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Minister Evan Solomon in Bradford to announce support for automotive industry in southern Ontario (Fri, 06 Feb 2026)
The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement for automotive manufacturing in southern Ontario.
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Minister Joly highlights the new strategy to transform Canada’s auto industry (Thu, 05 Feb 2026)
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will highlight the new strategy to transform Canada’s automotive industry.
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Public Services and Procurement Canada Statement on Increased Office Presence (Thu, 05 Feb 2026)
Today, the Government announced its intention to increase the onsite presence of executives and employees who are eligible for hybrid work.
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Government of Canada to invest in skilled trades training (Thu, 05 Feb 2026)
The Honourable John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour), will be in Port Coquitlam to announce funding through the Union Training and Innovation Program to enable a more skilled, certified and productive Canadian workforce.
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Minister Sidhu reinforces commitment to Canada’s automotive sector (Thu, 05 Feb 2026)
February 5, 2026 – The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, will participate in an event highlighting Canada’s continued commitment to the automotive industry, including through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative.
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Minister Valdez to announce federal funding for national women’s organizations across Canada (Thu, 05 Feb 2026)
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), along with Leslie Church, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretaries of State for Labour, for Seniors, and for Children and Youth, and to the Minister of Jobs and Families (Persons with Disabilities), will announce federal support to the sustainability of national women’s organizations across Canada.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Prince Albert (Thu, 05 Feb 2026)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), and His Worship Bill Powalinsky, Mayor of Prince Albert.
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Statement from Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson about the renewal of grant program for free tax clinics (Thu, 05 Feb 2026)
I was pleased to see the announcement from the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions), that the Grant program for the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) and the Income Tax Assistance – Volunteer Program (ITAVP) in Quebec has been extended for another three years.
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The CBSA launches an investigation into the alleged dumping of oil and gas well casing from Austria (Thu, 05 Feb 2026)
The CBSA launches an investigation into the alleged dumping of oil and gas well casing from Austria
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Prime Minister Carney unveils Canada's new automotive strategy to protect jobs and position our country as a global leader in next-generation vehicle manufacturing (Thu, 05 Feb 2026)
Canada is, and will remain, a nation that builds cars. For over 100 years, the automotive industry has been a cornerstone of our economy, underpinning advanced manufacturing, driving innovation and supporting hundreds of thousands of well‑paying jobs across the country. Backed by a world-class workforce, globally recognized parts suppliers and leading‑edge research and development, Canada's automotive sector is building the vehicles of today and it will help build the vehicles of tomorrow.
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The Government of Canada Introduces the Build Canada Homes Act   (Thu, 05 Feb 2026)
Since launching in September, Build Canada Homes has already advanced six Direct Build projects in Dartmouth, Longueuil, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, and Edmonton, and secured four major partnerships—with the City of Ottawa; the provinces of Nova Scotia and Quebec; and a tripartite agreement with Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated. Together, these initiatives represent more than 7,500 new homes.
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Backgrounder: Introduction of the Build Canada Homes Act (Thu, 05 Feb 2026)
On February 5, 2026, the Government of Canada introduced legislation to establish Build Canada Homes as a Crown corporation dedicated to building affordable homes in communities across the country. With the passage of this legislation, Build Canada Homes will transition to a Crown corporation, granting it the independence to take on risk and the operational autonomy to focus on delivering its mandate while remaining accountable to Canadians.
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Government of Canada to announce support for programming to help small and medium-sized businesses navigate exports (Thu, 05 Feb 2026)
Chi Nguyen, Member of Parliament for Spadina–Harbourfront, on behalf of the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement for Ontario-based small and medium-sized businesses.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in St. John’s (Thu, 05 Feb 2026)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries and Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, and Amanda Buis, Chair of the SPCA St. John’s Board of Directors.
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Statement by Public Services and Procurement Canada on additional funding for Canada Post for the 2025–26 fiscal year (Thu, 05 Feb 2026)
Canada Post is a critical national service that connects Canadians from coast to coast to coast, serving as a lifeline for rural, remote, and northern communities and as a key partner for small and medium-sized businesses that depend on affordable mail and parcel delivery to grow and compete in the economy.
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As part of MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE. Nuit blanche at the NFB: Creativity, live music and cinema come together in the heart of Montreal’s Quartier des Spectacles! (Wed, 04 Feb 2026)
memorable evening of free activities, including an event in collaboration with Concordia University’s Film and Moving Image Studies and Curatorial Studies and Practices programs and the Université de Montréal Faculty of Music.
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Technical briefing on new strategy to transform Canada’s auto industry (Wed, 04 Feb 2026)
Technical briefing on new strategy to transform Canada’s auto industry
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Minister Anand to travel to Denmark and Greenland (Wed, 04 Feb 2026)
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will travel to Copenhagen, Denmark, and Nuuk, Greenland, from February 5 to 7, 2026.
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Canada invests in innovation to flow clean energy from river currents (Wed, 04 Feb 2026)
Today, Claude Guay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced $4 million to ORPC Canada for a demonstration project showing how the natural flow of the river can generate clean, reliable energy.
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Government of Canada to mark opening of new building (Wed, 04 Feb 2026)
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, will participate in a ceremony to mark the opening of a new federal building.
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Canada successfully prices new green bond to raise $2 billion (Wed, 04 Feb 2026)
This week, the Government of Canada successfully priced its sixth issuance of a Canadian-dollar-denominated green bond, raising $2 billion in a new 10-year offering.
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Media Advisory: Housing Update in Ottawa (Wed, 04 Feb 2026)
The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Canada and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, will provide a housing update.
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Government of Canada says all-season road not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects (Wed, 04 Feb 2026)
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada announced today that the Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature has determined that the Project 6 - All-season Road Linking Manto Sipi Cree Nation, Bunibonibee Cree Nation, and God's Lake First Nation in Manitoba is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012
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The Government of Canada introduces legislation to build a more connected health care system (Wed, 04 Feb 2026)
The Government of Canada introduces legislation to build a more connected health care system
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Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination to mark the first day of competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics (Wed, 04 Feb 2026)
Tonight, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in the colours of the Olympic flag from sunset to 1:00 a.m. to mark the first day of competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy.
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Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at the Federal Training Centre  (Wed, 04 Feb 2026)
On January 30 and February 3, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Federal Training Centre, a multi-level security federal institution.
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Government of Canada launching a call for applications for the Commissioner and Director positions at the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages (Wed, 04 Feb 2026)
Qualified candidates are invited to apply by March 3, 2026.
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Strengthening and modernizing Canada’s fisheries by protecting harvester independence and cutting red tape (Wed, 04 Feb 2026)
Canada’s fish and seafood industry contributes over $8 billion to the economy, provides over 63,000 jobs, and exports $8.5 billion in products. It helps support coastal and rural economies while supplying seafood markets around the world. Fishing is subject to various regulations that are necessary to safeguard our ocean resources, to keep workers safe, and to ensure independent harvesters can participate in this culturally important industry. The Government of Canada is working to make regulations clearer and reducing unnecessary red tape, while supporting a strong and sustainable fishing industry.
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Minister Chartrand announces funding for Yukon-led solutions to build local capacity (Wed, 04 Feb 2026)
Strengthening local capacity through new services and product innovation helps support jobs and foster economic stability for Yukoners, while responding to the unique realities of northern and remote conditions.
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Government of Canada launches new Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion (Wed, 04 Feb 2026)
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, announces new Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion
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Federal government invests in active transportation connection in Lethbridge (Wed, 04 Feb 2026)
A new multi-use pathway will provide better access to key destinations within Lethbridge after an investment of $1.8 million from the federal government through the Active Transportation Fund (ATF).
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Study finds Canada could unlock major economic gains through stronger competition (Wed, 04 Feb 2026)
Study finds Canada could unlock major economic gains through stronger competition February 4, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
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Build Canada Homes Launches Request for Information on Modern Methods of Construction (Wed, 04 Feb 2026)
Canada’s housing sector is under unprecedented pressure, with demand for affordable homes far exceeding current supply. Build Canada Homes is responding by championing Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)—innovative approaches such as modular, factory-built, and prefabricated systems that can streamline building processes, reduce costs, and accelerate delivery. By embracing these methods, Build Canada Homes aims to catalyse a more productive housing industry, strengthen domestic supply chains, and enable the rapid creation of affordable housing for communities across the country.
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Backgrounder: Study on the Economic Benefits of Pro-Competitive Reforms in Canada (Wed, 04 Feb 2026)
Backgrounder: Study on the Economic Benefits of Pro-Competitive Reforms in CanadaThe Competition Bureau commissioned an independent study to better understand how Canada’s economy could benefit from more competition-friendly regulations.
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Accessibility Standards Canada and New Brunswick join forces on accessibility standards development (Wed, 04 Feb 2026)
Accessibility Standards Canada and the New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
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Law Commission of Canada and Canadian Bar Association announce Journalism Fellowship winner (Wed, 04 Feb 2026)
The Law Commission of Canada (LCC) and the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) are pleased to announce that Erik Pindera has been awarded the 2026 LCC-CBA Journalism Fellowship.
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Secretary of State van Koeverden to attend the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games to cheer on Team Canada (Wed, 04 Feb 2026)
Secretary of State Adam van Koeverden will represent the Government of Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games
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Freedom Online Coalition Joint Statement on Internet Shutdowns in the Islamic Republic of Iran (Wed, 04 Feb 2026)
“We, the members of the Freedom Online Coalition, express serious concern regarding the human rights violations committed by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran since December 28, 2025.
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Tribunal Initiates Inquiry—Certain Oil and Gas Well Casing from Austria  (Tue, 03 Feb 2026)
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into a complaint by Tenaris Canada, of Regina, Saskatchewan, that it is threatened to suffer injury as a result of the dumping of certain oil and gas well casing from Austria. The Tribunal’s inquiry is conducted pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) as a result of the initiation of a dumping investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
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Minister Michel to hold a media availability on Canada's plan to build a more modern, digitally connected health care system to support better care (Tue, 03 Feb 2026)
The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will hold a media availability on Canada’s plan to build a more modern, digitally connected health care system to support better care.
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Artemis II: First possible launch date now March 6 (Tue, 03 Feb 2026)
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) wishes to inform Canadian media that that launch of the Artemis II mission has been postponed for technical reasons following the wet dress rehearsal.
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Canada launches Whalesafe Fishing Gear Strategy to protect whales and support coastal economies (Tue, 03 Feb 2026)
Canada’s fisheries drive coastal economies, supporting livelihoods and keeping traditions alive. Harvesters and fishery stakeholders share Canada’s oceans with numerous whale species, including the endangered North Atlantic right whale, which remains vulnerable to entanglement in fishing gear.
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Secretary of State Long announces renewed funding for tax clinics for the 55th anniversary of the CVITP (Tue, 03 Feb 2026)
Today, the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, announced the renewal of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Grant for the next three years.
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Death of an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre (Tue, 03 Feb 2026)
On February 1, 2026, an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre, died while in our custody. The individual’s name has been anonymized to comply with a court-ordered publication ban to protect the identity of the victims.
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PS Guay to announce funding for made‑in‑Canada energy innovation (Tue, 03 Feb 2026)
PS Guay to announce funding for made‑in‑Canada energy innovation
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Federal government’s Black Entrepreneurship Program has supported over 24,000 Black entrepreneurs and approved $70 million in loans (Tue, 03 Feb 2026)
Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), issued the following statement in celebration of Black History Month:
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Artemis II: NASA to discuss early results of Artemis II wet dress rehearsal (Mon, 02 Feb 2026)
On Tuesday, February 3, following the wetdress rehearsal, a fueling test of NASA's SLS (Space Launch System) rocket at thelaunch pad for the Artemis II Moon mission, NASA will discuss initial results during anews conference at 12 pm ET.
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Tribunal Initiates Expiry Review—Photovoltaic Modules and Laminates from China (Mon, 02 Feb 2026)
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an expiry review of its order made on March 25, 2021, in expiry review RR-2020-001, to determine if the expiry of the order is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping or subsidizing of photovoltaic modules and laminates from China and is likely to result in injury to the domestic industry.
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Public hearing on Rook I uranium mine and mill project in northern Saskatchewan (Mon, 02 Feb 2026)
From February 9 to 12 the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission will hold the second part of a 2-part public hearing to consider NexGen Energy Limited's proposed Rook I uranium mine and mill project, which would be located in northern Saskatchewan.
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Repatriation of Gunner Sebastian Halmagean (Mon, 02 Feb 2026)
A repatriation ceremony will take place on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 8 Wing/Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton, for Gunner (Gnr) Sebastian Halmagean, a Canadian Armed Forces member deployed on Operation REASSURANCE, and who was employed by the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia at Camp Labrie in Ceri, Latvia.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution  (Mon, 02 Feb 2026)
On January 29, 2026, 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.
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Death of an inmate from Bath Institution (Mon, 02 Feb 2026)
On January 31, 2026, Patrick Conway, an inmate from Bath Institution, died while in our custody.
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FCAC announces an administrative monetary penalty paid by the Bank of Montreal (Mon, 02 Feb 2026)
FCAC announces an administrative monetary penalty paid by the Bank of Montreal
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Opening statement to the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy (BANC) by Commissioner Shereen Benzvy Miller (Mon, 02 Feb 2026)
Opening statement to the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy (BANC) by Commissioner Shereen Benzvy Miller, on February 4, 2026, in Ottawa, Ontario.
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Landmark panel in Ottawa brings together heads of the Canada Media Fund, Indigenous Screen Office, National Film Board of Canada, and Telefilm Canada. Canadian audiovisual organizations join the Honourable Marc Miller and key partners for discussion about the country’s audiovisual future at Prime Time 2026. (Mon, 02 Feb 2026)
With an eye to strengthening Canada’s audiovisual sector, the Canada Media Fund (CMF), Indigenous Screen Office (ISO), National Film Board of Canada (NFB), and Telefilm Canada took part in a panel discussion entitled Canada’s Future: Building a Creative Nation at Prime Time 2026 in Ottawa.
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Canada to launch sixth green bond issuance (Mon, 02 Feb 2026)
The Government of Canada is launching its sixth issuance of Canadian-dollar-denominated green bonds this week, subject to market conditions.
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2026 Census: Collection begins early in Canada’s North (Mon, 02 Feb 2026)
Statistics Canada is pleased to announce that collection for the 2026 Census of Population has begun in select communities in northern and remote areas of the country.
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Backgrounder: 2026 Census collection begins in Canada’s North (Mon, 02 Feb 2026)
In select northern and remote communities, collection begins early to ensure access to areas that are easier to reach in winter and to count populations that typically migrate out of their communities in the spring.
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Message from Minister Miller and Secretary of State van Koeverden to Canadians as National Flag of Canada Day approaches (Mon, 02 Feb 2026)
Together, let’s Celebrate Canada’s flag
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Estee Lauder Cosmetics Ltd. fined $750,000 for violating the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (Mon, 02 Feb 2026)
On January 13, 2026, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Estee Lauder Cosmetics Ltd. was fined $750,000 after pleading guilty to two counts of violating the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (the Act)
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Government of Canada celebrates 30 years of Black History Month (Mon, 02 Feb 2026)
Minister Marc Miller will host a reception in honour of Black History Month 2026
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada officials to hold technical briefing on Whalesafe Fishing Gear Strategy (Mon, 02 Feb 2026)
Ahead of an announcement, media are invited to an embargoed technical briefing held by Government of Canada officials.
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FCAC launches ad campaign to help Canadians make the most of their money (Mon, 02 Feb 2026)
Today, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) launched a national advertising campaign to help Canadians manage their money and navigate financial challenges in a complex and changing economy.
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HMCS Charlottetown departs on Operation HORIZON and NEON (Sun, 01 Feb 2026)
Today, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Charlottetown set sail from its home port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, for a six-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific region in support of Operations HORIZON and NEON.
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Statement by Minister Miller on Black History Month (Sun, 01 Feb 2026)
The Government of Canada issues a statement to mark Black History Month
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Prosperity through Partnership: Statement by Secretary of State Sarai to celebrate International Development Week (Sat, 31 Jan 2026)
The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), today issued the following statement: “Canada’s international development initiatives help foster healthier communities, build stronger economies and promote global stability. International development partnerships reduce poverty and build relationships and can help diversify our trade by creating opportunities for Canadian businesses, exporters and investors in emerging markets.
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