The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will hold a press conference on one of the largest updates to Canada’s Criminal Code in generations to confront modern threats and protect victims.
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, today announced measures taken by the Government of Canada in relation to Syria.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
The world is rapidly changing. The global trading system is reshaping, causing major disruption and upheaval for Canadians. Co-operation and collective solutions are more important than ever. With G7 partners, Canada is building a new era of collaboration; one rooted in mutual support and resilient partnerships that shapes a future-ready workforce.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
| media advisories
Members of the media are invited to an announcement with the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, Caroline Desrochers, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, Sherry Romanado, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne and Catherine Fournier, Mayor of Longueuil.
| Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
| news releases
Today, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced that businesses and organizations in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon can now apply to the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII). Through this major national program, CanNor will deliver up to $40.5 million over three years to help businesses, mainly small- and medium-sized enterprises, expand their capacity and connect to national and international defence supply chains, whether they are established suppliers or new to the sector. This funding may also be used to enhance regional defence innovation ecosystems and, in targeted circumstances, may support the establishment of defence-related strategic infrastructure designed to enhance the Canadian Armed Forces’ presence or operations.
| Public Services and Procurement Canada
| media advisories
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) recognizes the vital role of the LaSalle Causeway in meeting local transportation needs and is providing an update on plans for the 2026 marine navigation season.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
| media advisories
On December 6, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in white and purple from sunset to 1:00 a.m. in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, as well as the anniversary of the École Polytechnique de Montréal massacre.
| Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor
| backgrounders
Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced Government of Canada investments totalling $4,774,515 for 10 Indigenous economic development projects across Northern Ontario.
| Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor
| news releases
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced the creation of the Northern Ontario Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative (NOICE), which aims to help establish, optimize, and expand Indigenous-led clean energy projects in the region. Minister Hajdu also announced a total FedNor investment of $4,774,515 in 10 Indigenous economic development projects across the region.