Canada News Centre2026-10-15T19:29:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/10/infrastructure-announcement-in-guelph.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Dominique O’Rourke, Member of Parliament for Guelph, the Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and His Worship Cam Guthrie, Mayor of Guelph.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-10-15T16:10:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/10/minister-lightbound-highlights-additional-funding-for-agricultrices-du-quebec-while-visting-saint-hyacinthe.html

Building the strongest economy in the G7 requires the full and equal participation of women.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-10-15T16:00:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/10/government-of-canada-supports-women-farmers-in-developing-leadership-and-business-skills.html

Women farmers are vital to Canada’s agriculture sector and rural communities. Supporting women farmers in developing their business and leadership skills helps strengthen the sector and promote farming as a career for women. This support is especially timely as 2026 has been proclaimed the International Year of Women Farmers by the United Nations.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-10-15T15:36:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2026/10/minister-metlege-diab-to-make-an-announcement-in-kitchener.html

Minister Metlege Diab to make an announcement in Kitchener

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2026-10-15T15:29:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/10/infrastructure-announcement-in-saskatoon.html

Members of the media are invited to join an important announcement regarding community infrastructure across Saskatchewan with the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, the Honourable Jeremy Cockrill, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Health, the Honourable Eric Schmalz, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Government Relations, and Her Worship Cynthia Block, Mayor of Saskatoon.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-10-15T15:17:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2026/10/energy-efficiency-at-home-president-of-the-treasury-board-to-highlight-new-measures-to-help-canadians-lower-energy-costs-reduce-emissions-and-incre.html

Energy efficiency at Home: President of the Treasury Board to highlight new measures to help Canadians lower energy costs, reduce emissions, and increase energy efficiency

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat2026-10-15T15:14:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/10/canada-and-shoal-lake-no-40-first-nation-reach-settlement-on-treaty-land-entitlement-specific-claim.html

Today, Chief Herb Green of Shoal Lake No. 40 First Nation and the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced a $17.45-million settlement agreement resolving Shoal Lake No. 40 First Nation’s specific claim.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-10-15T15:02:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/10/infrastructure-announcement-in-orillia.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jennifer McKelvie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Member of Parliament for Ajax, the Honourable Graydon Smith, Associate Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and His Worship Don McIsaac, Mayor of Orillia.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-10-15T15:00:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2026/10/minister-mcknight-to-unveil-2026-veterans-week-poster.html

The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will unveil the 2026 Veterans’ Week poster with Persian Gulf War Veteran, Lynn Doucette and students from Delta Secondary School in Delta.

Veterans Affairs Canada2026-10-15T15:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/10/building-an-economy-that-can-bounce-forward.html

Remarks by Jeanne Pratt, Interim Commissioner of CompetitionCanadian Bar Association Competition Law Fall Conference: Competition and Foreign Investment Law for a Resilient Canada

Competition Bureau Canada2026-10-15T14:38:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/10/government-of-canada-provides-an-update-the-2026-wildfire-season--october-update.html

Wildfire seasons are now longer, more complex and more challenging than in the past, and 2026 was no exception. After a slower than average start to the season, wildfire activity, driven by periods of prolonged heat, drought and low humidity, became significant in several regions across the country. Northwestern Ontario and Southern British Columbia were particularly affected, experiencing sustained wildfire activity that threatened communities and critical infrastructure. Wildfire activity was also extremely intense in the Northwest Territories, which accounted for over one third of the total area burned in Canada in 2026.

Public Safety Canada2026-10-15T14:35:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/10/minister-anand-meets-with-indias-prime-minister-modi.html

Yesterday, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.

Global Affairs Canada2026-10-15T14:24:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/10/safe-and-effective-health-products-for-canadians-new-authorizations-between-july-and-september-2026.html

Canadians expect timely access to safe and effective drugs and medical devices. Health Canada is providing a quarterly update on the steps the department is taking to make its regulatory processes more modern and efficient, while maintaining high standards for safety, efficacy, and quality.

Health Canada2026-10-15T14:20:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/10/drugs-and-medical-devices-authorized-july-1-to-september-30-2026.html

From July 1 to September 30, 2026, Health Canada approved 16 new drug submissions (14 pharmaceuticals, 2 biologics) and 540 new medical devices, including 27 Class IV medical devices, which present the greatest potential risk. During this period, Health Canada also approved 30 generic drugs and 3 biosimilar drugs.

Health Canada2026-10-15T14:18:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2026/10/building-canada-strong-through-sport-government-of-canada-strengthens-support-for-team-canada.html

New funding for the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network will help Canadian athletes compete on the world stage

Canadian Heritage2026-10-15T14:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/10/government-of-canada-invests-in-innovative-ai-crop-research-to-support-eastern-canadian-farmers.html

Canada’s farmers are committed to producing high-quality food for Canadians, Quebecers, and the world.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-10-15T14:04:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/10/canada-and-ontario-making-homes-more-affordable-in-st-thomas.html

Today, the Governments of Canada and Ontario announced that the City of St. Thomas is receiving up to $19.6 million through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) in recognition of its commitment to reduce development charges by 30 per cent for single-detached homes and multi-unit housing, and 50 per cent for remaining unit types from March 30, 2026 to March 31, 2029.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-10-15T13:30:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/10/building-canada-strong-government-of-canada-and-atlantic-provinces-invest-300-million-through-the-atlantic-fisheries-fund-to-help-atlantic-seafood-.html

Today, the Minister of Fisheries, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, announced the renewal of the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF) for a further five years. Minister Thompson was joined by the Honourable Kent Smith, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture for Nova Scotia; the Honourable Pat Finnigan, Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries for New Brunswick; the Honourable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Fisheries, Rural Development and Tourism for Prince Edward Island; and the Honourable Loyola O’Driscoll, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture for Newfoundland and Labrador.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-10-15T13:18:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/10/government-of-canada-and-atlantic-provinces-invest-300-million-in-the-fish-and-seafood-sector-through-renewed-atlantic-fisheries-fund.html

Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador have renewed the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF) for a further five years.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-10-15T13:18:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/10/governments-of-canada-and-manitoba-to-announce-funding-for-indigenous-police-services-and-community-safety-in-manitoba.html

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, along with the Honourable Matt Wiebe, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Manitoba, for an announcement to strengthen community safety and policing in Indigenous communities in Manitoba.

Public Safety Canada2026-10-15T13:14:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/10/minister-solomon-concludes-successful-visit-to-the-united-kingdom-and-ireland-to-advance-canadas-global-ai-leadership.html

Minister Solomon concludes successful visit to the United Kingdom and Ireland to advance Canada’s global AI leadership

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-10-15T13:09:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/10/minister-hodgson-to-travel-to-the-united-kingdom.html

The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will travel to London, U.K., on October 19 and 20, 2026, to participate in official meetings and events.

Natural Resources Canada2026-10-15T13:07:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/10/government-of-canada-invests-in-youth-gang-prevention-in-manitoba-and-alberta.html

Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, announced $1.6 million in federal funding to the Joy Smith Foundation through the Youth Gang Prevention Fund (YGPF) to support a project that will help prevent violence, gang involvement and criminal activity among at-risk and incarcerated youth aged 12 to 30 in Manitoba and Alberta.

Public Safety Canada2026-10-15T13:05:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/10/minister-chartrand-to-celebrate-mining-milestone.html

The Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, will celebrate an important mining project milestone.

Natural Resources Canada2026-10-15T13:03:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/intergovernmental-affairs/news/2026/10/energy-efficiency-at-home-mp-louis-to-highlight-new-measures-to-help-canadians-lower-energy-costs-reduce-emissions-and-increase-energy-efficiency.html

Tim Louis, Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada, will highlight new measures to help people in Canada lower energy costs will highlight new measures to help people in Canada lower energy costs.

Intergovernmental Affairs2026-10-15T11:35:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/10/government-of-canada-invests-in-stronger-air-connectivity-in-norman-wells-and-fort-simpson.html

Canadians, travellers, tourists and businesses count every day on local and regional airports. These vital hubs help move people and goods, strengthen supply chains, and link communities across our vast country from coast to coast to coast.

Transport Canada2026-10-15T11:19:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/10/canada-advances-wind-west-to-bring-major-new-clean-power-to-atlantic-canada.html

Today’s announcement builds on the Atlantic Economic Panel’s call to develop the region’s energy resources and strengthen electricity connections between provinces. Alongside the historic new Churchill Falls agreement, which represented the largest clean energy investment in North American history, it demonstrates the federal government’s commitment to unlocking Atlantic Canada’s potential as a clean energy superpower. Building out new clean electricity will bring economic prosperity, energy security, thousands of job opportunities, and a cleaner future to Canadians on the east coast and beyond.

Natural Resources Canada2026-10-15T11:12:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/10/minister-joly-announces-50-million-investment-in-cfin-to-strengthen-canadas-food-sector.html

Minister Joly announces $50 million investment in CFIN to strengthen Canada’s food sector

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-10-15T11:05:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/10/minister-hajdu-to-highlight-workforce-investments-and-new-measures-to-help-canadians-lower-energy-costs-and-reduce-emissions.html

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, will be in Thunder Bay to highlight workforce investments addressing critical skilled labour shortages as well as new measures to help people in Canada lower energy costs, reduce emissions and increase energy efficiency.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-10-15T11:02:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/10/canadian-coast-guard-ships-des-groseilliers-and-louis-s-st-laurent-complete-first-security-patrols-in-canadas-arctic-waters.html

Two Canadian Coast Guard ships (CCGS) recently completed their first maritime security patrols in Canada’s Northern waters in support of the Canadian Coast Guard’s expanded maritime surveillance role.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-10-15T10:54:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/10/minister-joly-to-give-a-speech-and-participate-in-a-fireside-chat-at-canadian-club-toronto.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will give a speech and participate in a fireside chat at Canadian Club Toronto

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-10-15T10:48:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/10/ministers-dabrusin-and-thompson-to-announce-funding-to-lower-home-heating-costs-in-newfoundland-and-labrador.html

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature; and the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, will announce funding to lower home heating costs in Newfoundland and Labrador

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-10-15T10:47:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/10/government-of-canada-to-support-business-growth-innovation-and-competitiveness-in-eastern-ontario.html

FedDev Ontario invests nearly $6.6 million in 10 organizations to modernize operations, strengthen competitiveness and expand products and services.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-10-15T10:42:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/10/ten-organizations-in-eastern-ontario-receive-support-to-grow-boost-competitiveness-and-diversify.html

Today, Emma Harrison, Member of Parliament for Peterborough, on behalf of the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a combined investment of nearly $6.6 million to support 10 Eastern Ontario organizations to modernize operations, strengthen competitiveness and expand products and services.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-10-15T10:42:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/10/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-millhaven-institution.html

On October 9, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Millhaven Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-10-15T10:38:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/10/federal-government-invests-in-the-renovation-of-the-montreal-jewish-museum.html

The Montreal Jewish Museum (MJM) will become a welcoming space where members of different Montreal communities can come together, learn and enjoy themselves, after an investment of more than $3.2 million from the federal government through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-10-15T10:35:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/10/infrastructure-announcement-in-belleville.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Chris Malette, Member of Parliament for Bay of Quinte, and His Worship Neil Ellis, Mayor of the City of Belleville.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-10-15T10:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/10/backgrounder-union-training-and-innovation-program.html

Union Training and Innovation Program

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-10-15T10:26:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/10/canada-and-new-brunswick-invest-in-municipal-infrastructure-to-boost-housing-growth-in-beaurivage-and-active-transportation-in-grand-bouctouche.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 Canada2026-10-15T10:22:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/10/government-of-canada-announces-major-investment-in-apprenticeship-training-to-build-team-canada-strong.html

Government of Canada announces major investment in apprenticeship training to build Team Canada Strong

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-10-15T10:19:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/10/cbsa-charges-yarmouth-ns-man-with-smuggling-and-firearm-related-offences.html

CBSA charges Yarmouth NS man with smuggling and firearm-related offences

Canada Border Services Agency2026-10-15T10:17:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/10/federal-government-invests-in-active-transportation-in-the-town-of-petrolia.html

The active transportation network in the Town of Petrolia will be expanded following an investment of up to $300,000 from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-10-15T10:15:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/10/the-canadian-coast-guard-celebrates-milestone-in-canadian-shipbuilding-with-dedication-of-ccgs-baie-de-gaspe.html

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has officially welcomed another modern, Canadian-built Search and Rescue Lifeboat into its fleet, marking the completion of the 20th Bay Class vessel in the fleet built under the Government of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). This event marks the final dedication of the Bay Class Search and Rescue Lifeboats, all of which were constructed in Canada by Canadian shipbuilders.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-10-15T10:14:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/10/advancing-indigenous-economic-development-across-new-brunswick.html

Advancing Indigenous economic development across New Brunswick

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-10-15T10:10:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/10/government-of-canada-announces-funding-to-enhance-online-safety-for-indigenous-youth.html

Protecting children and youth from online exploitation requires prevention, education and strong community partnerships.

Public Safety Canada2026-10-15T10:01:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/10/competition-bureau-reaches-agreement-to-increase-access-to-centris-real-estate-data.html

Competition Bureau reaches agreement to increase access to Centris real estate data October 15, 2026, GATINEAU, Quebec — Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2026-10-15T10:01:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/10/backgrounder-competition-bureau-reaches-agreement-to-increase-access-to-centris-real-estate-data.html

Competition Bureau reaches agreement to increase access to Centris real estate data

Competition Bureau Canada2026-10-15T10:00:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/10/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointments.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments

Global Affairs Canada2026-10-15T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/10/minister-valdez-to-announce-2025-and-2026-recipients-of-the-governor-generals-awards-in-commemoration-of-the-persons-case.html

The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism) will present the recipients of the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-10-15T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/10/biographical-notes.html

Joya Donnelly (BA Hons [Political Science and History], McGill University, 2001; MPA, National School of Public Administration, 2007) joined the Government of Canada in 2006.

Global Affairs Canada2026-10-15T09:58:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/10/federal-investment-helps-new-dawn-enterprises-create-a-hub-for-opportunity-and-inclusion-in-glace-bay.html

Federal investment helps New Dawn Enterprises create a hub for opportunity and inclusion in Glace Bay

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-10-15T09:09:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/10/minister-lightbound-to-announce-support-for-canadas-automobile-industry.html

The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will make an announcement in support of a cleaner vehicle manufacturing industry.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-10-15T08:00:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/10/the-governments-of-canada-and-the-northwest-territories-along-with-the-northwest-territories-power-corporation-invest-in-fort-simpsons-energy-future.html

The Government of Canada, the Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC) and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) are investing in local energy infrastructure that will strengthen energy security, support economic development, and improve the quality of life for residents and businesses in Fort Simpson.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-10-14T17:09:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/10/federal-government-invests-in-transit-service-and-active-transportation-infrastructure-in-happy-valley-goose-bay.html

Improvements are coming to Happy Valley-Goose Bay’s transportation infrastructure after a combined investment of more than $1.3 million from the federal government, the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, and the Happy Valley-Goose Bay Housing and Homelessness Coalition.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-10-14T15:45:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/10/government-of-canada-advances-construction-of-new-marginal-wharf-in-glace-bay-nova-scotia.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 68,000 jobs and generated $8.47 billion in seafood exports in 2025.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-10-14T15:12:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/10/infrastructure-announcement-in-st-thomas.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament for London West, the Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Joe Preston, Mayor of St. Thomas.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-10-14T14:45:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/10/minister-lightbound-and-parliamentary-secretary-daniel-gobeil-to-announce-investments-to-support-farmers.html

On behalf of the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Daniel Gobeil, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and member of Parliament for Chicoutimi – Le Fjord, Quebec, and Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, will announce investments in cutting-edge AI research aimed at accelerating the development of new crop varieties.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-10-14T14:33:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2026/10/over-135-million-invested-through-nrc-irap-to-help-canadian-businesses-develop-defence-and-dual-use-technologies.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly announced that the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) has invested over $135 million in defence and dual-use technologies since launching Defence Industry Assist (DI Assist).

National Research Council Canada2026-10-14T14:20:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/10/seizures-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-drummond-institution.html

On October 3 and 8, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drummond Institution, a medium security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-10-14T14:07:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/patented-medicine-prices-review/news/2026/10/canada-continues-to-approve-and-sell-the-highest-selling-internationally-approved-new-medicines--pmprbs-latest-report.html

The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) published the 10th edition of its annual Meds Entry Watch report today.

Patented Medicine Prices Review Board Canada2026-10-14T14:00:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/10/secretary-of-state-zerucelli-to-announce-investment-in-apprenticeship-training-infrastructure-innovation-and-equipment.html

Secretary of State Zerucelli to announce investment in apprenticeship training infrastructure, innovation and equipment

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-10-14T13:54:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/10/canadian-coast-guard-marks-major-shipbuilding-milestone-with-keel-laying-of-polar-icebreaker-ccgs-imnaryuaq.html

Today, the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, along with Braeden Caley, Member of Parliament for North Vancouver – Capilano, were at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards, in British Columbia, to mark the keel laying ceremony for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) polar icebreaker, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Imnaryuaq.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-10-14T13:54:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/10/death-of-an-inmate-from-joyceville-institution0.html

Death of an inmate from Joyceville Institution

Correctional Service Canada2026-10-14T13:50:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/10/more-doctors-to-strengthen-healthcare-in-rural-and-northern-manitoba-communities.html

More doctors to strengthen healthcare in rural and Northern Manitoba Communities

Health Canada2026-10-14T13:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/10/canada-and-new-brunswick-invest-in-major-renovation-of-the-canada-games-aquatic-centre-in-saint-john.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the modern and reliable infrastructure that communities need to grow, prosper, and remain resilient for generations to come.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-10-14T12:01:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/10/federal-agriculture-minister-heath-macdonald-to-attend-g7-agriculture-ministers-meeting-and-sial-in-paris-after-outreach-in-brussels.html

The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, is travelling to Brussels and Paris to advance Canada’s agricultural trade interests in Europe.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-10-14T11:32:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/10/infrastructure-announcement-in-beaurivage.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Gilles LePage, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, Her Worship Danielle Dugas, Mayor of the Town of Beaurivage, and Jean-Claude Babineau, Deputy Mayor of the Town of Grand Bouctouche.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-10-14T10:49:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2026/10/secretary-of-state-van-koeverden-to-announce-further-support-for-canadian-olympic-and-paralympic-athletes.html

Secretary of State van Koeverden will be in Winnipeg to announce support for Canadian athletes who proudly wear the maple leaf on the world stage.

Canadian Heritage2026-10-14T10:42:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/10/government-of-canada-investing-nearly-5-million-to-enhance-economic-development-across-northern-ontario.html

Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced a total FedNor investment of $4,985,998 in five economic development projects that directly support small and medium-sized enterprises in Thunder Bay and across Northern Ontario.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-10-14T10:15:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/10/government-of-canada-investing-nearly-5-million-to-support-businesses-and-enhance-economic-development-across-northern-ontario.html

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced Government of Canada investments totalling $4,985,998 for five economic development projects in Thunder Bay and across Northern Ontario. The funding is provided through FedNor’s Northern Ontario Development Program, Community Futures Program, as well as the Economic Development Initiative in Northern Ontario.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-10-14T10:14:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/10/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-businesses-in-eastern-ontario.html

Emma Harrison, Member of Parliament for Peterborough, on behalf of the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement highlighting investments that are supporting business growth, innovation and competitiveness across Eastern Ontario.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-10-14T10:01:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/10/infrastructure-announcement-in-petrolia.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Marilyn Gladu, Member of Parliament for Sarnia—Lambton—Bkejwanong and His Worship R. Brad Loosley, Mayor of Petrolia.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-10-14T10:00:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/10/infrastructure-announcement-in-montreal.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Rachel Bendayan, Member of Parliament for Outremont and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, and Zev Moses, Executive Director at the Montreal Jewish Museum.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-10-14T10:00:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/10/government-of-canada-invests-to-transform-the-eglise-saint-jean-baptiste-into-a-cultural-community-and-tourism-hub-in-quebec-city.html

The transformation of the Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste — a heritage site designated by the Government of Quebec — into a cultural, community, and tourism hub will preserve an important historical site of Québec City while strengthening its role as an accessible and sustainable gathering place for the community, thanks to a $25,000,000 investment from the Government of Canada under the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-10-14T09:40:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2026/10/advancing-canadas-priorities-through-space.html

Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced $11.1 million in funding for 16 innovative space projects led by 15 Canadian organizations. Recognizing space as a strategic national asset, this investment will help ensure that the Canadian space sector is fully equipped and ready to advance national priorities.

Canadian Space Agency2026-10-14T09:13:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/10/minister-joly-to-announce-support-for-canadas-food-sector.html

Minister Joly to announce support for Canada’s food sector

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-10-14T09:01:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/10/minister-hodgson-to-deliver-remarks-and-participate-in-fireside-chat.html

Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, will deliver remarks and participate in a fireside chat with Energy NL CEO Charlene Johnson.

Natural Resources Canada2026-10-14T08:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/10/canada-to-invest-in-cutting-edge-technology-to-modernize-canadian-forest-sector.html

The world is changing rapidly, leaving Canadian industries, communities and workers vulnerable.

Natural Resources Canada2026-10-14T08:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/10/government-of-canada-to-announce-investment-in-community-infrastructure-in-glace-bay.html

Government of Canada to announce investment in community infrastructure in Glace Bay

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-10-14T08:24:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/10/government-of-canada-to-make-offshore-wind-announcement.html

The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, will make a funding announcement. He will be joined by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the Honourable Sean Fraser, and the Honourable Tim Houston, Premier of Nova Scotia.

Natural Resources Canada2026-10-14T08:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/10/minister-anand-meets-with-indias-minister-of-external-affairs.html

Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Minister of External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, during her visit to India to deepen bilateral relations, discuss regional and global issues and continue to advance Canada-India joint roadmap priorities.

Global Affairs Canada2026-10-14T07:26:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/10/minister-sidhu-meets-with-indias-minister-of-commerce-and-industry-to-advance-canada-india-trade-and-investment-priorities.html

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met this week with Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry of India, in New Delhi on the margin of the Team Canada Trade Mission to India. This was the 9th meeting between Minister Sidhu and Minister Goyal since May 2025 reflecting continued high-level engagement to advance trade and investment priorities.

Global Affairs Canada2026-10-13T17:53:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/10/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-international-medical-graduates-in-manitoba.html

Government of Canada to announce support for international medical graduates in Manitoba

Health Canada2026-10-13T17:17:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/10/backgrounder--canada-and-saskatchewan-invest-in-housing-enabling-infrastructure-across-the-province.html

The federal government is investing $40.6 million and the Government of Saskatchewan is providing $33.4 million through the Provincial and Territorial Agreement stream of the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund to support 11 wastewater infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-10-13T16:15:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/10/canada-and-saskatchewan-invest-in-housing-enabling-infrastructure-across-the-province.html

Communities across Saskatchewan will benefit from improved water, wastewater, drainage and sewer infrastructure that will help support housing growth, community development, and economic opportunities, following a joint investment of more than $74 million from the federal and provincial governments.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-10-13T16:15:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/10/infrastructure-announcement-in-happy-valley-goose-bay.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Philip Earle, Member of Parliament for Labrador; His Worship Bert Pomeroy, Mayor of Happy Valley-Goose Bay; and Jackie Compton Hobbs, Executive Director of the Happy Valley Goose Bay Housing and Homelessness Coalition.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-10-13T15:30:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/10/canada-and-ontario-investing-22-million-to-protect-farmers-and-food-processors.html

The governments of Canada and Ontario are partnering to invest almost $22 million through the Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative to help more than 130 Ontario farmers and processors sell more Ontario grown products around the world. The investment will support projects that diversify and expand agri-food trade opportunities, create 925 good-paying jobs and advance the province’s plan to protect Ontario’s agri-food sector by building a more secure, sovereign and self-reliant food supply.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-10-13T15:00:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/10/government-of-canada-announces-appointment-of-dr-george-mutwiri-to-thecanadian-institutes-of-health-research-governing-council.html

Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced the appointment of George Mutwiri to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Governing Council.

Health Canada2026-10-13T15:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/10/minister-hajdu-to-announce-fednor-support-for-businesses-and-entrepreneurs-across-northern-ontario.html

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North will make announce support for business and entrepreneurs in Northern Ontario.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-10-13T14:07:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/10/government-of-canada-expands-support-for-artificial-intelligence-adoption-and-commercialization-in-southern-ontario.html

Regional support through the expanded Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative to boost AI adoption and bring Canadian-made AI solutions to market.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-10-13T13:55:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/10/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-cowansville-institution.html

On October 4, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-10-13T12:08:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/10/secretary-of-state-nature-joins-first-in-person-working-session-of-the-expert-taskforce-on-natural-capital-accounting-and-nature-financing.html

The Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature) met with members of the Expert Taskforce on Natural Capital Accounting and Nature Financing from October 1-2 for their first in-person working session, advancing efforts to mobilize public and private investment in nature across Canada.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-10-13T12:07:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/10/canadian-coast-guard-to-dedicate-the-final-bay-class-search-and-rescue-lifeboat-the-ccgs-baie-de-gaspe.html

Media are invited to the Rivière-au-Renard Multipurpose Center, Québec, for the dedication of the Search and Rescue Lifeboat, CCGS Baie de Gaspé. Marc-André Meunier, Assistant Commissioner for the Canadian Coast Guard’s Central Region, and community members will be in attendance.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-10-13T12:06:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/10/infrastructure-announcement-in-saint-john.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State for Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, the Honourable Gilles LePage, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and John MacKenzie, Chair of the Fundy Regional Service Commission.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-10-13T12:01:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/10/atlantic-canadian-businesses-to-benefit-from-an-additional-40-million-in-federal-dollars-for-ai.html

Atlantic Canadian businesses will benefit from additional support to put artificial intelligence (AI) to work, helping them improve operations, produce more, and reach new customers across Canada and abroad.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-10-13T11:44:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/10/government-of-canada-expands-support-to-adopt-and-commercialize-artificial-intelligence.html

An additional $500 million is available through the expanded Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative to boost AI adoption and bring Canadian-made AI solutions to market.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-10-13T11:42:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/10/canada-and-greece-sign-general-security-of-information-agreement.html

Today, the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, and the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced the signing of a General Security of Information Agreement (GSOIA) with Greece.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-10-13T11:30:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/10/government-of-canada-invests-in-innovative-monitoring-system-to-support-lettuce-production.html

Canadian vegetable growers operate in a competitive environment and face many challenges including labour shortages, profitability concerns and the increasing impacts of climate change.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-10-13T11:14:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/10/federal-government-supports-conservation-of-northern-ontarios-taiga-forests-and-peatlands-conserving-an-area-13-times-the-size-of-toronto.html

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, and the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), announced the protection of more than 81,400 hectares of taiga forests and peatlands south of Kapuskasing, Ontario

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-10-13T11:10:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/10/government-of-canada-and-atlantic-provinces-to-make-an-announcement.html

Ottawa, Ontario – The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, with the Honourable Kent Smith, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture for Nova Scotia; the Honourable Pat Finnigan, Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries for New Brunswick; the Honourable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Fisheries, Rural Development and Tourism for Prince Edward Island and the Honourable Loyola O’Driscoll, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture for Newfoundland and Labrador, will make an important announcement.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-10-13T11:00:02-04:00