| National Defence | readouts
Today, the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, participated in the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Reykjavík, Iceland, alongside ministers and representatives from the JEF’s 10 participating nations: Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
October 2, 2026 – From October 29 to 30, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney will welcome the President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen to the Canada-EU Summit in Montréal.
| Natural Resources Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, toured the Westridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby to highlight the safety, environmental and marine protection, and operational excellence that have made the facility a critical gateway for Canadian energy exports to global markets. For 70 years, but especially following recent modernization, Westridge has served as a best-in-class example of Canada’s rigorous approach to building energy infrastructure that pairs economic growth with environmental protection and public safety.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
“On September 27, 2025 (at 8:00 p.m. EDT), six United Nations Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs) – 1696 (2006), 1737 (2006), 1747 (2007), 1803 (2008), 1835 (2008), 1929 (2010) – returned into force pursuant to the completion of the snapback process. France, Germany, and the United Kingdom initiated this process in response to Tehran’s persistent and significant non-performance of its nuclear commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) confirms that for the 2027 growing season, the Seed Increase Unit (SIU) will operate out of both the Indian Head Research Farm and Saskatoon Research and Development Centre. This will support an orderly transition of the program to Saskatoon in 2028.
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
This week, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, visited New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island to tour local agricultural operations, and hear directly from farmers on the challenges and opportunities the sector is facing.
| Canadian Heritage | news releases
Graham Carr has been appointed Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Canadian Museum of History for a term of four years, effective September 26,2026
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Small craft harbours are vitally important to coastal communities and to Canada’s fishing economies. In the Arctic, these harbours serve as critical community marine infrastructure that enhance safety, improve access and contribute to Canada’s broader Arctic sovereignty.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Yesterday, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, concluded his participation in the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, advancing Canada’s trade priorities and strengthening its relationships with trusted and reliable partners.
| Correctional Service Canada | news releases
Between September 25 and September 30, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
