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.
The Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make a funding announcement.
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Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced the Commission’s decision to renew Hydro-Québec’s power reactor decommissioning licence for its Gentilly-2 Facilities for a period of 20 years.
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Food security means having reliable access to safe, nutritious and affordable food. That is why in line with the newly announced National Food Security Strategy, the Government of Canada is taking immediate action to ensure Canadians, particularly the most vulnerable, feel confident in knowing their next meal remains easily accessible.
Lori Idlout, Member of Parliament for Nunavut, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make a funding announcement.
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.
