We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, condemn the prosecution of Jimmy Lai under the National Security Law (NSL) in Hong Kong that has led to his guilty verdict on December 15, 2025.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the United Kingdom’s (UK) Veterinary Medicines Directorate announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration between Canada and the UK in the regulatory oversight of veterinary biologics, including animal vaccines.
| Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
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“Ten years ago, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its Final Report and 94 Calls to Action—laying the groundwork for reconciliation in Canada. This anniversary is a time to face the truth of our history, take stock of where we are, and reaffirm our commitment to the work that lies ahead. We know that reconciliation is a journey, and that there is still much more to do to realize the vision of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We remain committed to advancing this work in partnership with Survivors, Indigenous communities, and all those striving for healing and respect.
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Canada on behalf of the Standing Group of Partners on December 12.
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’s data release provides a picture of substance-related deaths and harms in the previous 12 months. At the national level, from July 2024 to June 2025, there were 6,161 deaths, an average of 17 deaths per day.
| Office of the Taxpayers' Ombudsperson
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Today marks the end of the 100-day plan that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) was directed to put in place to strengthen services, improve access, and reduce delays.