| Democratic Institutions | news releases
Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, announced three initiatives to ensure Canada’s democracy continues to be amongst the strongest in the world, and that it is protected from emerging threats at all times.
| Democratic Institutions | backgrounders
On March 26, 2026, the Government of Canada introduced the Strong and Free Elections Act, with targeted, priority updates to the Canada Elections Act (CEA) aimed at strengthening and protecting Canada’s federal elections and electoral actors, from evolving threats.
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that the Government of Canada is committed to advancing the National Agricultural Soil Health Strategy, with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) partnering with the Soil Conservation Council of Canada (SCCC) on its development.
| Global Affairs Canada | readouts
On the margins of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Canada’s Minister of International Trade, met with Chris Bryant, the United Kingdom’s Minister of State (Minister for Trade).
| Natural Resources Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions) and MP for Saint John–Kennebecasis, will make a funding announcement focused on the modernization of electricity grids to become more reliable and sustainable
| Natural Resources Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make an announcement to support reliable, affordable energy for Canadians.
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Robert Black, Senator for Ontario, will make an important announcement regarding the development of a National Agricultural Soil Health Strategy, reaffirming the Government of Canada’s commitment to sustainable agriculture, enhanced agricultural productivity, and long-term soil resilience.
| Natural Resources Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, concluded a successful visit to CERAWeek 2026 in Houston, Texas, where he highlighted Canada’s value proposition for American and international partners as an energy superpower.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is committed to sustainable and orderly fisheries that support rural, coastal, and Indigenous communities. These fisheries rely on the best available science advice. In Southwest Nova Scotia, Cape Breton and Southwest New Brunswick, the elver fishery is an important source of income for commercial licence holders, and First Nations communities.
| Correctional Service Canada | news releases
On March 24, 2026, Amine Derradji, an inmate from Donnacona Institution, died in hospital following injuries sustained during an altercation involving another inmate.
