A report outlines Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) plan to issue invitations to apply (ITAs) for the remainder of 2025. Education, Healthcare and social services, and trades are all categories that may see more planned draws in the upcoming months. See how competitive your Express Entry profile is The current Express Entry ITA schedule […]
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The Creative City Centre’s new home will have enhanced audience experiences through the support of the Government of Canada
The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources “Securing the Future:Advancing Canada–Germany Cooperation on Transatlantic Energy Security”Canadian Embassy in Berlin
National Film Board of Canada (NFB) leadership in documentary and animation will be on vivid display at the 2025 Vancouver International Film Festival (October 2–12), with the world premiere of a powerful new film about Afghan women fighting for freedom and equality, along with the BC premieres of three dazzling animated shorts.
National Film Board of Canada (NFB) excellence in documentary and animation will be showcased at the 2025 Calgary International Film Festival (September 18–28), with a stellar lineup of three feature-length and six short films, including three world premieres.
Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, and Fentanyl Czar, Kevin Brosseau held a productive first meeting with U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi in Washington, DC., United States.
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Philip Earle, Member of Parliament for Labrador; the Honourable John Hogan, K.C., Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador; and Mitchell Marsh, Deputy Mayor of Labrador City.
The diversity and vastness of Canada’s landscapes offer a unique challenge when it comes to search and rescue (SAR) operations, and regular improvements are key to saving people when they are in distress.
Today, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced nearly $22.7 million for eight projects aimed at improving electric vehicle (EV) charging availability in British Columbia.
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On August 27, 2025, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced nearly $22.7 million for eight projects aimed at improving electric vehicle (EV) charging availability in British Columbia.
The Honourable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State (Children and Youth), joined by the Honourable Lisa Beare, British Columbia’s Minister of Education and Child Care, and Rohini Arora, British Columbia’s Parliamentary Secretary for Child Care, will announce the creation of new affordable child care spaces in British Columbia.
The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will announce significant federal funding in support of innovative projects to strengthen and diversify Manitoba’s manufacturing sector.
Thousands of people may be eligible to gain Canadian citizenship by applying for a discretionary grant of citizenship. Under interim measures introduced by the federal government earlier this year, this option is available to people born abroad who did not inherit citizenship from their Canadian parent(s) on account of the first-generation limit (FGL) to citizenship […]
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Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, will announce a Government of Canada investment to help address critical challenges in the Northern Ontario housing sector. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.
Saskatchewan has received an increase of 1,136 nominations under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) for 2025. This brings the total allocation for the year under the SINP to 4,761. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams In a phone call to CIC News, a representative confirmed that 25% of the new nominations will go […]
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The National Battlefields Commission is proud to announce that the 2025 summer season at the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand ended on a memorable note, with a total attendance of 34,600 people.
In 2025, new student arrivals have declined by 70%, and new worker arrivals have declined by 50%, according to new data published by Canada’s immigration department. In the period between January and June of 2025, Canada welcomed 88,617 fewer international students and 125,903 fewer foreign workers, compared to the same period in 2024. This cumulatively has […]
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The Government of Canada is delivering over $326 million to British Columbia this year to build stronger and more connected communities.
The Government of Canada is providing more than $326 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund for 188 local governments across British Columbia in 2025-2026. These funds provide communities with stable and flexible funding for their infrastructure priorities across a wide range of categories. The funding enables recipients to plan for their current and future needs, improve housing supply, and create connected communities.
Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), announced the achievements of the Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan, which continues to advance equality and address the challenges faced by these communities. Minister Valdez was joined by the Honourable Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre, and Wade Chang, Member of Parliament for Burnaby Central.
Canada is working in partnership with the George Gordon First Nation through Wicehtowak Solar Ltd. to accelerate the development of clean and reliable power for Canadians. Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over $33 million in new resources that will help the George Gordon First Nation, through Wicehtowak Solar Ltd., build the Wicehtowak Solar Project, an Indigenous-owned solar power farm near Regina, Saskatchewan.
The Nova Scotia Blue Route, a province-wide project to create a continuous network of cycling routes, has been expanded and upgraded in three sections after a combined investment of more than $5.8 million from the federal and provincial governments.
The Government of Canada is investing more than $470,000 over two years to support the opening of the Moose Jaw Little Oak Child and Youth Justice Centre and to expand the Victim Services Responder program.
On August 21, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Drummond Institution, a medium security federal institution.