Canada News Centre2026-09-10T08:12:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/canada-water-agency/news/2026/09/ps-grant-highlights-launch-of-public-engagement-on-canadas-national-water-security-strategy-and-announces-new-projects-to-protect-the-fraser-river.html

The launch of public engagement to develop the country’s first National Water Security Strategy and funding for three partner-led projects under the Fraser River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative, as part of the strengthened Freshwater Action Plan.

Canada Water Agency2026-09-10T13:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canada-water-agency/news/2026/09/protecting-fresh-water-canada-water-agency-invests-over-480000-in-three-new-projects-across-the-fraser-river.html

Over $480,000 for three new projects funded through the Fraser River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative.

Canada Water Agency2026-09-10T13:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-the-burke-mountain-community-centre.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-09T13:15:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/09/bc-businesses-can-now-access-expanded-support-through-the-regional-tariff-response-initiative.html

The Government of Canada is protecting Canadian workers and businesses, defending industries harmed by unjustified U.S. tariffs, and helping Canadian producers compete with U.S. products in the Canadian market.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-09-08T16:52:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/infrastructure-announcement-in-coquitlam.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Ron McKinnon, Member of Parliament for Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam, Jennifer Blatherwick, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Coquitlam—Maillardville, and His Worship Richard Stewart, Mayor of the City of Coquitlam.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-08T16:00:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-mclean-highlights-the-extension-of-the-federal-fuel-excise-tax-relief-on-gasoline-diesel-and-aviation-fuels-for-canadians.html

The world is changing rapidly. The United States is imposing new tariffs on Canada, designed to hurt and divide us. At the same time, conflicts in Europe and the Middle East are driving up prices around the world. In response, Canada’s government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger, more independent, and more affordable country.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-08T15:16:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canada-water-agency/news/2026/09/ps-grant-to-provide-update-on-canadas-national-water-security-strategy-and-projects-to-protect-fraser-river.html

An announcement regarding Canada's National Water Security Strategy and the protection of fresh water in the Fraser River.

Canada Water Agency2026-09-08T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-mclean-to-highlight-the-extension-of-the-federal-fuel-tax-relief-for-canadians.html

Secretary of State McLean to highlight the extension of the federal fuel tax relief for Canadians

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-06T13:15:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2026/09/gitwangak-gitanyow-and-gitsegukla-first-nations-celebrate-the-opening-of-their-new-gitksen-west-secondary-school.html

Yesterday, Simgigyet (hereditary chiefs), Sigidim Haanak (matriarchs), Band Councils, Elders, community members, educators, and students from the three communities celebrated the opening of the new Gitksen West Secondary School on Gitwangak reserve #1.

Indigenous Services Canada2026-09-04T13:05:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-invests-over-11-million-to-strengthen-businesses-jobs-and-communities-in-northern-bc.html

The Government of Canada, through PacifiCan, is investing in businesses across Northern B.C. to support jobs, productivity, and growth, including in key sectors affected by global trade disruptions.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-09-04T12:28:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/09/backgrounder-government-of-canada-invests-over-11-million-to-strengthen-businesses-jobs-and-communities-in-northern-bc.html

The Government of Canada, through PacifiCan, is investing in businesses across Northern B.C. to support jobs, productivity, and growth, including in key sectors affected by global trade disruptions.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-09-04T12:28:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/09/minister-robertson-convenes-northern-bc-businesses-to-discuss-impacts-of-ongoing-us-trade-situation.html

The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for PacifiCan, convened a tariff response meeting with leaders from some of Northern B.C.’s most impacted industries and businesses to discuss the ongoing trade situation with the United States and its impact on workers, businesses, communities and our economy.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-09-03T14:02:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/09/canadian-coast-guards-inshore-rescue-boat-stations-winding-down-operations-in-british-columbia.html

The Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat stations in British Columbia are winding down their seasonal maritime search and rescue service.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-09-03T11:01:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-and-gitanyow-nation-sign-incremental-fisheries-reconciliation-agreement.html

The Government of Canada, represented by the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, joined representatives from the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs to sign a 10-year Incremental Fisheries Reconciliation Agreement at the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs’ Office and Sindihl House of Learning in Gitanyow, in northwestern British Columbia.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-31T13:00:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-over-10-million-to-help-lower-mainland-businesses-navigate-trade-disruptions-and-seize-new-opportunities.html

As global trade pressures persist, the Government of Canada is protecting Canadian workers and businesses, defending industries harmed by U.S. tariffs, and helping Canadian producers compete with U.S. products in the Canadian market.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-08-28T16:45:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/08/backgrounder-government-of-canada-invests-over-10-million-to-help-lower-mainland-businesses-navigate-trade-disruptions-and-seize-new-opportunities.html

As global trade pressures persist, the Government of Canada is protecting Canadian workers and businesses, defending industries harmed by U.S. tariffs, and helping Canadian producers compete with U.S. products in the Canadian market.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-08-28T16:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/08/end-of-lockdown-and-search-at-mission-institution--medium-security-unit.html

The lockdown put in place at the medium-security unit at Mission Institution on August 18, 2026, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations and visits have resumed.

Correctional Service Canada2026-08-28T14:04:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-to-match-donations-to-the-red-cross-2026-british-columbia-wildfires-appeal.html

Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, announced that the Government of Canada will match donations to the Canadian Red Cross’ 2026 British Columbia Wildfires Appeal in support of wildfires disaster relief and recovery efforts in British Columbia (B.C.).

Public Safety Canada2026-08-28T13:55:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-completes-small-craft-harbour-improvements-in-tofino-british-columbia.html

Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure that support Canada’s commercial fishing and aquaculture sectors, helping sustain coastal communities and local economies from coast to coast to coast. Together, Canada's fisheries, aquaculture and seafood processing industries support nearly 65,000 jobs and generated $8.47 billion in seafood exports in 2025.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-28T12:16:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/08/minister-robertson-convenes-tariff-response-meeting-with-bc-industry-leaders-to-discuss-ongoing-us-trade-situation.html

The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for PacifiCan, convened a tariff response meeting with leaders from some of B.C.'s most impacted industries and business groups to discuss U.S. trade impacts.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-08-27T20:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-to-announce-investments-for-lower-mainland-businesses-affected-by-trade-disruptions.html

The Government of Canada, through PacifiCan, will announce investments to help businesses across B.C.'s Lower Mainland respond to tariff pressures, improve productivity, and seize new opportunities for growth.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-08-27T13:41:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-over-235-million-to-strengthen-bc-airports-and-keep-communities-connected.html

Canadians, businesses, and visitors rely on safe and well-maintained airports to stay connected and keep people and goods moving. Local and regional airports are vital links for rural and remote communities, supporting access to health care, emergency response services, business opportunities, and essential travel.

Transport Canada2026-08-26T18:42:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/secretary-of-state-mclean-announces-funding-for-12-projects-in-vancouver-granville-through-the-new-horizons-for-seniors-program.html

Secretary of State McLean announces funding for 12 projects in Vancouver Granville through the New Horizons for Seniors Program

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-26T15:19:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-and-tsilhqotin-national-government-to-advance-construction-of-a-new-pacific-salmon-hatchery-for-fraser-chinook.html

For generations, First Nations have served as stewards of Pacific salmon and the watersheds that sustain them. Collaboration between Indigenous governments and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) continues to play an important role in rebuilding vulnerable salmon populations in British Columbia and Yukon.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-25T12:33:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-and-gitanyow-first-nation-advance-construction-to-build-new-kitwanga-river-hatchery-for-skeena-sockeye.html

Hatcheries play a vital role in efforts to conserve and rebuild vulnerable Pacific salmon populations while strengthening the social, cultural, and economic fabric of the communities they serve.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-25T12:33:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-and-lheidli-tenneh-first-nation-to-build-new-prince-george-hatchery-for-fraser-river-chinook.html

Pacific salmon have long held cultural, economic, and ecological significance for First Nations peoples and all British Columbians. Climate change, habitat loss, and fishing pressures are causing many salmon populations, such as Fraser River Chinook salmon, to experience serious declines.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-25T12:32:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/08/minister-mackinnon-to-make-an-announcement-at-the-prince-rupert-airport-regarding-critical-infrastructure.html

The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, will make an announcement regarding critical infrastructure for airports in British Columbia at the Prince Rupert Airport.

Transport Canada2026-08-25T12:00:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/minister-thompson-to-announce-investments-in-three-salmon-hatchery-projects-in-bc.html

The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, hosted by Chief Dolleen Logan, on behalf of Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, will announce funding for three new Pacific salmon conservation hatcheries in British Columbia.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-24T12:01:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/08/lockdown-and-search-at-mission-institution--medium-security-unit.html

On August 18, 2026, a lockdown was put in place in the medium-security unit at Mission Institution, to allow staff to conduct a search of the institution following an inmate assault.

Correctional Service Canada2026-08-21T12:27:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-and-government-of-british-columbia-announce-the-british-columbia-fisheries-fund-to-support-the-fish-and-seafood-sector.html

Canada and British Columbia’s fish and seafood sector is evolving rapidly and needs the tools to adapt to changing market, environmental, and technological realities. Helping the industry innovate and reach new markets is central to keeping it competitive and resilient for the long term.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-20T16:15:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/the-governments-of-british-columbia-and-canada-co-chair-the-canadian-council-of-fisheries-and-aquaculture-ministers-annual-meeting.html

Victoria, British Columbia – British Columbia's Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the Honourable Randene Neill, and the federal Minister of Fisheries, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, will co-chair the annual meeting of the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM) on August 19-20, 2026.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-19T16:00:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/federal-government-invests-in-transit-services-for-communities-on-the-sunshine-coast.html

An investment of more than $175,000 from the federal government will help maintain and expand community transit services for rural and remote communities in Pender Harbour, on the Sunshine Coast.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-15T16:15:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-pender-harbour.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, the Honourable Randene Neil, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship and Member of Legislative Assembly for Powell River – Sunshine Coast, Nick Gaskin, Executive Director, Pender Harbour Health Centre, Diane Hopkinson, Board President, Pender Harbour Health Centre Society, and Lesley Durrant, Auxiliary President, Pender Harbour Health Centre.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-14T16:02:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-over-30-million-to-help-bc-businesses-navigate-trade-disruptions-and-seize-new-opportunities.html

As global trade disruptions continue to create business uncertainty, the Government of Canada is investing in B.C. businesses to help them adapt and seize new opportunities for growth.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-08-10T14:00:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/08/backgrounder-government-of-canada-invests-over-30-million-to-help-bc-businesses-navigate-trade-disruptions-and-seize-new-opportunities.html

As global trade disruptions continue to create business uncertainty, the Government of Canada is investing in B.C. businesses to help them adapt and seize new opportunities for growth.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-08-10T14:00:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/08/inmates-temporarily-relocated-from-matsqui-institution-due-to-water-damage.html

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has temporarily relocated 218 inmates from Matsqui Institution, a medium-security federal correctional institution in British Columbia, following significant flooding and damage caused by a burst water pipe within the facility on August 8, 2026.

Correctional Service Canada2026-08-09T12:52:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/four-shellfish-harvesters-fined-a-combined-18000-for-illegal-fishing-and-obstruction-in-deep-bay-british-columbia.html

Illegal shellfish harvesting threatens the sustainability of fisheries resources and undermines conservation efforts. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) fishery officers play a critical role in protecting Canada's fisheries through enforcement, education, monitoring, and compliance activities.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-07T13:01:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-announcing-investments-to-help-bc-businesses-navigate-trade-disruptions-and-seize-new-opportunities.html

Government of Canada to announce investments that will help B.C. businesses and organizations navigate trade disruptions, remain competitive, and seize new opportunities.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-08-06T12:21:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/08/secretary-of-state-fuhr-to-announce-new-measures-to-protect-canadians-by-supporting-private-sector-emergency-response-capabilities.html

The Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), on behalf of the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, will make an announcement regarding the sale of military assets in support of emergency response efforts.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-08-05T13:54:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/08/strengthening-indigenous-leadership-in-british-columbias-forest-sector.html

Today, Wade Grant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced over $1.2 million in funding to Iskum Investments LP for a project that will lay the groundwork for a potential new state-of-the-art wood processing facility in coastal British Columbia that would be majority Indigenous-owned and operated and could support over 700 jobs along British Columbia’s coast.

Natural Resources Canada2026-08-04T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/fisheries-and-oceans-canada-to-share-results-of-the-2026-operation-north-pacific-guard-mission-in-the-indo-pacific.html

Fisheries and Oceans Canada officials, as well as officials from the Canadian Coast Guard, will provide a wrap-up of this year’s Operation North Pacific Guard mission, a high seas mission to detect and deter illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in the North Pacific Ocean.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-04T12:00:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/building-communities-strong-in-british-columbia-with-54-new-infrastructure-projects.html

More than $152 million is being invested in 54 new infrastructure projects across British Columbia through the Strategic Priorities Fund. This federally funded program supports infrastructure projects that are beyond the financial capacity of a single local government, under the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) Community stream in B.C.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-30T11:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/infrastructure-announcement-in-victoria0.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Will Greaves, Member of Parliament for Victoria; Darlene Rotchford, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Esquimalt-Colwood; Jenna Stoner, First Vice President, Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM); and His Worship Cliff McNeil-Smith, Chair of the Capital Regional District (CRD) Board and Mayor of Sidney.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-29T18:35:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/07/recreational-harvester-fined-5500-for-multiple-fisheries-act-violations-in-burrard-inlet-british-columbia.html

Non-compliance with Canada's fishing regulations undermines conservation efforts and threatens the sustainability of fisheries resources for Indigenous communities, recreational harvesters and commercial operators. Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s (DFO) fishery officers play a vital role in protecting fish and fish habitat through enforcement, education, monitoring and inspection activities.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-07-29T14:17:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-invests-in-youth-gang-prevention-in-kelowna.html

Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, announced $1.68 million in federal funding over five years to the Strong Roots Initiative: “Empowering Youth, Families and our Community for Safer Futures” project to be implemented by the Childhood Connections - Okanagan Family and Childcare Society in Kelowna, British Columbia, through the Youth Gang Prevention Fund (YGPF).

Public Safety Canada2026-07-27T15:07:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/07/minister-anandasangaree-to-announce-funding-to-support-efforts-in-preventing-gun-and-gang-violence-in-new-westminster.html

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, along with Jake Sawatzky Member of Parliament for New Westminster-Burnaby-Maillardville, and His Worship Patrick Johnstone, Mayor for the City of New Westminster, for an announcement about the Government of Canada’s efforts to keep Canadian communities safe.

Public Safety Canada2026-07-24T12:15:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/infrastructure-announcement-in-surrey0.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Sukh Dhaliwal, Member of Parliament for Surrey Newton, and Her Worship Brenda Locke, Mayor of the City of Surrey.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-21T17:30:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/07/end-of-lockdown-and-search-at-mountain-institution0.html

The lockdown put in place at Mountain Institution on July 13, 2026, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations and visits have resumed.

Correctional Service Canada2026-07-17T15:43:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-to-support-housing-growth.html

The Build Communities Strong Fund is investing $51 billion in a wide range of infrastructure projects across the country that support economic prosperity, housing, sport, education, health, transit, and climate adaptation.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-16T14:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/one-canadian-economy/news/2026/07/canada-to-diversify-trade-and-double-exports-through-the-port-of-vancouver-gateway-strategy.html

Canada is a trading nation with a deep history of building strategic partnerships with nations whose customers value the quality and consistency of the goods we export. Goods that come from different sectors, including agriculture, fisheries, manufacturing and mining, from regions across the country. Canada has what the world wants, and Canadian businesses need modern, reliable and efficient infrastructure to get their products to customers and keep Canada competitive on the world stage.

One Canadian Economy2026-07-16T12:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/07/lockdown-and-search-at-mountain-institution.html

On July 13, 2026, a lockdown was put in place at Mountain Institution, a medium-security federal institution, to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.

Correctional Service Canada2026-07-15T13:26:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-invests-over-8-million-to-help-surrey-businesses-boost-productivity-and-reach-new-markets.html

British Columbia’s economy is driven by strong businesses that create good jobs and support vibrant communities. To remain competitive and resilient, they are pivoting to new pathways for growth with support from the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI).

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-07-13T13:30:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/07/backgrounder-government-of-canada-invests-over-8-million-to-help-surrey-businesses-boost-productivity-and-reach-new-markets.html

British Columbia’s economy is driven by strong businesses that create good jobs and support vibrant communities. To remain competitive and resilient, they are pivoting to new pathways for growth with support from the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI).

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-07-13T13:30:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-to-announce-investments-to-help-surrey-businesses-boost-productivity-and-reach-new-markets.html

Government of Canada to announce investments that will help Surrey businesses boost productivity, strengthen supply chains, reach new markets, and create good jobs in B.C.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-07-10T13:00:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/defence-investment-agency/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-advances-canadian-patrol-submarine-project.html

Canada is a maritime nation with the longest coastline in the world, three oceans to protect, and growing responsibilities in the Arctic, North America, and around the world.

Defence Investment Agency2026-07-08T10:44:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/07/canada-announces-first-agreement-under-new-canada-critical-minerals-accelerator.html

Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, launched the Canada Critical Minerals Accelerator (CCMA) and announced a Strategic Investment Agreement signed by the CCMA, the Canada Growth Fund (CGF) and Teck Resources Limited (Teck). The Agreement supports expanding production capacity at Teck’s Trail Operations in British Columbia, one of the world’s largest fully integrated polymetallic smelting and refining complexes.

Natural Resources Canada2026-07-07T15:36:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/defence-investment-agency/news/2026/07/secretary-of-state-fuhr-to-announce-new-measures-to-make-canada-more-secure-resilient-and-prosperous.html

The Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), will highlight new defence investment measures that will make Canada more secure and resilient.

Defence Investment Agency2026-07-05T19:00:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/07/end-of-lockdown-and-search-at-mountain-institution.html

The lockdown put in place at Mountain Institution on June 26, 2026, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations and visits have resumed.

Correctional Service Canada2026-07-03T15:19:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/07/minister-macdonald-to-visit-kelowna.html

The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will be in Kelowna, British Columbia, where he will meet with key stakeholders from the agriculture and agri-food sector. Minister MacDonald and the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement) and Member of Parliament for Kelowna, will be touring Days Century Growers highlighting the National Food Security Strategy and will be taking questions following the visit.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-07-02T15:20:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/07/assault-of-two-inmates-at-kent-institution.html

In two separate incidents, on June 28 and 29, 2026, two inmates were victims of assaults at Kent Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-07-02T13:00:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/07/minister-hodgson-to-make-electricity-announcement-in-alberta.html

The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, will make a funding announcement to support a cleaner, more affordable and reliable electricity grid.

Natural Resources Canada2026-07-02T12:56:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/06/infrastructure-announcement-in-white-rock.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Ernie Klassen, Member of Parliament for South Surrey – White Rock and Megan Knight, Mayor of White Rock.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-06-30T17:47:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/06/death-of-an-inmate-from-william-head-institution.html

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) confirms that as a result of vigilant and coordinated efforts of law enforcement partners and CSC staff, supported by an extensive search operation in the surrounding area, the body of inmate Ernest Egon Jensen was found in the ocean off the coast of Metchosin, Vancouver Island, near William Head Institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-06-29T17:18:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/06/end-of-lockdown-and-search-at-matsqui-institution.html

The lockdown put in place at Matsqui Institution on June 19, 2026, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations and visits have resumed.

Correctional Service Canada2026-06-29T15:37:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/06/lockdown-and-search-at-mountain-institution.html

On June 26, 2026, a lockdown was put in place at Mountain Institution, a medium-security federal institution, to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.

Correctional Service Canada2026-06-29T14:58:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/06/assault-of-an-inmate-at-mission-institution-medium-security-unit.html

On June 20, 2026, an inmate was the victim of an assault in the medium-security unit at Mission Institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-06-29T11:44:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/06/escape-from-william-head-institution.html

On June 28, 2026, during the noon count, staff members at William Head Institution, a minimum security federal institution, discovered that Ernest Egon Jensen was not accounted for.

Correctional Service Canada2026-06-28T18:36:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/06/death-of-an-inmate-from-pacific-institution-and-regional-treatment-centre.html

On June 24, 2026, Ralph Bernard Shaw, an inmate from Pacific Institution and Regional Treatment Centre, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2026-06-26T08:42:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/06/death-of-an-inmate-from-mission-institution--medium-security-unit.html

On June 22, 2026, Daniel Robert Dow, an inmate from Mission Institution, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2026-06-26T08:29:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/06/pacifican-now-accepting-applications-to-boost-business-growth-in-british-columbia.html

PacifiCan’s Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) program is strengthening economic growth across British Columbia by investing in organizations that help businesses innovate, improve productivity, and grow.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-06-24T15:03:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/06/cbsa-seizes-more-than-half-a-tonne-of-opium-concealed-in-paper-shipment.html

CBSA seizes more than half a tonne of opium concealed in paper

Canada Border Services Agency2026-06-23T13:01:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/06/electric-buses-entering-service-soon-in-kelowna.html

People in the Kelowna Regional Transit System will soon be able to get to their destinations aboard an electric bus.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-06-23T12:58:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/06/lockdown-and-search-at-matsqui-institution.html

On June 19, 2026, a lockdown was put in place at Matsqui Institution, a medium-security federal institution, to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.

Correctional Service Canada2026-06-23T07:44:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/06/assault-of-an-inmate-at-matsqui-institution.html

On June 18, 2026, an inmate was victim of an assault at Matsqui Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-06-22T13:39:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/06/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-mission-institutions-medium-security-unit.html

On June 15, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized in the medium-security unit at Mission Institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-06-22T07:59:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/06/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-mountain-institution.html

On June 12, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Mountain Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-06-18T08:38:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/food-inspection-agency/news/2026/06/expansion-of-the-dutch-elm-disease-regulated-areas-into-british-columbia-and-saskatchewan.html

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated its regulated areas for Dutch elm disease (DED) to include an area in south-central British Columbia (BC) and the entire Province of Saskatchewan (SK).

Canadian Food Inspection Agency2026-06-16T15:48:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/06/cbsa-investigation-results-in-the-seizure-of-22-illegal-firearms-8-suppressors-and-illegal-drugs-in-sooke-bc.html

CBSA investigation results in the seizure of 22 illegal firearms, 8 suppressors, and illegal drugs in Sooke, B.C.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-06-16T12:58:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/06/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-sewer-infrastructure-in-the-district-of-saanich.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that support more housing and create stronger communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-06-16T12:01:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-opens-a-preclearance-facility-at-vancouver-pacific-central-rail-station.html

The Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, and the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, today announced the conversion of the first railway location in Canada to preclearance, at the Vancouver Pacific Central Rail Station in British Columbia.

Public Safety Canada2026-06-10T12:31:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/06/cbsa-investigation-results-in-charges-for-significant-firearms-and-drug-offences.html

B.C. resident charged with 21 counts for significant firearm and drug offences, following CBSA investigation

Canada Border Services Agency2026-06-05T13:00:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/05/minister-hodgson-to-make-forestry-announcement.html

The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, will make a funding announcement to support Canada’s forest sector at the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers Meeting. Media availability will follow.

Natural Resources Canada2026-06-02T12:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/05/the-honourable-tim-hodgson-minister-of-energy-and-natural-resources-ksi-lisims-lng-offtake-agreement-announcement.html

To that end, I am extremely pleased to announce that the leading German energy utility, Securing Energy for Europe, or SEFE, has signed a new agreement to secure liquefied natural gas offtake from Ksi Lisims LNG. This marks a major milestone for this project as it advances toward its final investment decision, construction and production.

Natural Resources Canada2026-05-29T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/05/end-of-lockdown-and-search-at-mission-institution--medium-security-unit.html

The lockdown put in place at the medium-security unit at Mission Institution on May 19, 2026, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations and visits have resumed.

Correctional Service Canada2026-05-27T17:49:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/05/canada-secures-first-european-lng-deal.html

Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced an agreement between Ksi Lisims LNG and SEFE (Securing Energy for Europe of Germany, bringing long term supply of low-carbon Canadian LNG to a European buyer for the first time. Under the agreement, SEFE will purchase one million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LNG for up to 20 years, with deliveries expected to begin by the early 2030s.

Natural Resources Canada2026-05-27T12:44:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/05/lockdown-and-search-at-mission-institution--medium-security-unit.html

On May 19, 2026, a lockdown was put in place in the medium-security unit at Mission Institution, to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.

Correctional Service Canada2026-05-21T17:43:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/05/assault-of-an-inmate-at-kent-institution.html

On May 16, 2026, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Kent Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-05-21T09:55:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-invests-2581-million-to-protect-whales.html

The Government of Canada is committed to protecting our lands and waters. Canada’s oceans are home to more than 30 species of whales, which play a critical role in the health of our oceans and carry important cultural significance for Indigenous and coastal communities. Since 2018, the Government of Canada has made significant investments to support recovery efforts and mitigate the impacts of key threats to whales, including the North Atlantic right whale (NARW), the St. Lawrence Estuary beluga (SLEB), the Southern Resident killer whale (SRKW).

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-19T14:33:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/05/media-update-on-andes-hantavirus-situation1.html

The Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed a case of Andes hantavirus in Canada through laboratory testing. This case was reported by the British Columbia Provincial Health Officer on May 16 and was among the passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-05-17T11:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/05/media-update-on-andes-hantavirus-situation0.html

On May 16, 2026, the British Columbia Provincial Health Officer reported that one of the four high risk individuals who was self-isolating and being monitored for symptoms has tested presumptive positive for Andes hantavirus.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-05-16T14:50:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-to-announce-investment-to-protect-whales-in-canadian-waters.html

The Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), will be in Esquimalt, British Columbia, to make an announcement from the Spring Economic Update related to the protection of whales in Canadian waters.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-15T16:32:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-enhances-manufacturing-resilience-and-competitiveness-in-british-columbia.html

The Government of Canada is taking decisive action to help B.C. manufacturers remain competitive and grow domestically and internationally.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-05-14T12:16:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/minister-jill-mcknight-highlights-the-9578-million-investment-from-spring-economic-update-2026-canada-strong-for-all-to-small-craft-harbours-progra.html

Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure for coastal and rural communities, supporting fishing and transportation, while supporting the local economies built around them. Canada's commercial fisheries, aquaculture, and seafood processing sectors support nearly 65,000 jobs — including more than 42,900 commercial fish harvesters — from coast to coast to coast. In 2025, Canada’s fish and seafood exports totaled $8.47 billion.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-13T14:15:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-helps-bc-businesses-unlock-new-domestic-markets.html

The Government of Canada is investing in practical, action-oriented support to drive domestic trade growth and help B.C. businesses seize opportunities across the country.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-05-13T13:00:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/05/alaska-highway-contract-awarded-to-indigenous-owned-business-partnership.html

The Government of Canada is taking action to rehabilitate the Alaska Highway and protect it from climate-related damage.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-05-13T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/05/celebrating-the-completion-of-the-sunset-seniors-centre-in-south-vancouver.html

Today the Government of Canada celebrated a significant milestone in the expansion and enhancement of the Sunset Community Centre. Seniors in South Vancouver will now have increased access to programs that foster social connections with the opening of the new centre.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-05-12T13:58:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/minister-mcknight-and-parliamentary-secretary-klassen-announces-major-strategic-investments-in-canadas-small-craft-harbours.html

Steveston, British Columbia – The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, joined by Ernie Klassen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, will be in Richmond, British Columbia to make an announcement about strategic investments for the Small Craft Harbours Program from the Spring Economic Update, including improvements to the Steveston Small Craft Harbour.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-12T12:03:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/05/accelerating-commercialization-and-adoption-of-ai-and-quantum-technologies-in-british-columbia.html

The Government of Canada is investing in innovative B.C. companies so they can scale up, build resilience, and compete globally, while anchoring valuable AI and quantum technology innovation in Canada.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-05-11T14:01:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/05/backgrounder-accelerating-commercialization-and-adoption-of-ai-and-quantum-technologies-in-british-columbia.html

The Government of Canada is investing in innovative B.C. companies so they can scale up, build resilience, and compete globally, while anchoring valuable AI and quantum technology innovation in Canada.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-05-11T14:01:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/05/new-skytrain-stations-taking-shape-for-transit-riders-south-of-the-fraser.html

Station construction is now underway at all eight stations along the Surrey Langley SkyTrain extension, marking a major project milestone and moving the region closer to better, more connected transit for communities south of the Fraser River. The project is being delivered by the Province with funding from both levels of government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-05-08T13:15:25-04:00