| Global Affairs Canada | readouts
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, met with the Honourable Frederick Mitchell, The Bahamas’ Minister of Foreign Affairs, today on the margins of Pathways to Peace: Second International Conference on Returning Ukrainian Children, Detained Civilians, and Prisoners of War, held in Toronto on September 28 and 29, 2026.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | media advisories
Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, will make an announcement regarding support for home energy retrofit projects across Canada.
| National Defence | media advisories
On behalf of the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, Philip Earle, Member of Parliament for Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, will participate in a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada | news releases
Today, the Governments of Ontario and Canada announced that the City of Barrie is receiving up to $129 million through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) in recognition of its commitment to reduce development charges by 50 per cent for residential developments from March 30, 2026 to March 31, 2029. The funding will help build more homes and community infrastructure in Barrie while advancing the province’s plan to protect Ontario by investing in projects that support economic growth and keep workers on the job.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada | news releases
A new segment along the Little Lake Loop will be completed thanks to a joint investment of more than $7.5 million to help complete the 4.46-kilometre multi-use trail.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
“We, the Foreign Ministers and representatives of participating states and international organizations, gathered in Toronto on September 28-29, 2026, for the Second International Conference on Returning Ukrainian Children, Detained Civilians, and Prisoners of War, co-chaired by Canada, Ukraine, and Norway."
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | backgrounders
The Government of Canada is investing in ocean protection to support responsible economic growth, protect marine ecosystems, strengthen marine safety and emergency preparedness, and advance reconciliation with First Nations. Canada’s investments in West Coast energy, trade, and marine infrastructure will help create more resilient coastal communities and manage growing pressures on marine ecosystems, while supporting local economies. A stronger West Coast economy requires a strong ocean protection system, including investments in marine safety, Indigenous stewardship, whale and salmon recovery, spill preparedness, fisheries management, and ocean science.
| Public Safety Canada | statements
David Paradiso is an accomplished executive leader with 35 years of experience in public sector oversight, legal analysis and independent investigations. He has advanced fairness, accountability and organizational performance across multiple Canadian jurisdictions and is well-positioned to lead the OCI on a permanent basis.
| National Defence | media advisories
The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will travel to Reykjavík, Iceland from October 1 to 2, 2026, to participate in the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) Defence Ministers’ Meeting.
| Canadian Space Agency | media advisories
Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Colonel Joshua Kutryk will soon travel to the International Space Station on the Crew-13 mission aboard a SpaceX Dragon crew spacecraft. Launch is targeted for no earlier than October 1, 2026, at 11:10 am ET.
