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Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and Sarah Kirby-Yung, Deputy Mayor of the City of Vancouver.
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will deliver a keynote speech at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade...
The Government of Canada recognizes that Southern Resident killer whales continue to face imminent threats to their survival and recovery, and that protecting these iconic marine mammals requires comprehensive and immediate action. The 2026 management measures focus on addressing one of the primary threats to Southern Resident killer whales: acoustic and physical disturbance from vessels.
Today, the Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven Mackinnon, announced vessel management measures to support the recovery of Southern Resident killer whales, including an increased approach distance from the previous 400 metres to 1,000 metres. This measure will help increase protection, simplify regulations for Canadians, and align with existing measures in Washington State.
Building a stronger economy at home, protecting Canadian jobs and sectors, and making life more affordable
Canada continues to face the growing impacts of climate change, with extreme weather conditions becoming more frequent and severe. Communities across the country have responded to these challenges with resilience and strength, and the Government of Canada remains committed to supporting those affected.
The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will outline the Government of Canada’s latest suite of measures to better support local businesses and protect jobs.
VAC Minister McKnight visits CFB Esquimalt, highlights NATO 2% targeted spending
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) announced the winners of the 2026 Dick Martin Scholarship, an award that encourages interest in the field of occupational health and safety.
As Russia's illegal war against Ukraine continues, Canada continues to support Ukrainian people who are here contributing to our communities and labour market.
Canada is making major investments to protect our sovereignty, strengthen security and create prosperity. In B.C., PacifiCan is investing in researchers and innovators to advance defence technologies that protect Canada.
Canada is making major investments to protect our sovereignty, strengthen security and create prosperity. In B.C., PacifiCan is investing in researchers and innovators to advance defence technologies that protect Canada.
Media are invited to attend an announcement by The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National highlighting investments following achievement of the NATO 2% defence spending target.
The Government of Canada is strengthening accountability for passport processing by introducing a new guarantee for passport services.
Today, the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions), announced federal defence investments in two New Brunswick projects on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).
Government of Canada, through PacifiCan, to announce investments that expand defence research capacity, accelerate innovation, and support B.C. companies entering defence supply chains.
Bill C-12 received royal assent and has become law, strengthening Canada’s immigration and asylum systems in 4 key areas
“I thank the Office of the Auditor General for its audit of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s reforms to the International Student Program."
The Government of Canada has made supporting Francophone and Acadian minority communities outside Quebec a top priority. The goal is to attract and integrate skilled French-speaking and bilingual immigrants from around the world to boost population growth, meet labour needs and support economic development in these communities.
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will deliver remarks and make a funding announcement supporting Francophone immigration in minority communities. The event is being held on International Francophonie Day. The Minister will be joined by Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury. A media availability will follow.
The world is changing rapidly. The international rules based order is under strain, and technological change is expanding the fields of conflict, including into space. That’s why the Government of Canada, through the Defence Industrial Strategy, is focusing on rebuilding, rearming and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to meet these emerging challenges.
