Canada News Centre2026-09-02T13:20:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/09/canada-invests-14m-to-help-nova-scotia-businesses-respond-to-tariffs.html

Building Canadian strength at home and helping businesses compete around the world

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-09-02T13:17:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/09/14m-in-federal-support-helps-nova-scotia-businesses-modernize-to-navigate-trade-pressures.html

$14M in federal support helps Nova Scotia businesses modernize to navigate trade pressures

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-09-02T13:15:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/08/death-of-an-inmate-from-springhill-institution.html

On August 29, 2026, an inmate from Springhill Institution, died while in our custody. The individual’s name has been anonymized to comply with a court-ordered publication ban to protect the identity of the victim.

Correctional Service Canada2026-08-31T14:41:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/08/minister-fraser-to-announce-additional-support-for-nova-scotia-businesses-affected-by-trade-disruptions.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will announce investments to help businesses across Nova Scotia respond to tariff pressures

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-08-31T13:20:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-in-the-municipality-of-the-county-of-antigonish.html

Parliamentary Secretary Jaime Battiste and Warden Nicholas MacInnis announced a federal investment of more than $560,000 in extending municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater systems in the Municipality of the County of Antigonish through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-27T10:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-beech-hill.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso–Antigonish and Nicholas MacInnis, Warden of the Municipality of the County of Antigonish.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-26T10:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-recreational-infrastructure-in-dartmouth.html

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

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-19T12:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-dartmouth.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth–Cole Harbour and Craig James, President of the Mic Mac Amateur Aquatic Club.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-18T12:01:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/federal-and-provincial-governments-invest-in-public-transit-in-western-nova-scotia.html

Transit services in the Annapolis Valley will improve following an investment of $10 million from the federal and provincial governments.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-13T09:45:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/08/canadian-coast-guard-officially-welcomes-ccgs-mira-bay-into-service-in-sydney.html

The Canadian Coast Guard has added another modern, Canadian-built search and rescue lifeboat to its fleet, strengthening its ability to respond quickly to mariners in distress and keep Canadians safe on the water.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-08-13T08:54:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-new-minas.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants; the Honourable John Lohr, Nova Scotia Minister of Finance and Treasury Board and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Kings North; and His Worship Dave Corkum, Mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-12T09:30:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/08/federal-investment-of-12-million-strengthens-tourism-and-cultural-experiences-in-nova-scotia0.html

Investments in tourism, culture, and community infrastructure make experiences possible, drawing visitors, supporting local businesses, creating jobs, and strengthening the unique character of communities across the region. In doing so, they build dynamic places where people want to live, work, and visit.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-08-11T10:04:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/08/federal-investment-of-12-million-strengthens-tourism-and-cultural-experiences-in-nova-scotia.html

Investments in tourism, culture, and community infrastructure make experiences possible, drawing visitors, supporting local businesses, creating jobs, and strengthening the unique character of communities across the region. In doing so, they build dynamic places where people want to live, work, and visit.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-08-11T10:02:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/federal-and-provincial-governments-invest-in-public-transit-in-cape-breton.html

Residents in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality will see an improvement in public transit service after an investment of more than $2.6 million from the federal and provincial governments.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-10T09:15:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-new-waterford.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Sydney–Glace Bay; the Honourable John White, Nova Scotia Minister of Housing and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Northside–Westmount; and His Worship Cecil Clarke, Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-07T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/successful-season-of-elver-harvest-and-enforcement-in-nova-scotia-and-new-brunswick.html

The Government of Canada is committed to sustainable and well-managed fisheries that support rural, coastal, and Indigenous communities. During the 2026 elver fisher, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) fishery officers worked across Southwest Nova Scotia, Eastern Nova Scotia, and Southwest New Brunswick to promote compliance and protect the integrity of this high-value fishery.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-05T10:36:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/07/git-coatings-to-expand-production-with-federal-investment-in-canadas-defence-sector.html

New equipment will help the Dartmouth company expand production and strengthen Canada’s defence supply chains

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-07-29T09:00:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/infrastructure-announcement-in-antigonish.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton—Canso—Antigonish, and His Worship Sean Cameron, Mayor of Antigonish.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-28T14:30:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/federal-government-and-ten-first-nation-communities-invest-in-renewable-energy-in-nova-scotia.html

Ten Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia are generating their own renewable energy after an investment of more than $4.8 million from the federal government and the communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-24T12:00:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-wastewater-infrastructure-in-green-hill.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 Canada2026-07-20T13:15:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/infrastructure-announcement-in-green-hill.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, P.C., K.C., Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Robert Parker, Warden for the Municipality of Pictou County.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-17T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/06/federal-government-invests-in-public-transit-in-sipeknekatik-first-nation.html

Sipekne’katik First Nation now has a rural transportation solution for their members following an investment of more than $450,000 from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-06-30T15:15:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/06/agrirecovery-initiative-to-support-farms-affected-by-drought.html

The federal and provincial governments are together committing up to $25 million to help Nova Scotia livestock and wild blueberry producers recover from the impacts of the severe drought last year.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-06-18T09:17:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/06/canadian-coast-guard-celebrates-its-2026-academy-graduates-alongside-its-newest-science-vessel.html

Over the past weekend, the Canadian Coast Guard Academy celebrated its 57th graduating class, welcoming one of its largest cohorts in decades, with 58 new officers joining the Canadian Coast Guard.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-06-08T10:00:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/06/minister-hajdu-and-industry-leaders-launch-the-mining-and-minerals-workforce-alliance.html

As Canada’s labour market continues to face sustained pressures from tariffs, skills shortages, supply chain disruptions, and rapid technological advancements, the Government of Canada is taking coordinated action to transform the economy—strengthening domestic industries, supporting workforce development, and building the foundations for a more independent economy.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-06-04T09:42:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/06/the-canadian-coast-guard-celebrates-its-newest-officers-as-they-graduate-from-the-academy.html

Media are invited to the Canadian Coast Guard Academy where Kevin Brosseau, Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard, on behalf of the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will celebrate the graduation of its latest cohort of officers.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-06-02T09:04:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/05/death-of-an-inmate-from-springhill-institution0.html

On May 26, 2026, an inmate from Springhill Institution, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2026-05-29T14:52:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/05/federal-government-invests-in-coastal-restoration-to-benefit-climate-resilience-and-biodiversity.html

The Nature Conservancy of Canada will make some recreational trails more resilient against the impacts of climate change at three sites in Nova Scotia and one site in New Brunswick after an investment of $200,000 from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-05-29T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/minister-thompson-highlights-the-9578-million-investment-from-spring-economic-update-2026-canada-strong-for-all-to-small-craft-harbours-program0.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 Canada2026-05-22T09:30:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/minister-thompson-highlights-the-9578-million-investment-from-spring-economic-update-2026-canada-strong-for-all-to-small-craft-harbours-program1.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 Canada2026-05-22T09:29:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/05/end-of-lockdown-and-search-at-springhill-institution.html

The lockdown put in place at Springhill Institution on May 15, 2026, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. Visits have been reinstated.

Correctional Service Canada2026-05-21T10:53:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/new-source-of-bait-approved-for-lobster-harvesters-in-lobster-fishing-area-33.html

The seafood industry is the backbone of Nova Scotia’s coastal economy, and the world-class lobster harvested from the waters off of its shores is in demand around the world. The largest lobster fishery in Canada happens in the waters off of southwest Nova Scotia in Lobster Fishing Areas (LFAs) 33 and 34.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-21T10:02:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/parliamentary-secretary-mike-kelloway-highlights-the-9578-million-investment-from-spring-economic-update-2026-canada-strong-for-all-to-small-craft-.html

Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure for coastal and rural communities, supporting fishing and transportation, while supporting the local economies built around them.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-19T16:59:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/05/lockdown-and-search-at-springhill-institution.html

On May 15, 2026, a lockdown was put in place at Springhill Institution, a medium security federal institution to facilitate a search of the institution and ensure the safety and security of the institution, its staff, and inmates.

Correctional Service Canada2026-05-19T11:53:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/minister-of-fisheries-announces-major-strategic-investments-in-canadas-small-craft-harbours0.html

The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, will be in Camp Cove, Nova Scotia, along with the Honourable Chris d’Entremont, Member of Parliament for Acadie – Annapolis, to make an announcement about strategic investments for the Small Craft Harbours Program from the Spring Economic Update, including improvements to the Camp Cove and Meteghan small craft harbours.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-15T17:40:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/minister-of-fisheries-announces-major-strategic-investments-in-canadas-small-craft-harbours.html

The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, will be in Port Mouton, Nova Scotia, along with the Honourable Jessica Fancy, Member of Parliament for South Shore – St. Margarets, to make an announcement about strategic investments for the Small Craft Harbours Program from the Spring Economic Update, including improvements to the Central Port Mouton Small Craft Harbour.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-15T16:04:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-announces-support-to-help-nova-scotia-lobster-businesses-modernize-compete-and-reach-new-markets0.html

Government of Canada announces support to help Nova Scotia lobster businesses modernize, compete, and reach new markets

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-05-14T11:03:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/05/governments-of-canada-and-nova-scotia-partner-to-support-employers-industry-and-workers-impacted-by-tariffs-and-global-market-shifts.html

The global market and trade landscape is shifting rapidly, creating uncertainty and challenges for workers, industries and communities across Canada. In a changing world, the Government of Canada is focused on building a stronger, more resilient economy. This requires coordinated action from governments to protect jobs, strengthen local economies and help workers adapt.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-05-12T12:37:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/05/the-ccgs-naalak-nappaaluk-officially-joins-the-canadian-coast-guard-fleet.html

Today, the Canadian Coast Guard officially welcomed Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Naalak Nappaaluk to its fleet at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-05-12T09:30:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/05/minister-fraser-and-minister-young-to-announce-new-support-for-nova-scotia-workers-and-businesses-facing-tariff-pressure.html

Minister Fraser and Minister Young to announce new support for Nova Scotia workers and businesses facing tariff pressure

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-05-11T12:30:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/05/death-of-an-inmate-from-springhill-institution.html

On May 5, 2026, Darren Bonenfant, an inmate from Springhill Institution, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2026-05-07T11:46:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/food-inspection-agency/news/2026/04/expansion-of-the-emerald-ash-borer-regulated-area-in-quebec-and-nova-scotia.html

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is committed to protecting Canada’s plant resource base from invasive pests that threaten our forests and forestry industry.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency2026-04-30T10:04:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/04/assault-of-staff-members-at-springhill-institution.html

On April 26, 2026, a number of staff members were assaulted by an inmate at Springhill Institution, a medium-security federal institution. The injured staff members were evaluated and treated at an outside hospital.

Correctional Service Canada2026-04-27T16:04:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/federal-government-invests-in-transit-studies-for-rural-communities-in-nova-scotia.html

Three rural regions in Nova Scotia will undertake transit studies to better serve residents after an investment of $148,000 from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-24T09:00:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-wastewater-infrastructure-in-bridgewater.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and empower communities. In Budget 2025, the Government of Canada announced the Build Communities Strong Fund, a key initiative to build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-07T10:45:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-bridgewater.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jessica Fancy, Member of Parliament for South Shore—St. Margarets, and His Worship David Mitchell, Mayor of Bridgewater.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-02T14:33:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/03/end-of-lockdown-and-search-at-springhill-institution.html

The lockdown that was implemented at Springhill Institution on March 15, 2026, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed normal operations, and visits have been reinstated.

Correctional Service Canada2026-03-27T10:39:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/03/fisheries-and-oceans-canada-officials-to-hold-technical-briefing-on-2026-elver-fishing-season.html

Media are invited to a technical briefing being held by Fisheries and Oceans Canada officials, during which they will share details of the forthcoming 2026 elver fishing season

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-03-24T17:37:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/03/strengthening-economic-opportunities-in-official-language-minority-communities-in-nova-scotia.html

Investing in local organizations and businesses is driving economic growth in official language minority communities

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-03-20T10:32:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/03/canada-and-nova-scotia-partner-with-the-municipality-of-chester-to-invest-in-wastewater-infrastructure-that-will-support-more-housing.html

MP Jessica Fancy, Minister John A. MacDonald, and Warden Allen Webber announced a federal investment of $7 million, a provincial contribution of more than $5.8 million, and a municipal investment of more than $4.6 million through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) to improve the wastewater infrastructure needed to support the construction of more homes, faster.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-03-19T12:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/03/assault-of-inmates-and-lockdown-at-springhill-institution.html

On March 15, 2026, three inmates were victims of an assault at Springhill Institution, a medium security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-03-18T16:22:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/03/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-chester.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jessica Fancy, Member of Parliament for South Shore–St. Margarets; the Honourable John A. MacDonald, Nova Scotia Minister of Municipal Affairs; and Allen Webber, Warden of the Municipality of Chester.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-03-18T12:30:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/03/eskasoni-first-nation-and-canada-announce-new-addition-to-reserve-and-retail-expansion.html

Today, Chief Leroy Denny of Eskasoni First Nation and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty announced the addition of over 38 acres to Eskasoni First Nation through the Additions to Reserve process.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-03-05T15:04:37-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/03/membertou-first-nation-and-canada-announce-four-new-additions-to-reserve.html

Today, Chief Terrance Paul of Membertou First Nation and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty announced four additions to reserve totalling 409.37 acres of land. The land additions will double Membertou First Nation’s existing land base, opening up the community’s ability to grow and plan for the future.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-03-04T13:04:32-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/03/minister-alty-to-visit-eskasoni-first-nation.html

The Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with Chief Leroy Denny of Eskasoni First Nation, will make an important announcement regarding the First Nation’s reserve lands, economic development and the celebrations for 300th Anniversary of the 1726 Treaty of Peace and Friendship.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-03-04T11:01:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/03/minister-alty-to-visit-membertou-first-nation.html

The Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with Chief Terrance Paul of the Membertou First Nation, will make an important announcement regarding the First Nation’s reserve lands and economic development.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-03-03T16:25:08-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-to-host-national-ceremony-commemorating-the-35th-anniversary-of-operation-friction-and-the-end-of-the-gulf-war.html

The Government of Canada will host a commemorative event to mark the 35th anniversary of Operation Friction and the end of the Gulf War.

Veterans Affairs Canada2026-02-26T14:00:04-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-to-host-wreath-laying-ceremony-at-the-fairview-legion-to-mark-the-35th-anniversary-of-operation-friction-and-the-end-of-the-gu.html

The Government of Canada will host a wreath-laying ceremony at the Fairview Legion Cenotaph.

Veterans Affairs Canada2026-02-25T20:59:12-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/02/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-nova-scotia.html

The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada and the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources will join Mike Shoen, Director of Investments at Canada Infrastructure Bank for an infrastructure announcement. The Honourable Tim Houston, Premier of Nova Scotia; Jessica Fancy, Member of Parliament for South Shore-St. Margarets, Dan Roscoe, President of Renewall Energy Inc; and Scott Christian, Mayor of the Region of Queens Municipality will also be in attendance.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-02-25T10:44:46-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/01/federal-government-invests-in-green-recreational-infrastructure.html

The Sackville Community Arena will be reducing its greenhouse gas emissions after an investment of $1.3 million from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-01-30T16:15:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/01/millbrook-first-nation-and-canada-announce-new-addition-to-reserve-in-tufts-cove-nova-scotia.html

Today, Chief Bob Gloade of Millbrook First Nation and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty announced the addition of over 7 hectares (17.35 acres) to Millbrook First Nation through the Addition to Reserve process. This addition will open new opportunities for Millbrook First Nation: opportunities to plan, to grow, and to invest in the future.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-01-30T10:50:19-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/01/canada-and-nova-scotia-partner-with-the-town-of-berwick-to-invest-in-wastewater-infrastructure-that-will-support-more-housing.html

The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-01-30T09:15:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/01/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-lower-sackville.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Braedon Clark, Member of Parliament for Sackville–Bedford–Preston and Allan Smith, President of the Lake District Recreation Association.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-01-29T14:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/01/minister-alty-to-visit-millbrook-first-nation.html

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia — Please be advised that the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with Chief Bob Gloade of Millbrook First Nation, will make an important announcement regarding the First Nation community’s reserve lands and economic development.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-01-29T13:24:21-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/01/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-berwick.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants; the Honourable John A. MacDonald, Nova Scotia Minister of Municipal Affairs; and His Worship Mike Trinacty, Mayor of the Town of Berwick.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-01-29T09:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/01/federal-government-partners-with-the-halifax-regional-municipality-to-invest-in-residential-flood-protections.html

The federal government, the Halifax Regional Municipality, and Halifax Water are making a combined investment of $6.4 million to improve stormwater management within the Upper Bissett Run watershed to mitigate the risk of road closures and basement and backyard flooding of homes in the area.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-01-28T12:01:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/01/death-of-an-inmate-from-springhill-institution.html

On January 23, 2026, Steven Wilson, an inmate from Springhill institution, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2026-01-26T14:46:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/01/government-of-canada-advances-support-for-seniors-in-northeastern-nova-scotia.html

Canadians deserve to age with dignity. For many seniors, this means staying connected and active in their community. Through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP), the federal government funds pan-Canadian and community-based initiatives across Canada that create a significant impact for the social inclusion of seniors in their communities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-01-20T12:24:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/01/backgrounder--government-of-canada-advances-support-for-seniors-in-northeastern-nova-scotia.html

The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program whose goal is to enhance seniors’ social inclusion and ensure they can benefit from, and contribute to, the quality of life in their communities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-01-20T12:10:33-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/01/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-seniors-in-northeastern-nova-scotia.html

Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso–Antigonish, will be in Antigonish to announce funding to support social inclusion of seniors in their communities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-01-19T12:12:41-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/01/the-mayflower-curling-club-is-rocking-a-greener-and-more-inclusive-new-facility.html

The new Mayflower Curling Club is more energy efficient and accessible than its previous facility after an investment of $4 million from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-01-14T09:15:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/01/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-timberlea.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Halifax West and Kirk MacDiarmid, President of the Mayflower Curling Club.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-01-13T09:17:47-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/12/federal-government-partners-with-the-halifax-regional-municipality-to-invest-in-flood-protections-in-fall-river.html

Highway 2 in Fall River will be better protected against flooding after an investment of more than $3.6 million from the federal government and the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-12-15T12:01:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/12/build-canada-homes-accelerates-affordable-housing-in-dartmouth0.html

The Government of Canada, through Build Canada Homes, and the Province of Nova Scotia have committed to work together to accelerate the development of an additional 1,430 new affordable homes across the province. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to address Nova Scotia’s housing needs through a new approach that will unlock housing on federal and provincial lands, streamline approvals, and apply innovative construction methods to deliver homes faster and more cost-effectively.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-12-14T10:45:27-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/12/build-canada-homes-accelerates-affordable-housing-in-dartmouth.html

Today, the Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia announced a collaborative partnership to accelerate the development of housing across the province, to unlock an additional 1,430 new affordable homes. This collaborative partnership includes a joint commitment of up to $300 million, including operating funds for supportive and transitional units.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-12-14T10:45:15-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/12/media-advisory-housing-announcement-in-dartmouth.html

Members of the media are invited to an housing announcement with the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada; the Honourable Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth–Cole Harbour; the Honourable John White, Nova Scotia Minister of Housing; and His Worship Andy Fillmore, Mayor of the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-12-12T17:26:54-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/11/federal-government-invests-in-a-transit-study-in-amherst.html

Amherst is one step closer to offering transit services after an investment of $50,000 from the federal government for a transit feasibility study.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-11-25T12:01:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/11/ps-battiste-highlights-budget-investments-to-the-baddeck-recreational-facility.html

Canada faces a rapidly changing and increasingly uncertain world. The rule-based international order and the trading system that powered Canada’s prosperity for decades are being reshaped – hurting companies, displacing workers, causing major disruption and upheaval for Canadians.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-11-08T12:05:55-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2025/10/commercial-groundfish-harvester-receives-76000-in-fines-and-a-one-year-prohibition-for-illegal-fishing-of-atlantic-halibut.html

Canada’s marine species are a precious common resource for Canadians and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is committed to helping sustain and protect them, now and for the future.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2025-10-31T11:23:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/10/federal-government-invests-in-new-mikmaw-cultural-centre-in-debert.html

A new centre dedicated to Mi’kmaw culture will be built after an investment of $20 million from the federal government and the Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-10-31T09:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/10/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-debert.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Alana Hirtle, Member of Parliament for Cumberland–Colchester and Tim Bernard, Executive Director of the Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-10-30T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/10/canada-and-nova-scotia-partner-with-cape-breton-regional-municipality-to-invest-in-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-that-will-support-more-housing.html

The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-10-17T10:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/10/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-glace-bay.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade and Member of Parliament for Sydney–Glace Bay; John White, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Glace Bay–Dominion; and His Worship Cecil Clarke, Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-10-16T10:00:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/10/federal-government-invests-in-trail-reconstruction-on-mcnabs-island.html

The Timmins Cove Trail on McNabs Island is being rebuilt after an investment of up to $50,000 from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-10-08T12:01:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/09/sean-fraser-highlights-the-launch-of-build-canada-homes-to-supercharge-homebuilding-across-the-country-of-build-canada-homes-as-a-major-step-toward.html

Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, P.C., K.C., Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, welcomed the federal government’s launch of Build Canada Homes —a new federal agency that will build affordable housing at scale.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-09-14T14:45:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/09/important-housing-announcement.html

Members of the media are invited to an important housing announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, P.C., K.C., Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-09-13T14:17:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/08/government-of-canada-funds-improvements-to-arctic-ground-search-and-rescue.html

The diversity and vastness of Canada’s landscapes offer a unique challenge when it comes to search and rescue (SAR) operations, and regular improvements are key to saving people when they are in distress.

Public Safety Canada2025-08-27T12:36:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2025/08/assistance-provided-to-farms-to-increase-water-supply.html

Nova Scotia farmers will have access to additional support to increase their supply of water.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2025-08-20T12:59:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/07/federal-and-provincial-governments-invest-in-remediation-of-the-montague-mines-site.html

The site of a former gold mine that operated approximately 100 years ago will be remediated after an investment of more than $33.4 million from the federal and provincial governments.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-07-31T12:00:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2025/07/celebrating-the-opening-of-halifaxs-new-marine-container-examination-facility.html

Celebrating the opening of Halifax’s new Marine Container Examination Facility

Canada Border Services Agency2025-07-16T13:49:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2025/07/africville-seasides-marine-container-examination-facility.html

Africville Seasides Marine Container Examination Facility

Canada Border Services Agency2025-07-16T13:44:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/07/death-of-an-inmate-from-springhill-institution.html

On July 6, 2025, Blair Chisholm, an inmate from Springhill institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

Correctional Service Canada2025-07-08T14:57:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/07/the-government-of-canada-invests-in-protecting-mahone-bays-coastline.html

The town of Mahone Bay will be better protected from the impacts of climate change after an investment of $928,000 from the federal government, $922,100 from Coastal Action, and $16,950 from the town of Mahone Bay.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-07-04T09:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2025/07/ai-projects-to-help-nova-scotia-companies-innovate-and-boost-productivity.html

AI projects to help Nova Scotia companies innovate and boost productivity

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2025-07-03T10:54:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/07/infrastructure-announcement-in-mahone-bay.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jessica Fancy-Landry, Member of Parliament for South Shore–St. Margarets; Her Worship Suzanne Lohnes-Croft, Mayor of the Town of Mahone Bay; and Jordan Veinot, Climate Change Program Manager, Coastal Action.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-07-03T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/05/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-springhill-institution.html

On May 17, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Springhill Institution, a medium security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2025-05-26T13:15:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-signs-bilateral-agreement-with-nova-scotia-to-improve-access-to-drugs-for-rare-diseases.html

Today, the Honourable Kamal Khera, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Michelle Thompson, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Health and Wellness, announced a bilateral agreement investing over $39 million to improve access to selected new drugs for rare diseases, and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening.

Health Canada2025-03-20T17:20:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/03/drugs-for-rare-diseases--nova-scotia-agreement.html

Today, the Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest over $39 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for Nova Scotia residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases.

Health Canada2025-03-20T17:12:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/03/federal-government-announces-63-million-for-infrastructure-to-support-more-housing-in-lantz.html

Today, the Honourable Kody Blois, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development, and Eleanor Roulston, Warden of the Municipality of East Hants, announced a federal investment of over $6.3 million to improve and expand wastewater and stormwater infrastructure in Lantz, through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF).

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-03-20T11:01:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/03/federal-government-announces-171-million-for-infrastructure-to-support-more-housing-in-the-cape-breton-regional-municipality.html

Today, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso; Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Member of Parliament for Sydney–Victoria; His Worship Cecil Clarke, Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality; and the Honourable David C. Dingwall, President and Vice-Chancellor of Cape Breton University announced a federal investment of over $17.1 million to improve water infrastructure for two housing developments in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF).

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-03-19T10:15:06-04:00