December 1, 2025 — Winnipeg, Manitoba Wildfires in Canada are becoming more severe and are having lasting impacts on the lives of Canadians. Protecting our communities from these devastating wildfires requires bold approaches and committed, coordinated action from all levels of government.  Today, Anthony Housefather, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Eco

November 28, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Today, the Department of National Defence (DND) successfully concluded drone detection trials over downtown Ottawa, near Parliament Hill, to test urban counter uncrewed aircraft system (CUAS) capabilities in a controlled, scientific environment. These trials took place from November 24 to 28, 2025, as part of DND’s Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program. This week-long event

On November 29, 2025, David Myles, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages and to the Secretary of State (Nature), on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over $10 million in federal funding to help pave the way for EV adoption. This funding includes: over $9 million through the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program for two projects to

November 18, 2025 - Washington, D.C. The Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE) Pact is a trilateral agreement between Canada, Finland and the United States (US) to enhance our collective capabilities to produce world-class icebreaking vessels needed to assert our polar and Arctic sovereignty. With the second-largest icebreaking fleet in the world and shipyards experienced in building icebreakers, Canada’s expertise in Arctic and polar capabilities is essential to the success

November 17, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, today welcomed the signature of the Canadian Commercial Corporation’s (CCC) government-to-government (G2G) contract with Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support to equip the German Navy with Lockheed Martin Canada’s combat management system CMS 330. The agreement, projected to exceed a value of $1 b

November 17, 2025 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) conducted multiple operations in Canada’s Arctic region and its approaches throughout the summer and early fall as part of the CAF’s core mission to detect, deter, and defend Canada against potential threats and to safeguard North America in partnership with the United States (U.S.). These operations reflect growing collaboration with Canadian and international partners, high

November 3, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, travelled to China this past week to engage with senior government officials, and to meet with key Chinese and Canadian industry leaders to facilitate new business opportunities and promote Canada's high-quality agriculture and agri-food products. The visit reaffirms Canada’s readiness to work with China to enhance our agricultural tradi

November 1, 2025 Gyeongju, Republic of Korea The world is more dangerous and divided. The scale and speed of recent trade shifts and technological developments mean that Canada’s economic strategy must change dramatically. Canada’s new government is focused on transforming our economy from one that is reliant on a single trade partner to one that is stronger, more diversified, and more resilient to global shocks. Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney ,  concluded his first o

October 31, 2025                  Toronto, Ontario   As the world confronts evolving energy challenges shaped by geopolitical pressures, climate change and technological disruption, Canada will continue to work with G7 partners and other allies to reinforce prosperity, security and sustainability for citizens around the world. Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Clim

Geopolitical events have led to growing risks to energy security, including escalating demand, energy being used as a coercive tool, overdominance and concentration of critical supply chains, vulnerabilities presented by limited maritime shipping routes, aging energy infrastructure, extreme weather events and intensified competition. Building on commitments to enhance energy security made during the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, G7 Energy Ministers noted the

BRAMPTON/INGERSOLL –Unifor members and supporters are rallying this week at the Brampton Assembly Plant and CAMI Assembly Plant to defend Canadian auto jobs and send a clear message to automakers – if you want to sell here you need to build here.  “By eliminating good paying auto jobs here in Canada automakers are betraying the very workers and communities that built their success,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “We know there is a trade war, but the Canadian mar

Importantly, 70% feel Canada should not sacrifice the auto sector to get a good trade deal with the US, with that figure rising to 75% in Ontario.  “Canadians fully understand the significance of this U.S. attack Canadian workers, their communities and to the country’s entire industrial base,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “As a nation it’s clear that we do not want to back down and allow Trump to kill Canadian auto and manufacturing jobs.”  The  Pollara poll , c

First-of-its kind project in the G7 will create 18,000 jobs and secure province’s energy future BOWMANVILLE — As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy, the province is investing $1 billion through the Building Ontario Fund in the first small modular reactors (SMRs) in the G7 at Darlington Nuclear Station. Ontario’s SMRs will create 18,000 jobs during construction with 3,700 jobs during operation, while contributin

October 17, 2025- Beijing, China - Global Affairs Canada Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, to advance bilateral relations following 55 years since diplomatic ties were established between Canada and China. Building on the meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Premier of China, Li Qiang, at the United Nations High-Level Week, the ministers discussed issues of respective sensitivity, such as

October 16, 2025 A delegation of Unifor auto leadership, led by Unifor National President Lana Payne, met with Premier Doug Ford on October 14 to discuss escalating U.S. trade threats, punishing tariffs on Canadian-made vehicles, and the urgent need for a coordinated national strategy to defend Canadian auto jobs. “America is bold enough that the U.S. Commerce Secretary has said out loud that the Trump administration’s goal is the elimination of assembly plants in Canada. We

The University of Toronto continues to be recognized as one of the world’s leading teaching and research institutions, placing first in Canada and 21 st  globally in the latest  Times Higher Education  World University Rankings . For the third consecutive year, U of T has held its position among the top 25 in the highly competitive international ranking, which assesses performance in teaching, research and international reach. U of T also retained its rank as third among Nort

Montreal, Quebec October 9, 2025 Good morning everyone. Let me begin by thanking the NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence for hosting us here in Montreal and inviting me to speak. Thanks also to CDAI for co-hosting this wonderful event. I’m so sorry to not be able to join you in person, but it’s a great privilege to be able address you virtually this morning. The work that you do —your research, and your leadership in addressing the defence and security impac

October 12, 2025 – Gqeberha, South Africa - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister International Trade, has...

October 10, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced she...

October 10, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and...