What does Marc Carney, the next Prime Minister of Canada, intend to do with Canada’s immigration system? On the one hand, Carney has emphasized the role that immigration plays in growing Canada’s economy. On the other hand, he’s criticized recent immigration policy for admitting more newcomers than Canada can support, and has suggested implementing a […]
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Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jaime Battiste, Member of Parliament for Sydney–Victoria; Mike Kelloway, Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso; and His Worship Cecil Clarke, Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
The Government of Canada is committed to building a multimodal bridge in the eastern part of the National Capital Region by 2034 to optimize public transit networks and stimulate economic growth in Gatineau and Ottawa, reduce truck traffic in congested downtown areas, improve commute times and the safety of active transportation users.
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament for Whitby, Her Worship Elizabeth Roy, Mayor of the Town of Whitby, and Matt Gaskell, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Whitby.
Le gouvernement fédéral investit 3 976 981 $ dans le cadre du Fonds pour les solutions de transport en commun en milieu rural pour accroître les services de transport au Manitoba.
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Ben Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, and Jason Oliver, President of Riverview Community Centre.
Hydrogen is expected to play a key role in powering the economy going forward, and momentum is underway around the world to secure strong, reliable suppliers. Clean hydrogen has the potential as an efficient fuel source to revolutionize key sectors, including heavy industry, energy production and transportation. With the demand for clean hydrogen projected to increase — projections indicate at least a tenfold increase in demand over the next three decades — Canada is uniquely positioned to meet this need. Atlantic Canada in particular is already seeing significant movement to seize the economic opportunity this presents for the region and is expected to create thousands of jobs.
Some people can now apply for discretionary grants of Canadian citizenship. Under interim measures announced today, people in the following situations can apply for a discretionary grant of citizenship: Situation 1: People born or adopted before December 19, 2023 who are subject to the first-generation limit. Situation 2: People born or adopted on or after […]
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Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Lesa Semmler, Northwest Territories’ Minister of Health and Social Services, announced a bilateral agreement investing over $7.8 million to improve access to selected new drugs for rare diseases, and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening.
Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable John Main, Nunavut’s Minister of Health, announced a bilateral agreement investing over $7.3 million over three years to improve access to selected new drugs for rare diseases, and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening.
Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health and the Honourable Tracy-Anne McPhee, Yukon’s Minister of Health and Social Services, announced a bilateral agreement investing over $8.5 million over three years to improve access to selected new drugs for rare disease and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis and screening.
Today, the Governments of Canada and Nunavut signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest over $7.3 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases.
Today, the Governments of Canada and Northwest Territories signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest over $7.8 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases.
Today, the Government of Canada and the territory of Yukon signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest over $8.5 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases.
Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the Government of Canada and the Ktunaxa Nation are advancing a co developed approach to allocate $58 million in funding to deliver projects that restore, enhance, and conserve fish and fish habitat in British Columbia’s Kootenay Region, focused on benefiting Qukin ʔamakʔis (Elk Valley).
The Government of Canada is committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of Canada’s agricultural community while supporting the long-term sustainability and success of the sector.
Canada plans to grant permanent residence to 2,750 home care workers under its new Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot (HCWP). Of these 2,750 admissions, 150 will be reserved for home care workers currently out of status in the country, according to Immigration Minister Marc Miller, who announced these targets in a press conference on March […]
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Volunteers impact Canadians’ lives in countless ways. By supporting social services and social enterprises, from arts and culture to sports and recreation, volunteers foster stronger and more inclusive communities. Through Canada’s Volunteer Awards, the Government of Canada is proud to highlight some of the country’s most inspiring volunteers.
Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change; Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt; and Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced an investment of up to $1.48 million from the Low Carbon Economy Fund to help IAMGOLD Corporation reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its mining operations at their Côté Gold mine in Sudbury, Ontario
Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has concluded a productive visit to London, United Kingdom, where he attended Commonwealth Week events between March 11 and 13, 2025.
Canada has announced a total of $7.8 million in funding to the Commonwealth of Learning to support the organization’s education initiatives across the Commonwealth.
Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable John Streicker, Yukon Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, announced they are more than tripling the funding for a program to help Yukon homeowners switch to energy-efficient heat pump systems, which will help households save money, ensure year-round comfort and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Since its launch in 2017, the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) has supported collaboration between businesses, research institutions and non-profit organizations to drive growth in key emerging technology sectors. It funds business-led projects in areas where Canada has an economic advantage, such as cleantech, life sciences, agriculture/agri-food, mining and aerospace. Over the years, SIF networks have supported over 750 small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) that have created over 1,200 jobs and attracted over $1.7 billion in investment.
Travel and tourism play an important role in promoting economic growth, developing destinations and strengthening understanding between peoples. They also reinforce cooperation and diplomatic relations between countries.
Federal investment to boost northern New Brunswick airport