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Government of Canada awards construction contract for a new Canada Revenue Agency facility in St. John’s (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
The Government of Canada is committed to providing modern, efficient and sustainable infrastructure to support the delivery of key public services to Canadians.
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Government of Canada announces modernization of the Inuvik (Mike Zubko) Airport to begin this fall (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
Strong and reliable transportation infrastructure is essential to keeping Northern, Arctic, and Indigenous communities connected. That’s why the first investment through the Arctic Infrastructure Fund (AIF) will be for the Inuvik (Mike Zubko) Airport, which serves as a lifeline for the local economy, ensures access to essential goods and services, and strengthens Canada’s presence in the North.
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Indigenous-led projects in the NWT to expand businesses and empower youth (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced a contribution of up to $1,982,199 to support four Indigenous-led projects across the Northwest Territories. Delivered through CanNor, this funding will help improve airline infrastructure in the Sahtu Region and advance timber harvesting in Fort Providence. It will also support software upgrades to improve business operations for Yellowknife companies and empower 30 Indigenous youth in the South Slave Region through an entrepreneurship bootcamp.
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Backgrounder: The Government of Canada invests over $1.9M to support Indigenous economic participation in the Northwest Territories (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
The Government of Canada, through CanNor, is providing up to $1,982,199 to four Indigenous-led projects that will help expand business operations and empower Indigenous youth.
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Government of Canada announces Build Canada Homes inaugural Chair (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
Today, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, announced the appointment of Evan Siddall as inaugural Chair of the Board of Directors of Build Canada Homes.
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**UPDATE: Permits extended until November 30, 2026** CBSA to enhance border integrity and expand telephone reporting in remote border areas (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
**UPDATE: Permits extended until November 30, 2026** CBSA to enhance border integrity and expand telephone reporting in remote border areas
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Government of Canada supports two popular fall events at the New Brunswick Botanical Garden (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
The Government of Canada is investing in two popular fall events at the New Brunswick Botanical Garden in Edmundston
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Protecting wild oyster populations and supporting harvesters through the voluntary Oyster Licence Retirement Grant Program (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
The Government of Canada is taking action to support affected wild oyster harvesters in Atlantic Canada who are facing substantial losses due to the spread of Multinucleate Sphere Unknown (MSX) and Dermo. This growing threat has significantly impacted wild oyster populations and harvesters, requiring strong action from governments and industry partners.
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Infrastructure Announcement in Toronto (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jennifer McKelvie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, Yvan Baker, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke Centre, and the Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation.
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Secretary of State (Nature) Nathalie Provost outlines the funding for local climate change and health projects (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will outline the funding under the Climate Change and Health Capacity Building Program during a visit to La Dauphine. She will be accompanied by the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos and representatives of the Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale.
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Joint Statement from Canadian / U.S. Coast Guard Leadership Regarding the 2026 Port Huron Float Down (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
The Port Huron Float Down is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 16, 2026, on the St. Clair River. This unsanctioned event poses significant dangers to participants and other users of the waterway on the 7.5 mile/12 km course.
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Government of Canada invests over $30 million to help B.C. businesses navigate trade disruptions and seize new opportunities (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
As global trade disruptions continue to create business uncertainty, the Government of Canada is investing in B.C. businesses to help them adapt and seize new opportunities for growth.
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Backgrounder: Government of Canada invests over $30 million to help B.C. businesses navigate trade disruptions and seize new opportunities (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
As global trade disruptions continue to create business uncertainty, the Government of Canada is investing in B.C. businesses to help them adapt and seize new opportunities for growth.
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Government of Canada highlights funding to reduce barriers to credential recognition in New Brunswick (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
Government of Canada highlights funding to reduce barriers to credential recognition in New Brunswick
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Invitation to media – The Honourable Mélanie Joly to announce Government of Canada support for Îles-de-la-Madeleine business (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, will announce Government of Canada funding to support the growth of an innovative Îles-de-la-Madeleine business.
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Government of Canada invests in J.M. Drama Alumni in Kitchener (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
Member of Parliament Tim Louis announces funding for J.M. Drama Alumni in Kitchener
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Minister Gull-Masty to highlight investment supporting skills development and employment opportunities for Indigenous youth (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
Minister Gull-Masty to highlight investment supporting skills development and employment opportunities for Indigenous youth
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Infrastructure Announcement in Moncton (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton–Dieppe; the Honourable Gilles LePage, Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation; and His Worship Shawn Crossman, Mayor of the City of Moncton.
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Infrastructure Announcement in Guelph (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Dominique O’Rourke, Member of Parliament for Guelph, and His Worship Cam Guthrie, Mayor of the City of Guelph.
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Government of Canada strengthens Canada's steel industry through stronger interprovincial trade (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
Canadian steel is helping build the future of this country. When Canadian steel succeeds, Canada succeeds, and that’s why bold new action is being taken to strengthen the movement of Canadian steel within domestic markets.
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Minister Anand announces sanctions against defence manufacturing company (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing sanctions on Streit Group under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations.
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Federal and provincial governments invest in public transit in Cape Breton (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
Residents in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality will see an improvement in public transit service after an investment of more than $2.6 million from the federal and provincial governments.
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Government of Canada launches new initiative to support early childhood educators (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
Government of Canada launches new initiative to support early childhood educators
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Backgrounder: Building a Strong, Mobile, and Sustainable Early Childhood Education Workforce  (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
Building a Strong, Mobile, and Sustainable Early Childhood Education Workforce
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Government of Canada advances major infrastructure project to strengthen public and animal health, border protection and security science (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
Through Laboratories Canada, the Government of Canada is investing in modern science infrastructure that helps protect Canadians and our food supply, strengthens public health and security, and supports a resilient economy.
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Inmates temporarily relocated from Matsqui Institution due to water damage (Sun, 09 Aug 2026)
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has temporarily relocated 218 inmates from Matsqui Institution, a medium-security federal correctional institution in British Columbia, following significant flooding and damage caused by a burst water pipe within the facility on August 8, 2026.
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Ministers of Veterans Affairs, National Defence, Foreign Affairs and Public Safety mark National Peacekeepers’ Day (Sun, 09 Aug 2026)
Today, the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, issued the following statement to mark National Peacekeepers’ Day
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Government of Canada provides funding for the AfroMonde Festival (Sat, 08 Aug 2026)
The AfroMonde Festival receives support from the Government of Canada
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Minister McGuinty concludes Alberta visit focused on innovation and strengthening Canada’s defence capabilities (Fri, 07 Aug 2026)
Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, concluded a two-day trip to Alberta, where he met with Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, researchers, industry leaders and community partners to highlight investments in innovation, defence research, military infrastructure and Canadian industry that are strengthening Canada’s defence capabilities and supporting military readiness.
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Statement from the Commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada (Fri, 07 Aug 2026)
It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of Correctional Officers Nicolae Serban and Ramandeep Kaur Maan of Edmonton Institution for Women, who tragically lost their lives yesterday while carrying out their duties in service to Canada.
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The Government of Canada to announce investments supporting Indigenous-led economic development and infrastructure in the Northwest Territories (Fri, 07 Aug 2026)
Dr. Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, will announce funding for four Indigenous-led projects that strengthen the Northwest Territories’ economy and infrastructure.
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Death of an inmate from Edmonton Institution for Women (Fri, 07 Aug 2026)
On August 6, 2026, Kiara Mooswa, an inmate from Edmonton Institution for Women, died while in our custody.
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Minister Alty and Minister Olszewski to make an announcement regarding infrastructure investments at the Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport (Fri, 07 Aug 2026)
The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, on behalf of the Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, and the Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, will make an announcement regarding infrastructure investments at the Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport.
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Minister Anand concludes trip to Benin and Côte d’Ivoire to strengthen Canada’s partnerships in West Africa (Fri, 07 Aug 2026)
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded a successful trip to Cotonou, Benin, and Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, which took place from August 4 to 6, 2026. This visit underscored Canada’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation, promoting inclusive economic growth and advancing shared priorities in West Africa as part of Canada’s Africa Strategy.
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Backgrounder: Project announcements made by Minister Anand during travels to Benin and Côte D’Ivoire (Fri, 07 Aug 2026)
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced more than $85 million in funding and financing for projects in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and the region. These initiatives will support women’s economic empowerment, economic growth, education and security.
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Government of Canada to host National Peacekeepers’ Day Ceremony (Fri, 07 Aug 2026)
Anita Vandenbeld, Member of Parliament for Ottawa West—Nepean, will participate in a commemorative event at the National Peacekeeping Monument to mark National Peacekeepers’ Day. The event will include participation from Veterans, active members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and youth.
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Media Availability at La Mauricie National Park (Fri, 07 Aug 2026)
Media Availability at La Mauricie National Park.
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Minister Thompson and MP Kent MacDonald to make an announcement supporting fisheries and aquaculture in P.E.I. (Fri, 07 Aug 2026)
Morell (PEI) – The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, and Kent MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Cardigan, will make an announcement in support of the fisheries and aquaculture industry in Prince Edward Island.
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Major Infrastructure Announcement in Inkerman (Fri, 07 Aug 2026)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie–Bathurst, and His Worship Georges R. Savoie, Chair of the Acadian Peninsula Regional Service Commission and Mayor of Neguac.
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Minister MacKinnon to announce measures to strengthen interprovincial trade of Canadian steel (Fri, 07 Aug 2026)
Hamilton (Ontario) — The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, will make an announcement regarding new measures for the interprovincial transportation of Canadian steel and the strengthening of domestic supply chains.
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Four shellfish harvesters fined a combined $18,000 for illegal fishing and obstruction in Deep Bay, British Columbia (Fri, 07 Aug 2026)
Illegal shellfish harvesting threatens the sustainability of fisheries resources and undermines conservation efforts. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) fishery officers play a critical role in protecting Canada's fisheries through enforcement, education, monitoring, and compliance activities.
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Government of Canada conditionally sells retired CC-130H Hercules aircraft to protect Canadians by strengthening Canada's private sector aerial firefighting capacity (Fri, 07 Aug 2026)
As Canada continues to respond to increasingly severe wildfire seasons, the Government of Canada is protecting Canadians while ensuring that critical assets are managed responsibly to continue to deliver value to Canadians.
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Minister Anand meets with Minister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Côte d’Ivoire (Fri, 07 Aug 2026)
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Nialé Kaba, Minister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Diaspora of Côte d’Ivoire, in Abidjan yesterday to discuss shared priorities related to bilateral diplomatic cooperation, economic cooperation, multilateral engagement, and sustainable development.
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Minister Anand meets with Vice President of Côte d’Ivoire (Fri, 07 Aug 2026)
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met yesterday with Tiémoko Meyliet Koné, Vice President of Côte d’Ivoire, in Abidjan, to discuss shared priorities related to bilateral trade, economic partnership, sustainable development and regional peace and stability in West Africa.
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Canada launches new Expert Taskforce on Natural Capital Accounting and Nature Financing (Fri, 07 Aug 2026)
Today, the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), and the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced the establishment of the Expert Taskforce on Natural Capital Accounting and Nature Financing.
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Expert Taskforce on Natural Capital Accounting and Nature Financing Members’ Biographies (Fri, 07 Aug 2026)
Expert Taskforce on Natural Capital Accounting and Nature Financing Members’ Biographies
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Infrastructure Announcement in New Waterford (Fri, 07 Aug 2026)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Sydney–Glace Bay; the Honourable John White, Nova Scotia Minister of Housing and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Northside–Westmount; and His Worship Cecil Clarke, Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
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Building Canada strong by investing in the Town of Marathon Active Living Centre (Fri, 07 Aug 2026)
Minister Patty Hajdu announced a federal investment of over $37,000,000 in the Town of Marathon Active Living Centre through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund.
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A psychedelic doomscroll through the mind of a master Canadian politician by the trailblazing Winnipeg director. World premiere for Matthew Rankin’s NFB feature documentary Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney at TIFF’s Midnight Madness. (Fri, 07 Aug 2026)
Matthew Rankin’s maximalist new National Film Board of Canada (NFB) feature documentary Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney will have its world premiere as part of Midnight Madness at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, September 10 to 20, 2026.
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Carol Nguyen’s Still Night, Burning House to make world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (Fri, 07 Aug 2026)
Vietnamese-Canadian filmmaker Carol Nguyen’s feature documentary debut, Still Night, Burning House, will have its world premiere in the Toronto International Film Festival’s TIFF Docs program, featuring the year’s best non-fiction filmmaking.
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Government of Canada invests in the performing arts in Kitchener (Fri, 07 Aug 2026)
Member of Parliament Tim Louis will announce funding for the performing arts in Kitchener
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Minister LeBlanc updates Advisory Committee on Canada–U.S. Economic Relations (Thu, 06 Aug 2026)
Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, and the Honourable Janice Charette, Canada’s Chief Trade Negotiator to the United States, and Canada’s Ambassador to the United States, Mark Wiseman, updated members of the Advisory Committee on Canada–U.S. Economic Relations on ongoing engagements between the two countries as trade discussions intensify ahead of the August 19 deadline.
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Federal government invests in energy and building upgrades for community hall in Edmonton (Thu, 06 Aug 2026)
The Sherbrooke Community League will benefit from building and energy efficient improvements after an investment of $823,122 from the federal government through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program.
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Joint statement by Canada and Côte d’Ivoire: A growing partnership (Thu, 06 Aug 2026)
As part of her first visit to Côte d’Ivoire, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, was received in audience by Her Excellency Ms. Nialé Kaba, Minister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Côte d’Ivoire, on August 6, 2026.
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Minister LeBlanc and Canada’s Chief Negotiator update provincial and territorial Trade Ministers on Canada-U.S. trade negotiations (Thu, 06 Aug 2026)
Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, and the Honourable Janice Charette, Canada’s Chief Trade Negotiator to the United States, met with provincial and territorial ministers responsible for Trade to discuss the latest developments in Canada-U.S. trade relations as trade discussions between the two countries intensify ahead of the August 19 deadline.
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Building Canada strong by investing in cultural infrastructure in Lunenburg (Thu, 06 Aug 2026)
Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities.
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Canada intends to repurpose Canadarm3 investments to support the next phase of lunar exploration (Thu, 06 Aug 2026)
Space exploration is a key pillar of Canada's future. It fuels economic growth, enhances our technological leadership, and ensures that Canada remains a strong and competitive player in the global economy. To this end, the Canadian Space Agency is advancing plans to ensure that current Canadarm3 investments deliver technology that positions Canada and its space industry for opportunities arising from the Artemis program.
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Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Stony Mountain Institution (Thu, 06 Aug 2026)
On July 28, August 1 and 3, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Stony Mountain Institution.
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Minister McGuinty launches Canada's first Quantum Defence Innovation Secure Hub to strengthen defence capabilities (Thu, 06 Aug 2026)
Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, announced the launch of the Quantum Defence Innovation Secure Hub (DISH) under the Bureau of Research, Engineering and Advanced Leadership in Innovation and Science (BOREALIS) in Calgary, Alberta.
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Government of Canada announcing investments to help B.C. businesses navigate trade disruptions and seize new opportunities (Thu, 06 Aug 2026)
Government of Canada to announce investments that will help B.C. businesses and organizations navigate trade disruptions, remain competitive, and seize new opportunities.
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The Government of Canada announces expanded air transport agreement between Canada and Nigeria (Thu, 06 Aug 2026)
Expanding Canada's international air transport agreements strengthens trade and investment, improves global connectivity, and creates new opportunities for Canadian businesses and travellers.
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Operation North Pacific Guard strengthens relations with Japan, monitors high seas fisheries during Pacific-wide patrol (Thu, 06 Aug 2026)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has completed its annual patrol of the North Pacific Ocean to detect and deter illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activity and monitor fishing fleets active on the high seas.
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Minister McGuinty to mark major milestone for Laboratories Canada facility in Ottawa (Thu, 06 Aug 2026)
The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, will announce next steps for the Regulatory Security Science Main project in Ottawa.
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Veterans Affairs Canada awards contract for independent review of Rehabilitation Services and Vocational Assistance Program (Thu, 06 Aug 2026)
Findings will help shape future improvements to rehabilitation service delivery model
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Infrastructure Announcement in Marathon (Thu, 06 Aug 2026)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North, and His Worship Rick Dumas, Mayor of the Town of Marathon.
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Law Commission of Canada Releases What We Heard Report for January to June 2026 (Thu, 06 Aug 2026)
The Law Commission of Canada has released its latest What We Heard report, covering the period of January to June 2026. This is the sixth What We Heard report published by the LCC since it resumed operations in June 2023.
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Building Canada strong by investing in the infrastructure needed to build more homes in Kinkora (Thu, 06 Aug 2026)
Today, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food announced a federal investment of more than $620,000 in the Johnston subdivision infrastructure expansion project through the Direct Delivery stream of the BCSF. This investment will be used to expand the wastewater and stormwater management services needed to support a new housing development for the growing population of the Rural Municipality of Kinkora.
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Government of Canada invests in Hanon Systems to strengthen Canada’s EV manufacturing sector (Thu, 06 Aug 2026)
Project will see the construction of the first electric compressor plant in Canada
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Announcement of new diplomatic appointments (Thu, 06 Aug 2026)
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments
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Biographical notes – Diplomatic appointments (Thu, 06 Aug 2026)
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments
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Minister Anand meets with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Benin, Corinne Amori Brunet (Wed, 05 Aug 2026)
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Corinne Amori Brunet, Benin’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Cotonou today to discuss shared priorities related to bilateral cooperation, economic growth, democratic governance and regional security in West Africa.
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Government of Canada supports the return of the Taste of the Danforth (Wed, 05 Aug 2026)
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages Minister, announces funding for the Taste of the Danforth
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Infrastructure Announcement in Edmonton (Wed, 05 Aug 2026)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and Catherine Jevic, President, Sherbrooke Community League.
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Backgrounder: Canada and Toronto announce new partnership to build thousands of new homes (Wed, 05 Aug 2026)
Today, Canada and the City of Toronto announced a new partnership to unlock 18 housing projects that will deliver more than 5,600 rental homes across Toronto, including affordable, supportive, rent-geared-to-income and rent-controlled housing. This partnership advances projects through two federal housing streams:
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Secretary of State Fuhr to announce new measures to protect Canadians by supporting private sector emergency response capabilities (Wed, 05 Aug 2026)
The Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), on behalf of the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, will make an announcement regarding the sale of military assets in support of emergency response efforts.
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Joint statement from Benin and Canada: A new stage in a strategic partnership (Wed, 05 Aug 2026)
On the occasion of the first official visit to Benin by a Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Anita Anand and Benin’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Her Excellency Corinne Amori Brunet, pledged to give new impetus to relations between their two countries by strengthening their political dialogue, economic cooperation and shared commitment to peace, security and sustainable development.
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Canada advances new Medical Countermeasures Laboratory Facility in Winnipeg (Wed, 05 Aug 2026)
Drawing on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada is strengthening Canada’s capacity to respond to future public health emergencies through the development of a new medical countermeasures laboratory facility.
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Government of Canada investing over $1 million in Indigenous-led clean energy in northwestern Ontario (Wed, 05 Aug 2026)
Today the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North, announced a total investment of $1,129,183 to Bingwi Neyaashi Anishnaabek (BNA) to help support the installation of a district biomass heating system that will provide reliable heat to buildings throughout the community.
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392 stolen vehicles recovered in Project NoCargo pilot, valued at $28 million (Wed, 05 Aug 2026)
392 stolen vehicles recovered in Project NoCargo pilot, valued at $28 million
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Successful season of elver harvest and enforcement in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick (Wed, 05 Aug 2026)
The Government of Canada is committed to sustainable and well-managed fisheries that support rural, coastal, and Indigenous communities. During the 2026 elver fisher, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) fishery officers worked across Southwest Nova Scotia, Eastern Nova Scotia, and Southwest New Brunswick to promote compliance and protect the integrity of this high-value fishery.
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Canada invests to connect Quebec critical minerals to market (Wed, 05 Aug 2026)
Today, Claude Guay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a nearly $5-million investment under the First and Last Mile Fund in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region that will help advance infrastructure essential to responsibly developing Quebec’s critical minerals, specifically First Phosphate’s Begin–Lamarche phosphate mine.
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Infrastructure Announcement in Kinkora (Wed, 05 Aug 2026)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Malpeque, and His Worship Robert Duffy, Mayor of the Municipality of Kinkora.
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Minister Joly highlights results of the sixth annual Corporations Canada diversity disclosure report (Wed, 05 Aug 2026)
The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, made the following statement
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Minister McGuinty to deliver keynote address on Alberta’s support to Canada's defence and security (Tue, 04 Aug 2026)
The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will be traveling to Alberta from August 5-8, 2026, to highlight the Government of Canada’s long-term commitment to the province and its important role in Canada's defence, security, and innovation ecosystem.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Drumheller Institution (Tue, 04 Aug 2026)
On August 1, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drumheller Institution.
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Tribunal Initiates Expiry Review—Certain Grinding Media from India (Tue, 04 Aug 2026)
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an expiry review (RR-2026-005) of its finding made on August 27, 2021, in inquiry NQ-2021-001, to determine if the expiry of the finding is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping or subsidizing of certain grinding media from India and is likely to result in injury to the domestic industry.
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada partners with Manitoba Government to complete third aquatic invasive species roadside inspection blitz of the season on Highway 1 (Tue, 04 Aug 2026)
The Government of Canada is taking action to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic invasive species (AIS) such as Zebra and Quagga Mussels. AIS threaten aquatic ecosystems, infrastructure, and the economy by reproducing rapidly, disrupting native habitats, and creating costly challenges for industries and local communities. Canadians can help prevent the spread of AIS by properly cleaning, draining and drying their watercraft before moving them to new bodies of water.
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Strengthening Indigenous leadership in British Columbia’s forest sector (Tue, 04 Aug 2026)
Today, Wade Grant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced over $1.2 million in funding to Iskum Investments LP for a project that will lay the groundwork for a potential new state-of-the-art wood processing facility in coastal British Columbia that would be majority Indigenous-owned and operated and could support over 700 jobs along British Columbia’s coast.
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada to share results of the 2026 Operation North Pacific Guard mission in the Indo-Pacific (Tue, 04 Aug 2026)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada officials, as well as officials from the Canadian Coast Guard, will provide a wrap-up of this year’s Operation North Pacific Guard mission, a high seas mission to detect and deter illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in the North Pacific Ocean.
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Statement by the Government of Canada on the notice of settlement approval regarding the Sweet v HMK Class-Action (Tue, 04 Aug 2026)
Statement by the Government of Canada on the notice of settlement approval regarding the Sweet v HMK Class-Action
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Government of Canada establishes foreign influence registry (Tue, 04 Aug 2026)
In a rapidly changing world, Canadians deserve to feel confident about the integrity of their country’s democratic institutions and processes, including knowing when foreign states and actors are trying to influence public life.
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Health Canada authorizes vaccine clinical trial for Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus (Tue, 04 Aug 2026)
On July 30, 2026, Health Canada authorized Moderna to move forward with a Phase I clinical trial for its candidate mRNA vaccine for Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus.
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Minister Anand to travel to Benin and Côte d’Ivoire to strengthen Canada’s partnerships in West Africa (Tue, 04 Aug 2026)
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will visit Benin and Côte d’Ivoire from August 4 to 6, 2026, to deepen Canada’s diplomatic, economic and development engagement in West Africa.
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Government of Canada supports the Toronto Caribbean Carnival (Tue, 04 Aug 2026)
Parliamentary Secretary Karim Bardeesy announces funding for the Toronto Caribbean Carnival
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Wood you take two minutes to protect Canada’s trees?  (Tue, 04 Aug 2026)
This August, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) encourages Canadians to take part in Tree Check Month. This annual campaign reminds Canadians of the vital role they play in protecting local plants and trees and the importance of healthy trees to our environment, wellbeing and economy.
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Minister Valdez announces federal support for crisis hotlines responding to gender-based violence in Newfoundland and Labrador (Tue, 04 Aug 2026)
Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), alongside the Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Women and Gender Equality for Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries and Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, announced $700,000 over 5 years in renewed federal support for Newfoundland and Labrador to strengthen crisis hotline services across the province.
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The Government of Canada awards a military communications contract to support Arctic sovereignty and national security (Tue, 04 Aug 2026)
The Government of Canada is acting to defend the country, protect Canadians, and support jobs and innovation by awarding a contract to deliver the military Enhanced Satellite Communications Project – Polar (ESCP-P). The Defence Investment Agency (DIA) awarded an initial contract valued at approximately $2.3 billion to Telesat LEO ULC (Telesat). The contract also includes two option periods of approximately $214 million and $218 million.
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The Government of Canada awards a military communications contract to support Arctic sovereignty and national security (Tue, 04 Aug 2026)
The Government of Canada is awarding an initial contract valued at approximately $2.3 billion (before tax) to Telesat LEO ULC (Telesat) as part of the Enhanced Satellite Communications Project – Polar (ESCP-P) to defend the country, protect Canadians, and support jobs and innovation by strengthening secure and reliable military communications for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), particularly in the Arctic and high-latitude regions. The contract also includes two option periods of approximately $214 million and $218 million (before tax).
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Secretary of State van Koeverden congratulates Team Canada as the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games come to an end (Sun, 02 Aug 2026)
Team Canada proudly represented our country at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
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Minister announces small craft harbour improvement projects on the Burin Peninsula, Newfoundland and Labrador (Sat, 01 Aug 2026)
As part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to build Canada Strong for All, today, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Canada’s Minister of Fisheries and Member of Parliament for St. John’s East announced funding to support the repair and reconstruction of the breakwater at the small craft harbour in Fortune, as well as dredging of the harbour basin at the small craft harbour in Burin, Newfoundland and Labrador.
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