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Government of Canada supports Ottawa International Airport with new funding for critical infrastructure projects

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 28, 2022 /CNW/ – The pandemic highlighted the important role Canada’s airports play in our country’s economy and in sustaining the social and economic well-being of our communities. As Canada’s air sector continues to recover, investments in airport infrastructure are crucial to ensuring that Canadian travellers have access to safe and reliable air transportation options. Today, the Minister […]

Broad application of cabinet confidence risks compromising NSICOP, says chair

The chair of a committee of Parliamentarians tasked with providing oversight to Canada’s national security and intelligence activities is raising concern over the viability of its future work if the government doesn’t change its strict approach on cabinet confidence. You can read the full article here.

Global Affairs needs to get a grip on its most sensitive intelligence activities, committee says

A parliamentary committee is warning that the country’s foreign ministry is almost “completely absent” when it comes to tracking key overseas intelligence activities that could create diplomatic incidents – especially offensive cyber operations. You can read the full article here.

National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians’ Special Report on the National Security and Intelligence Activities of Global Affairs Canada Tabled in Parliament

OTTAWA, November 04, 2022 — The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians’ (NSICOP) Special Report on the National Security and Intelligence Activities of Global Affairs Canada (GAC, or the Department) was tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2022. The report provides an overview of the nature and scope of the Department’s national security and intelligence activities. It […]

Remembrance Day

Porter Airlines building two new hangars at Ottawa airport

Porter Airlines is in the process of building two hangars for new aircraft maintenance at the Ottawa airport, a $65-million investment that will create 200 jobs over the next few years. “This project helps position YOW for future growth with a critical piece of transportation infrastructure for our national capital region,” David McGuinty, the MPP […]

Canada invests in accommodations for families of children seeking medical treatment

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 8, 2022 /CNW/ – Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Member of Parliament for Ottawa South, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Ottawa—Vanier; Christine Hardy, Chief Executive Officer for Ronald McDonald House Charities Ottawa […]

NSICOP submits report to the Prime Minister

OTTAWA  —  The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) has provided a special report to the Prime Minister. In accordance with section 21(2) of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Act, the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians has provided the Prime Minister with a special report concerning the national security and […]

Statement in the House of Commons – Claude St-Germain

Presenting petitions “Just Transition”