Today, the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Jill McKnight, on behalf of the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, announced that the Department of National Defence (DND) has acquired a 52-unit apartment building in Courtenay, British Columbia (B.C.). This $19.1 million apartment complex will provide accommodations for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members working at 19 Wing Comox, with occupancy expected to begin in summer 2026.
| Canadian International Trade Tribunal
| news releases
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued its order made on March 13, 2020, in expiry review RR-2019-001, concerning the dumping of hot-rolled carbon steel plate from Brazil, Denmark, Indonesia, Italy, Japan and Korea.
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced 3 appointments to the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) Board of Directors.
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, today concluded a successful European visit to France, the United Kingdom, and Germany during which he reinforced Canada’s commitment to shared economic prosperity, resilient supply chains, and stronger transatlantic collaboration.
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) returns to the spotlight in New York City’s Animation First Festival (February 3 to 8, 2026) with internationally acclaimed shorts by new voices and Oscar-nominated visionaries from Montreal’s vibrant animation community.
| Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
| media advisories
The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an important announcement in support of the growth of York Region businesses.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada
| news releases
Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced $19.6 million for 82 Indigenous-led stewardship initiatives to support locally led climate solutions, species-at-risk conservation, and First Nations Guardians programs.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will participate in a fireside chat hosted by the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations. While there, she will discuss the opportunities presented by an integrated industrial strategy in light of current global uncertainties.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada
| backgrounders
On December 17, 2025, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced an investment of over $4.5 million for 47 First Nations-led Guardians initiatives through the Indigenous Guardians program for
2025–2026.
