On April 9, 1917, Canadians, fighting together as one Corps for the first time, captured and held Vimy Ridge. It was a defining moment, not only on the battlefield, but in the story of Canada itself. Nearly 3,600 Canadians lost their lives, and more than 10,000 were wounded. Today, we remember their courage, their [...]
Dartmouth Cove is not a dumping ground. Today, Minister of Fisheries Joanne Thompson said no to infill for the sake of infill in Dartmouth Cove. For nearly four years, our community has spoken loudly against a proposal to infill nearly 7 acres of water in Dartmouth Cove with pyritic slate. In my ten years [...]
Today is Purple Day Let’s raise awareness and support those living with epilepsy each and every day. More than 300,000 Canadians live with epilepsy, a neurological condition that affects the brain and causes seizures. Thanks to Cassidy Megan, with the support of former MP Geoff Regan, Canada officially recognizes March 26 as Purple Day. [...]
Canada is beautiful, and as you start planning your summer, we’re making it easier to explore more of it and choose Canada with the Canada Strong Pass From June 19 to September 7, 2026, you can enjoy: Free admission to Parks Canada places and national historic sites 25% off camping and roofed accommodations with [...]
March 19, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario We condemn in the strongest terms recent attacks by Iran on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf, attacks on civilian infrastructure including oil and gas installations, and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian forces. We express our deep concern about the escalating conflict. We [...]
It was a real privilege to spend a couple of hours with the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien, along with my colleagues Mark Gerretsen and Emma Harrison. His mind is a steel trap. He had us completely captivated as he shared stories from his decades in politics, from global events he witnessed firsthand, to Canadian [...]
As Chair of Canada’s National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, I’m in the United Kingdom this week meeting with our counterparts. At a time of growing global uncertainty, strengthening our partnerships with close allies like the UK has never been more important.
March 3, 2026 Sydney, Australia “Canada has long seen Iran as the principal source of instability and terror in the Middle East. The regime and its proxies have murdered hundreds of Canadian civilians and caused untold suffering for millions of people in the Middle East and beyond. Despite more than two decades of negotiations [...]
March 2, 2026 - New Delhi, India - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on hostilities in the Middle East: “The Government of Canada is closely following developments in the Middle East. We call on all parties to prioritize the protection of civilians and [...]
It has been 35 years since more than 4,000 Canadians deployed to the Persian Gulf, ensuring security, providing medical support, and demonstrating the compassion and professionalism that define the Canadian Armed Forces in times of conflict and in times of peace. Known as Operation FRICTION, this mission marked a historic moment. It was the [...]
