| National Defence | backgrounders
The Government of Canada has achieved the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) 2% of gross domestic product (GDP) defence spending target in the 2025–26 fiscal year, marking a significant milestone in Canada’s approach to national defence and collective security.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
North Atlantic right whales are one of the most endangered large whale species in the world. With recent population estimates at roughly 380, they face serious threats to their survival and recovery from the risk of fishing gear entanglements and vessel strikes. The Government of Canada continues to implement measures to protect this endangered species in close consultation with industry.
| Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is taking steps to build a stronger and more resilient economy. That’s why the Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are working to streamline environmental and impact assessments for major projects.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on the margins of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations.
| Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
Today, the Council of the Première Nation des Innus Essipit (CPNIE) and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) announce the official completion of the first phase of the land addition to reserve (ATR) process in Essipit.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada | news releases
Active transportation is a sustainable, cost-effective and efficient way to get around. The Government of Canada’s Active Transportation Fund (ATF) is about building safe, connected and convenient sidewalks, bike lanes and multi-use trails that will help communities to get more active while reducing traffic congestion and carbon emissions.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions against five individuals and four entities under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations.
| Global Affairs Canada | backgrounders
Despite decades of concerted efforts by the international community, Iran remains a destabilizing force across the Middle East and the world through malign activities by its own military, as well as its support of a network of aligned non-state militias and terrorist armed groups, often referred to as the “Axis of Resistance.” Iran supports Axis of Resistance members through funding, arms provision, technology transfers, training and ideological and political support.
| Office of the Procurement Ombud | news releases
The Procurement Ombud released a report detailing the findings of his Procurement Practice Review (PPR) of contracts awarded to Indigenous businesses under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB).
| Canadian Space Agency | media advisories
The launch of the Artemis II crewed test flight around the Moon is currently targeted for no earlier than Wednesday, April 1, at 6:24 pm ET, with additional opportunities for launch each day through April 6.
