In 2026, the Canadian government is expected to make numerous announcements regarding its immigration system. From the launch of new pathways to permanent residence (PR) to tightening eligibility for work permits, these changes are expected over the course of the year. To consider the largest number of data points simultaneously, we decided to ask AI […]
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A new report from Nanos Research shows that immigration levels in Canada are no longer the primary concern for Canadians, showcasing shifting voter priorities. Over 1,000 people were surveyed over a four-week period leading up to December 26, 2025, and findings show that currently, concerns about the economy (21.8%), US relations (10%), inflation (8.4%), and […]
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From January 30 to February 16, come play outside and celebrate our Canadian winter identity at Winterlude
Member of Parliament Yasir Naqvi will announce funding for arts and culture organizations in Ottawa
The Government of Canada announces support for three Okanagan cultural groups
Members of the media are invited to a housing and infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Member of Parliament for Kelowna and Secretary of State (Defence Procurement); Doug Rankmore, Board of Directors Vice-Chair for the Central Okanagan Foundation; Christina Verhagen, Executive Director of the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society; Mike Gawliuk, Chief Executive Officer for CMHA Kelowna; and Trevor Moss, Executive Director for the Central Okanagan Food Bank. This announcement is regarding the Government of Canada’s continued commitment to eliminate chronic homelessness across Canada through Solving the Housing Crisis: Canada’s Housing Plan, and through Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy.
Following the launch of the Artemis II mission, targeted for no earlier than February 6, NASA will host daily briefings with agency managers and mission experts at NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas. Media wishing to cover the events on site must make an accreditation request.
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, was at East Hastings in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, an area at the centre of many of these challenges. The Minister was joined by Kevin Brosseau, Canada’s Fentanyl Czar and Ginette Lavack, Member of Parliament for St. Boniface—St. Vital and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Service. The Minister was also joined by the Vancouver Police Department as the Government of Canada is committed on advancing the country’s fight against fentanyl by working with law enforcement, and security agencies on concrete action to protect the safety and health of our communities.
Local, provincial, and federal law enforcement agencies work together to combat extortion through a coordinated, multi-level approach. They share intelligence, and align investigations and enforcement strategies to disrupt criminal networks targeting businesses and residents. This collaboration leverages federal resources and local expertise to ensure a comprehensive response that reduces the impact of organized crime and protects communities.
Criminal networks use extortion to fund and exert control over illegal markets such as drug trafficking, auto theft, and firearms smuggling. These groups often use intimidation tactics through social media, and threats can turn violent – fueling gang activity and undermining public safety.
Today, Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture David Marit announced $9.7 million to support crop research in Saskatchewan.
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met with Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia, during his visit to the Gulf region with a delegation of Canadian senior-level business leaders.
New federal investment will help welcome, retain and develop of the French-speaking immigrant workforce in Canada
As travel rules continue to shift and global uncertainty grows, more people are turning to second citizenship as a source of long-term security. Even celebrities such as George Clooney and Rosie O’ Donnell have acquired or are seeking to acquire dual citizenship (and the passport that comes with it)—French citizenship for the former and Irish […]
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The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an important announcement supporting two Ontario-based manufacturers.
In advance of the visit of Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, concluded the first leg of his visit to the Gulf region with a stop in Qatar, on January 8, 2026, alongside a Canadian senior-level business delegation.
Today, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a combined repayable investment of over $15 million to support the growth of eight Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area businesses.
FedDev Ontario investment will help eight local businesses scale up, develop new products and solutions
Some citizens of the United States seeking to move and work in Canada have advantages and facilitations to help them do so more easily. The Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)—Canada’s name for the USMCA free trade agreement—lets certain U.S. and Mexican citizens work in Canada more easily in specific business categories. Among the advantages that eligible […]
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Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced an investment of more than $345,000 to the Government of British Columbia for its project “Equitable Access to Personal Health Information”.
On January 15, 2026, the Competition Bureau will release the findings of its study on how data portability can unlock competition and empower Canadians in the digital world.
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Halifax West and Kirk MacDiarmid, President of the Mayflower Curling Club.
Today, Mike Kelloway, Member of Parliament for Sydney-Glace Bay and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, on behalf of the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, announced Sydney, Nova Scotia, as the preferred location to explore the maintenance port for the Canadian Coast Guard’s future polar icebreakers.
Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, issued the following statement:
As of January 15, the NFB’s series of free public screenings will resume on Thursdays at the Alanis Obomsawin Theatre in the Quartier des Spectacles. The months of January and February will be filled with wonderful cultural evenings featuring recent gems from the NFB’s collection on the big screen