The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will deliver opening remarks at the Canadian Nuclear Association’s CNA2026 annual conference. During his speech, he will discuss the future of nuclear energy in Canada.
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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, returns from a successful trip in Germany and Norway that will deliver tangible benefits for Canadians by strengthening domestic value chains, unlocking investment and joint research opportunities, and creating jobs
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Acknowledging the Joint Statement on Research Cooperation issued by the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and Ms. Sigrun Aasland, Norwegian Minister of Research and Higher Education, on March 24, 2026, in Ottawa, Canada, the two ministers have agreed to further bilateral science and research cooperation through an ambitious plan to develop a joint research agenda to advance understanding of the Arctic.
On April 26, 2026, a number of staff members were assaulted by an inmate at Springhill Institution, a medium-security federal institution. The injured staff members were evaluated and treated at an outside hospital.
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, chaired the inaugural meeting of the new Advisory Committee on Canada–U.S. Economic Relations.
Today, The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski provided an update on the development of Canada’s Flood Risk Finder, Canada’s first national, publicly available source of flood hazard and risk information. This new platform will provide a consistent picture of flood hazard and risk with straightforward, easy-to-access information.
National Immunization Awareness Week (NIAW) is celebrated each year in Canada to acknowledge and celebrate the benefits that vaccines play in protecting our health and strengthening our communities. This year, NIAW aligns with the Pan-American Health Organization’s Vaccination Week in the Americas and the World Health Organization’s World Immunization Week, creating a powerful moment to highlight the value and importance of staying up-to-date on vaccinations. Canada is honoured to host the 2026 Vaccination Week in the Americas, for the first time, as we are firmly committed to advancing vaccination as a cornerstone of public health, both domestically and internationally
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To help workplaces celebrate Safety and Health Week, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is hosting free webinars on plain language and Indigenous inclusion in the workplace.