On December 12, 2025, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, Yasir Naqvi, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced nearly $5 million in funding to the University of Calgary for the Energy Modelling Hub, a national initiative to advance evidence-based decision-making in the energy sector.
Today, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade Yasir Naqvi, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced nearly $5 million in funding to the University of Calgary for the Energy Modelling Hub, a national initiative to advance evidence-based decision making in the energy sector.
The Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport) and Canada’s FIFA Sherpa, will meet with key partners in Mexico to strengthen coordination for the FIFA World Cup 26™.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada
| media advisories
Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, will highlight the 30th anniversary of Canada’s Environmental Damages Fund and the Government of Canada’s investment in 23 projects that benefit ecosystems and communities across Canada.
| Public Services and Procurement Canada
| news releases
The Government of Canada is committed to rebuilding, rearming and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Today, the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), and Karim Bardeesy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, announced that Canada has awarded a contract to Bombardier to acquire 6 Canadian-built Global 6500 aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force under the Airlift Capability Project – Multi-role Flight Service.
The G7+ Ukraine Energy Coordination Group met virtually today, December 12, 2025, to reaffirm its united support for Ukraine’s energy security and strongly condemn Russia’s deliberate strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The meeting was co-chaired by Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the EU and Vice President of the European Commission, and Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, with the participation of Yuliia Svyrydenko, Prime Minister of Ukraine, and EU Commissioner Dan Jørgensen.
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, announced the implementation of new measures announced by the Prime Minister on November 26, designed to provide immediate relief and long-term clarity for Canadian manufacturers.
Effective December 26, 2025, the Government of Canada is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on the full value of the steel derivative products listed below from all countries. Descriptions are included for illustrative purposes, with the scope established by the tariff item in column 1.
On December 8, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Regional Reception Centre, a multi-level security federal institution
