| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
| statements
As the world evolves, more people than ever are making the life-changing decision to leave their homes in search of safety and opportunity. Migrants and refugees bring skills, innovation and cultural diversity, enriching communities and strengthening economies. International Migrants Day gives us an opportunity to reflect on the many contributions of newcomers to Canada and to reaffirm our commitment to protecting migrants’ rights, fostering their inclusion in society and building meaningful connections within their new communities.
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, today issued the following statement regarding new measures to combat forced labour announced in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement:
The Freedom Online Coalition issued the following statement:
“The Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) is a group of 42 countries deeply committed to respecting, promoting, and protecting human rights for all—both online and offline. We strongly support inclusive and open multistakeholder approaches to the governance of digital technologies.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
| media advisories
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East; the Honourable Fred Hutton, Newfoundland and Labrador Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure; and His Worship Danny Breen, Mayor of the City of St. John’s.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
| media advisories
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, and Paul Lefebvre, Mayor of the City of Greater Sudbury.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
| media advisories
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Ron McKinnon, Member of Parliament for Coquitlam – Port Coquitlam and His Worship Brad West, Mayor of the City of Port Coquitlam.
On December 2 and 3, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized in the medium-security unit at Stony Mountain Institution.
On December 12, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized in the medium security unit at Drumheller Institution.
On December 13, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, a multi-level security federal institution.
