Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure for coastal and rural communities, supporting fishing and transportation, while support the local economies built around them. Canada's commercial fisheries, aquaculture, and seafood processing sectors support nearly 65,000 jobs — including more than 42,900 commercial fish harvesters — from coast to coast to coast. In 2025, Canada’s fish and seafood exports totaled $8.47 billion dollars.
On May 5, 2026, Darian Daignault, an inmate from Millhaven Institution, died in hospital following injuries sustained during an altercation involving other inmates.
As the April 30 tax filing deadline has passed, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is pleased to report on the 2026 tax season. During this period, more than 28.5 million tax returns were filed, 95.6% of them online.
The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will travel to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar from May 13 to 14 to further strengthen defence cooperation with both countries.
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Bram Abramson speaks to the National Emergency Number Association to discuss the NG9-1-1 transition and update the organization on the CRTC’s ongoing work.
Earlier this week, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, spoke with Majid bin Abdullah Al-Kassabi, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Commerce. Minister Sidhu expressed Canada’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia in the wake of Iran’s unacceptable attacks across the Middle East, including the Gulf States.
The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, and Paul Connors, Member of Parliament for Avalon, Newfoundland and Labrador will be in Port de Grave, Newfoundland and Labrador to make an announcement about strategic investments for the Small Craft Harbours Program from the Spring Economic Update, including improvements to the Ship Cove Small Craft Harbour.
