Public Services and Procurement Canada

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

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

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

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

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

⚠️ Heads-up Ottawa and Gatineau motorists!

There will be an overnight alternating lane closure on the Chaudière Crossing for maintenance work on Tuesday, May 26, and Wednesday, May 27, from 8 pm to 6 am.

🔗 More info: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/05/overnight-alternating-lane-closure-on-chaudiere-crossing.html?hsid=c3c4891c-5c7d-4afe-b6e8-9a02f039f057&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

⚠️ Intermittent closures on J.C. Van Horne Bridge ⚠️

There may be short delays when travelling on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge between Monday, May 25, and Friday, July 31, due to the transportation of wind turbine components.

To allow these components to safely cross, the bridge may be closed to all traffic for 15-minute periods at night or off-peak hours during the day.

🔗 https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/05/intermittent-closures-on-jc-van-horne-bridge.html?hsid=22e3d64e-a72d-4772-8363-e88a7970353b&utm_medium=smo&utm_source=fb&hssn=facebook&hssp=public%20services%20and%20procurement%20canada&utm_content=corporate-en&utm_campaign=publicnotice-pspc-spac

Communauté Régionale de Campbellton Regional Community Municipalité de Pointe à la Croix

Intermittent closures on J.C. Van Horne Bridge - Canada.ca Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise the public that they may experience short delays on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge, due to the transportation of wind turbine components.

🚧 On Sunday, May 24, some bridges will be fully closed to motorists in the National Capital Region for the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend. Plan your travel accordingly!

🏃 : from 6 am to 1 pm 🏃 : from 6 to 11 am

During this period, the bridges will remain accessible to cyclists and pedestrians.

🔗 https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/05/closure-of-national-capital-region-bridges-to-motorists.html?hsid=c0f89173-92f4-4e09-adb7-1220dad9efca&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

Closure of National Capital Region bridges to motorists - Canada.ca Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the following bridges will be closed on Sunday, May 24, to accommodate the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend