This important legislation delivers targeted measures to support Canadians, build a strong economy and ensure that Canada is well positioned to navigate current global challenges and achieve long-term prosperity.
The Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), represented the Government of Canada at two major international trade shows last week in Berlin and Paris to discuss shared defence priorities and promote Canadian companies on an international scale.
“Victims and survivors called for stronger protections from intimate partner violence and gender-based violence. Those protections are now law,” said the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.
“Predators prey on the most vulnerable among us, committing some of the most horrific crimes imaginable against children. Today, mandatory minimums have been restored to help keep criminals behind bars and keep our kids safe. Those protections are now law,” said the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.
Over the past year, Canadians have navigated a rapidly changing and increasingly fragmented world. In response, Canada’s government continues to focus on what we can control: building a strong Canadian economy, delivering responsible fiscal management, and supporting Canadians who are under pressure from everyday expenses. And when it comes to bringing down costs for Canadians—a key area of focus for the federal government is lowering the cost of a new home.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
| news releases
The Government of Canada today announced that Bill C‑20, the Build Canada Homes Act, has received Royal Assent, marking an important milestone in the Government’s plan to build more homes, faster and help make housing more affordable for Canadians.
The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, has concluded a productive visit to Europe, including engagements in Brussels, Belgium, where he participated in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting and the 35th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG), and in Luxembourg, where he strengthened bilateral defence cooperation and advanced key initiatives with Allied partners.
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On June 21, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in yellow, blue, green, orange and pink from sunset to 1 a.m. to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day.
On June 18, 2026, a lockdown was put in place at Beaver Creek Institution, a multi-level security federal institution, to ensure the safety and security of the institution, its staff, and inmates.
Between June 12 and 15, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.