In a few weeks, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Colonel Joshua Kutryk will fly to the International Space Station as part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission. Media wishing to cover events related to the launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida must make an accreditation request.
Today, the Canadian Coast Guard announced over $1.6 million in funding for 19 communities through the Indigenous Community Boat Volunteer Program (ICBVP). The program provides funding to coastal Indigenous communities to buy boats and related marine safety equipment, to support the communities’ ability to respond to maritime search and rescue incidents as part of the Canadian marine response system.
| Public Services and Procurement Canada
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Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users of upcoming lane closures on the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge to accommodate work on the bridge lift span.
| Public Services and Procurement Canada
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The Government of Canada is lowering costs for families by strengthening the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). The CCB is a monthly tax-free payment to help them with the costs of raising children.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
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Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, P.C., K.C., Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Robert Parker, Warden for the Municipality of Pictou County.
Today in Alberta, Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Calgary Confederation, highlighted the increased tax-free support the program is delivering to families in 2026–2027, on behalf of the Honourable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State (Children and Youth).
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
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Federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture concluded their annual conference today in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Their shared commitment to building a competitive, innovative and resilient agriculture and agri-food sector was reaffirmed, while also recognizing the importance of taking a collaborative approach in supporting all producers and processors from coast-to-coast-to-coast.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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La secrétaire parlementaire de la ministre de l’Emploi et des Familles et députée de Vimy, Annie Koutrakis, sera à Laval pour souligner l’augmentation de l’Allocation canadienne pour enfants, qui réduit les coûts pour les familles partout au Canada.