The lockdown put in place at Mountain Institution on February 17, 2026, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations and visits have resumed.

The traditional territories of the A-Tlegay Member Nations span the central northeast coast of Vancouver Island and include the northern Strait of Georgia and the Johnstone Strait.

B.C. farmers are getting support to enhance their businesses and boost local food security with new technology, which will help increase production, efficiency and competitiveness.

Illegal harvesting contributes to declining fish stocks and aquatic habitat destruction, as well as threatens food safety, and impacts the sustainability of fisheries for coastal and Indigenous communities, recreational harvesters, and commercial operators.

Today marks an important step forward for xʷməθkʷəy̓əm. Musqueam and Canada have signed landmark agreements recognizing Musqueam’s Aboriginal rights and strengthening Musqueam’s roles in fisheries, stewardship, and marine emergency management.

In today’s rapidly changing world, Canada is making major investments to protect our sovereignty, strengthen security and create prosperity.

Far too many Canadians are struggling to find homes they can afford. Solving Canada’s housing crisis requires immediate action to bring down costs, cut red tape, and build homes more quickly. The Government of Canada has stepped up with a bold new approach to increase the supply of housing in Canada, and launched Build Canada Homes, a new federal agency that is building affordable housing at scale, while catalyzing a more productive homebuilding industry.

On February 17, 2026, a lockdown was put in place at Mountain Institution, a medium-security federal institution, to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.

On February 13, 2026, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Mountain Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

As the largest watershed in Canada, the Mackenzie River Basin spans five provinces and territories. It holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for many Indigenous communities. The river also plays a major economic role, supporting key sectors like agriculture, forestry, resource extraction, and hydroelectricity.