In the summer of 2024, Jasper National Park and the town of Jasper were hit with a devastating wildfire that burned approximately 32,700 hectares and destroyed 30 percent of structures in the town. A significant portion of the park’s infrastructure was also damaged or destroyed. Since then, in partnership with the Government of Alberta, the Municipality of Jasper and local stakeholders, the federal government has supported residents, helped restore services, and rebuilt infrastructure.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
| news releases
Sipekne’katik First Nation now has a rural transportation solution for their members following an investment of more than $450,000 from the federal government.
On June 30, 2026, Health Canada introduced a new policy allowing drone technology to be used to apply pesticides that are already approved for conventional aerial application.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 50 of Canada’s newest citizens from 21 different countries at a special Canada Day citizenship ceremony. Citizenship Judge Rania Sfeir will preside over the ceremony.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 50 of Canada’s newest citizens from 26 different countries at a special Canada Day citizenship ceremony. Citizenship Judge Rania Sfeir will preside over the ceremony.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Government of Canada is focused on building a stronger economy and making life more affordable for Canadians. Today, Parliamentary Secretary Leslie Church, on behalf of the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, highlighted the launch of the National Food Security Strategy.
