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Government of Canada to support Northern Super League’s inaugural championship event (Fri, 18 Jul 2025)
Northern Super League’s three-day championship event in November to celebrate women’s sports and fans
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Death of an inmate from Regional Psychiatric Centre (Fri, 18 Jul 2025)
On July 18, 2025, Mary Ellen Young, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
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Canada invests in the expansion of Saskatchewan Drug Treatment Courts (Fri, 18 Jul 2025)
The Government of Canada is providing up to $850,000 annually to support the operation of drug treatment courts (DTCs) by the Government and Courts of Saskatchewan.
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Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture meet to help strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of the sector (Fri, 18 Jul 2025)
Yesterday, federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture met virtually to discuss ways to support a more resilient and competitive agriculture sector and food supply chains that make up Canada’s agri-food landscape.
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Canada Invests in Wildfire Innovation and Resilience Through New Centre of Excellence (Fri, 18 Jul 2025)
Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience, announced an investment of $11.7 million over four years to establish the Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada (WRCC). Funded through the Wildfire Resilient Futures Initiative, the WRCC will serve as a national centre of excellence and virtual hub for wildland fire innovation and knowledge exchange.
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Minister Champagne concludes successful G7 and G20 meetings in South Africa (Fri, 18 Jul 2025)
With global political and economic uncertainty abounding, strong relationships and cross-continental collaboration with reliable nations has never been more important. Canada is spearheading a new era of collaboration and partnership with nations it can trust and whose priorities it shares.
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Preventing coastal flooding and shoreline erosion in the Village of Gwa’yas’dums on Gilford Island (Fri, 18 Jul 2025)
Gilford Island coastlines will be protected from the impacts of climate change and erosion after an investment of more than $3.2 million from the federal government.
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Government of Canada to make an announcement on helping to address the substance use and overdose crisis in the Atlantic Region (Fri, 18 Jul 2025)
The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an important announcement on helping to address the substance use and overdose crisis in the Atlantic Region.
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The Government of Canada Celebrates Rouge National Urban Park’s 10th Anniversary  (Fri, 18 Jul 2025)
The Government of Canada Celebrates Rouge National Urban Park’s 10th Anniversary .
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Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Lachine Canal at the “Lock and Paddle” event! (Fri, 18 Jul 2025)
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Lachine Canal at the “Lock and Paddle” event!
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PS Hogan to Announce Investments in Alberta’s Forests (Fri, 18 Jul 2025)
CALGARY — Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will announce investments to help regenerate Alberta’s forests. Media availability will follow.
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Statement on Russia’s malicious cyber activity affecting the United Kingdom (Fri, 18 Jul 2025)
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence; and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, today issued the following statement:
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Helping families get ahead with a more generous Canada Child Benefit (Fri, 18 Jul 2025)
As families raising children across the country receive the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) today, the Honourable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State (Children and Youth), announced that the benefit amounts have increased for 2025–26. Families can now receive up to $7,997 per child under the age of 6 and $6,748 per child aged 6 through 17. This represents approximately a $200 increase from the previous year and will help parents manage everyday expenses like groceries, clothing or child care, providing added support as they raise their children.
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National Defence signs technology partnership arrangement with Australia for Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar (Thu, 17 Jul 2025)
On June 20, 2025, representatives of the governments of Canada and Australia signed a landmark technology partnership arrangement, a critical milestone in the rapid development and deployment of Canada’s A-OTHR system.
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Minister Sidhu and Minister MacDonald statement on resolution of the CPTPP dairy tariff rate quotas dispute with New Zealand (Thu, 17 Jul 2025)
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade and the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, issued the following statement on the resolution of the dairy tariff rate quotas (TRQs) dispute with New Zealand under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
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Minister Dabrusin, alongside Indigenous leaders, to launch one of the world’s largest Indigenous-led land conservation projects in the Northwest Territories (Thu, 17 Jul 2025)
Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, alongside Indigenous leaders, will launch one of the world’s largest Indigenous-led land conservations projects in the Northwest Territories.
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Seizure of contraband at Saskatchewan Penitentiary (Thu, 17 Jul 2025)
On July 11 and 13, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, a multi-level security federal institution.
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End of lockdown and search at Joyceville Institution (Thu, 17 Jul 2025)
The lockdown put in place at Joyceville Institution on July 11, 2025, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has continued with its normal operations and visits have resumed.
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Climate scientists calculate role human-caused climate change plays in shifting weather extremes (Thu, 17 Jul 2025)
This summer, climate scientists are using the Rapid Extreme Weather Event Attribution system to analyze heat waves across Canada to determine how CO2 and other emissions from human activities impacted extreme heat
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Canada Partners With Trees For Life to Grow Southern Ontario’s Urban and Suburban Canopy (Thu, 17 Jul 2025)
Today, Ryan Turnbull, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and National Revenue and to the Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions) and Member of Parliament for Whitby, highlighted a $4-million federal investment for tree-planting projects in urban and suburban areas in southern Ontario. Trees For Life will collaborate with planting partners to plant an average of 24,000 trees annually over five years, for a total of 120,000 trees in communities across southern Ontario.
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Ministers Olszewski, Hodgson, Gull-Masty, and Dabrusin to Provide an Update on the 2025 Wildfires Season (Thu, 17 Jul 2025)
Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, as they provide an update on the forecast for the 2025 wildfires season.
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CBSA officers seize 70 kg of cocaine at Osoyoos port of entry in B.C. (Thu, 17 Jul 2025)
Today, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced a significant seizure of suspected cocaine being smuggled into Canada at the Osoyoos port of entry in British Columbia.
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National Defence announces progress on the Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar project (Thu, 17 Jul 2025)
As part of Canada’s $38.6 billion plan announced in 2022 to modernize North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) over the next two decades, the Department of National Defence announced today the selection of the first transmit and receive sites for the Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar (A-OTHR) project.
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Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Warkworth Institution (Thu, 17 Jul 2025)
Between July 9 and 10, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Warkworth Institution, a medium security federal institution.
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Provincial and territorial museums and galleries join the Canada Strong Pass (Thu, 17 Jul 2025)
Many more options are now available for Canadians looking to take advantage of the Canada Strong Pass until September 2
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The CBSA gives tips for a smoother border crossing during the Quebec construction holidays (Thu, 17 Jul 2025)
The CBSA gives tips for a smoother border crossing during the Quebec construction holidays
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Government of Canada invests over $4.5 million to enhance tourism across Northern Ontario (Thu, 17 Jul 2025)
Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced Government of Canada investments totalling $4,571,673 for 22 tourism projects across Northern Ontario. The funding is provided through FedNor’s Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) and the Tourism Growth Program (TGP).
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Government of Canada launching update of regional growth strategy (Thu, 17 Jul 2025)
The Prosperity & Growth Strategy for Northern Ontario (PGSNO) is a comprehensive document intended to support and amplify current and ongoing Government of Canada programs and collaborations to address the needs of Northern Ontario’s residents and communities. Development of the updated PGSNO drew from consultation with communities, enterprises, Indigenous organizations, and other regional stakeholders in order to tailor federal investments to needs identified throughout Northern Ontario. PGSNO provides a roadmap for focussing and continuing strong economic development in the region, and this update will steer our efforts to address challenges and opportunities for the next 5 years.
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The Honourable Maria V. Carroccia’s Questionnaire (Wed, 16 Jul 2025)
Under the new judicial application process introduced by the Minister of Justice on October 20, 2016, any interested and qualified Canadian lawyer or judge may apply for federal judicial appointment by completing a questionnaire.
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Minister McGuinty visits NORAD (Wed, 16 Jul 2025)
On July 15, for the first time as Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David McGuinty travelled to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) headquarters in Colorado, to attend the Transfer of Appointment Ceremony of the Deputy Commander.
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Determined to Work Together for Jasper: Parks Canada and Partners Bolster Safe and Swift Return Home (Wed, 16 Jul 2025)
New financial support will enable remediation efforts and help Jasper residents return home safely and swiftly.
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Slap a label on it! Making it easier for consumers to shop for Internet services (Wed, 16 Jul 2025)
Slap a label on it! Making it easier for consumers to shop for Internet services SpeechJune 13, 2025Gatineau, Quebec
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Tribunal Continues Order—Structural Tubing from South Korea and Türkiye (Wed, 16 Jul 2025)
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued its order made on October 16, 2019, in expiry review RR-2018-006, concerning the dumping of structural tubing from South Korea and Türkiye.
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Acclaimed Indigenous animation and documentary from the NFB. Lisa Jackson’s Wilfred Buck and Amanda Strong’s Inkwo featured in August at the International First Peoples Festival in Montreal. (Wed, 16 Jul 2025)
Two powerful co-productions from the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) will be featured at the Présence autochtone International First Peoples Festival (August 5 to 14) in Montreal: Lisa Jackson’s feature doc Wilfred Buck and Amanda Strong’s stop-motion short Inkwo for When the Starving Return.
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Minister Hajdu to announce Government of Canada investment in tourism industry of Northern Ontario alongside renewed regional strategic framework (Wed, 16 Jul 2025)
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, will announce a FedNor investment in support of new and expanding tourism industry initiatives across Northern Ontario. Minister Hajdu will also announce an update to a regional strategic framework for Northern Ontario.
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Minister Sidhu to provide keynote speech to Surrey Board of Trade (Wed, 16 Jul 2025)
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, will provide a keynote speech to the Surrey Board of Trade on the importance of having multiple export destinations and taking advantage of high-growth markets.
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Celebrating the opening of Halifax’s new Marine Container Examination Facility (Wed, 16 Jul 2025)
Celebrating the opening of Halifax’s new Marine Container Examination Facility
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Africville Seasides Marine Container Examination Facility (Wed, 16 Jul 2025)
Africville Seasides Marine Container Examination Facility
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Canada invests $2.2 million to support families of missing and murdered Indigenous people in Nova Scotia (Wed, 16 Jul 2025)
The Government of Canada is investing $2.2 million over five years to help Nova Scotia support more families of missing and murdered Indigenous people.
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PacifiCan investment to boost trade and export success for B.C. businesses (Wed, 16 Jul 2025)
Minister Robertson announces $2.5M investment for companies across B.C., highlighting PacifiCan’s impact across the Southern Interior.
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Support for the Canadian Steel Sector (Wed, 16 Jul 2025)
This move comes in response to both U.S. tariffs on steel and global steel overproduction, which are pushing foreign exporters to find new places to sell their steel—including Canada. Strengthening these import limits will help prevent the Canadian market from being overwhelmed with cheap steel, while still making sure Canadian businesses that rely on steel can continue to get the supply they need.
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Minister Sidhu speaks with Philippines’ Secretary of Trade and Industry (Wed, 16 Jul 2025)
Today, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, spoke with Cristina A. Roque, Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry of the Philippines.
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Assault of staff member at Kent Institution (Wed, 16 Jul 2025)
On July 14, 2025, a staff member was assaulted at Kent Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.
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Competition Bureau reaches agreement with oilfield services company to preserve competition in the Canadian oil and natural gas industry (Wed, 16 Jul 2025)
Competition Bureau reaches agreement with oilfield services company to preserve competition in the Canadian oil and natural gas industry July 16, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
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PS Turnbull to Make a Forestry Announcement (Wed, 16 Jul 2025)
Ryan Turnbull, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and National Revenue and to the Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions), will make a forestry announcement on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. Media availability will follow.
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Minister Hajdu to make an announcement in Sault Ste. Marie (Tue, 15 Jul 2025)
The Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, will be in Sault Ste. Marie to make an announcement.
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Statement from Secretary of State Anna Gainey on World Youth Skills Day 2025 (Tue, 15 Jul 2025)
Secretary of State (Children and Youth), Anna Gainey, today issued the following statement to highlight World Youth Skills Day 2025.
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Halifax Marine Container Examination Facility Opening (Tue, 15 Jul 2025)
Halifax Marine Container Examination Facility Opening
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Government of Canada invests $13.4 million in Rogers Pass Centre and Trans-Canada Highway  (Tue, 15 Jul 2025)
Work will improve safety for visitors, the traveling public, and wildlife.
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Government of Canada to announce investments that help B.C. businesses become export ready and reach new markets (Tue, 15 Jul 2025)
The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), will announce investments that help B.C. businesses become export ready and reach new markets.
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Canada and European Union launch new industrial policy dialogue (Tue, 15 Jul 2025)
The Government of Canada is focused on strengthening and diversifying international partnerships, working with the European Union (EU) to protect and create jobs on both sides of the Atlantic.
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CBSA investigation leads to multiple firearm and drug possession charges in Southern Ontario (Tue, 15 Jul 2025)
An investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) Ontario Firearms Smuggling Enforcement Team (OFSET) has led to two arrests and the seizure of privately manufactured handguns, firearms parts, a 3D printer and narcotics, including carfentanil, a synthetic opioid one hundred times more potent than fentanyl.
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CRTC consults to help improve Canada’s public alerting system (Tue, 15 Jul 2025)
Today, the CRTC is launching a public consultation to help improve the National Public Alerting System (NPAS).
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Minister Champagne to participate in G20 and G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meetings in South Africa (Tue, 15 Jul 2025)
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will participate in G20 and G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' (FMCBG) Meetings, in Durban, South Africa, from July 17 to 18.
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The Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand is returning to its summer program this Thursday with Andréanne A. Malette and Tom Folly (Tue, 15 Jul 2025)
Quebec City, Tuesday, July 15, 2025 – After a short break during the Festival d’été de Québec, the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand (EBB) will return to its summer program this Thursday! Every Thursday and Saturday for the rest of the summer until August 23, Quebec City’s residents and visitors are invited to come and experience free musical and cultural performances against the enchanting backdrop of the Plains of Abraham.
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Assault of an inmate at Pacific Institution / Regional Treatment Centre (Tue, 15 Jul 2025)
On July 14, 2025, a staff member was assaulted at Kent Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.
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Tribunal Initiates Inquiry—Cast Iron Soil Pipe from China (Mon, 14 Jul 2025)
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into a complaint by Canada Pipe Company ULC, d/b/a Bibby-Ste-Croix, of Sainte-Croix, Quebec, that it has suffered injury as a result of the dumping and subsidizing of cast iron soil pipe from China. The Tribunal’s inquiry is conducted pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) as a result of the initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
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Massive cannabis shipment intercepted by the CBSA in Saint John (Mon, 14 Jul 2025)
Massive cannabis shipment intercepted by the CBSA in Saint John
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Federal investment supports rural transit on Galiano Island with electric minibuses (Mon, 14 Jul 2025)
Residents on Galiano Island will benefit from new transit services following an investment of $429,453 from the federal government.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Stony Mountain Institution (Mon, 14 Jul 2025)
On July 10, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Stony Mountain Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
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Minister Joly to give remarks at meeting hosted by Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (Mon, 14 Jul 2025)
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will give remarks at a working lunch hosted by Canada’s Ocean Supercluster.
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Canada’s new government implements Interim Reciprocal Procurement to protect Canadian businesses from unfair trade practices (Mon, 14 Jul 2025)
As Canada’s new government negotiates a new economic and security partnership with the United States, it is also taking action to protect Canadian workers and businesses from unfair trade practices.
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Canada’s new government to consult on its first federal budget (Mon, 14 Jul 2025)
In the election, Canadians called for change – and Canada’s new government is moving with urgency to deliver this change. Budget 2025 will spend less and invest more to catalyze private capital, unleash investment, and build the strongest economy in the G7.
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Dr. Rae Yeung appointed Scientific Director of CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (Mon, 14 Jul 2025)
Today, Dr. Paul Hébert, President of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), announced that Dr. Rae Yeung has been appointed Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (CIHR-IMHA) for a term of four years, starting October 1, 2025.
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Canada and the Northwest Territories Partner on Innovative, AI-Based Core Scanning Initiative to Support Critical Minerals Development (Mon, 14 Jul 2025)
The Government of Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories are working together to advance a new geoscience research initiative that leverages artificial intelligence (AI), digital scanning technologies and historic drill cores to unlock the North’s mineral potential and help solidify Canada’s position as a global leader in resource development and critical minerals.
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Procurement Ombud Urges Use of Mediation Services to Address Issues in Administration of Federal Construction Contracts (Mon, 14 Jul 2025)
In his new Knowledge Deepening and Sharing report, the Procurement Ombud outlines some of the common issues that are affecting the administration of construction contracts.
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Death of an inmate from Saskatchewan Penitentiary (Sun, 13 Jul 2025)
On July 11, 2025, Matthew Scoville, an inmate from Saskatchewan Penitentiary, died while in our custody.
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HMCS St. John’s departs for Operation REASSURANCE (Sun, 13 Jul 2025)
Today, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) St. John’s departed Halifax to begin its deployment on Operation REASSURANCE, where it will join Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) as part of Canada’s continuing contribution to NATO’s collective defence in European waters, until December 2025.
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Statement from Minister Olszewski regarding wildfires in Manitoba (Sun, 13 Jul 2025)
Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, issued the following statement:
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Minister Anand concludes visit to Japan and Malaysia to strengthen Indo-Pacific partnerships (Fri, 11 Jul 2025)
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded her successful visit to Japan and Malaysia to deepen Canada’s strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Statement for the 9th anniversary of the South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal ruling (Fri, 11 Jul 2025)
“Canada reaffirms its unwavering commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. In 2016, a Permanent Court of Arbitration released its decision on the South China Sea case between China and the Philippines..."
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Minister Tim Hodgson at the Closing Press Conference,  2025 Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference (EMMC), July 11, 2025 (Fri, 11 Jul 2025)
At this pivotal time for Canada — a time when thirteen jurisdictions and the federal government are unified in a way I’ve never seen in my lifetime — it was a privilege to co-chair my first Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference as Federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.
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Millions Flow into Great Lakes: Canada funds $9.3 million in freshwater solutions  (Fri, 11 Jul 2025)
The Government of Canada announced 26 projects receiving funding under the Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative.
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Minister Anand meets with China’s Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi (Fri, 11 Jul 2025)
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Wang Yi, China’s Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Foreign Affairs at the Association of Southeast Nations Regional Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Millions Flow into Great Lakes: Canada funds $9.3 million in freshwater solutions (Fri, 11 Jul 2025)
Water sustains life; it is a vital resource for people, nature and our economy. It is more important now than ever that we invest in protecting our freshwater to build a cleaner, safer and sustainable future for all. The Great Lakes Watershed is a critical freshwater system that we have here in Canada. It supports industry, recreation, ecosystems, and culture. It also holds spiritual and cultural significance for Indigenous peoples and their way of life.
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Backgrounder: Government of Canada Invests in Renewable Energy, Carbon Capture and Grid Modernization in the Maritimes (Fri, 11 Jul 2025)
On July 11, 2025, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced close to $16 million in federal funding for energy projects in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick.
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Government of Canada Invests in Renewable Energy, Carbon Capture and Grid Modernization in the Maritimes (Fri, 11 Jul 2025)
Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced close to $16 million in federal funding for energy projects in the Maritime provinces that will help deliver reliable, affordable clean energy in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick — driving innovation, powering economic growth and creating good jobs throughout Atlantic Canada.
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Statement on Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Day (Fri, 11 Jul 2025)
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Today, as we mark 30 years since the genocide in Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada reflects on and remembers the deaths and disappearance of more than 8,000 Bosniak men and boys, as well as the displacement of more than 20,000 women, children and elderly people, who were forcibly expelled from their homes in Srebrenica by Bosnian Serb forces.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Millhaven Institution (Fri, 11 Jul 2025)
On July 10, 2025, 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.
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Lockdown at Joyceville Institution (Fri, 11 Jul 2025)
Today, a lockdown was put in place at Joyceville Institution, a multi-level security federal institution, to enable staff to complete an exceptional search.
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The CBSA launches investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of cast iron soil pipe from China (Fri, 11 Jul 2025)
The CBSA launches investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of cast iron soil pipe from China
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Canadian Armed Forces set to participate in Australia’s largest military exercise (Fri, 11 Jul 2025)
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is deploying approximately 600 personnel to participate in the largest-ever iteration of Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 25 (Ex TS25) from July 13 to August 4, 2025.
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Minister Champagne concludes visit to Italy and reiterates Canada’s unshakable support for Ukraine (Fri, 11 Jul 2025)
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, today concluded a productive visit to Rome, Italy, where he took part in the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference and bilateral Canada-Italy discussions.
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New program encourages growth for Prince Edward Island's horticulture industry (Fri, 11 Jul 2025)
A new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) program is now available to Prince Edward Island horticulture producers to help diversify crops, adapt to changing climates, and increase the supply of Island food products in markets across Canada.
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Government of Canada grants nearly $1.8M to promote Festival d’été de Québec (Fri, 11 Jul 2025)
The Government of Canada is granting a total of $1,750,000 in financial support to the Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ). This must-attend multi-genre musical event taking place on the Plains of Abraham and at other locations across downtown Québec attracts numerous tourists every year thanks to performances by local and international groups and artists. The aim of this funding is to market the FEQ so as to attract visitors from outside Quebec, maintain the summer event’s relevance and appeal by enhancing the tourism experience, and provide better access to works by professional artists.
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CBSA investigation leads to the conviction of two individuals for tobacco smuggling (Fri, 11 Jul 2025)
The Canada Border Services Agency is announcing that two individuals have entered guilty pleas and have been sentenced in connection with an investigation into tobacco smuggling.
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Statement to Promote the Sustainable Recovery of Ukraine's Energy Systems Issued by Canada and the European Union (Fri, 11 Jul 2025)
Today, on July 11, at the 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, hosted by Italy and Ukraine, the European Union and Canada reaffirm our steadfast commitment to supporting Ukraine in establishing a resilient, decentralized and green energy system, aligned with European standards and climate neutrality objectives, and closely integrated with the EU.
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Federal government invests in active transportation in Abegweit First Nation (Fri, 11 Jul 2025)
The Abegweit First Nation is building infrastructure that will support active lifestyles and eco-tourism, after an investment of more than $5.5 million from the federal government.
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Royal Canadian Air Force welcomes new Commander and Chief of the Air Staff (Thu, 10 Jul 2025)
Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet assumed command of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) from Lieutenant-General Eric Kenny, during a change of command ceremony earlier today. General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, presided over the event held at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa, Ontario.
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Death of an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution (Thu, 10 Jul 2025)
On July 9, 2025, Tyson Harding, an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
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Tribunal Issues Determination of Reasonable Indication of Threat of Injury—Steel Strapping from China, South Korea, Türkiye and Vietnam (Thu, 10 Jul 2025)
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today determined that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping of steel strapping from China, South Korea, Türkiye and Vietnam, and subsidizing of steel strapping from China are threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry.
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Federal government extends Employment Insurance temporary measure to help workers impacted by U.S. tariffs (Thu, 10 Jul 2025)
Tariffs imposed on Canadian goods by the United States and other trading partners continue to hurt Canadian workers and employers. In response, the federal government introduced measures to support workers with timely and reliable access to Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, particularly those in sectors and regions heavily impacted by US tariffs.
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Backgrounder on Employment Insurance measures introduced to support Canadian workers and employers (Thu, 10 Jul 2025)
On March 21, 2025, the Government of Canada introduced three temporary Employment Insurance (EI) measures designed to improve access and entitlement to income supports for workers whose jobs are affected by the continued threat of tariffs. The three measures, in place until October 11, 2025, are:
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Government of Canada to make an announcement in Burlington to protect Canada’s fresh water (Thu, 10 Jul 2025)
Burlington, Ontario – July 14, 2025 – The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement regarding the protection of fresh water in the Great Lakes.
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Canada and European Commission to discuss launching industrial dialogue (Thu, 10 Jul 2025)
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will hold a joint media availability with Stéphane Séjourné, the visiting European Commission Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy.
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Federal and Ontario Governments Boost Peterborough’s Public Transit Capacity (Thu, 10 Jul 2025)
Peterborough’s public transit capacity is growing with the construction of a new 10,500-square metre transit garage and maintenance facility, following a combined investment of almost $42.9 million from the federal and provincial governments.
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Competition Bureau monitoring Interac’s commitment on e-transfer pricing (Thu, 10 Jul 2025)
Competition Bureau monitoring Interac’s commitment on e-transfer pricing July 10, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
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Statement from Minister Olszewski regarding wildfires in Manitoba (Thu, 10 Jul 2025)
Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, issued the following statement:
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Canada funds technical assistance project in the Republic of Moldova (Wed, 09 Jul 2025)
Canada and the Republic of Moldova share deep-rooted values. With common goals of addressing climate change and advancing gender equality, the 2 countries are working together to build a greener and more-inclusive economy for all.
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Minister Anand meets with Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi (Wed, 09 Jul 2025)
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa to discuss strengthening the longstanding economic and security partnership between Canada and Japan.
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