Department of Finance Canada

Seven Ontario First Nations to eventually own a significant stake in OPG’s Darlington New Nuclear Project through the largest Indigenous loan guarantee in Canadian history, creating long-term economic opportunities and advancing Indigenous ownership in Canada.

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Bill C-26 passed today.

This legislation will provide $1.7 billion to provinces and territories to help remove barriers to residential construction across Canada. https://ow.ly/XCvW50ZeKOa

The government is taking action to support the Canadian food sector by introducing a temporary ten percent safeguard tariff on certain imported canned vegetables.

This measure aims to protect Canadian processors affected by rising import pressures.

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Le gouvernement prend des mesures pour soutenir le secteur alimentaire canadien en imposant un droit de sauvegarde temporaire de 10 % sur certains légumes en conserve importés.

Cette mesure vise à protéger les transformateurs canadiens touchés par les pressions croissantes liées aux importations.

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If you still haven’t completed your household’s census questionnaire, it’s not too late!

The data collected will provide high-quality information about Canadian communities from coast to coast to coast.

Complete it here today: https://www.census.gc.ca/en/index?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=smo&utm_campaign=statcan-statcan-cpop2026-coll.

Behind every policy, analysis, and decision are dedicated public servants working to support Canadians.

This week, we recognize the people across the public service who contribute to a strong and stable economy, and work behind the scenes every day. Happy National Public Service Week!

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This Pride Season, we recognize the strength, resilience, and leadership of 2SLGBTQI+ communities across Canada and the importance of sustained, meaningful investment to advance equality.

Through Budget 2025, the Government of Canada is reinforcing its commitment to inclusion and safety with targeted investments supporting 2SLGBTQI+ people and the organizations that serve them, including the 2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund, which helps organizations grow, build networks, and better serve their communities.

These investments support community organizations on the front lines of advancing equality and inclusion across the country and reaffirm our commitment to equity, safety, and dignity for all.

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The government is launching the Liquidity for Airline Sector Resilience facility, offering targeted support for Canada’s airline sector.

This timely, targeted, and temporary support will help airlines manage exceptional fuel-cost pressures, maintain operations and jobs, and preserve a competitive airline sector that Canadians rely on for affordable travel options.

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Canada will extend the waiving existing remission of tariffs on Ukrainian goods until June 9, 2027.

This one-year extension will ensure that Ukrainian goods continue to be imported in Canada tariff-free, including those not covered by the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement.

Canada continues to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s illegal invasion.

The installation of Canada’s 31st Governor General is happening today!

Tune in at 10 a.m. (ET) on Canadian Heritage’s YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/1fg_bpzyTE4?feature=share

Governor General of Canada