The 2026 wildfire season began more slowly than in 2023 or 2025 which were the worst and second worst wildfire seasons in Canadian history. However, looking forward into the summer, the current forecast indicates that wildfire activity will increase in the months ahead. The federal government continues to monitor conditions closely and stands ready to … Read more
Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada Eleanor Olszewski (Edmonton Centre, Alta.), joined by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Corey Hogan (Calgary Confederation, Alta.) and Kelsey Winter, executive director of the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC), announced the availability, starting in … Read more
The Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP) will re-open for businesses on April 23, 2026. The new phase will allow claims for firearms and devices prohibited in May 2020, December 2024, and March 2025 and selected associated parts and components. The deadline to submit claims is June 4, 2026, subject to availability of funds. A total of … Read more
The nation-wide declaration period of the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP) for individuals ended on March 31, 2026. To date, more than 67,000 assault-style firearms have been declared by 37,869 firearm owners across Canada. As of March 31, firearms owners with prohibited firearms no longer have the option to come forward to seek compensation through … Read more
Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada Eleanor Olszewski (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) announced $650,413 in federal support to the City of Edmonton, Alta., through the Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF). The full release is available online. Contact Soraya.lemur@ps-sp.gc.ca.
Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Evan Solomon (Toronto Centre, Ont.) announced $4,737,448.00 over five years in federal support to the Maashkaawizii Kwe “Woman of Inner strength” project, led by Thunder Women Healing Lodge Society (the Healing Lodge) through the Aboriginal Community … Read more
Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr (Kelowna, B.C.) announced $2.14 million in federal support to the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) through the Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF). The funding will support a community?led project that helps Indigenous youth aged 14 to 25 build confidence, connection, and leadership through culturally-grounded programming. The full release is … Read more
On Jan. 27-28, 2026, the Government of Canada hosted the Governments of Mexico and the United States in Ottawa for the Ninth Meeting of the North American Drug Dialogue (NADD). The annual NADD meeting brings together the three countries’ counternarcotics policy makers, law enforcement leaders, and public health experts to collaborate on strategies to counter … Read more
The Government of Canada released a summary of its recent border-strengthening and modernization efforts, marking a year of unprecedented action and results as it continues to protect communities, strengthen trade, and uphold the integrity of the immigration system. Key milestones were achieved across all priority areas, from immigration and trade to combating auto theft and the … Read more
Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada Eleanor Olszewski (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) issued a statement: “Today, in my role as Minister of Emergency Management, I approved a Request for Federal Assistance from the Government of Nunavut, on behalf of the Inuit community of Kugaaruk, for support with … Read more