General Public

1. The Government of Canada supports a new comedy festival in Montréal in July

   The Government of Canada supports “ComediHa! salue Montréal!”

2. National Film Board of Canada lends animation artwork to LA’s Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

   The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles will showcase legendary National Film Board of Canada (NFB) animation beginning May 12—with Norman McLaren and Evelyn Lambart’s Begone Dull Care and Ishu Patel’s Paradise featured as part of Inventing Worlds and Characters: Animation.

3. Indigenous Services Canada announces 2024 recipients of Award of Excellence in Nursing

   Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, congratulated three nurses who embody these significant qualities as the recipients of the 2024 Award of Excellence in Nursing

4. Minister MacAulay announces re-appointment to Farm Credit Canada’s Board of Directors

   Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the re-appointment of Jane Halford as Chairperson of Farm Credit Canada's (FCC) Board of Directors.

5. Minister Qualtrough to provide an update on the Future of Sport in Canada Commission

   The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, will provide an update on the Future of Sport in Canada Commission

6. Announcement of new diplomatic appointment

   The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment: Joyce Napier

7. Biographical note

   Joyce Napier is a former political journalist and foreign correspondent. She reported in both official languages in Canada and abroad for more than 40 years, covering some of the most important news events of the modern era.

8. Government of Canada supports Oshawa-based tourism operator

   Canadian tourism organizations and attractions play a crucial role in showcasing our country’s unique history, geography, culture and experiences. By attracting domestic and international travelers, these destinations also contribute to good local jobs and economic growth in communities.

9. Federal government partners with Indigenous Peoples in Timiskaming District

   The federal government is investing in green and inclusive retrofits for Indigenous education facilities in Kirkland Lake and Temiskaming Shores to convert land in Kirkland Lake into a food forest. Announced by MP Anthony Rota and Bertha Cormier, Executive Director of the Temiskaming Native Women’s Support Group (TNWSG), these projects will receive almost $6 million from the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program and $250,000 from the Natural Infrastructure Fund.

10. Backgrounder: Federal government partners with Indigenous Peoples in Timiskaming District

    The federal government is investing in green and inclusive retrofits for Indigenous education facilities in Kirkland Lake and Temiskaming Shores to convert land in Kirkland Lake into a food forest.

11. Springboard Atlantic: pioneering 20 years of innovation in Atlantic Canada

    Minister Hutchings praises impressive journey of turning innovative research into real-world solutions

12. Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest $25 million in agriculture researchers

    Today, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan’s Minister of Agriculture David Marit announced $25 million to support 15 strategic research chairs at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Agriculture and Bioresources through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

13. New measure to support skilled temporary workers in Manitoba

    Regional economic immigration programs support the sustainable growth and economic stability of our country, and contribute significantly to the cultural diversity and enrichment of Canada.

14. Minister Boissonnault to announce launch of selection processes for EI Board of Appeal

    Minister Boissonnault to announce launch of selection processes for EI Board of Appeal

15. Removing barriers for sperm and ova donors

    Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, is announcing that Health Canada’s updated screening criteria for sperm and ova donors have come into force, integrating the latest scientific evidence and input from consultations with subject-matter experts in donor screening, industry, patient associations, and 2SLGBTQIA+ groups.

16. Minister Joly to welcome Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will host Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, during his visit to Ottawa from May 9-10.

17. Budget 2024: Up to $450 more for Volunteer Firefighters and Search and Rescue

    Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, highlighted how Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation takes action to protect Canadians, the economy, and our environment from the increasing effects of climate change.

18. Minister St-Onge announces the appointment of Sylvain Lafrance as Chairperson of Telefilm Canada

    Sylvain Lafrance, a communications and media management expert, becomes Telefilm Canada’s Chairperson for a five-year term

19. Government of Canada investing $379,500 in youth internship opportunities in Northwestern Ontario

    Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, today announced a FedNor investment of $379,500 in support of youth internship opportunities in Northwestern Ontario. FedNor’s investment will support 24 placements over a three-year period. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North.

20. Minister Blair to welcome Germany’s Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius to Canada

    The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will welcome Germany’s Minister of Defence, Boris Pistorius, to Canada for a bilateral meeting.

21. Remarks by Minister of National Defence Bill Blair to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute conference on NORAD Modernization

    Good morning everyone. Thank you very much for this kind introduction and the warm welcome that I've received. I would like to begin, as we always should, by acknowledging that we are gathered on the traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinabek peoples...

22. Ministers Rodriguez and Khera to host National Air Accessibility Summit

    The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, and the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, the Honourable Kamal Khera, will host a National Air Accessibility Summit to contribute to making air travel accessible for all Canadians.

23. Government of Canada to announce new support for Indigenous tourism during Indigenous Prosperity Forum

    The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, will announce a new federal initiative to support Indigenous tourism and promote reconciliation. Minister Ferrada will be joined by Shannin Metatawabin, Chief Executive Officer of the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA). This announcement will take place during NACCA’s Indigenous Prosperity Forum.

24. Minister Ng welcomes NAFTA dispute panel ruling regarding U.S. countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber

    The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, issued the following statement regarding yesterday’s decision by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Chapter 19 panel on U.S. countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber:

25. Nirmala Naidoo to the Annual Conference of the British Columbia Association of Broadcasters

    I want to use my time today to go through some of the challenges we at the CRTC are seeing in the broadcasting sector. And I’ll tell you about the progress we’re making – with the input and assistance of many of you – to lessen the impact of those headwinds and make your sailing smoother.

26. Tribunal Issues Determination of Reasonable Indication of Injury—Certain Wire Rod from China, Egypt and Vietnam 

    Ottawa, Ontario, May 7, 2024—The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today determined that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping of certain wire rod from the People’s Republic of China, the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam has caused injury or is threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry.

27. Cree Elder and astronomer overcomes a harrowing history to take us to the stars. Lisa Jackson’s Wilfred Buck opens in Canadian cities.

    Fresh from its North American premiere at Hot Docs, Toronto-based Anishinaabe filmmaker Lisa Jackson’s Wilfred Buck is opening in cinemas across Canada, distributed by the National Film Board of Canada (NFB).

28. New Commander for Canadian Special Operations Forces Command

    Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) completed a change of command ceremony today at Cartier Square Drill Hall in Ottawa, where Brigadier-General Steve Hunter assumed command from Major-General Steve Boivin.

29. 2024 marks the centennial of the Newfoundland National War Memorial; commemoration to include the repatriation of an unknown Newfoundland First World War soldier

    For 100 years, the Newfoundland National War Memorial, which is one of only two national war memorials in Canada, has been a somber reminder of the valiant contributions that Newfoundlanders and Labradorians made during armed conflicts since the First World War.

30. Budget 2024: A clean and safe environment for the next generation

    Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, highlighted how Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation is taking further action to protect our environment today and for the next generation.

31. Readout: Canada and Germany’s Housing Ministers meet in Ottawa to discuss common goals

    The Honourable Sean Fraser and the Honorable Klara Geywitz met in Ottawa to discuss mutual priorities and opportunities for collaboration between Canada and Germany on the topics of housing and infrastructure. As members of the Group of Seven (G7), they also discussed the ongoing work around sustainable urban policies that help promote the growth of livable cities.

32. Statement from the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health

    Health Canada is granting BC’s request to prohibit possession of controlled substances in public spaces, including public transit. Exemptions will continue to apply in private residences, healthcare clinics as designated by the province of BC, places where people are lawfully sheltering, and overdose prevention and drug checking sites.

33. Personal possession of small amounts of certain illegal drugs in British Columbia

    Backgrounder on personal possession of small amounts of certain illegal drugs in British Columbia

34. Canada marks 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Brunei

    40 years ago, Canada established diplomatic relations with Brunei following the country’s independence.

35. The Government of Canada proudly celebrates Asian Heritage Month

    The Government of Canada hosts a reception in honour of Asian Heritage Month 2024

36. The federal and provincial governments invest in ventilation improvements at Belvedere Heights

    The federal and provincial governments are investing over $365,000 to improve ventilation at the Belvedere Heights long-term care home. This was announced by the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Stan Cho, Ontario Minister of Long-Term Care; and Kami Johnston, Administrator of Belvedere Heights

37. Alternating lane closure on Chaudière Crossing

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that there will be an alternating lane closure on the Chaudière Crossing for repair work.

38. Scott Hutton to the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications

    We promote choice and affordability for Canadians, encourage investment in reliable and high-quality networks, and work to improve access to telecommunications services in Indigenous, rural, and remote communities.

39. The Government of Canada and the City of Montreal invest in the planting of over 200,000 trees in Montreal’s East End

    The health and quality of life of Montreal's East End residents will be improved thanks to a joint investment by the federal government and the City of Montreal of up to $67 million to support the extensive planting of trees and shrubs.

40. Release of 2023 Public Report

    Ottawa, Ontario (May 7, 2024) - The Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), David Vigneault, issued the following statement regarding the CSIS 2023 Public Report released today:

41. Canada repatriates 6 Canadian children from northeastern Syria

    Global Affairs Canada today issued the following statement:“Canada remains committed to taking every possible step to ensure the safety and security of Canadians both at home and abroad.“The Government of Canada has taken extraordinary measures to repatriate 6 Canadian children from northeastern Syria.

42. Five students win national Storytellers Challenge

    Postsecondary students share stories about why social sciences and humanities research matters

43. Government introduces legislation to counter foreign interference

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the introduction Bill C-70, An Act respecting countering foreign interference

44. Security of Information Act, Criminal Code and Canada Evidence Act Amendments: Bolstering Canada’s counter-foreign interference legislation

    The Government of Canada introduces legislation to bolster Canada’s response to foreign interference.

45. Canada’s Foreign Influence Transparency Registry

    The Government of Canada introduces legislation to bolster Canada’s response to foreign interference.

46. Foreign Interference and Canada

    The Government of Canada introduces legislation to bolster Canada’s response to foreign interference.

47. CSIS Act Amendments: Bolstering Canada’s counter-foreign interference legislation

    The Government of Canada introduces legislation to bolster Canada’s response to foreign interference.

48. Tribunal Initiates Inquiry—Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Bulgaria, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates

    The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into a complaint by AltaSteel Inc., of Edmonton, Alberta, ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada, G.P., of Contrecoeur, Quebec, and Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation, of Whitby, Ontario, that they have suffered injury as a result of the dumping of concrete reinforcing bar from the Republic of Bulgaria, the Kingdom of Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates. The Tribunal’s inquiry is conducted pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) as a result of the initiation of a dumping investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

49. Agriculture student scholarship recipients announced in Saskatchewan

    Today, Saskatchewan students pursuing a post-secondary education in agriculture were awarded scholarships from the federal and provincial governments.

50. Minister MacAulay announces new investment in mental health support for producers

    To mark Mental Health Week, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $1.08 million for the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing (CCAW) through the AgriCompetitiveness Program, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.