| Women and Gender Equality Canada
| backgrounders
The National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence* is a 10-year framework to prevent and address gender-based violence (GBV). It was developed in collaboration between the federal, provincial and territorial governments, Indigenous partners, victims and survivors, direct service providers, experts, advocates, municipalities, the private sector and researchers to ensure it reflects the realities faced by communities across Canada.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada
| backgrounders
Crisis hotlines are an important source of support for victims and survivors of gender-based violence. They offer confidential support, help with safety planning, information about available services, and referrals to local resources.
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Heath MacDonald, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Greg Morrow, Nova Scotia Minister of Agriculture, will be joined by other provincial and territorial ministers of agriculture, while they address the media following the Annual Conference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture.
Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will highlight efforts to lower costs for families across Canada.
Members of the Advisory Committee on Canada–U.S. Economic Relations met today to discuss the latest developments in the Canada-U.S. trade relationship, Canada’s recent engagements with the U.S. and Mexico, and updates on defence and the fight against the fentanyl trade.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, along with Nova Scotia’s Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration, the Honourable Nolan Young, will meet with provincial and territorial ministers in Halifax to discuss Canada’s labour market outlook and collaborative approaches to workforce development in Canada.
Canadians expect timely access to safe and effective drugs and medical devices. Health Canada is taking practical steps to modernize and improve the efficiency of its regulatory processes, while maintaining its high standards for safety, efficacy, and quality.
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, Health Canada approved 15 new drug submissions (8 pharmaceuticals, 7 biologics) and 481 new medical devices, including 22 Class IV medical devices, which present the greatest potential risk. During this period, Health Canada also approved 31 generic drugs and 10 biosimilar drugs.
Delta, British Columbia – The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon will make an announcement regarding the Port of Vancouver.
