From October 13-17, 2025, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, participated in multi-day tour of British Columbia and Yukon, engaging with Indigenous leaders, fishery stakeholders, and scientific experts on shared priorities in conservation, trade, reconciliation, and fisheries modernization.
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Eligible organizations can now apply to the Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund to strengthen their services for Black entrepreneurs and businesses to build a stronger economy
Today, Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced more than $30 million from the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) for 34 projects, and more than $10 million for six projects under the Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) across Western Canada.
The Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) provides time-limited funding for a wide range of innovative and evidence-informed projects including substance use prevention, harm reduction and treatment initiatives across the country.
The Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) is part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to help communities rapidly respond to emerging, critical needs related to the toxic illegal drug supply and overdose crisis.
Today, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) launched the first phase of a faster, easier way for First Nations individuals to apply for registration under the Indian Act at in-person service locations.
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Growing an inclusive economy is essential to building Canada strong. When Black entrepreneurs have the tools to start and grow companies, they create jobs, drive innovation and strengthen local communities.
On October 30 and 31, 2025, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will co-host the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, Ontario.
In a rapidly changing and uncertain world, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control. We are protecting our communities and our country. We are building our economy with major projects and millions more homes. We are empowering Canadians with lower costs and new opportunities to help you get ahead. We cannot control what other nations do, but we can control what we choose to build – and we are building Canada Strong.
Financial fraud impacts everyone and is becoming harder to detect and more prevalent in Canadians’ daily lives. In 2024, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) reported that Canadians had $643 million stolen due to fraud, representing nearly a 300 per cent increase since 2020. The CAFC estimates that this figure only represents 5 to 10 per cent of total fraud losses in Canada, given that many victims are reluctant to report fraud.