On September 19, 2025, Thomas Anthony McDonald, an inmate from Pacific Institution / Regional Treatment Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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To build the fastest growing economy in the G7, the Government of Canada is supporting the development of a skilled workforce by expanding work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities for students with private sector employers across Canada.
The Government of Canada is moving forward with the implementation of the voluntary Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP) for individual firearms owners, starting with a pilot in Nova Scotia that begins today.
Wrecked, abandoned, or hazardous vessels can pose threats to the environment, local communities and economies. Through the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada continues to take action to address problem vessels and ensure owner accountability.
Today, we celebrate the outstanding leadership of Vernon Lewis of Onion Lake Cree Nation in Saskatchewan and Craig Casimel and Peter Luggi of Stellat’en First Nation in British Columbia, the 2025 recipients of the National First Nations Water Leadership Award.
On August 19, 2025, Corynne Laffin of Hogansburg, New York, pled guilty to unlawful possession of tobacco products, contrary to Section 32(1) of the Excise Act, 2001. Ms. Hogansburg received a fine of $50,205 in addition to a vehicle release penalty of $27,423.
The Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat stations in Quebec are winding down seasonal maritime search and rescue services. The following stations in Quebec are already closed.
| Canadian Institutes of Health Research
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As we begin respiratory infectious diseases season, the Government of Canada is investing in critical research infrastructure to ensure that public health and immunization programs are as effective as they can be in protecting the health of Canadians and that Canada is ready for future pandemics and public health emergencies.
The Government of Canada and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation recognize the national historic significance of Nahnebahweequay (Catharine Sutton)