The Government of Canada is set to announce new climate action measures specifically targeting the health sector. Wade Grant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Quadra, will make the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health. The initiative aims to address the intersection of climate change and public health.

The announcement is scheduled for June 24, 2026, at 9 AM (PT). It will take place in-person at the University of British Columbia, specifically at the Gateway Health Building located at 5955 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC. The session will be held on the 6th Floor in the Kinesiology Lounge (Room 6400).

Following the announcement, there will be a media availability session to provide further details and answer questions. This session allows journalists and media representatives to engage directly with the officials regarding the new measures and their implications for the health sector.

For those unable to attend in person, the event will be accessible via Zoom. Media representatives are required to indicate their first and last name as well as their media outlet when joining the virtual session. The passcode for the Zoom meeting is 028949.

Event Details

The announcement underscores the government's ongoing commitment to integrating climate action within public health policies.

A majority (84%) of small businesses are concerned that higher fuel costs could negatively affect the summer tourism season, according to new data from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The organization's Business Outlook Survey, based on 973 responses received between May 5 and June 8, 2026, highlights the pressure on small enterprises from rising prices at the pump and across supply chains.

"Fuel costs have been squeezing small businesses from all sides: at the pump, across their supply chains and in their customers' wallets. The last thing any of them need is a quiet summer," said Ryan Mallough, CFIB's vice-president of legislative affairs. He noted that while fuel prices may dampen larger travel plans, local tourism presents a significant opportunity for small businesses and their communities.

To mitigate these concerns and encourage local spending, CFIB is bringing back its #SmallBusinessEveryDay Big Thank You Contest. Running from June 29 to July 13, the contest invites Canadians to thank their favourite small businesses by visiting SmallBusinessEveryDay.ca. The initiative is presented by CFIB in partnership with Chase Payment Solutions, with Interac Corp. (Interac) as the prize sponsor.

Contest Details and Prizes

Participants can enter two weekly draws by leaving a thank you message for a small Canadian business. Each week, one supporter and the business they thanked will be selected as winners. The supporter receives a $1,500 cash prize to spend locally, while the business wins $4,000 and a free one-year CFIB membership. Additionally, a $4,000 bonus prize will be awarded to the business with the most nominations at the end of the contest, courtesy of Interac.

Mallough emphasized the broader economic impact of supporting local enterprises, stating, "Sixty-six cents of every dollar spent local, stays local." CFIB has also created free digital toolkits, including printable posters and customizable social images, to help businesses promote the contest and encourage local shopping.