Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development, announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions against Venezuelan officials under the Special Economic Measures (Venezuela) Regulations. These sanctions target 8 current senior officials of the Venezuelan government who have engaged in activities that directly or indirectly supported human rights violations in Venezuela and/or activities that undermine Venezuela’s democracy. These …
Quebec- Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced a total investment over $13.3 million for 28 projects that will help to boost the competitiveness and resiliency of Quebec’s forest sector. Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) Program The IFIT program is helping to facilitate the adoption of transformative …
Nova Scotia – In Canada, one in 12 people live with a rare disease, and for most people affected, the cost of treatment is unaffordable. Canadians deserve a health care system that provides timely access to quality health services and medications, including effective drugs for rare diseases, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay. Kamal Khera, Canada’s …
STEVENSTON – In a hard-fought quarterfinal game against Japan, Canada, represented by Ina Forrest (Spallumcheen, BC) and Mark Ideson (London, Ont.), came up short for the first time at the 2025 World Wheelchair Mixed Doubles Curling Championship on Saturday morning. The 7-6 Japanese victory was Canada’s first loss in the tournament after finishing the round robin 6-0. It also meant that Canada’s bid …
Ottawa – Canadian research plays a pivotal role in driving scientific breakthroughs, advancing innovation and positioning Canada as a global leader. That’s why the Government of Canada is investing in the next generation of problem solvers to support cutting-edge projects that strengthen communities, improve health outcomes and address global challenges. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced that …
Alberta – The federal government and the province of Alberta announced that an agreement to support people living without homes, including in encampments, has been signed as part of the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI). Funding will support the implementation of Community Encampment Response Plans (CERP) and immediately provide additional support to people living without homes. Each plan is tailored …
Ottawa – Compute is the processing power, the chips and the data centres, behind artificial intelligence (AI). It is the backbone of this transformative new technology. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting access to cutting-edge compute infrastructure to secure Canada’s AI advantage and empower researchers and industries to thrive. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, launched the …
Ottawa – Minister of Citizens’ Services, Terry Beech released the first State of Service Report, a milestone in the Government of Canada’s commitment to service delivery excellence, efficiency, and accountability. Minister Beech also announced important enhancements to passport services: a new 30-business-day service guarantee, or your passport will be free, and the launch of online passport renewals. State of Service Report …
Ottawa – As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape our world in new and unexpected ways, the responsible development and management of AI systems remains essential to ensure that these technologies are trustworthy and serve the best interests of all Canadians. François-Phillipe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced a series of initiatives to support responsible and safe AI …
Charlottetown — The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island signed an agreement to support people living without homes, including in encampments, as part of the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI). Funding will support the implementation of a Community Encampment Response Plan (CERP) and immediately provide additional support to people living without homes. The plan is tailored to the …
