Schools are often the cornerstone of First Nations communities, providing students with a safe place to learn and grow, and acting as a gathering place for community events and cultural activities. Investing in education infrastructure helps create opportunities for future generations, strengthens cultural identity, and supports the overall well-being of the community.
| The National Battlefields Commission
| news releases
Quebec City, June 19, 2026 – Long summer evenings are back, and with them one of Quebec City’s most appreciated free cultural events. From tomorrow to August 14, 2026, on Wednesdays and Fridays, the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand will be inviting the public to a series of free shows starring artists from here and elsewhere. Music, fresh faces, and shared moments will be provided by a diverse lineup of performances against the magical backdrop of the Plains of Abraham.
On June 18, 2026, Bill C-11, An Act to amend the National Defence Act and other Acts (Military Justice System Modernization Act) received Royal Assent.
On June 18, 2026, Bill C-11, An Act to amend the National Defence Act and other Acts (Military Justice System Modernization Act) received Royal Assent and has become law, modernizing the military justice system in four key areas:
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
| news releases
Building a strong Canada starts with building strong communities. In April, the Government of Canada launched the Build Communities Strong Fund, a $51 billion investment to build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.
The Government of Canada is taking action to protect Canadian industries and strengthen the economy in a rapidly changing global trade environment. As economic security, industrial policy, and global economic competition increasingly shape investment, trade, and financial decisions, the Government of Canada is building the strongest economy in the G7 by moving with speed and ambition to diversify our trade partners and build our strength here at home.
The Canadian Coast Guard advises that the CCGS Jean Goodwill will conduct icebreaking operations in Frobisher Bay near Iqaluit, Nunavut, on or around June 23, 2026. The purpose of this operation is to break ice so commercial vessels can navigate safely in and out of the area. The date is subject to change depending on operational requirements or weather conditions.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce significant new federal funding to support women entrepreneurs in Alberta and across Canada.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), in partnership with the Manitoba government, has completed the first aquatic invasive species (AIS) roadside inspection blitz of the 2026 summer season. The operation took place on Highway 1 (the Trans-Canada Highway) near the Manitoba-Ontario border, from May 29 to 31, 2026. This initiative supports efforts to protect freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity by preventing the spread of AIS such as Zebra and Quagga mussels, which can be transported on watercraft and related equipment.