The granting of Approved Destination Status for group travellers to Canada by China marks another important step in the recalibrated bilateral relationship.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated the countries and territories that require an Immigration Medical Exam (IME) for temporary residence applicants, adding four new regions, and removing six. As a result, temporary residence applicants from the four newly-added countries will be required to complete an IME while those from the removed countries will […]
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The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, travelled to China this past week to engage with senior government officials, and to meet with key Chinese and Canadian industry leaders to facilitate new business opportunities and promote Canada's high-quality agriculture and agri-food products. The visit reaffirms Canada’s readiness to work with China to enhance our agricultural trading relationship.
Ontario provincial nominee applicants may now see their applications returned or suspended under a wider range of circumstances. Ontario has amended Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) regulations to broaden the factors that could lead to the suspension or return of applications before a nomination is issued. The update adds 13 new factors and revokes one […]
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise users of lane closures on the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge for the installation of new traffic gates, during.
On October 26, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drummond Institution, a medium-security federal institution.
CBSA Air Cargo officers stopped more than 560 kg of dangerous drugs from crossing our border.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists, cyclists and pedestrians of upcoming full closures of the J.C. Van Horne Bridge for maintenance work.
On November 1, 2025, Sofyan Boalag, an inmate from Bath Institution, died while in our custody.
Today, Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and His Excellency, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, issued this joint statement:
On October 24, 2025, Public Services and Procurement Canada published a request for standing offers for interpretation services on CanadaBuys.
Open work permits, which allow holders to work for almost any employer in Canada, are available for foreign nationals in specific situations. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm This article will cover The most common types of OWPs; Eligibility requirements for each OWP type and how to apply; and […]
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While everyone experiences pain at some point in their lives, for one in five people in Canada, pain is not temporary — it’s part of their everyday life. Today marks the beginning of National Pain Awareness Week, an opportunity to recognize the severe impact chronic pain can have on people’s lives, and share resources available to support those living with this complex health issue.
The New Brunswick Mi’gmaq and the Government of Canada announce the signing of a historic agreement related to sites administered by Parks Canada in New Brunswick.
Today, Australia, Canada and New Zealand issued this joint statement following the APEC Ministerial Meeting from October 29 to October 30 and the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting from October 31 to November 1.
Manitoba has issued 29 invitations to skilled worker candidates through the Skilled Worker Stream of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)—the majority of which went to candidates already in the province on facilitated work permits. All candidates were invited under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba or Skilled Worker Overseas pathways, based on a direct invitation […]
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Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence and the Philippine Secretary of National Defense, Gilberto Teodoro, signed a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) between Canada and the Philippines. This agreement builds on the Canada-Philippines Defence Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding signed in January 2024.
This week, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, accompanied Prime Minister Mark Carney to the 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia, followed by a stop in Singapore. While in the region, Minister Sidhu also participated in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting in the Republic of Korea.
At 11:40 a.m., on November 1, 2025, inmate Clifford Lamirande was apprehended by the Winnipeg Police Service.
The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Keynote Address for the B7 Industry Meeting
Today, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, and Italy's Minister of the Environment and Energy Security, Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, held the first bilateral Energy Dialogue between the two countries at the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers Meeting in Toronto, Ontario
Today, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, met with Japan’s State Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Yamada Kenji at the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, Ontario. They released the Joint Statement on Cooperation in the Energy Resources Sector, which signals their mutual commitment in the sector, including liquefied natural gas (LNG), nuclear power and the battery value chain.
On October 31 and November 1, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, hosted the 9th Ministerial on Climate Action (MoCA9) in Toronto, Ontario, where ministers and key partners gathered to advance discussion on climate action ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) taking place in Belém, Brazil, later this month.
In a rapidly changing and uncertain world, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control. We are protecting our communities and our country. We are building our economy with major projects and millions more homes. We are empowering Canadians with lower costs and new opportunities to help you get ahead. We cannot control what other nations do, but we can control what we choose to build—and we are building Canada Strong.
Canada’s efforts to curb immigration have been working to ease rental prices and stabilize employment, according to a new report by TD Economics. In their report, Beata Caranci and Marc Ercolao found that reduced temporary resident and permanent resident admissions have accounted for a 36% slow down in projected rent increases, and nearly a full […]
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