News by subject: CFG

Today, the Federal Court released two decisions on legal challenges made by the Metis Settlements General Council and a group called the "Fort McKay Métis Nation Association" against the  Canada-Métis Nation of Alberta Self-Government Recognition and...

Today, the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced a new appointment to the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) Board of Directors. Scott Elliott is appointed as...

Ventilation and arena upgrades are now complete in four community buildings in the province after an investment of $3,401,324 from the federal government. Announced by Minister Sean Fraser, these projects are located in St. Albert, Tsuut'ina Nation,...

To support ongoing efforts to ensure the effectiveness and integrity of Canada's tax system, the Government of Canada introduced new reporting requirements for trusts. In recognition that the new reporting requirements for bare trusts have had an...

The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, today issued the following statement: "Today, I released the Government of Canada's response to the Final Report of the Mass Casualty...

On March 24, 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. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included...

Everyone deserves to succeed. But today, for too many Canadians, your hard work isn't paying off like it did for previous generations. Your paycheque doesn't go as far as costs go up, and saving enough to go after your dreams seems harder and harder....

SummaryProduct: Henna cones Issue: Chemical hazard / Product safety What to do: Stop using and selling them immediately and dispose of them in regular household garbage Who this is for: General public / Industry; Retail, Importers IssueHealth Canada...

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will undertake an official visit to Nunavut from April 1 to 4, 2024, where they will mark the territory's 25th anniversary. In Iqaluit, Kimmirut and...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Prime Minister of France, Gabriel Attal, will travel to Canada from April 10 to 12, 2024. Canada and France enjoy a strong relationship rooted in close co-operation and shared history,...

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers of what to expect when crossing the border over the Easter long weekend. Everyday, the CBSA works hard to protect Canadians, support the economy, and ensure the safe and efficient movement...

Whether the earnings you make from online platforms is your main source of income, or a small part of it, you are considered to be a platform economy participant. When it's time to file your taxes, you must report all sources of your income,...

Product: Beef Biltong - OriginalIssue: Food - Microbial Contamination - SalmonellaDistribution: OnlineOntario See the affected products and product photos for this recall SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

With federal funding and federal leadership, we are changing how municipalities let housing get built in their communities. With a greater focus on higher density housing, student housing, homes near transit and affordable housing, we are going to...

Note: All times local. Winnipeg, Manitoba 11:00 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will tour a college and make a child care infrastructure announcement in advance of the 2024 federal budget. The Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for...

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada will make an announcement in Windsor, Ontario, on child care affordability. Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024 Time: 1:30 p.m. (ET) Location: Toldo Lancer Centre   University...

Note: All times local Greater Vancouver Area, British Columbia 9:30 a.m.    The Prime Minister will visit a local child care facility and meet withfamilies to discuss early learning and child care. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity9:50 a.m. ...

The artificial intelligence (AI) boom across all industries has Canadian employees torn over AI's role in society: 57 per cent hold hope and see AI as beneficial, while 61 per cent believe it could be a threat. Six in ten Canadians believe that...

Media representatives and the public are invited to an announcement on childcare and affordability by the Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, and the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the...

Media are invited to join Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and Eleanor Roulston, Warden of the Municipality of East Hants, for a housing...

Note: All times local. Winnipeg, Manitoba 11:00 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will tour a college and make a child care infrastructure announcement in advance of the 2024 federal budget. The Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for...

Note: All times local Greater Vancouver Area, British Columbia 9:30 a.m.    The Prime Minister will visit a local child care facility and meet withfamilies to discuss early learning and child care. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity9:50 a.m. ...

Quebecers deserve a health care system that provides them with timely access to health care services whenever and wherever they are needed, as well as the ability to age with dignity closer to home. Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada's...

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada will make an announcement in Windsor, Ontario, on child care affordability. Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024 Time: 1:30 p.m. (ET) Location: Toldo Lancer Centre   University...

Media representatives and the public are invited to an announcement on childcare and affordability by the Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, and the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the...

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, will make an announcement on the Government of Canada's investments in early education and child care. A media availability will follow the announcement. Date: Thursday,...

The overdose crisis is one of the most serious and unprecedented public health threats in Canada's recent history. It is driven by the illegal drug supply, which is unpredictable, rapidly changing and growing increasingly toxic. The overdose crisis...

Canada is a destination of choice for foreign investment as a result of its technologically advanced and open economy, its skilled workforce and its world-class research community. While foreign investment is essential to economic prosperity,...

Today, the co-chairs of the federal, provincial, and territorial Special Advisory Committee on the Epidemic of Opioid Overdoses ? Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, and Dr. Yves Léger, New Brunswick's Acting Chief Medical Officer...

The Minister of Small Business, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, and the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, the Honourable Marci Ien, will make an important announcement about affordable child care for families. A media availability will...

Thirty-four seconds left on the clock of the final game in a tied series between Canada and the Soviet Union... during that moment in the iconic 1972 Summit Series, you could hear a puck drop. Paul Henderson scores and all of Canada goes wild! With...

Media are invited to join Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and Eleanor Roulston, Warden of the Municipality of East Hants, for a housing...

Council of the Haida Nation and Transport Canada The restoration of Indigenous names is important to strengthening Indigenous languages and culture in Canada. The Government of Canada is committed to continuing to work with First Nations, Inuit, and...

Everyone deserves to succeed. But today, for too many younger Canadians, doing as well as your parents or better ? doesn't seem possible. The middle-class dream feels out of reach. Your hard work isn't paying off like it did for previous generations....

Canada is currently experiencing an increase in measles activity, with cases reported in four provinces in 2024. As of today, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is aware of 40 measles cases in Canada this year, which is already more than three...

The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, and the President of the Treasury Board, the Honourable Anita Anand, will hold a media availability on affordability for families in Regina, Saskatchewan. Date:  ...

Today, the Competition Bureau announced that the filing fee for merger reviews will increase from $82,719.12 to $86,358.76, effective April 1, 2024. The increase is a result of an annual adjustment described in the Service Fees Act. The Competition...

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 during the following period:...

Today, RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme and Assistant Commissioner Dennis Daley, Commanding Officer of the Nova Scotia RCMP, delivered an update on the RCMP's progress on recommendations from the Mass Casualty Commission Final Report. For more...

Crypto-assets are digital assets that exist on a cryptographically secured distributed ledger. There are many types of crypto-assets, the most common being cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether. Transactions related to crypto-assets...

Canadians have been contributing to tax-free savings accounts (TFSA) since 2009, enjoying tax-free investment growth. Did you know that it's possible to overcontribute and be subject to penalties? Excess contributions can occur, for example, when...

Media representatives and others are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, and the Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, will make an announcement on...

Note: All times local. Vancouver, British Columbia 9:30 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will join the Prime Minister for a housing announcement in advance of the 2024 Federal Budget. The President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of...

Note: All times local Greater Vancouver Area, British Columbia 9:30 a.m.   The Prime Minister will make a housing announcement in advance of the2024 Federal Budget. He will be joined by the Deputy Prime Minister andMinister of Finance, Chrystia...

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will participate in a fireside chat, hosted by Energy NL, with the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Charlene Johnson, CEO...

Members of the media are invited to an announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth; and the Honourable Arif Virani,...

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, will make a housing announcement. Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Time: 2:00 p.m. ET The...

Note: All times local. Vancouver, British Columbia 9:30 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will join the Prime Minister for a housing announcement in advance of the 2024 Federal Budget. The President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of...

Note: All times local Greater Vancouver Area, British Columbia 9:30 a.m.   The Prime Minister will make a housing announcement in advance of the2024 Federal Budget. He will be joined by the Deputy Prime Minister andMinister of Finance, Chrystia...

Members of the media are invited to an announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth; and the Honourable Arif Virani,...