Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced that close to six million Canadians are now covered under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and can receive the dental care they need. The CDCP is making life more affordable by saving eligible Canadians an average of $800 per year on their oral health care services. Minister Michel also announced more than $35 million over three years in funding for 30 projects under the Oral Health Access Fund (OHAF). These projects will improve training for dental students by allowing them to obtain the hands-on experience they need to provide care to Canadians across the country while strengthening efforts to improve access to care.
As part of the Oral Health Access Fund Stream 1, Health Canada is providing more than $35 million over three years to support projects submitted by oral health training institutions that aim to address competency gaps related to the treatment of targeted populations and training adaptations to ensure sufficient hands-on training opportunities.
On November 26, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, member of the Artemis II crew, will be in Toronto for the launch of an e-book entitled The Explorers Club: To The Moon! This CSA initiative aims to spark children’s curiosity about space, while fostering learning and a love of reading.
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Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced the recipients of SSHRC’s 2025 Impact Awards.
The Department of National Defence will conduct drone detection trials over downtown Ottawa, near Parliament Hill, from November 24 to 28, 2025, as part of its Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program. These trials will test urban counter-uncrewed aircraft system (CUAS) detection capabilities in a controlled, scientific environment.
Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, concluded his visit to Halifax, where he co-hosted the 17th annual Halifax International Security Forum (HISF) with HFX President Peter Van Praagh.
The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, hosted the G7 Interior and Security Ministers’ Meeting in Ottawa, Ontario, from November 21 to 23, 2025.
G7 Interior and Security Ministers 2025 meeting communiqué, a summary of discussions regarding the complex challenges to the safety and security of G7 nations and a renewed commitment to uphold and protect the safety, security and resilience of G7 sovereign states.
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Today, Build Canada Homes released its Investment Policy Framework, marking a major step forward in how the Government of Canada invests in affordable housing. The framework outlines the agency’s priorities, investment principles, and eligibility criteria—setting the foundation for a new, flexible, and outcome-driven approach to housing delivery—that will deliver on affordable housing in communities across the country.
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November 22 marks National Housing Day. On this day, we recognize the progress made to address the housing challenges facing Canadians and those who advocate everyday for change. Housing is more than a roof over your head. Housing connects us to the communities where we live, work, and play. National Housing Day is more than raising awareness – it is a call to action.
