On May 4, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will visit the Winnipeg Canadian Forces Base where he will highlight the government’s federal investments in the defence sector announced in the government’s Spring Economic Update. The Minister will also meet with the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, where he will address the business community, outlining key highlights in Spring Economic Update 2026. A fireside chat will follow.
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) kicks off Pride Month in style as In the Closet, Ajahnis Charley’s hilarious and intimate docu-series about non-binary fashion and identity, premieres May 25 on the NFB’s YouTube channel.
This May, the NFB continues its series of free public screenings every Thursday at the Alanis Obomsawin Theatre in the heart of Montreal’s Quartier des Spectacles.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The global economy is rapidly changing, and many Canadians are feeling the effects at home—including workers and young people looking for jobs in a challenging job market. In response, the Government of Canada is focused on what it can control: creating good jobs for people across Canada to gain meaningful work experience that will set them on a path to a successful future.
Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, accompanied by Anthony Housefather, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience, as they highlight Emergency Preparedness Week and announce investments to strengthen emergency response and capacity.
From April 22 - 29, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
This May, keep on streaming Canadian on the NFB platforms! This month’s premieres include the latest from a Winnipeg animation legend, a short documentary that takes viewers on a creative road trip and the debut of two new projects on YouTube.
The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), concluded an official visit to Paris, France, from April 28 to 30, 2026, during which he represented Canada at the G7 Development Ministers’ Meeting.
| Canadian Security Intelligence Service
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Today, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) released its 2025 public report. The report reflects the complexity of Canada’s current national security environment. It highlights the impact of the demands on CSIS and how the organization continues to meet the ever-evolving threats facing Canada.
