| Correctional Service Canada | news releases
On December 29, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium-security federal institution
| Transport Canada | news releases
Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced that the new Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations, which apply to the construction and equipment of new vessels 24 metres or more in length (excluding fishing vessels and pleasure craft), have come into force. The regulations update and consolidate requirements that previously existed in various regulations under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, and the Canada Labour Code, into one set of regulations and add penalties for non-compliance.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
“Recognizing the broad consensus as expressed by 44 countries around the world on December 19, 2023, as well as the statement by the UN Security Council on December 1, 2023, condemning Houthi attacks against commercial vessels transiting the Red Sea, and in light of ongoing attacks, including a significant escalation over the past week targeting commercial vessels with missiles, small boats, and attempted hijackings,
| Canadian Intellectual Property Office | news releases
On December 15, 2023, the Japan Patent Office virtually hosted the Group of Seven (G7) countries' Heads of IP Office Conversation.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada | media advisories
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable P.J. Akeeagok, Premier of Nunavut; and the Honourable David Joanasie, Minister of Community and Government Services for the Government of Nunavut.
| Correctional Service Canada | news releases
On January 2, 2024, Ian Smith, an inmate from Bath Institution, died while in our custody.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | news releases
On December 30, 2023, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, launched a consultation on the creation of the Federal Plastics Registry, which will be used as a tool to monitor and track plastic from the time it is produced to its end of life
| Canadian Heritage | statements
The Government of Canada issues a statement to mark Tamil Heritage Month.
| Canada Border Services Agency | backgrounders
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Region today released operational and enforcement highlights covering the period from January 1 to October 31, 2023.
| Canada Border Services Agency | backgrounders
Today, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Quebec Region, published the highlights of its enforcement and operational activities covering the period from January 1, to October 31, 2023.
