Temporary foreign workers in Canada must abide by the conditions imposed on their work permit—it is illegal to work for another employer, in another location, or in another role not specified on your work permit. If you lose or quit your job, you may be eligible to obtain a new employer-specific work permit from within […]
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Today, the Government of Canada announced the award of two contracts to MDA Space to equip the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN)’s Halifax-class ships with up to six state-of-the-art Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS). The initial acquisition contract for two UAS is valued at approximately $39 million (including taxes) and the initial in-service support contract has an estimated value of $27 million (including taxes) for a period of five years and could be extended up to 20 years. These UAS will enhance the RCN’s ability to conduct long-range surveillance and targeting operations.
Tax-filing season may be over, but protecting Canadians’ information remains a year round priority.
The Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, will make an important announcement regarding the Softwood Lumber Industry.
As co-chairs of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, Canada and Ukraine renew their call for Russia to immediately and unconditionally return Ukrainian children who have been unlawfully deported or forcibly transferred from Ukraine. These children have faced unimaginable pain as they were unlawfully deported or forcibly taken away from their families and their communities in clear violation of international law.
We, the members of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, reiterate our unwavering commitment to the protection of children affected by Russia’s illegal, unprovoked, and unjustifiable full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, in line with international humanitarian law and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will travel to Mexico City, Mexico from August 5 to 6, 2025 for a bilateral visit aimed at strengthening Canada’s strategic partnership with Mexico.
On August 2, 2025, Jean Sébastien Béland, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
The CAF employed a CC-130J Hercules aircraft to conduct an airdrop of critical humanitarian aid in support of Global Affairs Canada into the Gaza Strip. The air drop consisted of 21,600 pounds of aid.
On July 29, Newfoundland and Labrador conducted its sixth provincial immigration draw of the year. Invitations were issued to Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) candidates. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results The Newfoundland and Labrador Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) issued a total of […]
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On July 25, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) sent out more invitations to provincial immigration candidates. Candidates were selected based on their professional expertise and their capacity to address critical labor shortages within Alberta’s economy. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results The province’s most recent draw issued invitations under the Alberta […]
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West Kootenay, a community located in south eastern British Columbia, has revealed its list of designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). West Kootenay’s RCIP designated area’s southern boundary runs along the US border from Rock Creek on the West to Yahk on the East. It’s northwestern boundary extends to the area around […]
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The Honourable Wayne Long Member of Parliament (Saint John—Kennebecasis), announces funding for the Saint John Newcomers Centre’s International Culturefest.
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement:
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased funds needed to immigrate through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). As of July 29, 2025, foreign nationals need a minimum of $140 more to immigrate to Canada’s Atlantic provinces through the AIP. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration For a family of one, the minimum […]
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Investment will help hundreds of beekeepers improve their honey bee colonies and boost competitiveness in the face of U.S. tariffs.
Tonight, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in the colours of the rainbow from sunset to 10:00 p.m. to celebrate the opening of the Montréal Pride Festival.
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, wrapped up her participation at the G20 Labour and Employment Ministerial Meeting in George, South Africa from July 30 to 31, 2025
The Government of Canada is committed to helping small and medium-sized businesses transform their innovative ideas into real-world solutions, ensuring that communities from coast to coast to coast benefit from their creativity and ingenuity.
Today, Chief Darcy Desjarlais of Fishing Lake First Nation and the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced a settlement agreement resolving the Nation's Agricultural Benefits claim, also known as a Cows and Plows settlement.
The CRTC is taking another step forward to implement the modernized Broadcasting Act (the Act) by helping local news production through the new temporary Commercial Radio News Fund (CRNF).
Today, Elsipogtog First Nation proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new fire hall—a vital addition that strengthens community safety, resilience, and self-reliance.
If your parent(s) or grandparent(s) are medically inadmissible, they cannot get permanent residence through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) may consider your relative(s) medically inadmissible to Canada if their health condition(s) could pose a burden on public health services. If you want to sponsor your parent(s) or grandparent(s) […]
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“Canada joins other OSCE participating states in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki Final Act, the founding document of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), which is the bedrock of comprehensive and cooperative security in Europe and beyond.
August is Tree Check Month and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is calling on Canadians of all ages to take a few minutes to inspect the trees and plants around them for signs of invasive pests. Look in your yard, garden, local park—or even on your vehicle or outdoor gear. Early detection is key to stopping the spread.