Today, the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions) announced that eligible Canadians will receive a one-time GST/HST credit top-up on June 5, 2026.
The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, will participate in a key international mission to promote Canadian seafood in European markets, beginning April 20, 2026. While in Barcelona, the Minister will lead the Canadian delegation at Seafood Expo Global (SEG) 2026, showcasing Canada’s high-quality fish and seafood products, advance trade diversification, and strengthen commercial and government partnerships across the world.
Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, issued the following statement regarding the anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement on the U.S. announcement of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon:
Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, issued a statement on the conclusion of the Forest Sector Transformation Task Force’s mandate.
The representatives of the Group of Creditors of Ukraine (GCU) and the Government of Ukraine signed on April 16, 2026 a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the suspension of debt service due by Ukraine until the end of February 2030, corresponding to the duration of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme approved by its Executive Board on February 26, 2026.
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Today, the Government of Canada celebrated continued progress on the construction of the Ontario Line subway. Tunnelling has officially started on the Ontario Line, marking a major milestone in the project. New names have also been unveiled for four downtown stations to better reflect the neighbourhoods they will serve and make the line easier for riders to navigate.
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade concluded the first visit of a Canadian Minister to South China since 2018, where he built on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Beijing earlier this year, advanced trade diversification, and delivered tangible outcomes for Canadian businesses, workers and exporters.