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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Thorold
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Vance Badawey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, and His Worship Terry Ugulini, Mayor of the City of Thorold. -
Update on LaSalle Causeway closure: Phased approach for repairs
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) would like to provide an update on the LaSalle Causeway closure. -
Decision by the independent Commission on the applicability of the environmental assessment for the Darlington New Nuclear Project to Ontario Power Generation’s selected reactor technology
Backgrounder: Decision by the independent Commission on the applicability of the environmental assessment for the Darlington New Nuclear Project to Ontario Power Generation’s selected reactor technology -
Independent Commission determines environmental assessment for Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington New Nuclear Project is applicable to the selected reactor technology
Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the Commission’s decision that the existing environmental assessment (EA) for the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) is applicable to the reactor technology selected by Ontario Power Generation (OPG), the General Electric Hitachi BWRX300 reactor. -
Coming into Force of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation's Child and Family Services Law, Nigig Nibi Ki-win
On April 19, 2024, Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation’s child and family services law, Nigig Nibi Ki-Win, came into force. Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation is the third Indigenous governing body in Ontario and the eleventh in Canada to have its own child and family services law. -
Minister Tassi and Minister Ien to highlight federal Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments for youth entrepreneurs
The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth of Canada, will highlight federal budget investments in youth entrepreneurs. -
Death of an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution
On April 17, 2024, Gary Beach, an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes. -
Assault of an inmate at Millhaven Institution
On April 15, 2024, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Millhaven Institution, a maximum-security federal institution. -
Minister Sudds to make Budget announcement
The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, will make an announcement regarding economic growth for workers in Belleville. -
Minister Sajjan makes a Budget announcement in Welland, Ontario
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Joyceville Institution
On April 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. -
Death of an inmate from Collins Bay Institution
On April 15, 2024, Steven Tanner, an inmate from Collins Bay Institution, died while in our custody. -
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Beaver Creek Institution
On April 10, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Beaver Creek Institution, a multi-level security federal institution. -
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution
On April 3, 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. -
Update on LaSalle Causeway closure
Public Services and Procurement Canada would like to provide an update on the LaSalle Causeway closure -
Death of an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre
On April 11, 2024, Gary Nishikawara, an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre, died while in our custody. -
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution
On April 9, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution. -
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Joyceville Institution
On April 7, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Joyceville Institution, a multi-level security federal institution. -
Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution
Between March 28 and April 1, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution. -
Minister Sudds to make an announcement on economic growth
The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, will be in Kanata to talk about investing in economic growth and productivity. -
Once-in-a-lifetime event: Total solar eclipse
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronauts Jeremy Hansen and David Saint-Jacques, will participate in events in Montreal and Niagara Falls to highlight a rare celestial event, the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. -
LaSalle Causeway: Longer-term Closure
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to provide an update on the closure of the LaSalle Causeway, following the public notice issued on April 2. -
Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution
Between March 26 and 27, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution. -
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Joyceville Institution
Between March 31 and April 1, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Joyceville Institution, a multi-level security federal institution. -
598 Vehicles recovered as a result of Project Vector
598 Vehicles recovered as a result of Project Vector -
LaSalle Causeway fully closed until further notice
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users that the LaSalle Causeway is fully closed to all public access, including vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians, until further notice. -
OPP and CBSA announce the results of an ongoing interprovincial auto theft investigation
OPP and CBSA announce the results of an ongoing interprovincial auto theft investigation -
Death of an inmate from Millhaven Institution
On March 28, 2024, Basil Borutski, an inmate from Millhaven Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes. -
Death of an inmate from Bath Institution
On March 26, 2024, Wayne Lockhart, an inmate from Bath Institution, died while in our custody. -
Alternating lane closure on Chaudière Crossing
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be an alternating lane closure on the Chaudière Crossing for repair work. -
Media Advisory: Affordable Housing Announcement in Toronto
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, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. -
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Beaver Creek Institution
Between March 23 and 24, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Beaver Creek Institution, a multi-level security federal institution. -
Death of an inmate from Collins Bay Institution
On March 23, 2024, David Kreindl, an inmate from Collins Bay Institution, died while in our custody. -
Federal government investment helps open a new chapter for Guelph’s central library
Guelph is receiving a federal investment of $13.5 million to support the construction of a new central library. -
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Guelph
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, and His Worship Cam Guthrie, Mayor of the City of Guelph. -
LaSalle Causeway closed to motorists
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users that the LaSalle Causeway will be fully closed to motorists due to a major rehabilitation project. -
Icebreaking near Port of Thunder Bay, Ontario
The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents of Thunder Bay, Ontario that the CCGS Samuel Risley will carry out icebreaking operations in the area on or around March 22, 2024. The purpose of this operation is to break up the ice to allow commercial vessels safe and efficient movement. -
Search and Rescue stations across Ontario open for 2024 recreational boating season
Our search and rescue stations on the Great Lakes are open for the season. Remember that waterways remain very cold at this time of year and take much longer to warm up than the air. Make sure to be safe when out on the water. -
Aroland First Nation to build its first Elders lodge (ᑭᒋᐦᐊᐧᐃᑲᒥᒃ)
The new Aroland First Nation Elders Lodge (ᑭᒋᐦᐊᐧᐃᑲᒥᒃ), will provide Elders in the community with a comfortable place to call home and live independently while receiving needed care. The federal government is supporting this lodge with an investment of over $20.5 million from the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program. -
Past, present and future unite in the Corleck Building
The historic Canada Maltings administrative office in Eireann Quay will undergo a major restoration and renovation through an investment of more than $4.5 million from the federal government. The project is also being funded by the Government of Ireland and the Canada Ireland Foundation. -
LaSalle Causeway closed to motorists
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users that the LaSalle Causeway will be fully closed to motorists due to a major rehabilitation project. -
Backgrounder: Transit upgrades are rolling into Thunder Bay.
The federal government is investing $8,402,140 through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support 9 transit projects. The Government of Ontario is contributing $6,489,680 and the City of Thunder Bay is contributing over $4,579,526. -
Transit upgrades are rolling into Thunder Bay
Exciting transformations are on the horizon for Thunder Bay's public transportation infrastructure, fueled by a combined investment of almost $19.5 million from the federal government, the provincial government, and the City of Thunder Bay. -
Lane closures on Macdonald-Cartier Bridge
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to inform users that there will be lane closures towards Ottawa and Gatineau on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge to accommodate repair work. -
Alternating lane closure on Chaudière Crossing
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be an alternating lane closure on the Chaudière Crossing for construction work. -
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Joyceville Institution
On March 9, 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. -
Government of Canada announces funding to help counter ideologically motivated violent extremism
Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced a federal investment of more than $195,000 to King’s College London to expand their Repository of Extremist Aligned Documents (READ). -
Government of Canada announces funding to help counter ideologically motivated violent extremism
On March 12, 2024, Public Safety Canada announced a federal investment of $195,231 over three years to King’s College London to expand their Repository of Extremist Aligned Documents (READ). This funding was made possible through the Community Resilience Fund (CRF). -
Canada Congratulates Little Native Hockey League on its 50th Annual Tournament
We are pleased to support the 50th annual Little Native Hockey League (LNHL) tournament by providing $100,000 so First Nation youth, families, and team staff can participate in the week-long activities. -
Come on board with improvements to transit in Sault Ste. Marie
The City of Sault Ste. Marie will soon receive upgrades to its municipal transit after a combined investment of almost $7.8 million from the federal government, the provincial government, and City of Sault Ste. Marie.