| Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
| statements
On Monday, Indigenous leaders and government partners from around the world came together to mark the start of the 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. At the forum, Minister Alty was joined by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, First Nations, Inuit and Métis Elders, Ruth Mercredi, Minnie Grey, and Alberta Malcolm, as well as Reception keynote speaker Be’sha Blondin, and Senator Margo Greenwood.
On April 21, 2026, an altercation involving several inmates from the maximum-security unit occurred at Saskatchewan Penitentiary. As a result of injuries sustained, an inmate has died, and two others required outside medical intervention.
| Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
| news releases
From May 4-9, 2026, workplaces across Canada are encouraged to celebrate Safety and Health Week and promote awareness of injury and illness prevention at work.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
| news releases
The Fort Frances Memorial Sports Centre will generate solar energy following an investment of $589,762 from the federal government through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program.
| Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
| news releases
Today, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Craig Simailak, Government of Nunavut’s Minister of Community Services, announced $2.45 million in joint funding to support the Government of Nunavut’s research in foundational geoscience and critical mineral potential in south and central Baffin Island.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will hold a media callback following her visit to Germany and Norway.