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Lane closure on Alexandra Bridge (Thu, 11 Dec 2025)
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that the Ottawa-bound lane on the Alexandra Bridge will be closed for repair work.
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Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution (Thu, 11 Dec 2025)
Between November 23 and December 2, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
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PS Naqvi to speak at Energy Modelling Hub Annual Forum 2025 (Thu, 11 Dec 2025)
Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade and to the Secretary of State (International Development), on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will announce support for research in energy technologies at the Energy Modelling Hub Annual Forum 2025 in Ottawa.
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Governments of Canada and Alberta to announce extension to Canada-wide early learning and child care agreement (Thu, 11 Dec 2025)
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, and the Honourable Demetrios Nicolaides, Alberta’s Minister of Education and Childcare, will be in Calgary to announce an extension to the Canada–Alberta Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.
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Rapid Extreme Weather Event Attribution system (Thu, 11 Dec 2025)
The Rapid Extreme Weather Event Attribution system analyzes extreme weather events quickly and shows how human-caused climate change can impact the likelihood of extreme weather events happening. An extreme weather event is when we get unusual or unseasonal extremes compared to historical data.
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Environment and Climate Change Canada presents winter seasonal outlook and expansion of the Rapid Extreme Weather Event Attribution system (Thu, 11 Dec 2025)
Environment and Climate Change Canada’s scientists released the 2025–2026 winter seasonal forecast and launched the expanded Rapid Extreme Weather Event Attribution system to show how human-caused climate change affects extreme precipitation.
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Making way for rural transit solutions across Ontario (Thu, 11 Dec 2025)
Seventeen recipients across Ontario will be able to establish or enhance their transit systems, thanks to more than $3.7 million in federal investments through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund (RTSF).
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Backgrounder : Making way for rural transit solutions across Ontario (Thu, 11 Dec 2025)
The federal government is investing more than $3.7 million through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund (RTSF) to support 17 rural transit projects across Ontario.
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Minister MacKinnon to make an announcement regarding the next steps for Alto High-Speed Rail (Thu, 11 Dec 2025)
Gatineau (Quebec) — The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon will make an announcement about the next steps for High-Speed Rail. He will be joined by Martin Imbleau, president and Chief Executive Officer of Alto.
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Countdown to Artemis II: CSA hosts information sessions on media opportunities (Thu, 11 Dec 2025)
On Tuesday, December 16, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) will host virtual information sessions for media representatives regarding the Artemis II mission.
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Government of Canada to announce support for electric vehicle innovation in Ontario (Thu, 11 Dec 2025)
Government of Canada to announce support for electric vehicle innovation in Ontario
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Governments of Canada and Alberta are growing Alberta’s fresh food future (Thu, 11 Dec 2025)
A new program funded by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership will accelerate expansion in Alberta greenhouses and vertical farms.
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Statement from the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson about the end of the Canada Revenue Agency’s 100-day Service Improvement Plan (Thu, 11 Dec 2025)
Today marks the end of the 100-day plan that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) was directed to put in place to strengthen services, improve access, and reduce delays.
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2025 Chad Bradley Scholarship Winner Announced (Thu, 11 Dec 2025)
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is pleased to announce that Thalia D'Gyves-Carpino, an Occupational Health and Safety Management student at Western Continuing Studies (Western University), has been awarded the 2025 Chad Bradley Scholarship – a $3,000 prize for future leaders in occupational health and safety.
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Celebrating two years of affordable dental care in Canada (Thu, 11 Dec 2025)
Two years ago, the Government of Canada launched the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), marking the beginning of one of Canada’s largest social programs.
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Secretary of State Fuhr and Minister Valdez to announce contract to strengthen Canadian Armed Forces (Thu, 11 Dec 2025)
The Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), and the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality, Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce an update on the Airlift Capability Project – Multi-role Flight Service.
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Government of Canada invests in AI for smarter and more efficient energy use (Thu, 11 Dec 2025)
Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, announced $6 million in federal funding to Hydro Ottawa Limited (Hydro Ottawa) for the Ottawa Distributed Energy Resource Accelerator (ODERA) program.
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CRA responsiveness doubled as the 100-Day Service Improvement Plan reaches completion (Thu, 11 Dec 2025)
Since launching the 100-day Service Improvement Plan earlier this year, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has made considerable and marked progress in reducing client wait times, improving service standards, and scaling up new technologies into its processes—all while improving user-friendly services.
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National Film Board of Canada joins International Federation of Film Archives. FIAF brings together major non-profit archives dedicated to preserving and sharing the world’s film heritage. (Wed, 10 Dec 2025)
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) has joined the International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF), a global community of organizations devoted to preserving and sharing the world’s film heritage.
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Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for Human Rights Day (Wed, 10 Dec 2025)
This evening, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in yellow and blue from sunset to 1:00 a.m. to mark Human Rights Day.
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Long Point area landowner receives $13,000 fine for destruction of critical habitat (Wed, 10 Dec 2025)
As a result of an investigation by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), a Long Point area landowner was convicted and subsequently sentenced in the Ontario Court of Justice for a violation of the Species at Risk Act.
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Federal government invests in the Kus-kus-sum estuary restoration project on Vancouver Island (Wed, 10 Dec 2025)
A coastal body of water on Vancouver Island will be restored after an investment of $1 million from the federal government.
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Government of Canada lists four new terrorist entities (Wed, 10 Dec 2025)
The Government of Canada is taking action to counter terrorism and violent extremism, in particular the radicalization of young people online, by adding four new organizations to the Criminal Code list of terrorist entities. These measures help protect Canadians and communities from intimidation, hate, and acts of violent extremism and terrorism.
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Department of National Defence announces funding for remediation and water treatment in North Bay (Wed, 10 Dec 2025)
The Department of National Defence (DND) is advancing work to address the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS) near 22 Wing/Canadian Forces Base (CFB) North Bay.
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Government of Canada lists four new terrorist entities (Wed, 10 Dec 2025)
The Government of Canada lists 764, Maniac Murder Cult, Terrorgram Collective, and Islamic State-Mozambique as a terrorist entities.
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Competition Bureau obtains a court order to advance investigation into WELL Health’s acquisition of HEALWELL (Wed, 10 Dec 2025)
Competition Bureau obtains a court order to advance investigation into WELL Health’s acquisition of HEALWELL December 10, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
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Statement by Minister Miller, Minister Anand, Minister Valdez and Minister Fraser on Human Rights Day (Wed, 10 Dec 2025)
The Government of Canada issues a statement to mark Human Rights Day
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Environment and Climate Change Canada to present winter weather outlook and updates to extreme weather attribution system (Wed, 10 Dec 2025)
Media representatives are advised that Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologists and climate scientists will provide an information session and answer questions on the seasonal outlook for the upcoming winter in Canada.
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Death of an inmate at the Regional Reception Centre (Wed, 10 Dec 2025)
On December 5, 2025, Tyler Hunter, an inmate at the Regional Reception Centre, died while in our custody.
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Planning a winter getaway? Here’s what you need to know (Wed, 10 Dec 2025)
With the arrival of snow and colder winter weather, many Canadians are already planning for sunny getaways. Before you pack your bags, the Government of Canada would like to remind you of the wealth of information and advice available on Travel.gc.ca to help you plan a safe and successful trip.
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Minister Hodgson to announce electricity grid funding (Wed, 10 Dec 2025)
The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will announce funding for Ottawa's electricity grid. The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, and the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will also attend.
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Eight Mi’gmaq First Nations in New Brunswick and the Government of Canada announce the signing of a Rights Implementation Agreement for Parks Canada-administered sites in New Brunswick (Wed, 10 Dec 2025)
The Agreement provides for the establishment of a shared governance framework between the Mi’gmaq and Parks Canada.
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The Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada Sign Co-management Arrangement (Wed, 10 Dec 2025)
The Toqi'maliaptmu'k Arrangement walks the path of shared management at Parks Canada administered places in Nova Scotia.
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Escape from Buffalo Sage Wellness House – Section 81 (Tue, 09 Dec 2025)
On December 9, 2025, during the 3:00 p.m. count, staff members at Buffalo Sage Wellness House, a minimum-security Section 81 facility, discovered that Charmaine Louis-Crier was not accounted for.
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National Defence to make announcement on remediation and water treatment funding in North Bay (Tue, 09 Dec 2025)
On behalf of the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, Pauline Rochefort, Member of Parliament (MP) for Nipissing – Timiskaming and Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), will make an announcement at 22 Wing North Bay regarding funding for the City of North Bay’s work to address the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances.
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Canada advances international cooperation on industry, AI and digital technology at the G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministers’ Meeting (Tue, 09 Dec 2025)
Today’s global challenges—including international peace and security, global economic stability and growth, and the digital transition—require Canadians and allies to work together to find shared solutions.
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CANCELLED - Ministers Anandasangaree, Anand, and Solomon to make an announcement (Tue, 09 Dec 2025)
Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, for an announcement on artificial intelligence.
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Minister Olszewski approves emergency assistance to Inuit community in Nunavut (Tue, 09 Dec 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 and the United Kingdom strengthen ties on quantum and digital infrastructure (Tue, 09 Dec 2025)
Canada and the United Kingdom strengthen ties on quantum and digital infrastructure
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The Toqi'maliaptmu'k Arrangement (Tue, 09 Dec 2025)
The Toqi'maliaptmu'k Arrangement
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Lane closures on Macdonald-Cartier Bridge (Tue, 09 Dec 2025)
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be lane closures on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge for maintenance work.
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Minister Champagne to host federal, provincial, and territorial Finance Ministers’ Meeting (Tue, 09 Dec 2025)
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will host a meeting with provincial and territorial Finance Ministers on December 11th. Finance Ministers will meet to discuss Canada’s trade relations, and how to strengthen our economy amid the current global uncertainty.
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CBSA in Quebec: Highlights from 2025 (Tue, 09 Dec 2025)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) highlights results and accomplishments in the province of Quebec for the period between January 1 and October 31, 2025.
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CBSA in British Columbia and Yukon Territory: Highlights from 2025 (Tue, 09 Dec 2025)
CBSA in British Columbia and Yukon Territory: Highlights from 2025
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CBSA in Manitoba and the Northwest Territories: Highlights from 2025 (Tue, 09 Dec 2025)
CBSA in Manitoba and the Northwest Territories: Highlights from 2025
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CBSA in Alberta: Highlights from 2025 (Tue, 09 Dec 2025)
CBSA in Alberta: Highlights from 2025
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CBSA is strengthening the border: 2025 results and accomplishments (Tue, 09 Dec 2025)
CBSA is strengthening the border: 2025 results and accomplishments
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CBSA in Ontario and Nunavut: Highlights from 2025 (Tue, 09 Dec 2025)
CBSA in Ontario and Nunavut: Highlights from 2025
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CBSA in Atlantic Canada: Highlights from 2025 (Tue, 09 Dec 2025)
CBSA in Atlantic Canada: Highlights from 2025
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CBSA in Saskatchewan: Highlights from 2025 (Tue, 09 Dec 2025)
CBSA in Saskatchewan: Highlights from 2025
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Government of Canada launches new initiative to recruit world-leading researchers (Tue, 09 Dec 2025)
Canada will invest $1.7 billion to attract top global talent
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Transit feasibility study and new vehicle coming to Athabasca County in Alberta (Tue, 09 Dec 2025)
Athabasca County will have a transit feasibility study and a new vehicle for the community after a combined investment of more than $186,356 from the federal government, Athabasca County, the Town of Athabasca and the Village of Boyle.
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Advancing Canada’s Official Languages Commitments (Tue, 09 Dec 2025)
Advancing Canada’s Official Languages Commitments
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Training 2,000 Canadian workers to help build Canada strong (Tue, 09 Dec 2025)
The Government of Canada is building one strong Canadian economy. To do so, Canada needs skilled trades workers to develop major infrastructure and build millions more homes. That means the newest generation of builders must get proper training.
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Canada overhauls Criminal Code to protect victims and keep kids safe from predators (Tue, 09 Dec 2025)
One of the most consequential updates to Canada’s Criminal Code in generations to confront modern threats and better protect victims and survivors
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Government of Canada launches Prairie Partnership Initiative to drive collaboration, unlock regional potential, and strengthen Canada’s economy (Tue, 09 Dec 2025)
Investing in the Prairie Provinces through enhanced partnerships to build strong communities, sturdy supply chains, and a thriving Prairie economy
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The Canadian Coast Guard Completes 2025 Arctic Operational Summer Season (Tue, 09 Dec 2025)
The Canadian Coast Guard successfully completed its 2025 Arctic operational season, providing essential services to Canada’s Arctic communities and working with Inuit, First Nation, and Métis partners to deliver services and programs in the North, by the North, for the North.
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Government of Canada announces strategic partnership to strengthen military communications in the Arctic (Tue, 09 Dec 2025)
The Government of Canada is committed to equipping the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with the tools it needs to protect Canadians, strengthen our Arctic security and unleash the economic potential of the North.
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The Government of Canada supports live music experiences in Greater Victoria (Mon, 08 Dec 2025)
The Government of Canada invests in the Victoria Jazz Society, expanding access to diverse jazz, blues and world music experiences for audiences across Greater Victoria and Vancouver Island
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Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Gather to Fast-Track Infrastructure Across Canada (Mon, 08 Dec 2025)
Today, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure met with his provincial and territorial counterparts in Toronto, Ontario, to fast-track infrastructure across Canada, discuss key initiatives and opportunities to build a stronger Canadian economy.
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Government of Canada announces funding for community reintegration programs (Mon, 08 Dec 2025)
The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, today announced the launch of a Call for Applications for the Grants and Contributions Program to Voluntary Organizations, which will provide funding to non-profit organizations that offer programs that help individuals in the criminal justice system to reintegrate into society.
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G7 Finance Ministers call for responsible production and supply of critical minerals (Mon, 08 Dec 2025)
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, chaired a virtual meeting of G7 Finance Ministers. Focused on bolstering global economic resilience, the core of the discussion centred on export controls and critical minerals.
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G7 Joint Statement (Mon, 08 Dec 2025)
We, the G7 Finance Ministers, held a virtual meeting on December 8, together with the Heads of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank Group (WBG), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and Financial Stability Board (FSB). We were also joined by Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Finance Ministers and their representatives, from Australia, Chile, India, Mexico, and the Republic of Korea for parts of the meeting.
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CBSA serves $36.9M penalty to Ontario business owner for failing to declare exported vehicles (Mon, 08 Dec 2025)
CBSA serves $36.9M penalty to Ontario business owner for failing to declare exported vehicles
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Lane closures on Macdonald-Cartier Bridge (Mon, 08 Dec 2025)
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be lane closures on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge for maintenance work.
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Global Affairs Canada’s statement on first anniversary of fall of Assad Regime (Mon, 08 Dec 2025)
Today marks one year since the fall of the Assad regime. As Syrians gather to celebrate their liberation from decades of oppression, they continue the long path toward reconciliation and economic and political stability.
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Death of an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre (Mon, 08 Dec 2025)
On December 7, 2025, Daniel Lalonde, an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
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Joint Statement of the first meeting of the Canada-European Union Digital Partnership Council (Mon, 08 Dec 2025)
The first meeting of the Canada - European Union (EU) Digital Partnership Council took place in Montréal, Quebec on December 8, 2025.
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Canada and the European Union to deepen their collaboration on artificial intelligence and digital credentials and trust services (Mon, 08 Dec 2025)
Minister Solomon hosted first meeting of Canada–European Union Digital Partnership Council
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Canada strengthens international cooperation during Secretary of State Sarai’s participation at Doha Forum (Mon, 08 Dec 2025)
The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), concluded a trip to Qatar where he represented Canada at the Doha Forum. This trip strengthened Canada’s deepening engagement with Qatar and reinforced partnerships across the Middle East. Building on Qatar’s role as a trusted partner and influential diplomatic actor, the trip also advanced efforts to enhance collaborative international cooperation efforts.
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Joint statement by Canada’s Minister Solomon and Germany’s Minister Wildberger  announcing the Canada-Germany Digital Alliance (Mon, 08 Dec 2025)
The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario met with Karsten Wildberger, German Minister for Digital Transformation and Government Modernization
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Canada and Germany deepen their collaboration on advanced technologies (Mon, 08 Dec 2025)
Canada and Germany deepen their collaboration on advanced technologies New Canada–Germany Digital Alliance and closer collaboration on quantum commercialization will enhance productivity for both countries
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Government of Canada to invest in skilled trades training (Mon, 08 Dec 2025)
The Honourable John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour), will be in Ottawa to announce funding through the Union Training and Innovation Program to enable a more skilled, certified and productive Canadian workforce.
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Build Canada Homes Accelerates Affordable Housing in Longueuil (Mon, 08 Dec 2025)
Far too many Canadians are struggling to find homes they can afford. Solving Canada’s housing crisis requires immediate action to bring down costs, cut red tape, and build homes more quickly.
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Helping SMEs support Canada’s defence and security needs (Mon, 08 Dec 2025)
Government of Canada launches new initiative to accelerate the integration of Canadian businesses into domestic and international defence supply chains.
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Government of Canada to announce Budget 2025 investments to attract international researchers (Mon, 08 Dec 2025)
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, to announce new investments and programs to attract top international research talent as highlighted in Budget 2025.
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Canada opens G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministers’ Meeting in Montréal (Mon, 08 Dec 2025)
Canada opens G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministers’ Meeting in Montréal
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Targeted immigration measures to boost Canada’s supply of doctors (Sun, 07 Dec 2025)
In support of the Budget 2025 commitment to fill critical labour gaps with high-skilled talent, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and Maggie Chi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, today announced new measures to support Canada’s health care system by making the path to permanent residence simpler for international doctors.
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Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons marks International Civil Aviation Day (Sun, 07 Dec 2025)
The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, today issued the following statement to mark International Civil Aviation Day.
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Canada to welcome thousands of visitors for the FIFA World Cup 26™ - Don’t wait, apply early (Sun, 07 Dec 2025)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is proud to join Canadians in celebrating Canada’s role as a co host of the FIFA World Cup 26™ with the United States and Mexico.
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Minister Diab to hold a press conference in Toronto (Sat, 06 Dec 2025)
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce new measures to support Canada’s health workforce.
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Statement by Minister Rechie Valdez on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (Sat, 06 Dec 2025)
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), issued the following statement today on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
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Minister Fraser to hold a press conference on generational reforms to the Criminal Code to protect victims and keep kids safe from predators (Fri, 05 Dec 2025)
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will hold a press conference on one of the largest updates to Canada’s Criminal Code in generations to confront modern threats and protect victims.
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Canada announces measures related to Syria (Fri, 05 Dec 2025)
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, today announced measures taken by the Government of Canada in relation to Syria.
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Minister Hajdu met with G7 labour and employment ministers (Fri, 05 Dec 2025)
The world is rapidly changing. The global trading system is reshaping, causing major disruption and upheaval for Canadians. Co-operation and collective solutions are more important than ever. With G7 partners, Canada is building a new era of collaboration; one rooted in mutual support and resilient partnerships that shapes a future-ready workforce.
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Media Advisory: Announcement in Longueuil (Fri, 05 Dec 2025)
Members of the media are invited to an announcement with the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, Caroline Desrochers, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, Sherry Romanado, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne and Catherine Fournier, Mayor of Longueuil.
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Minister Chartrand announces $40.5 M to strengthen Northern Canada’s defence sector (Fri, 05 Dec 2025)
Today, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced that businesses and organizations in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon can now apply to the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII). Through this major national program, CanNor will deliver up to $40.5 million over three years to help businesses, mainly small- and medium-sized enterprises, expand their capacity and connect to national and international defence supply chains, whether they are established suppliers or new to the sector. This funding may also be used to enhance regional defence innovation ecosystems and, in targeted circumstances, may support the establishment of defence-related strategic infrastructure designed to enhance the Canadian Armed Forces’ presence or operations.
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Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (Fri, 05 Dec 2025)
On December 6, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in white and purple from sunset to 1:00 a.m. in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, as well as the anniversary of the École Polytechnique de Montréal massacre.
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Government of Canada invests nearly $5 million in Indigenous economic development projects across Northern Ontario (Fri, 05 Dec 2025)
Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced Government of Canada investments totalling $4,774,515 for 10 Indigenous economic development projects across Northern Ontario.
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Government of Canada investing nearly $5 million in economic development projects led by Indigenous communities and organizations across Northern Ontario (Fri, 05 Dec 2025)
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced the creation of the Northern Ontario Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative (NOICE), which aims to help establish, optimize, and expand Indigenous-led clean energy projects in the region. Minister Hajdu also announced a total FedNor investment of $4,774,515 in 10 Indigenous economic development projects across the region.
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CBSA officers in Metro Vancouver seize over 200 kg of opium (Fri, 05 Dec 2025)
CBSA officers at Burnaby Container Examination Facility in Britsh Columbia seize over 200 kg of opium hidden in a shipping container.
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Homegrown manufacturers at the heart of Canada’s economy: Government of Canada invests $99,000 in TGWT (Fri, 05 Dec 2025)
CED contribution enables Longueuil manufacturing business to increase and modernize its production in order to stay competitive.
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LaSalle Causeway: Update on proposed marine navigation schedule for 2026 (Fri, 05 Dec 2025)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) recognizes the vital role of the LaSalle Causeway in meeting local transportation needs and is providing an update on plans for the 2026 marine navigation season.
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Ministers Lightbound, McGuinty and Secretary of State Fuhr to announce a strategic partnership to strengthen the Canadian Armed Forces Arctic operations (Fri, 05 Dec 2025)
The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), will announce a strategic partnership to support domestic and continental operations in the Arctic.
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Government of Canada invests to boost British Columbia small- and medium-sized businesses’ contribution to Canada’s defence ambition (Fri, 05 Dec 2025)
Canada is making generational investments to rebuild and modernize our national defence capabilities, advance economic resilience, and grow and safeguard the prosperity of Canadians.
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Minister Ali announces new measures to protect and transform Canada’s steel and lumber industries (Fri, 05 Dec 2025)
Minister Ali announces new measures to protect and transform Canada’s steel and lumber industries
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Minister Champagne welcomes IMF positive assessment of Canada’s economic resilience and fiscal strength (Fri, 05 Dec 2025)
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, welcomed the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission.
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Minister MacDonald completes first successful tour in Quebec (Fri, 05 Dec 2025)
This week, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food, was in the Quebec City area to meet with producers, partners and provincial stakeholders in the agriculture and agri-food sector. Minister MacDonald was accompanied by his Parliamentary Secretary, Sophie Chatel.
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Government of Canada strengthens access to oral health care in Ontario (Fri, 05 Dec 2025)
Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury highlighted the $2.6 million in funding for Cambrian College to develop Northeastern Ontario’s first Level II dental assisting program.
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Minister Fraser announces nearly $40 M for Atlantic Canada’s defence sector (Fri, 05 Dec 2025)
Regional Defence Investment Initiative helps businesses grow, innovate and scale up for global defence opportunities
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