Following a nationwide call that drew over 240 submissions, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) have selected five short documentary projects for {RE}DEFINED, a new initiative for Canadian and Indigenous filmmakers aged 30 and under.
Today, Ginette Lavack, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services and Member of Parliament for St. Boniface—St. Vital, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced an investment of more than $2 million over four years to the Government of Manitoba to improve access to health services in French in the province.
As of November 3, 2025, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issues electronic phytosanitary export certificates for grains and grain products destined to Mexico.
Canada stands with the Jamaican people following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), accompanied by Greg Fergus, Member of Parliament for Hull-Aylmer, concluded a successful visit to Jamaica, reaffirming the strong partnership between Canada and Jamaica in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. The visit underscored Canada’s commitment to working alongside Jamaica to support recovery, strengthen resilience, and advance shared priorities for sustainable development.
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced that close to six million Canadians are now covered under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and can receive the dental care they need. The CDCP is making life more affordable by saving eligible Canadians an average of $800 per year on their oral health care services. Minister Michel also announced more than $35 million over three years in funding for 30 projects under the Oral Health Access Fund (OHAF). These projects will improve training for dental students by allowing them to obtain the hands-on experience they need to provide care to Canadians across the country while strengthening efforts to improve access to care.
As part of the Oral Health Access Fund Stream 1, Health Canada is providing more than $35 million over three years to support projects submitted by oral health training institutions that aim to address competency gaps related to the treatment of targeted populations and training adaptations to ensure sufficient hands-on training opportunities.
On November 26, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, member of the Artemis II crew, will be in Toronto for the launch of an e-book entitled The Explorers Club: To The Moon! This CSA initiative aims to spark children’s curiosity about space, while fostering learning and a love of reading.
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Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced the recipients of SSHRC’s 2025 Impact Awards.
The Department of National Defence will conduct drone detection trials over downtown Ottawa, near Parliament Hill, from November 24 to 28, 2025, as part of its Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program. These trials will test urban counter-uncrewed aircraft system (CUAS) detection capabilities in a controlled, scientific environment.
Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, concluded his visit to Halifax, where he co-hosted the 17th annual Halifax International Security Forum (HISF) with HFX President Peter Van Praagh.