Opening statement to the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy: Competition is critical to building a stronger, more affordable economy Speech December 4, 2025
Over the past several years, through extensive engagement with partners, stakeholders and Indigenous harvesters, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has moved forward with transforming the ownership and governance model of the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (FFMC) to remain resilient and competitive in today’s open market and to continue to meet the needs of inland commercial fish harvesters now and into the future.
On November 25, 2025, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, officially established the Canadian Joint Forces Command (CJFC), a new Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) command designed to strengthen leadership, coordination, and accountability for joint military capabilities across the CAF.
Canada has what the world wants and needs. With strategic investments driving growth, Canada is moving from reliance to resilience, diversifying trade relationships at home and abroad, and stepping forward as a reliable partner ready to expand exports to new markets around the world.
The Canadian Joint Forces Command (CJFC) has been established as a new command within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with Lieutenant-General Darcy Molstad and Chief Warrant Officer Donovan Crawford appointed as its inaugural command team. Its creation marks a major step forward in improving leadership, coordination, and accountability for joint capabilities across the Defence Team.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
Affordable child care is essential to Canada’s economy. Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and every parent deserves the peace of mind that comes from knowing their child is cared for, in a safe and inclusive environment.
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced the launch of a new public dashboard under the National Wastewater Drug Surveillance (NWDS) program as part of Canada’s collective response to the illegal drug crisis.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
| media advisories
Members of the media are invited to a Veteran housing and homelessness announcement with the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State for Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, and Member of Parliament for Saint John—Kennebecasis, and Debbie Bentley-Lauzon, Manager of Systems Alignment with the Human Development Council.
Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced the Government of Canada’s intent to contract MDA Space to build, test, and launch an additional satellite for the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM).