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veteransCanada News Centre2026-06-02T15:46:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svgCompetitive markets are essential in supporting food security and affordabilityhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/06/competitive-markets-are-essential-in-supporting-food-security-and-affordability.html

Competitive markets are essential in supporting food security and affordability June 2, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario

Competition Bureau Canada2026-06-02T15:46:50-04:00Data portability and interoperability are key to competition in the digital health care sectorhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/04/data-portability-and-interoperability-are-key-to-competition-in-the-digital-health-care-sector.html

Data portability and interoperability are key to competition in the digital health care sectorApril 22, 2026Ottawa, Ontario

Competition Bureau Canada2026-04-23T10:36:25-04:00Competition Bureau report highlights public feedback on algorithmic pricing and competitionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/01/competition-bureau-report-highlights-public-feedback-on-algorithmic-pricing-and-competition.html

Competition Bureau report highlights public feedback on algorithmic pricing and competition January 22, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2026-01-22T10:05:57-05:00Businesses: Make sure your Black Friday “deals” are realhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/11/businesses-make-sure-your-black-friday-deals-are-real.html

Businesses: Make sure your Black Friday “deals” are real November 25, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-11-25T08:58:02-05:00Media Advisory: Announcement in Reginahttps://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/11/media-advisory-announcement-in-regina.html

Members of the media are invited to an announcement with the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, Chad Wagner, Provincial Executive Director of the Royal Canadian Legion – Saskatchewan Command, and Paul Valiquette, Provincial Service Officer/VHP Coordinator of the Royal Canadian Legion – Saskatchewan Command.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-11-10T12:01:06-05:00Investing to reduce and prevent Veteran homelessness in Greater Sudburyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/09/investing-to-reduce-and-prevent-veteran-homelessness-in-greater-sudbury.html

The federal government is partnering with the City of Greater Sudbury by investing $552,000 to support the City of Greater Sudbury Veterans Homelessness Program.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-09-17T11:00:00-04:00The Government of Canada Honours Lieutenant-General (Retd) Larry Ashley as a Hometown Herohttps://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2025/08/the-government-of-canada-honours-lieutenant-general-retd-larry-ashley-as-a-hometown-hero.html

Lt.-Gen. (Retd) Ashley became the first and only Royal Canadian Navy officer to command Canada’s Air Force.

Parks Canada2025-08-09T13:59:00-04:00Larry A. Ashley CMM, CD - October 2, 1937 –https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2025/08/larry-a-ashley-cmm-cd---october-2-1937.html

Larry A. Ashley CMM, CD October 2, 1937 –

Parks Canada2025-08-08T14:37:16-04:00CSIS publishes first annual Addressing Misconduct and Wrongdoing at CSIS Reporthttps://www.canada.ca/en/security-intelligence-service/news/2025/06/csis-publishes-first-annual-addressing-misconduct-and-wrongdoing-at-csis-report.html

CSIS publishes first annual Addressing Misconduct and Wrongdoing at CSIS Report

Canadian Security Intelligence Service2025-06-26T14:14:05-04:00Release of the CSIS Public Report 2024 https://www.canada.ca/en/security-intelligence-service/news/2025/05/release-of-2024-public-report.html

The Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), Dan Rogers, issued the following statement regarding the CSIS Public Report 2024 released today:

Canadian Security Intelligence Service2025-05-21T08:53:21-04:00Federal government invests to prevent and reduce Veteran homelessness in Albertahttps://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/03/federal-government-invests-to-prevent-and-reduce-veteran-homelessness-in-alberta.html

The federal government is partnering with The Mustard Seed and NiGiNan Housing Ventures and investing more than $2.6 million to support Veteran homelessness in Alberta.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-03-05T16:45:33-05:00Federal government invests to help address homelessness among women Veterans in the National Capital Regionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2024/12/federal-government-invests-to-help-address-homelessness-among-women-veterans-in-the-national-capital-region.html

The federal government is partnering with The Pepper Pod and investing close to $950,000 in a project that will help address homelessness among women Veterans in the National Capital Region.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2024-12-13T16:30:03-05:00Media Advisory: Veterans Homelessness Program Announcement in Chelseahttps://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2024/12/media-advisory-veterans-homelessness-program-announcement-in-chelsea.html

Members of the media are invited to an announcement with Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Sandra Perron, Founder and CEO of The Pepper Pod and Joanne Bilodeau, Program Director at The Pepper Pod.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2024-12-12T16:00:00-05:00Government of Canada recognizes the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires as an event of national historic significancehttps://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2024/11/government-of-canada-recognizes-the-canadian-corps-of-commissionaires-as-an-event-of-national-historic-significance.html

Commissionaires was founded to support veterans of the First World War in rebuilding their lives in the aftermath of their wartime experience.

Parks Canada2024-11-27T13:00:00-05:00Federal government invests to prevent and reduce Veteran homelessness in St. John’shttps://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2024/11/federal-government-invests-to-prevent-and-reduce-veteran-homelessness-in-st-johns.html

The federal government is partnering with End Homelessness St. John’s and investing more than $218,000 to support new homelessness reduction and outreach solutions for Veterans in St. John’s.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2024-11-12T12:30:48-05:00Media Advisory: Veterans Homelessness Program Announcement in Surreyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2024/11/media-advisory-veterans-homelessness-program-announcement-in-surrey.html

Members of the media are invited to an announcement with Randeep Sarai, Member of Parliament for Surrey Centre and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Melissa De Genova, Director of Development Partnerships for VRS Communities, and Valerie MacGregor, Board Chair of the BC/Yukon Command of the Royal Canadian Legion Foundation.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2024-11-08T17:00:30-05:00Media Advisory: Veterans Homelessness Program Announcement in St. John’shttps://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2024/11/media-advisory-veterans-homelessness-program-announcement-in-st-johns.html

Members of the media are invited to attend an announcement with Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Member of Parliament for St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, and Abigail Sheppard, Manager of Systems Coordination, End Homelessness St. John’s.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2024-11-08T14:29:36-05:00Federal government supports projects for Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessnesshttps://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2024/11/federal-government-supports-projects-for-veterans-experiencing-or-at-risk-of-homelessness0.html

The federal government is partnering with two organizations to support Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness in British Columbia.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2024-11-06T16:15:00-05:00Annual Candlelight Tribute to commemorate Canada’s fallen heroes and Veteranshttps://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2024/11/annual-candlelight-tribute-to-commemorate-canadas-fallen-heroes-and-veterans0.html

Randeep Sarai, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will attend the annual Candlelight Tribute to honour our country’s fallen heroes and Veterans, and pass the torch of remembrance from Veterans to youth.

Veterans Affairs Canada2024-11-05T06:00:00-05:00Annual Candlelight Tribute to commemorate Canada’s fallen heroes and Veteranshttps://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2024/11/annual-candlelight-tribute-to-commemorate-canadas-fallen-heroes-and-veterans.html

Veterans Affairs Canada2024-11-04T16:02:49-05:00Federal government invests to prevent and reduce Veterans homelessness in Prince Edward Islandhttps://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2024/10/federal-government-invests-to-prevent-and-reduce-veterans-homelessness-in-prince-edward-island.html

The federal government is partnering with the John Howard Society of Prince Edward Island and investing $493,560 to support Veterans struggling with homelessness in the province.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2024-10-11T09:15:06-04:00Media Advisory: Housing Announcement in Dartmouthhttps://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2024/08/media-advisory-housing-announcement-in-dartmouth.html

Members of the media are invited to an announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs; Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth–Cole Harbour, Debbie Lowther, CEO of Veterans Emergency Transition Services Canada; and Dr. Belinda Seagram, Founder and Executive Director, Landing Strong Cooperative Ltd.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2024-08-09T13:55:36-04:00Ombudsman flags inequities CAF members face when they have limited or no grievance rightshttps://www.canada.ca/en/ombudsman-national-defence-forces/news/2024/06/ombudsman-flags-inequities-caf-members-face-when-they-have-limited-or-no-grievance-rights.html

 The National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Ombudsman, Gregory A. Lick, released a report today titled Getting Redress Right: An investigation into the inequities Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members face when they have limited or no grievance rights. This is Mr. Lick’s final report before his mandate ends on July 2nd.

Office of the National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Ombudsman2024-06-18T06:00:00-04:00Release of 2023 Public Reporthttps://www.canada.ca/en/security-intelligence-service/news/2024/05/release-of-2023-public-report.html

Ottawa, Ontario (May 7, 2024) - The Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), David Vigneault, issued the following statement regarding the CSIS 2023 Public Report released today:

Canadian Security Intelligence Service2024-05-07T09:05:35-04:00Decision by the independent Commission on the applicability of the environmental assessment for the Darlington New Nuclear Project to Ontario Power Generation’s selected reactor technologyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/nuclear-safety-commission/news/2024/04/decision-by-the-independent-commission-on-the-applicability-of-the-environmental-assessment-for-the-darlington-new-nuclear-project-to-ontario-power.html

Backgrounder: Decision by the independent Commission on the applicability of the environmental assessment for the Darlington New Nuclear Project to Ontario Power Generation’s selected reactor technology

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission2024-04-22T13:00:33-04:00Independent Commission determines environmental assessment for Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington New Nuclear Project is applicable to the selected reactor technologyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/nuclear-safety-commission/news/2024/04/independent-commission-determines-environmental-assessment-for-ontario-power-generations-darlington-new-nuclear-project-is-applicable-to-the-select.html

Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the Commission’s decision that the existing environmental assessment (EA) for the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) is applicable to the reactor technology selected by Ontario Power Generation (OPG), the General Electric Hitachi BWRX300 reactor.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission2024-04-22T13:00:16-04:00Statement by the Public Service Commission of Canada on a data transfer issuehttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/news/2024/03/statement-by-the-public-service-commission-of-canada-on-a-data-transfer-issue.html

Under the Public Service Employment Act, eligible Veterans and Canadian Armed Forces members are provided entitlements to support them in finding federal public employment: priority, preference and mobility.

Public Service Commission of Canada2024-03-21T16:00:55-04:00Backgrounder: Cape Breton organizations receive federal investment to recover, repair and rebuild post-Hurricane Fionahttps://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/03/backgrounder-cape-breton-organizations-receive-federal-investment-to-recover-repair-and-rebuild-post-hurricane-fiona.html

Hurricane Fiona was an unprecedented storm that wreaked havoc along the Atlantic coast, causing damage to businesses, communities and non-profit organizations. The Government of Canada recognizes the need to rebuild and adapt to future weather events, and is investing $6,437,005 in non-repayable contributions through ACOA’s Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund (HFRF) program to fund five projects that will restore and upgrade infrastrcuture.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-03-05T09:10:57-05:00Minister Petitpas Taylor recognizes eight Albertans for their service to Canada’s Veteranshttps://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2024/01/minister-petitpas-taylor-recognizes-eight-albertans-for-their-service-to-canadas-veterans.html

Veterans have helped establish, protect and maintain the Canada we see today.

Veterans Affairs Canada2024-01-17T18:30:14-05:00Government of Canada announces new members of the National Advisory Council on Povertyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/11/government-of-canada-announces-new-members-of-the-national-advisory-council-on-poverty.html

Good social policy cannot be created in a vacuum – it must be informed by both professional expertise and lived experience. This is why the Government of Canada’s Opportunity For All – Canada’s First Poverty Reduction Strategy commits to the formation of a National Advisory Council on Poverty to provide advice on how the federal government can best address and reduce the impact of poverty on our citizens.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-11-16T13:13:45-05:00Parks Canada’s Hometown Heroes program honours Commodore Laraine Orthlieb (Ret’d)https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2023/10/parks-canadas-hometown-heroes-program-honours-commodore-laraine-orthlieb-retd.html

Parks Canada’s Hometown Heroes program honours Commodore Laraine Orthlieb (Ret’d).

Parks Canada2023-10-11T10:00:00-04:00Minister Petitpas Taylor to make an important announcement regarding support for Veterans in Surreyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2023/08/minister-petitpas-taylor-to-make-an-important-announcement-regarding-support-for-veterans-in-surrey.html

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will make an important announcement regarding support for five Veterans’ organizations.

Veterans Affairs Canada2023-08-09T14:00:00-04:00Minister Petitpas Taylor to unveil 2023 Veterans’ Week Poster honouring 75 years of United Nations Peacekeepinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2023/08/minister-petitpas-taylor-to-unveil-2023-veterans-week-poster-honouring-75-years-of-united-nations-peacekeeping.html

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will participate in the 31st annual Peacekeepers Memorial Day event at Memorial Park in Esquimalt, BC, to unveil the 2023 Veterans’ Week poster.

Veterans Affairs Canada2023-08-08T17:35:04-04:00Government of Canada to announce support for a community organization in Porters Lake https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/05/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-a-community-organization-in-porters-lake.html

Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook, will make an announcement regarding support for the Porters Lake Commnity Service Organization.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-05-24T10:27:57-04:00Trenton Park upgrades to entice residents, visitors to enjoy outdoor hot spots https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/05/trenton-park-upgrades-to-entice-residents-visitors-to-enjoy-outdoor-hot-spots.html

As Canada moves toward a greener future, communities that rely on coal to fuel their economies are building up other sectors to continue growing and create local employment. For many, the tourism sector is already a key economic driver, and it is important that communities are resourced and ready to create offerings that highlight local strengths and assets.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-05-17T12:59:00-04:00Government of Canada to announce support for recreation upgrades in Pictou Countyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/05/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-recreation-upgrades-in-pictou-county.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, will make an announcement to support tourism growth for a local hot spot in Trenton.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-05-16T13:07:11-04:00Release of 2022 Public Reporthttps://www.canada.ca/en/security-intelligence-service/news/2023/05/release-of-2022-public-report.html

The Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), David Vigneault, issued the following statement regarding the CSIS 2022 Public Report released today.

Canadian Security Intelligence Service2023-05-04T10:33:05-04:00Backgrounder: Government of Canada launches the Veteran Homelessness Program https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2023/04/backgroundergovernment-of-canada-launches-the-veteran-homelessness-program.html

The Government of Canada is committed to preventing and reducing Veteran homelessness in Canada. Veterans have served our country courageously and they deserve a safe and affordable place to call home.

Infrastructure Canada2023-04-27T11:05:59-04:00New roof helps Eastern Passage Legion support Veterans and communityhttps://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/01/new-roof-helps-eastern-passage-legion-support-veterans-and-community.html

Government of Canada fueling community revitalization and creating the conditions for the local economy to thrive

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-01-23T12:43:10-05:00Government of Canada to announce support for a community organization in Eastern Passage https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/01/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-a-community-organization-in-eastern-passage.html

Government of Canada to announce support for a community organization in Eastern Passage

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-01-20T10:01:41-05:00Dartmouth veterans will benefit from renovations to their club so they can gather safelyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2022/07/dartmouth-veterans-will-benefit-from-renovations-to-their-club-so-they-can-gather-safely.html

Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2022-07-13T09:14:43-04:00Government of Canada to announce investment to upgrade space for veterans and families in Dartmouthhttps://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2022/07/government-of-canada-to-announce-investment-to-upgrade-space-for-veterans-and-families-in-dartmouth.html

Darren Fisher, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors and Member of Parliament for Dartmouth–Cole Harbour, will announce support for the Army Navy Airforce Veterans in Canada (ANAVETS) Unit #349 in Dartmouth.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2022-07-12T08:59:07-04:00Fairview Legion will benefit from renovations to help bring Veterans, families and community members back to public spaces safelyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2022/06/fairview-legion-will-benefit-from-renovations-to-help-bring-veterans-families-and-community-members-back-to-public-spaces-safely.html

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2022-06-07T12:21:15-04:00Statement by Minister Marci Ien on International Women’s Dayhttps://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2022/03/statement-by-minister-marci-ien-on-international-womens-day.html

The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement today on International Women’s Day. “Happy International Women’s Day! Today we celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and girls, in all their diversity, who are breaking down barriers, lifting each other up, and making the world a better place.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2022-03-08T09:11:12-05:00Halifax and Annapolis counties will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safelyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2022/02/halifax-and-annapolis-counties-will-benefit-from-investments-to-help-bring-people-back-to-public-spaces-safely.html

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2022-02-23T10:08:11-05:00Backgrounder: Halifax and Annapolis counties will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safelyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2022/02/backgrounderhalifax-and-annapolis-counties-will-benefit-from-investments-to-help-bring-people-back-to-public-spaces-safely.html

The Government of Canada invests more than $344,000 in seven community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, boost tourism, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2022-02-23T10:08:01-05:00Two community organizations in Happy Valley-Goose Bay will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safelyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2022/02/two-community-organizations-in-happy-valley-goose-bay-will-benefit-from-investments-to-help-bring-people-back-to-public-spaces-safely0.html

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2022-02-18T16:10:55-05:00Government of Canada to announce support for organizations in Main-à-Dieu and Dominion https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2022/01/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-organizations-in-main-a-dieu-and-dominion.html

Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton – Canso, will make two virtual announcements regarding support for two community organizations.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2022-01-12T09:40:04-05:00Government of Canada compensating former employees for damages caused by the Phoenix pay systemhttps://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2021/12/government-of-canada-compensating-former-employees-for-damages-caused-by-the-phoenix-pay-system.html

The Government of Canada continues to take action on all fronts to resolve pay issues related to the Phoenix pay system. As of today, a claims process is available for former employees represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and by bargaining agent signatories of the 2019 damages agreement.

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat2021-12-16T09:47:30-05:00