Ottawa – The Government of Canada is concerned with the impact of fentanyl, and other illegal synthetic drugs on the overdose crisis and on public safety, including security challenges associated with their illegal production, importation, trafficking, and related crimes. Health Canada plays a critical role in supporting Canadian law and border enforcement in their activities to counter the global synthetic …
Alberta – Minister Ellis and Minister Amery will meet with officials from government, law enforcement and non-government organizations to learn and exchange information on best practices in public safety, justice and emergency management. Insights and information gathered over the course of these engagements may help inform the development of future policies, programs and services in Alberta. “By sharing experiences and …
Summerside – Wildfires are increasing in frequency and in severity across Canada because of climate change, impacting our health, economies, communities and wildlife. As another difficult wildfire season is underway, the Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island will support Canadians and Islanders threatened by wildfires while strengthening our ability to adapt to a changing climate. Robert J. Morrissey, MP …
Ottawa – Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and the Government of Canada announced that a Letter of Understanding has been signed that will help guide their work as Treaty partners to implement the First Nation’s inherent right to self-government, support reconciliation measures and reaffirm their nation-to-nation relationship. This collaborative work will be driven by Muskeg Lake Cree Nation’s self-determined priorities, which …
Ottawa – From May 1 to 25, 2023, people across the country may see a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CH-148 Cyclone operating in various cities throughout Canada. These activities are related to an operational cross-country transfer of a CH-148 Cyclone from 423 Maritime Helicopter (MH) Squadron, based in Shearwater, Nova Scotia, to 443 MH Squadron, based in Esquimalt, British Columbia. …
