Government of Canada announces support to boost tourism in Eastern PEI
| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | news releases
Rural tourism operators receive funding to expand accommodations, improve services, and modernize facilities
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Investing in Public Transit in Hamilton
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada | news releases
The City of Hamilton’s transit network has increased transit capacity with the completion and opening of the new Birch Transit Centre, a $390.4-million Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) maintenance and storage facility.
Announcement of new diplomatic appointment
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment:
Biographical note – Mazen Mahfouz
| Global Affairs Canada | backgrounders
Mazen Mahfouz (BSc [Economics], University of Ottawa, 2000; MBA, University of Quebec in Montréal, 2005) started his career with Export Development Canada (1999 to 2004) and then worked at the Canadian International Development Agency (2004 to 2006). He joined Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada in 2006. At Headquarters, he has worked as a regional manager in International Financial Operations and as a trade commissioner with the Trade Commissioner Service’s Support Division. From 2008 to 2011, he opened Global Affairs Canada’s regional office in Victoria, B.C., and served as head of office. He has also worked as deputy director for Mexico Policy Relations in the North America Policy and Relations Division. Overseas, he served as commercial counsellor in Costa Rica, Honduras and Nicaragua (2012 to 2015), commercial counsellor in Peru and Bolivia (2015 to 2019) and, most recently, commercial economic counsellor in Spain and Andorra (2021 to 2026).
The New Horizons for Seniors Program
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | backgrounders
The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program. Its goal is to strengthen seniors’ social inclusion so they can benefit from, and contribute to, the quality of life in their communities.
Minister Thompson announces funds for projects in St. John’s through New Horizons for Seniors Program
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
As the cost of living continues to rise, the Government of Canada is taking action to make life more affordable for seniors and to help them stay active and connected in their communities. Alongside direct support to ease everyday costs, the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) funds projects that keep thousands of seniors engaged in the places they call home.
Government of Canada to announce funding under the Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund
| Public Health Agency of Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will announce funding under the Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund.
Lockdown and search at Matsqui Institution
| Correctional Service Canada | news releases
On June 19, 2026, a lockdown was put in place at Matsqui Institution, a medium-security federal institution, to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General Fraser meets with the Mayor of Vaughan and York Regional Police
| Department of Justice Canada | readouts
Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, met with City of Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca and York Regional Police Deputy Chief Ryan Hogan to discuss the federal government’s recent criminal justice reforms and how they will help combat crime in Vaughan and keep Canadians safe.
Minister Fraser to hold press conference on bail and sentencing reforms to combat copper theft
| Department of Justice Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will hold a press conference on the passing of the Bail and Sentencing Act (Bill C-14), with over 80 targeted changes to the Criminal Code.