| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
| news releases
In Budget 2025, the Government of Canada outlined its plan to build Canada strong. Since then, we have moved fast to build the major infrastructure, homes and industries that grow Canada’s economy and create lasting prosperity; empower Canadians with better careers and a more affordable life; and protect our communities, our borders and our way of life.
| National Research Council Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will announce a new development related to the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre.
The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister Veteran Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, alongside the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, will be joined by key stakeholders, Veterans, and local students to officially launch the construction phase of the National Monument to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| media advisories
Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will announce an investment through the Strategic Response Fund to support domestic battery-grade cobalt sulfate production.
Today, Health Canada authorized a second generic semaglutide injection. Health Canada is currently reviewing seven other submissions for generic semaglutide by different companies.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
| media advisories
Timberlea, Nova Scotia, May 1, 2026—The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a press conference in Timberlea to highlight recent sport investments from the Spring Economic Update 2026: Canada Strong for All, focused on building stronger and safer communities.
