National News

1. Little Gold Creek port of entry opening delayed due to weather conditions

   The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is advising travellers that the Little Gold Creek port of entry is expected to open on May 19.

2. Government of Canada supports the Chinese Canadian Museum

   The Chinese Canadian Museum receives funding for an important travelling exhibition

3. Minister Champagne to highlight budget investment to strengthen local food security in Quebec City

   The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will do a visit and highlight a budget investment to strengthen local food security in Quebec City.

4. Defence Minister Bill Blair releases third status report of the External Monitor

   Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, released the third biannual status report of the External Monitor, Madame Jocelyne Therrien.

5. Statement from Minister Blair on the Third Biannual Report of External Monitor Jocelyne Therrien

   The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, issued the following statement today regarding the External Monitor’s third status report on the implementation of the recommendations of the Independent External Comprehensive Review (IECR).

6. Minister Hussen announces $194-million funding to support education, sexual and reproductive rights, climate action, and peace and security in Ethiopia and Tanzania

   The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, has concluded a trip to Ethiopia and Tanzania that focused on advancing development initiatives within each of the 2 countries, as well as strengthening our relationships across Africa and with the African Union (AU). During his trip, he announced Canada’s commitment to provide $194 million toward impactful development programming.

7. Festivals across Canada receive historic boost in Budget 2024 

   The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced support for the performing arts at the Yukon Arts Centre in Whitehorse

8. Building more child care spaces for families in British Columbia

   Today in Victoria, the Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens’ Services, highlighted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement from March 28 of $69.9 million over four years, with $47.3 million through 2025–2026, to help build more inclusive child care spaces across British Columbia through the Government of Canada’s $625 million Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Fund. This investment will help British Columbia reach the shared goal of building 30,000 new child care spaces by 2026.

9. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Archambault Institution 

   On May 12, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Archambault Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

10. Ministers MacAulay and Lamontagne issue statement on Grocery Sector Code of Conduct

    Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and André Lamontagne, Quebec’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food issued the following statement regarding the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct:

11. Minister Ng celebrates 15 years of free trade with Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism

    The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with Elizabeth Galdo Marín, Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru, on the margins of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Meeting 2024 in Peru.

12. Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for culture and heritage hold annual meeting to discuss priority topics for the arts, culture and heritage sectors

    Meetings for federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for culture and heritage are taking place in Whitehorse, Yukon

13. Canada announces $65 million in international assistance funding to support needs of Palestinians

    Canada is gravely concerned by the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza and by reports of a ground offensive into Rafah. A military operation into Rafah will have disastrous consequences. About 1.5 million Palestinians are taking refuge in the area. There is nowhere for them to go and limited access to aid.

14. Minister Gudie Hutchings to cut the ribbon on a new small boat basin in Norris Point

    The Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, on behalf of the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier will attend the official opening of a new small boat basin at Neddies Harbour, Norris Point.

15. Supporting PEI youth in business

    Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will join the Honourable Gilles Arsenault, PEI Minister for Economic Development, Innovation and Trade to make an announcement regarding support for young business leaders in Prince Edward Island.

16. The Plains will come alive with cultural performances and organized family activities

    Beginning June 13, the Plains of Abraham will again be the venue for a cultural program on the outdoor stage of the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand.

17. Governments of Canada and Manitoba Strengthen Ability to Prepare for and Respond to Wildfires

    The Honourable Harjit Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, was joined by the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, to make an announcement with the Honourable Jamie Moses, Manitoba Minister of Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources, to jointly invest $38.4 million over four years under the Government of Canada’s Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program – Equipment Fund (FMWCC) to support Manitoba’s efforts to purchase wildland firefighting equipment to enhance provincial readiness and capacity to prepare for and respond to wildland fires.

18. Huron-Wendat Nation and the Government of Canada settle claim for Rockmont Reserve

    First Nations partners are active in the effort to chart a new way forward with the Government of Canada to build renewed nation-to-nation relationships based on the affirmation of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership.

19. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Joyceville Institution

    On May 15, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Joyceville Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

20. HMCS William Hall Commissioned into Service in Halifax, N.S.

    The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) welcomed His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall into naval service with a commissioning ceremony in Halifax, N.S. today.

21. Canada advances trade priorities at third annual Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Dialogue of Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement

    The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) is a model free-trade agreement for the world, supporting economic growth, prosperity and competitiveness for all 3 countries.

22. Canada imposes sanctions on perpetrators of extremist settler violence against civilians in West Bank

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures Act. These are the first sanctions measures listing extremist Israeli settlers. Canada remains concerned with extremist settler violence and will examine additional measures in response to the grave breach of international peace and security posed by their violent and destabilizing actions against Palestinian civilians and their property in the West Bank.

23. Minister of Transport Rodriguez to make an important announcement about a new National School Food Program

    CALGARY, ALBERTA – The Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, on behalf of the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, will make an important announcement about a National School Food Program to ensure more children in Canada receive nutritious food at school.

24. Backgrounder: Canada imposes sanctions on perpetrators of extremist settler violence against civilians in West Bank

    Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against 4 extremist Israeli settlers in response to the grave breach of international peace and security posed by their violent and destabilizing actions against Palestinian civilians and their property

25. Ministers Valdez and Sajjan to highlight investments related to early childhood learning 

    The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, along with the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, will highlight Budget 2024 investments to support a national school food program and early childhood learning.

26. Infrastructure Announcement in Richmond

    Media representatives are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Compton-Stanstead, Bertrand Ménard, Mayor of Richmond, Pierre Tétrault, Prefect of Val-Saint-Francois RCM, and Benoit St-Pierre, President of the Board of Directors of Couvent Mont-Saint-Patrice.

27. President of the Treasury Board Anita Anand concludes productive visits in Chicago and Washington, D.C.

    Yesterday, the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, concluded a series of meetings with key businesses and officials in Chicago and Washington to advance regulatory cooperation as part of Team Canada USA.

28. Government of Canada funds 3,451 projects across Canada to make life better for Canadian seniors

    Canadians deserve to age with dignity. That comes down to choice, to affordability, to inclusion, and to community. The New Horizons for Seniors Program creates those opportunities for seniors to be more connected, supported and active members of their communities.

29. Backgrounder: New Horizons for Seniors Program

    The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program whose goal is to enhance seniors’ social inclusion and ensure they can benefit from, and contribute to, the quality of life in their communities.

30. Helping youth involved in the Criminal Justice System reintegrate into their communities

    Across the country, governments, police, lawyers, judges and community partners are working with communities and families to prevent youth involvement in crime and ensure a fair and effective youth justice system.

31. Building more child care spaces for families in Alberta

    Today in Edmonton, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, announced $78.5 million over four years, with approximately 52.9 million through 2025–2026, to help build more inclusive child care spaces across Alberta through the Government of Canada’s $625 million Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Fund. This investment will help Alberta reach the shared goal of building up to 68,700 new child care spaces by 2026.

32. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Windsor

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants; Melissa Sheehy-Richard, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Hants West; Paul Morton, Deputy Mayor of the West Hants Regional Municipality; and Joel Rafuse, president of the Windsor Agricultural Society.

33. Government of Canada investing $194,055 to support the agricultural sector in Northern Ontario

    Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, today announced a FedNor investment of $194,055 in the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO) to enhance support for new and young farmers, with specific programming to support Indigenous farmers and growers, by providing training, networking and business development opportunities. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor.

34. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in North Bay

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; Vic Fedeli, Member of Provincial Parliament for Nipissing, on behalf of Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation; and Peter Chirico, Mayor of the City of North Bay.

35. Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution 

    Between April 28 and May 9, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, several packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

36. The federal government invests in a new site for the Montreal Afro-Canadian Cultural Centre

    Members of Montreal’s Black communities will have access to a modern and dynamic new venue to showcase their artistic and cultural expression, thanks to an investment of nearly $16 million from the federal government.

37. Federal and Ontario governments agree to significant collaboration on caribou conservation

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, and the Honourable Andrea Khanjin, Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, announced the following progress toward caribou conservation.

38. Government of Canada to announce support for northern New Brunswick Communities

    Government of Canada to announce support for northern New Brunswick Communities

39. Government of Canada and the United States Co-Invest to Strengthen Critical Mineral Value Chains

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced the first co-investment with the U.S. in two Canadian companies developing deposits of critical minerals — Fortune Minerals Limited located in the Northwest Territories and Lomiko Metals, Inc. in Quebec. The two companies are receiving funding from both Canada and the U.S. to accelerate their projects towards production.

40. Canada and the United States extend bilateral energy transformation task force for an additional year, announce new mineral sector investments

    Canada and the United States are pleased to announce the renewal of the bilateral Canada-U.S. Energy Transformation Task Force (ETTF) for an additional year.

41. Governments of Canada and Manitoba to Announce Support for Wildfire Response

    Governments of Canada and Manitoba to Announce Support for Wildfire Response

42. Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on building more $10-a-day child care spaces in Nova Scotia

    Our budget is about ensuring fairness for every generation—especially younger Canadians. That’s why an important part of our plan is about helping young parents across Canada by improving access to affordable, high-quality early learning and child care.

43. Government of Canada Invests in Federation of Canadian Municipalities to Plant 1.2 million Trees in Communities Across Canada

    Government of Canada Invests in Federation of Canadian Municipalities to Plant 1.2 million Trees in Communities Across Canada

44. New net-zero carbon building in Clayoquot Sound will support innovation and collaboration on the west coast

    A new net-zero carbon facility is coming to Clayoquot Sound after an investment of over $7.1 million from the federal government, the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Society, private, and corporate contributions.

45. Infrastructure Announcement in Gaspésie-Iles-de-la-Madeleine

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and MP for Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Mathieu Lapointe, Mayor of Carleton-sur-Mer, Daniel Côté, President, RÉGÎM and Philippe Dufort, Président and General Manager, cmētis.

46. Tribunal Continues Order—Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Plate from China

    The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued its order made on August 9, 2018, in expiry review RR-2017-004, concerning the dumping of hot-rolled carbon steel plate from the People’s Republic of China.

47. Government of Canada opens doors to innovative laboratory for clean energy development

    Through the Laboratories Canada strategy, the Government of Canada is providing federal scientists and researchers with world-class, sustainable and collaborative facilities to support the transformative changes facing science today and into the future.

48. Government of Canada will make an important announcement regarding early learning and child care in British Columbia

    The Minister of Citizens’ Services, Terry Beech, will announce funding helping to create more child care spaces across the province through the Government of Canada’s Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Fund.

49. Minister O’Regan to participate in a fireside chat at the RTOERO Future of Aging Summit

    The Minister of Labour and Seniors, Seamus O’Regan, will be in Toronto to speak to educators, advocates and retirees at the RTOERO Future of Aging Summit on how the Government of Canada is delivering for Canadian seniors, so everyone can age with dignity and choice.

50. Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at the Regional Reception Centre

    On May 11 and 12, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Regional Reception Centre, a multi-level security federal institution.