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Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution  (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
On March 7, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
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Statement from the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
Canada meets our IEA responsibilities through our role as a major producer and exporter of oil to the world. We are the world’s fourth-largest oil supplier and the largest within the IEA. We will support this collective action with 23.6 million Canadian barrels, produced by our industry and co-ordinated with the federal and provincial governments. Our natural gas exports will also expand in the coming months, providing additional fuel to allies around the world.
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Backgrounder: Investing in arts, culture and heritage in the Yukon (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
The Government of Canada announces investments of over $14.3 million to support arts, culture and heritage projects in the Yukon
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Investing in arts, culture and heritage in the Yukon (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
The Government of Canada announces investments of over $14.3 million to support arts, culture and heritage projects in the Yukon
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Media Advisory: Announcement in Iqaluit (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
Members of the media are invited to an announcement taking place in Iqaluit. The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, the Honourable Cecile Nelvana Lyall, Minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation and Lori Idlout, Member of Parliament for Nunavut will make a housing announcement.
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Minister of Finance requests safeguard inquiry into imports of canned and frozen vegetables, prioritizes request for inquiry on wood products (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
Canada’s new government is building the strongest economy in the G7 amid the current global geopolitical uncertainty. This includes ensuring that Canadian industries are not jeopardized by harmful trade diversion resulting from a rapidly changing trade environment.
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Government of Canada investment supports new entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
PrairiesCan investment backs entrepreneurship support program
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Tribunal Continues its Order, with Amendment—Photovoltaic Modules and Laminates from China (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has completed an interim review (RD-2025-001) of its order made on March 25, 2021, in expiry review RR-2020-001, in respect of photovoltaic modules and laminates originating in or exported from China.
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Minister Sidhu speaks with Brazil’s Minister of Foreign Affairs (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, spoke with Mauro Vieira, Brazil’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, to advance negotiations with Mercosur and deepen commercial relations between Canada and Brazil.
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Minister Anandasangaree names proposed Foreign Influence Transparency Commissioner  (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
Following approval of both Houses of Parliament, today, the Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, announced Anton Boegman as the proposed Foreign Influence Transparency Commissioner.
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Anton Boegman Biography (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
Acknowledged as an innovator, and passionate about elections, Anton’s main focus has been reducing accessibility barriers to voting and improving services to voters and other electoral stakeholders.
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The Government of Canada takes action to protect Atlantic Salmon (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
Wild Atlantic salmon holds an iconic status in Atlantic Canada and Québec. It has deep cultural and economic significance and is an integral part of Canada's history and identity.
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The Government of Canada tables Departmental Plans for 2026-27 (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
The Government of Canada tables Departmental Plans for 2026-27
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CBSA stops attempt to smuggle 112 kg of opium at Pacific Highway Commercial Operations port of entry (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
CBSA prevents an attempt to smuggle 112 kg of opium at Pacific Highway Commercial Operations port of entry
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Canada introduces new tools for law enforcement to investigate threats and keep Canadians safe (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
From street crime to national security threats, criminal activity is increasingly being enabled by digital, globalized, and sophisticated crime networks. To keep Canadians safe, Canada’s new government is strengthening the Criminal Code and giving law enforcement and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) the tools they need to disrupt crime, investigate serious threats, and protect our communities.
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Canada brings world-class seafood to Seafood Expo North America 2026 (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
Canada is recognized globally for its exceptional fish and seafood. With three oceans and cold, pristine waters shaping our marine environments, Canada continues to deliver premium seafood products that are consistently valued in markets around the world.
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Update on the situation in the Middle East – March 13, 2026 (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
This will be the final daily update on the situation in the Middle East. Future updates will be issued as required. The Government of Canada takes the safety and security of Canadians and own personnel abroad very seriously and continues to monitor the situation in the Middle East.
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Government of Canada provides early decision on the Bécancour Port Terminal Expansion Project – B6 Wharf Project in Quebec (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) completed an assessment of the Bécancour Port Terminal Expansion Project – B6 Wharf, located in Quebec, and determined that its potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through other means.
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Canada–Quebec collaboration on immigration (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
Under Canada’s constitution, responsibility for immigration is shared between the federal and provincial or territorial governments. The federal government is responsible for setting overall immigration levels, including the admission targets for each immigration category, issuing visas, and managing permanent residence and temporary foreign worker programs.
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New immigration measure to support Quebec workers and employers (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
The Government of Canada is restoring control of our immigration system while attracting and retaining those with the skills and experience needed to drive our economic growth.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Calgary (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Calgary Confederation, Nathaniel Schmidt, Calgary City Councillor for Ward 8, Susan Matsumoto, President of the Calgary Japanese Community Association, and Roger Teshima, Co-Chair of the Legacy Building Project.
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Canada introduces new tools for law enforcement to investigate threats and keep Canadians safe (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
From street crime to national security threats, criminal activity is increasingly being enabled by digital, globalized, and sophisticated crime networks. To keep Canadians safe, Canada’s new government is strengthening the Criminal Code and giving law enforcement and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) the tools they need to disrupt crime, investigate serious threats, and protect communities.
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Government of Canada taking action to support rural employers under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
Strong local businesses and a reliable workforce are essential to keeping rural economies growing and communities thriving across Canada. Canadians must always be first in line for available jobs. However, in regions experiencing severe labour shortages, the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program allows employers to hire foreign workers to address critical, short-term workforce gaps when qualified Canadians or permanent residents are not available.
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Government of Canada supports Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford, Ontario (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
Lisa Hepfner, Member of Parliament (Hamilton Mountain), announces funding for the Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford
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Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald departs for outreach to Massachusetts, including Seafood Expo North America tradeshow in Boston (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will travel to Boston, Massachusetts, this weekend, to strengthen Canada’s agriculture and agri-food ties internationally and to meet with government and industry leaders.
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Remarks by the Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu, at the Empire Club on the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and trade diversification (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
Well good evening, everyone. Thank you for that kind introduction. I want to say thank you to the Empire Club for hosting us here today.
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Government of Canada to announce investment supporting Atlantic Canada’s defence industry (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
Government of Canada to announce investment supporting Atlantic Canada’s defence industry
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The Government of Canada is strengthening construction material supply chains by investing in green shipping corridors (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
Today, the Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Steven MacKinnon, announced up to $6.4 million to R.W. Tomlinson Ltd.’s Ontario Trap Rock facility for their Trap Rock Electrification of Extended Ship Loading System project in Bruce Mines, funded under the Green Shipping Corridor Program.
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Secretary of State Sahota to highlight new tools to help law enforcement investigate threats and keep Canadians safe (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State for Combatting Crime, along with Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah, Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich, City of Mississauga, City of Brampton, and Town of Caledon Officials for a press conference on Canada’s efforts to support law enforcement agencies and Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) with new tools to investigate serious threats, disrupt organized crime, and protect our communities.
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Minister McGuinty to make announcement on Canada’s sovereign space program (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will make an announcement related to Defence and Canada’s sovereign space program
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Minister Anandasangaree to highlight new tools to help law enforcement investigate threats and keep Canadians safe (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, along with the Honourable Nina Krieger, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General of British Columbia, for a press conference on Canada’s efforts to support law enforcement agencies and Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) with new tools to investigate serious threats, disrupt organized crime, and protect our communities. They will be joined by local law enforcement officials.
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Making trade easier: Export opportunities for Canadian fresh potatoes to Mexico (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has reached agreement with Mexico’s Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria (SENASICA) on arrangements that will allow shipments of Canadian potatoes for consumption or processing to Mexico.
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Minister Sidhu meets with Costa Rica’s Minister of Foreign Trade (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
Yesterday, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met with Manuel Tovar, Costa Rica’s Minister of Foreign Trade, to advance the growing Canada-Costa Rica trade partnership.
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Legislation to make life more affordable receives Royal Assent (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
Bill C-4, the Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act, today received Royal Assent. This legislation brings key affordability measures into law, which will save Canadians hundreds of dollars each year.
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Investing in Alberta’s future vets (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
A new program funded by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership will encourage veterinary students to work and stay in rural Alberta.
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CBSA seizure leads to six-year jail sentence for Nova Scotia man convicted of making 3D firearms (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
CBSA seizure leads to six-year jail sentence for Nova Scotia man convicted of making 3D firearms
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Government of Canada supports Saskatchewan entrepreneurs to grow their businesses (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Economic Development Canada, will announce federal funding to support new entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan.
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Government of Canada reconvenes the expert advisory group on online safety (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
The Government of Canada will reengage with the expert advisory group to provide advice on combatting harmful online content
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Minister Lightbound to make an announcement on behalf of Minister Diab (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, will make an announcement on behalf of the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, relating to labour shortages in Quebec.
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Update on the situation in the Middle East – March 12, 2026 (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
The Government of Canada takes the safety and security of Canadians abroad very seriously and continues to monitor the situation in the Middle East. 
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Canada providing aid to help address growing humanitarian needs in Lebanon (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
The Lebanese people are bearing the brunt of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Mass displacement, disrupted markets and rising food insecurity have led to an urgent need for shelter, food, clean water and health care products in Lebanon. The recent hostilities have disrupted access to essential health care in parts of Lebanon, with attacks affecting health workers and ambulances, damaging medical facilities and forcing the closure of hospitals and primary care centres due to evacuation orders and the security situation.
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Government of Canada to announce funding for arts and cultural institutions in the Yukon (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
The Government of Canada supports arts and culture organizations in the Yukon
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CBSA officers seize 80 kg of cocaine at Kingsgate port of entry in B.C. (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
CBSA officers at Kingsgate port of entry in BC seize 80 kg of cocaine from a commercial truck.
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Canada introduces new tools for law enforcement to investigate threats and keep Canadians safe (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
From street crime to national security threats, criminal activity is increasingly being enabled by digital, globalized, and sophisticated crime networks. To keep Canadians safe, Canada’s new government is strengthening the Criminal Code and giving law enforcement and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) the tools they need to disrupt crime, investigate serious threats, and protect our communities.
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Backgrounder – Securing Access to Information (Bill C-22 – Part 2) (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
Rapid technological growth has created a complex digital ecosystem with far more data, devices, and ways to interact than ever before.
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Opening Statement to the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry : Food Security (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
Opening Statement to the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry : Food SecurityMarch 12, 2026
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CRTC eliminates fees to make it easier to switch Internet and cellphone plans (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
The CRTC is removing fees that make it harder for Canadians to change or cancel Internet and cellphone plans.
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Icebreaking in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
The Canadian Coast Guard advises that the USCGC Spar will conduct icebreaking operations near Thunder Bay, Ontario, on or around March 14. The purpose of this operation is to break ice so commercial vessels can navigate safely in and out of the area. The date is subject to change depending on operational requirements or weather conditions.
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Death of an inmate from Saskatchewan Penitentiary (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
On March 11, 2026, Jason McKay, an inmate from the Saskatchewan Penitentiary, died while in our custody.
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CBSA seizes 1,066 kg of Cannabis in the Greater Toronto Area (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
From January 1 to February 28, 2026, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), in conjunction with RCMP Toronto Airport Detachment (TAD), intercepted over 1,000 kg of illegal cannabis from travellers and commercial shipments leaving the country.
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Competition Bureau reaches agreement with Chartwell to preserve competition in retirement home industry (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
Competition Bureau reaches agreement with Chartwell to preserve competition in retirement home industry March 12, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
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RCMP lays charges after CBSA makes arrests and seizes fraudulent documents (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Federal Policing – Central Region charged three Canadian residents after the Canada Border Services Agency seized multiple forged Canadian passports at the Peace Bridge port of entry in Fort Erie, Ontario.
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Government of Canada creates new Tripartite Advisory Council for Labour Policy (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
In a rapidly changing world, we are focusing on what we can control: building a stronger, more resilient Canada. Ensuring the voices of workers and employers are heard is essential to building a strong economy and supporting the workforce of today and tomorrow. That is why the Government of Canada is fostering meaningful tripartite engagement.
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Minister of Transport to announce clean ports investments that will improve construction material supply chains (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
Bruce Mines (Ontario) — The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, will announce clean ports investments that will improve construction material supply chains. Minister MacKinnon, accompanied by Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie–Algoma, Her Worship Lory Patteri, Mayor of Bruce Mines, and Rob Pierce, Senior Vice President of Planning and Development at R.W. Tomlinson Ltd., will be available to answer questions from the media.
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New NSF fee regulations bring down cost of banking for Canadians (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
New regulations come into force today capping at $10 the non-sufficient fund (NSF) fees federally regulated banks charge Canadians.
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Government of Canada to announce funding for initiatives that engage men and boys (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism) will announce funding for organizations supporting initiatives that engage men and boys to end gender- based violence.
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Government of Canada to announce investment in Indigenous heritage in Brantford (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
Member of Parliament Lisa Hepfner will announce funding for Indigenous heritage in Brantford
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Statement from the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources in support of strengthening global energy stability (Wed, 11 Mar 2026)
Statement from the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources in support of strengthening global energy stability
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Media registration: National Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Culture (Wed, 11 Mar 2026)
Media are invited to participate in the National Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Culture in Banff from March 15 to 17
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Ministers Anandasangaree and Fraser to announce new tools to help law enforcement investigate threats and keep Canadians safe (Wed, 11 Mar 2026)
Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, and the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, for a press conference on Canada’s efforts to support law enforcement agencies and Canada Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) with new tools to investigate serious threats, disrupt organized crime, and protect our communities.
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Change of Command Ceremony at Stony Mountain Institution in the Prairie Region (Wed, 11 Mar 2026)
On March 11, 2026, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a Change of Command Ceremony at Stony Mountain Institution in the Prairie Region. This occasion marked the change in command from the outgoing Warden Janalee Bell-Boychuk to the incoming Warden Christopher Ritchie.
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Minister Anand and Secretary of State Sarai to make an announcement (Wed, 11 Mar 2026)
Ottawa, Ontario – The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), will make a funding announcement relating to the situation in the Middle East. A media availability will follow.
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Tribunal Continues Order, with Amendment—Carbon Steel Screws from China and Chinese Taipei (Wed, 11 Mar 2026)
Further to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s expiry review (RR-2025-001), the Tribunal today continued, with amendment, its order made on September 2, 2020, in expiry review RR-2019-002, concerning the dumping of carbon steel screws originating in or exported from China and Chinese Taipei and the subsidizing of such products originating in or exported from China.
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Tribunal Issues Determination of Reasonable Indication of Injury—Forged Grinding Media from China  (Wed, 11 Mar 2026)
Further to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s preliminary injury inquiry (PI-2025-008), the Tribunal today determined that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping and subsidizing of forged grinding media from China have caused injury to the domestic industry.
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Defence Minister McGuinty met with Japan’s Minister of Defense (Wed, 11 Mar 2026)
Over the weekend, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, met with Japan’s Minister of Defense, Shinjiro Koizumi, during his visit to Tokyo, with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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Government of Canada launches negotiations to revitalize funding in support of the Canadian fish and seafood sector (Wed, 11 Mar 2026)
Canada’s fisheries funds have helped the Canadian fish and seafood sector remain a driving force of the economy in rural and coastal communities across Canada.
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Canada’s Fisheries Funds (Wed, 11 Mar 2026)
Canada’s fisheries funds were created to help the fish and seafood sector achieve greater success by supporting market entry and growth, economic development, and supporting livelihoods in coastal communities.
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Minister Champagne announces new $10 cap on NSF fees and other measures to lower banking costs for Canadians (Wed, 11 Mar 2026)
The Government of Canada is focused on bringing down everyday expenses, including consumer pain points and unnecessary costs that can add up at the end of the month, such as banking fees.
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Government of Canada supports Jewish communities to protect themselves against hate-motivated crimes (Wed, 11 Mar 2026)
Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, announced a dedicated investment of up to $10M to be provided to eligible organizations through the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP), that will assist Jewish communities in enhancing the security of their gathering spaces, including schools, day cares, overnight camps, and places of worship.
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Government of Canada extends Work-Sharing temporary flexibilities to help employers and workers avoid mass layoffs (Wed, 11 Mar 2026)
In a rapidly changing world, Canada’s Government is focused on what we can control: building our strength at home. Through the new industrial strategy and workforce measures, we are transforming our economy – from one of reliance, to one that is more resilient, competitive, and protects workers from global disruptions.
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Minister Anandasangaree to make an announcement regarding the Canada Community Security Program (Wed, 11 Mar 2026)
Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, for an announcement regarding investments in the Canada Community Security Program. He will be joined by members of Jewish caucus.
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Minister Sidhu speaks with Norway’s Minister of Trade and Industry (Wed, 11 Mar 2026)
Yesterday, in advance of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Norway, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, spoke with Cecilie Myrseth, Norway’s Minister of Trade and Industry.
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Health Canada acts to strengthen controls on fentanyl precursor chemicals (Wed, 11 Mar 2026)
That why, today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced permanent controls for five fentanyl precursor chemicals under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA).
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Government supports equity purchase of Hydro One line to advance Indigenous economic participation  (Tue, 10 Mar 2026)
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, welcomed the second loan guarantee transaction under the Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program (ILGP).
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Governments of Canada and Ontario partner to support workers impacted by tariffs and global market shifts (Tue, 10 Mar 2026)
The global trade landscape is shifting rapidly, creating uncertainty and challenges for workers, industries and communities across Canada. In a rapidly changing world, we are focusing on what we can control: building a stronger more resilient Canada. This calls for decisive action from governments at all levels to protect jobs, strengthen local economies, and ensure workers can adapt to changing economic realities.
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Three recreational fishers fined a combined $11,600 for illegal sea cucumber harvesting (Tue, 10 Mar 2026)
Illegal harvesting poses risks to fish stocks, marine ecosystems, and local economies.
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Recapture of inmate from Willow Cree Healing Lodge (Tue, 10 Mar 2026)
At 1:19 p.m., on March 9, 2026, inmate Albert Mckay was apprehended by the Portage la Prairie Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
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Artemis II: NASA update (Tue, 10 Mar 2026)
On March 12 at 3:00 pm ET, NASA will host a news conference after the conclusion of an Artemis II Flight Readiness Review.
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Partial remains of 12 Canadian soldiers of the First World War returned by museum in Philadelphia (Tue, 10 Mar 2026)
Partial human remains of 12 Canadian soldiers – medical specimens collected during the First World War – have been returned by a museum in Philadelphia.
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Travelling to Canada for March Break? The CBSA gives tips to plan your trip (Tue, 10 Mar 2026)
.@CanBorder The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers to plan ahead for March Break.
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Border surveillance in Cornwall leads to seizure of $330,000 worth of illicit contraband (Tue, 10 Mar 2026)
On February 12, 2026, a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)-led initiative, in partnership with the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) and Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, resulted in the arrest of two suspects, along with the significant seizure of contraband products and an associated vehicle.
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Environment and Climate Change Canada to hold a technical briefing related to a severe freezing rain event predicted for areas of Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada (Tue, 10 Mar 2026)
Media representatives are advised that Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) will hold a technical briefing related to a weather system approaching parts of Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada early Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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Death of an inmate from Edmonton Institution (Mon, 09 Mar 2026)
On March 9, 2026, Allan Legere, an inmate from Edmonton Institution, died while in our custody.
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Statement by Minister Valdez, Head of the Delegation to the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (Mon, 09 Mar 2026)
In an increasingly polarized and divided world, we are seeing hard-won progress at risk. In many places, women’s rights are being rolled back. In others, they are being quietly deprioritized.
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Minister Joly’s statement on the outcome of the further national security review of TikTok Technology Canada Inc. under the Investment Canada Act (Mon, 09 Mar 2026)
Minister Joly’s statement on the outcome of the further national security review of TikTok Technology Canada Inc. under the Investment Canada Act
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Tribunal Initiates Final Injury Inquiry—Truck Bodies from China (Mon, 09 Mar 2026)
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an inquiry (NQ-2025-009) to determine whether the dumping and subsidizing of truck bodies originating in or exported from China have caused injury or retardation or are threatening to cause injury. This final injury inquiry was initiated further to a notice received from the Canada Border Services Agency stating that preliminary determinations had been made respecting the dumping and subsidizing of the above mentioned goods.
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Lockdown at Grand Valley Institution  (Mon, 09 Mar 2026)
On March 8, 2026, a lockdown was put in place at Grand Valley institution, a multi-level security federal institution, to ensure the safety and security of the institution, its staff, and inmates.
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Relocation of 2 Service Canada Offices in Vancouver  (Mon, 09 Mar 2026)
Relocation of 2 Service Canada Offices in Vancouver
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Governments of Canada and Ontario to announce funding to support tariff-impacted workers (Mon, 09 Mar 2026)
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, and the Honourable David Piccini, Ontario’s Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, will be in Ottawa to announce funding to support workers in Ontario affected by tariffs and global market shifts.
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Canada advances Defence Industrial Strategy to strengthen security, sovereignty and prosperity (Mon, 09 Mar 2026)
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), announce new investments under Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy.
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Canada advances Defence Industrial Strategy to strengthen security, sovereignty and prosperity (Mon, 09 Mar 2026)
Minister Joly, Minister McGuinty and Secretary of State Fuhr announce over $900 million to boost defence innovation
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New programs to support Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy (Mon, 09 Mar 2026)
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), announce new investments under Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy.
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CBSA investigation results in a four-year prison sentence for firearms-related offences (Mon, 09 Mar 2026)
Following a Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) investigation, Reuben Velasquez, a 44-year-old foreign national, was sentenced on February 3, 2026, in Williams Lake Provincial Court , to four years imprisonment.
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Workforce training in Quebec: Governments of Canada and Quebec announce funding for sustainable jobs (Mon, 09 Mar 2026)
The Honourable John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour), and Pascale Déry, Quebec’s Minister of Employment, have announced a new investment of $24.7 million over five years to support skills training for apprentices in 18 designated Red Seal trades in Quebec that are considered essential to reducing Canada’s carbon emissions. Over a five-year period, up to 3,750 apprentices and journeypersons in Quebec could benefit from the additional funding announced. This investment is part of the bilateral agreement between Canada and Quebec in connection with the Union Training and Innovation Program (UTIP).
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Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy (Mon, 09 Mar 2026)
The Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy aims to support a trades workforce that is skilled, inclusive, certified and productive.
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Minister Sidhu welcomes $39 million Canadian contract with Portuguese Air Force to modernize aircraft (Mon, 09 Mar 2026)
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, today welcomed the signature of the Canadian Commercial Corporation’s (CCC) $39 million government-to-government (G2G) contract with the Portuguese Air Force to modernize five additional P-3C Orion aircraft.
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Message from the Minister of Health – Nutrition Month (Mon, 09 Mar 2026)
Minister of Health, Marjorie Michel, recognizes Nutrition Month.
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Watch out for AI-generated government impersonators (Mon, 09 Mar 2026)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is giving fraudsters powerful new tools to deceive. Scammers are using AI to impersonate government officials, politicians, and other high-profile leaders with a level of realism that’s harder than ever to spot.
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Government of Canada announces significant investment to strengthen workforce development across key economic sectors (Mon, 09 Mar 2026)
The global landscape is shifting rapidly, creating uncertainty and challenges for workers, industries and communities across Canada. In a rapidly changing world, we are focusing on what we can control: building a stronger more resilient Canada.
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Government of Canada to open a preclearance facility at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (Mon, 09 Mar 2026)
Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, accompanied by the Honourable Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria, Ontario Minister of Transportation, announced that, building on the foundation of newly strengthened Preclearance Regulations in Canada, a new preclearance facility at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport for United States-bound travellers will open on March 10, 2026.
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