Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), supported by federal cabinet ministers and secretaries of state*, issued the following statement to mark the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
| Environment and Climate Change Canada
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The Honorable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement at the conclusion of the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Belém, Brazil, which took place from November 10 to 21, 2025.
G7 Interior and Security Ministers 2025 meeting communiqué, a summary of discussions regarding the complex challenges to the safety and security of G7 nations and a renewed commitment to uphold and protect the safety, security and resilience of G7 sovereign states.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
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November 22 marks National Housing Day. On this day, we recognize the progress made to address the housing challenges facing Canadians and those who advocate everyday for change. Housing is more than a roof over your head. Housing connects us to the communities where we live, work, and play. National Housing Day is more than raising awareness – it is a call to action.
Each life lost by suicide sends shockwaves through families, friends and communities. The effects on survivors can be profound, and the emotional impacts can linger for years.
The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David McGuinty, issued the following statement today in response to Madame Jocelyne Therrien’s sixth and final External Monitor status report
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), issued the following statement in celebration of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day
This week marks National Addictions Awareness Week – a time to listen, to learn, and to support those affected by substance use and addiction. The theme this year is “Anchoring Hope.” Addiction is not a choice. Like any other health issue, people experiencing addiction deserve compassion and care.
“Ahead of UN World Children’s Day, marked on November 20, we, the representatives of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, emphasize that every child has the inalienable right to live in safety, with their family, and in their homeland.
