Public Services and Procurement Canada

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

Follow-up activities have begun across the country for households who have not completed their or who submitted incomplete questionnaires.

Please be courteous and respectful if a census employee knocks on your door. Remember that these are your family, friends or neighbours making a difference for your community.

Your census. Your community. Our future!

For more information on how to recognize official census communications, visit: https://ow.ly/W0HZ50Z7LtN.

06/08/2026

As comes to a close, thank you to everyone who visited the Centre Block site, explored the project and connected with our teams.

Your curiosity inspires the work ahead as we preserve and modernize this historic space for future generations. We’re grateful you were part of it!

06/05/2026

REMINDER: This weekend is !

📆 Saturday and Sunday
🕰️ From 10 am to 4 pm (ET)
📍 East side of the construction site on

For more details: https://ottawa.ca/en/arts-heritage-and-events/doors-open-ottawa/2026-buildings/parliamentary-precinct-rehabilitation

This weekend, get an up-close look at the largest and most complex rehabilitation project of its kind in Canada: on during ! 🏛️

Built by Canadians for Canadians. See it for yourself on June 6 and 7, from 10 am to 4 pm to:

✅ see Parliament Welcome Centre construction activity up close
✅ see, touch and learn about local plants being considered in the new landscape design
✅meet the Decorative Arts team and learn about the art of stone carving
✅ talk to skilled trades about their work on this transformative project

✨ Don’t miss our kids’ corner with fun activities for young visitors!

This event will be wheelchair accessible. We hope to see you there!

For more information: https://ottawa.ca/en/arts-heritage-and-events/doors-open-ottawa/2026-buildings/parliamentary-precinct-rehabilitation?hsid=48c1fd8d-18ff-4ec6-baf4-3c1b801af177&utm_medium=smo&utm_source=fb&hssn=facebook&hssp=public%20services%20and%20procurement%20canada&utm_content=corporate-en

06/03/2026

🎥 Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Centre Block Rehabilitation project.

Built by Canadians for Canadians, this restoration project brings together 400+ companies across eight provinces to preserve a landmark that reflects our shared history and supports Canada’s democracy for generations to come.

Ready to take a closer look?

Join us for Doors Open Ottawa, June 6 and 7, from 10 am to 4 pm, to see the Centre Block construction site up close and meet the teams behind the work.

Details: https://ottawa.ca/en/arts-heritage-and-events/doors-open-ottawa/2026-buildings/parliamentary-precinct-rehabilitation?hsid=d3057a32-9052-4eda-a68d-bb1ab225c3bd&utm_medium=smo&utm_source=fb&hssn=facebook&hssp=public%20services%20and%20procurement%20canada&utm_content=corporate-en

06/02/2026

This National AccessAbility Week, we’re reminded that creating a barrier-free Canada starts with listening and taking action.

Recent findings show that people with disabilities and long-term conditions continue to face barriers in everyday activities like travel. These barriers, including physical accessibility challenges and gaps in services, limit independence and full participation.

This highlights the need for continued action and ongoing engagement with the disability community to shape initiatives like the Canada Disability Benefit, using lived experiences to create more inclusive and responsive programs. Accessibility isn’t a single solution, it’s a shared commitment to a more inclusive Canada. This week and beyond, let’s continue working toward a country where everyone can move, participate and thrive without barriers. 💙

Read to learn more: https://ow.ly/ZlRr50Z6ExY

06/01/2026

Reminder: From June to September, there will be weekly closures of the LaSalle Causeway from 6 am to 10 pm. These closures are necessary to allow access to the main marine navigation channel.

Make sure to visit our website for the dates and the latest updates: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/services/infrastructure-buildings/bridges-docks-dams/lasalle-causeway.html?hsid=5a60fc12-ce08-42da-808e-fff0ee126c23&utm_medium=smo&utm_source=fb&hssn=facebook&hssp=public%20services%20and%20procurement%20canada&utm_content=corporate-en&utm_campaign=publicnotice-pspc-spac

City of Kingston - Municipal Government

06/01/2026

This weekend, get an up-close look at the largest and most complex rehabilitation project of its kind in Canada: on during ! 🏛️

Built by Canadians for Canadians. See it for yourself on June 6 and 7, from 10 am to 4 pm to:

✅ see Parliament Welcome Centre construction activity up close
✅ see, touch and learn about local plants being considered in the new landscape design
✅meet the Decorative Arts team and learn about the art of stone carving
✅ talk to skilled trades about their work on this transformative project

✨ Don’t miss our kids’ corner with fun activities for young visitors!

This event will be wheelchair accessible. We hope to see you there!

For more information: https://ottawa.ca/en/arts-heritage-and-events/doors-open-ottawa/2026-buildings/parliamentary-precinct-rehabilitation?hsid=48c1fd8d-18ff-4ec6-baf4-3c1b801af177&utm_medium=smo&utm_source=fb&hssn=facebook&hssp=public%20services%20and%20procurement%20canada&utm_content=corporate-en

06/01/2026

Chaudière Crossing Overnight Closures⚠️

The Chaudière Crossing will be closed nightly to motorists between Tuesday, June 2, and Friday, June 5, from 8 pm to 5 am. The crossing will remain accessible to pedestrians and cyclists.

Road signage will be put in place to redirect motorists on both the Ontario and Quebec sides.

🔗 More info: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/05/full-closure-of-chaudiere-crossing-to-motorists0.html?hsid=ba60c3c5-701f-416e-a013-ee9175d16dba&utm_medium=smo&utm_source=fb&hssn=facebook&hssp=public%20services%20and%20procurement%20canada&utm_content=corporate-en&utm_campaign=publicnotice-pspc-spac

City of Ottawa Ville de Gatineau

05/27/2026

Minister Lightbound participated in , Canada’s leading defence and security trade show. During the visit, he met with a wide range of Canadian defence industry companies as well as key partners in the Government of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy, to emphasize support for Canadian innovation and skills development.

The Minister advanced work under the Defence Industrial Strategy and the Defence Investment Agency, both designed to modernize how Canada buys, builds and sustains military capabilities.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/05/minister-lightbound-highlights-support-for-canadian-innovation-and-skills-development-during-visit-to-cansec.html?hsid=ce9f90e5-084e-42be-9897-231d31ed71e6&utm_medium=smo&utm_source=fb&hssn=facebook&hssp=public%20services%20and%20procurement%20canada&utm_content=corporate-en