Today, the Strong and Free Elections Act (Bill C-25) received Royal Assent. The targeted, priority amendments to the Canada Elections Act (CEA) proposed in this Bill will ensure that Canada’s elections remain safe from evolving threats, including foreign interference.
The Office of the Procurement Ombud (OPO) hosted its third Procurement Solutions Forum, bringing together senior procurement leaders and stakeholders from across the federal government to discuss the development of a harmonized set of federal procurement rules – one of the Procurement Ombud’s 5 key recommendations to address long-standing federal procurement issues, as outlined in his report Time for Solutions: Top 5 Foundational Changes Needed in Federal Procurement.
| Canadian International Trade Tribunal
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Further to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s preliminary injury inquiry (PI-2026-002), the Tribunal today determined that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping and subsidizing of certain steel racks from China have caused injury to the domestic industry.
| Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
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The federal government is providing up to $4,787,324 in targeted funding for two community food processing plants in Nunavut. These projects will create jobs and improve access to local food for community members.
| Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
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The Government of Canada is investing over $4.7 million on two community-led traditional food processing facilities that will help Gjoa Haven and Taloyoak residents access more local foods and strengthen food sovereignty in the region.
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), enacting some of the most significant reforms to strengthen bail and sentencing laws.
Today, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced $3.3 million over three years for five projects in collaboration with First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities.