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Backgrounder: Strengthening Atlantic Canada’s defence capabilities in Nova Scotia

| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | backgrounders

The world is changing rapidly. The international rules-based order is fading, and technological change is expanding the fields of conflict. The Government of Canada is responding by rebuilding and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces and strengthening the defence industrial base.


Backgrounder: Canada and British Columbia secure a new partnership to build more homes

| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada | backgrounders

The Government of Canada, through Build Canada Homes (BCH), and with the Province of British Columbia through the British Columbia Housing Management Commission (BC Housing) have agreed in principle to a phased, long‑term partnership to accelerate the delivery of new affordable, supportive, and transitional homes across the province.


Backgrounder: Amendments to sanctions related to Syria

| Global Affairs Canada | backgrounders

On December 8, 2024, Canada welcomed the end of the Assad regime in Syria, reaffirmed its commitment to the Syrian people and urged all parties to work toward an inclusive political transition. Canada committed to collaborating with partners to support the Syrian people and to hold the Assad regime to account before the International Court of Justice for the torture and cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment and punishment of their own people.


Responding to urgent needs in Ontario communities most impacted by the illegal drug crisis

| Health Canada | backgrounders

The Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) is part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to help communities rapidly respond to emerging, critical needs related to the illegal drug crisis. Health Canada is providing more than $11.4 million through the ETF to 8 projects across Ontario. Funding will support a wide range of urgent interventions to increase local capacity to help populations most affected by the illegal drug crisis.


Backgrounder: Government of Canada supports Quebec's defence sector

| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions | backgrounders

The following information is in addition to the news release issued on February 18, 2026, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient businesses and organizations, and their respective projects.


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2025-12-23