| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
| media advisories
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will participate in several stakeholder meetings and events in St. John’s on March 18 and 19, as well as make a significant announcement related to the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) at PAL Aerospace.
The Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), and the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will announce a new contract that will deliver new capabilities to members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
On March 3, 2026, Canada Border Services Agency officers in Cornwall, Ontario laid charges against an individual after seizing three prohibited assault-style firearms from their vehicle.
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
| media advisories
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we must cancel the event planned for Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 1 p.m. where the Honourable Mandy Gull‑Masty, Member of Parliament for Abitibi–Baie-James–Nunavik–Eeyou and Minister of Indigenous Services, was expected to announce Government of Canada financial support to improve and modernize the tourism offering of a Val-d’Or SME.
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
| media advisories
Carlos Leitão, Member of Parliament for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, will announce Government of Canada funding to support the growth of two Saint-Jérôme manufacturing businesses.
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
| media advisories
Media representatives are invited to attend a Government of Canada announcement regarding CED funding for two well-established businesses in the Lanaudière region. Carlos Leitão, Member of Parliament for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, will announce support to strengthen the growth and production capacity of these businesses.