On June 19, 2025, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued invitations to candidates through three immigration pathways. This latest draw—the province’s sixth this year—includes PEI’s first entrepreneurial invitation of 2025. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams PEI’s latest draw issued a total of 52 invitations through the following pathways: Labour […]

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Ministers Steven Guilbeault, Rebecca Alty, Mandy Gull-Masty and Rebecca Chartrand issue a statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day

Newcomers can now apply for some benefits more easily. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has introduced an online application process for newcomers to claim benefit and credit payments. Prior to this change, eligible temporary and permanent residents wanting to claim benefits were required to submit paper applications. Subscribe and get our Newcomer’s Guide to Canada […]

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Canada has been found to be one of the best countries for work-life balance, placing seventh out of 60 countries analyzed. It was the only nation across the Americas to crack the top 10 list, with all but one higher-ranking country located in Europe. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law […]

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Indigenous Peoples have a strong connection to the natural world, and their leadership is key in tackling climate change. That is why Canada is committed to working in true partnership with Indigenous Peoples for inclusive and collaborative climate action by supporting Indigenous-led projects and Indigenous leadership on climate resilience here at home and in the most vulnerable regions of the world.

This summer, you can enjoy free entry to national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas with the new Canada Strong Pass. Other Canadian attractions or services, such as national museums or VIA Rail travel, may be enjoyed for free or at discounted rates. This federal initiative launches June 20, 2025, and will remain in […]

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The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today with His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Media are invited to a virtual briefing by senior government officials on the Prime Minister’s upcoming participation in the Canada-EU Summit and NATO Summit.

Beginning tomorrow, the stage of the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand on the Plains of Abraham will come alive with the launch of its summer program!

As UNESCO celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, the Government of Canada stresses the growing importance of protecting Canadian culture and identity in a digital environment

On June 21, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in yellow, blue, green, orange and pink from sunset to 1 a.m. to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Mr. Alex Benay, Associate Deputy Minister, Public Services and Procurement Canada, will be providing a fourth update on the progress made in configuring and testing the Dayforce human resources (HR) and pay solution.

The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), made the following statement:

The Canadian Coast Guard’s annual Arctic summer operational season is underway. Through its new Arctic Strategy, the Canadian Coast Guard is working with Inuit, First Nation, and Métis partners to deliver services and programs in the North, by the North, for the North.

Competition Bureau reaches agreement with Canadian energy company to preserve competition in the oil and natural gas industry June 20, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Yesterday, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met in Ottawa with Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) Minister of State for Foreign Trade. This was their first bilateral meeting.

As of today, Bill C-58, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations, 2012, came into force. This legislation strengthens protections for Canadian workers – because they are the foundation of Canada's ambition.

Part I (Industrial Relations) of the Canada Labour Code (the Code) governs workplace relations and collective bargaining between unions and employers. This part contains provisions related to replacement workers and maintenance of activities, as well as dispute resolution, strikes and lockouts. It outlines the labour relations rights and responsibilities of employers, trade unions and employees.

The Competition Bureau has published a revised information bulletin presenting its perspective on private access to the Competition Tribunal following recent changes to the Competition Act that expanded access.

The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is getting an exciting new addition after a combined investment of more than $6.5 million from the federal government and the Canadian Maritime Heritage Foundation.

Canada’s Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson, Mr. François Boileau, has released his annual report, Clearing the Path, which was tabled today in the House of Commons. The report provides an overview of the activities of the Office of the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson (OTO) between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025. It includes two recommendations to the Minister of Finance and National Revenue and the Chair of the CRA’s Board of Management to improve the CRA’s service to Canadians.

Changes in immigration policy have all but halted Canada’s population growth, according to numbers released by Statistics Canada. Between January 1, 2025, and April 1, 2025, Canada’s population increased by only 20,107 (or 0.0%). The reduction in population growth was largely driven by a reduction in temporary and permanent resident admissions. According to Statistics Canada, […]

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The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today determined that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping of certain carbon or alloy steel wire from China, Chinese Taipei, India, Italy, Malaysia, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Türkiye and Vietnam has caused injury to the domestic industry.

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, led Canada’s presence at the 55th International Paris Air Show.

A 1.4km asphalt multi-use pathway has been constructed along Laurentian Drive after a joint investment of $435,500 from the federal government and municipal governments.