The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, alongside General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, and a delegation representing the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, will mark the 110th anniversary of the Battles of the Somme and Beaumont-Hamel with a series of events in Northern France and Belgium, including a Signature Ceremony at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial in France on July 1, 2026.
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National Indigenous History Month is an opportunity for us all to recognize and celebrate the distinct histories, diverse cultures and languages, and enduring contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis, who have always served as stewards of the lands and waters.
Canadian Heritage will host a technical briefing for media that will include details about the ceremony in the Senate of Canada Building on June 8, 2026
The Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa—Vanier—Gloucester, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will be joined by Lynn Casimiro, President, La Cité College, to make an announcement about improving access to oral health care.
Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, and the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, met with industry leaders from Canada’s oil and gas sector.
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Former students of Île-à-la-Crosse School may now apply for settlement compensation payments. Through this compensation process, we seek to recognize the harms experienced by Survivors, as well as their families and communities, who attended or were affected by the Île-à-la-Crosse School. The school operated from the 1860s to the 1970s and primarily served Métis and First Nations students from northern Saskatchewan. Together, we have worked to find a fair, compassionate, and respectful resolution to this litigation.
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To build a stronger, barrier-free Canada, the Government of Canada is investing in community projects that promote accessibility, foster disability inclusion and build a Canada where every person has the chance to contribute their talents and thrive.
