| Office of the Taxpayers' Ombudsperson
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OTTAWA, June 2, 2026 – The Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson, Mr. François Boileau, has opened a systemic examination into the options available to taxpayers who experience issues with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Specifically, the Office of the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson (OTO) will look into what options are available and whether the processes are fair and efficient.
Media are invited to the Canadian Coast Guard Academy where Kevin Brosseau, Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard, on behalf of the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will celebrate the graduation of its latest cohort of officers.
Today, the Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa—Vanier—Gloucester, Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced over $1.6 million in funding for an Oral Health Access Fund (OHAF) project at Collège La Cité to improve access to oral health care for targeted populations within the Francophone community.
As part of ongoing efforts for the 2026 Census of Population, Statistics Canada is beginning in-person follow-ups with households that have not yet completed their questionnaire. Millions of households have already responded online, on paper or by phone, and Statistics Canada thanks them for their participation.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
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The Ontario government is opening applications for a new program that is intended to reduce building costs and speed up the construction of new homes. As part of the up to $8.8 billion partnership announced in March, the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) will deliver federal and provincial funding over 10 years for housing-enabling infrastructure projects, with funding prioritized for municipalities that reduce development charges for all residential types by 30 per cent to 50 per cent or greater and maintain the reductions for at least three years.
The Government of Canada is helping young Canadians and communities across the country experience the excitement of soccer as Canada prepares to co-host the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
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The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the reappointment of Benoit Basillais, as Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Dairy Commission, for an additional three-year term, effective July 4, 2026.
