Canada stands in solidarity with all those affected by the catastrophic flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-China border that have caused a tragic loss of life and widespread damage to homes, communities and infrastructure...
Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, announced the publication of notices in the Canada Gazette for the Mackenzie Valley Highway (MVH) and Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) projects.
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Workers and employers across the country are facing increasing pressure from tariffs, skilled labour shortages, supply chain disruptions and broader economic uncertainty. The Government of Canada is focused on what we can control: investing in the people and sectors that will drive our economic future. Through major projects in housing, clean electricity and defence, the government is creating demand for skilled workers and building the tools to make sure Canadians are ready to fill those jobs.
On August 19 and 26, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drumheller Institution.
The lockdown put in place at the medium-security unit at Mission Institution on August 18, 2026, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations and visits have resumed.
Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, announced that the Government of Canada will match donations to the Canadian Red Cross’ 2026 British Columbia Wildfires Appeal in support of wildfires disaster relief and recovery efforts in British Columbia (B.C.).
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The Government of Canada has negotiated intensively and in good faith with the United States (U.S.) toward a fair and comprehensive trade agreement that would protect Canadian workers and their families, strengthen the economy, provide greater certainty for businesses, and respect Canada’s sovereignty.
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Today, the governments of Ontario and Canada announced that the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is receiving up to $94.8 million through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) in recognition of its commitment to reduce development charges by up to 76 per cent, depending on the unit type and area, from March 30, 2026, to March 31, 2029. The funding will help build more homes and community infrastructure in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury while advancing the province’s plan to protect Ontario by investing in projects that support economic growth and keep workers on the job.