Conservatives speak briefly with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal party holds its weekly caucus meeting.
MP Jacques Gourde comments on the cost of Quebec Senator Amina Gerba’s trip to Vancouver to take English courses.
MPs Gérald Deltell and Pierre Paul-Hus face questions on reports that the federal government is considering greater access for U.S. dairy products in Canada.
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Officials from the Nova Scotia government provide an update on the wildfire situation in the province. Taking part are the Department of Natural Resources’ Jim Rudderham (director of fleet and forest protection) and Scott Tingley (manager of forest protection), the Department of Emergency Management’s Andrew Mitton (director of regional operations), and Dustin Enslow (deputy warden…
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a news conference in Mississauga, Ont., to make an announcement on Canada’s strategic sectors. source
MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as they convene for the daily question period in the House of Commons. Ministers and MPs react to the news that Chrystia Freeland is resigning from federal cabinet and will serve as Canada’s new special representative for the reconstruction of Ukraine Speaking briefly about this is minister Gary…
Dominic LeBlanc, ministre responsable du commerce Canada–États-Unis, des affaires intergouvernementales et de l’Unité de l’économie canadienne, fait une annonce à Montréal concernant de grands projets. source
At a news conference in Ottawa, Marisol Guerra and Marta Muñoz, two Xinka women from Guatemala, call on the Canadian government to support the closure of Vancouver-based Pan American Silver’s Escobal mine. Also speaking with reporters are Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party of Canada, Viviana Herrera, Latin America program coordinator and program manager…
At Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Governor General Mary Simon presides over a swearing-in ceremony for members of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet. Dominic LeBlanc adds responsibility for internal trade to his portfolio, which already includes intergovernmental affairs and Canada-U.S. trade. Steven MacKinnon, the government House leader, will also become minister of transport. The changes follow…