Month: August 2025

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Economic

Statement by Minister Guilbeault on the International Day for People of African Descent


OTTAWA, August 31, 2025.

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, made the following statement:

“Today, we mark the International Day of People of African Descent in Canada and around the world. This important occasion celebrates the achievements of people of African descent and calls on us to take concrete action toward true equality.

People of African descent have not only helped shape our country’s identity but have also made it stronger. Their accomplishments in fields such as sports, entrepreneurship and in the arts and culture have enriched our communities and reinforced our shared pride as Canadians.

Canada is proud to have extended our commitments to the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent (2015–2024) until 2028, so that we can continue to promote equity and empower Black communities in Canada.

Today is also a time to reflect on the systemic barriers and inequalities that people of African descent continue to face. Our government is committed to combatting racism and creating opportunities aimed at the full social and economic inclusion of Black Canadians, while supporting Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs so they can thrive and help grow our economy.

Canada is a mosaic. Our diversity is our strength, and it defines who we are as a country. Empowering all communities in Canada is how we will build a strong Canada.

On this International Day of People of African Descent, I encourage you to learn more about people of African descent and their contribution to our society. Together, let’s build a united country that offers equal opportunities to everyone.”



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Alberta

Escape from Stan Daniels Healing Centre – Section 81


August 30, 2025 – Edmonton, AB – Correctional Service Canada

On August 30, 2025, at 2:09 p.m., Stan Daniels Healing Centre, a minimum-security Section 81 facility, reported that Tyrrel Bigchild escaped during an escorted temporary absence in Edmonton, AB.

Native Counselling Services of Alberta immediately contacted the Edmonton Police Service and a warrant for the inmate’s arrest has been issued.

Tyrrel Bigchild is 21 years old, measures 173 cm (5‘8”) in height and weighs 77 kg (170 lbs). The inmate has a fair complexion, brown eyes brown hair and multiple tattoos, including:

  • “RESPECT” on his right upper arm;
  •  a grim reaper on his right hand;
  •  an infinity symbol on his right forearm;
  •  “LOYALTY” on his left hand;
  •  “THUG LIFE” on his left upper arm; and
  • small waves on his neck.

The inmate is currently serving a sentence of 2 years and 9 months for robbery (all others), assault with a weapon (x3), and failure to comply with undertaking (at large).

Anyone who has information on the whereabouts of Tyrrel Bigchild is asked to contact the police.

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) and the Native Couselling Services of Alberta will investigate the circumstances of this incident and are working with the police to locate the offender as quickly as possible.

CSC has given the police all of the information available to help arrest the inmate.

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Alberta

Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Edmonton


Edmonton, Alberta, August 29, 2025—Members of the media are invited to join an important announcement regarding community infrastructure across Alberta with the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, the Honourable Dan Williams, Alberta Minister of Municipal Affairs, and the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Mayor of Edmonton.

Date:
Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Time:
10:00 a.m. (MT)

Location:
City Hall Plaza
1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 2R7



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Economic

Statement by Secretary of State van Koeverden on the Future of Sport in Canada Commission’s preliminary report


GATINEAU, August 28, 2025

The Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), issued the following statement today:

“The Government of Canada welcomes the Future of Sport in Canada Commission’s preliminary report. I want to thank Commissioner Lise Maisonneuve, Special Advisors Noni Classen and Andrew Pipe, as well as everyone involved for their extensive consultations and analysis, which have provided substantive insights into our sport system.

Abuse and maltreatment have no place in sport. We commend everyone who took part in the Commission’s work to this point. The voices of survivors were heard, and we recognize the bravery and courage it took for them to come forward.

Like many in the sport community, the government will carefully analyze the full preliminary report. As the Commission’s work continues, we look forward to the final report to be released next year, which will offer further guidance on strengthening safety and integrity in sport. As the Secretary of State for Sport, I remain committed to working with stakeholders across the country to create a safer, more inclusive sport system for all Canadians.

Our shared goal remains to build a robust, safe, and inclusive sport system, one that we will continue to advance together. Sport has the power to inspire and drive positive change. It can build confidence, inspire leadership, and encourage teamwork – values that strengthen communities and enhance the well-being of Canadians.”

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Health

Statement from the Minister of Health on International Overdose Awareness Day


Statement

August 28, 2025 | Ottawa, Ontario | Health Canada

Sunday is International Overdose Awareness Day – a time to remember the many lives lost to the overdose crisis, and its impacts on families and communities across Canada.

While national data shows a downward trend in overdose deaths, this crisis looks different in each community across the country and, we must remember that behind every number is a friend, a family member, a neighbour.

Preventing overdoses is both possible and essential. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, and our government is taking action. For example, the Emergency Treatment Fund is delivering immediate support where it is needed the most. Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program supports the delivery of innovative prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery, and other evidence-based health interventions. At the same time, we must balance public health and public safety, including securing our border. Through Canada’s Border Plan, we are taking actions to disrupt illegal drug trafficking, such as fentanyl, and enable timely law enforcement outcomes to protect our communities and save lives.

Municipalities and local organizations are often deeply connected to their communities and possess the firsthand knowledge that is essential to creating meaningful impact in peoples’ lives. The efforts of community workers play a crucial role in addressing the overdose crisis and make a positive difference in countless lives through the programs and services provided every day.

We should remember that addiction is not a choice, it is a treatable medical condition. We must continue to make it easier to support those who need help by sending the message that they are not alone and by affirming that substance use does not define them, and that their lives matter.

We can all make a difference. We should all know what to do in case of an overdose:

  1. Know the signs

  2. Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number

  3. Give naloxone if you have it

  4. Stay with the person until help arrives

Together, we can save lives.

The Honourable Marjorie Michel, P.C., M.P.

If you or someone you know needs help with substance use, services are available. Talk to a health care provider, or visit:

Contacts

Guillaume Bertrand

Director of Communications

Office of the Honourable Marjorie Michel

Minister of Health
guillaume.bertrand@hc-sc.gc.ca

Media Relations

Health Canada

613-957-2983
media@hc-sc.gc.ca

Public Inquiries

613-957-2991

1-866-225-0709



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Polar Knowledge Canada announces 2025 Northern Scientific Training Program Special Award recipients


August 28, 2025 – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut

Polar Knowledge Canada is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) Special Awards, recognizing four outstanding graduate students for their excellence in Northern and Arctic research. Each year, this prestigious program awards four graduate students with $2,500 each, for a total of $10,000 in funding. The NSTP Special Awards support students conducting research that advances knowledge relevant to the North and contributes to community priorities.

The NSTP Special Awards reflect Polar Knowledge Canada’s mandate to promote polar science and technology that is grounded in collaboration, respectful of Indigenous knowledge systems and responsive to the priorities of Northern communities.

The 2025 award recipients are:

·        Alison Schultz, Carleton University, for the project “Combustive Realities of Reproductive Care: The Politics of Emergency and Risk in the Northwest Territories. Alison is receiving the Eric Dewailly (1957-2014) Award commemorating the professor of Environmental Health at the Faculty of Medicine of Laval University, Director of the Public Health Unit of the Laval University Medical Centre and scientific director of the World Health Organization Collaborative Centre in Environmental Health.

·        Emilie Perreault, University of Saskatchewan for the project “Groundwater vulnerability to metal contamination in Whitehorse, Yukon.” Emilie is receiving the George Hobson (1923-2015) Award commemorating the Director of the Polar Continental Shelf Program and geophysicist specialising in seismic exploration.

·        Danielle Nowosad, University of Guelph for the project “Using DNA barcoding as a tool to assess biodiversity of freshwater invertebrates and risks associated with blackflies in the Canadian Arctic.” Danielle is receiving the Malcolm Ramsay (1949-2000) Award commemorating the world-renowned polar bear expert and biology professor at the University of Saskatchewan.

·        Alexis Beltrano, McMaster University for the project “Making Research Work for the People of Nunavut: Understanding Community Experiences with the Research License Review Process.” Alexis is receiving the Robert McGhee Award commemorating the archaeologist whose research is focussed on the history of the Arctic peoples, and who served on the Northern Scientific Training Program Committee for 25 years.

These awards encourage early-career researchers to explore pressing Northern issues—from water security and biodiversity to health systems and Indigenous-led research governance—while fostering respectful and reciprocal partnerships with Northern communities.



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