Canada is pursuing a long-term, whole-of-government approach to strengthening the defence industrial base as a pillar of national security, economic resilience and prosperity.
With the second worst wildfire season in Canada’s history in 2025 and the prospect of increasingly challenging wildfires in the years to come, the Government of Canada is showing leadership and taking direct action to strengthen Canada’s wildfire response capacity and better protect communities across the country from the increasing threat of wildfires.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| news releases
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. While Canada strengthens its capabilities at home, the government is also deepening partnerships with high-growth economies abroad to drive investment, scale innovation and create jobs.
Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, concluded a productive visit to British Columbia where he met with members of the Canadian defence industry to advance Canada’s new Defence Industrial Strategy
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
| media advisories
On February 22, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in the colours of the Canadian flag from sunset to 1:00 a.m. to celebrate the closing ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
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Today, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced continued funding for the 2026 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC).
February 20, 2026 - The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will welcome their counterparts from the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Cho Hyun, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and His Excellency Ahn Gyuback, Minister of National Defense, to Ottawa on February 25 for the second Canada-Republic of Korea Foreign and Defence 2+2 Ministerial Meeting.