On July 18, 2025, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at Vancouver International Airport intercepted 29 kg of methamphetamine from the luggage of a traveller destined for Hong Kong. Officers discovered the methamphetamine concealed in gift-wrapped packages within two suitcases. This quantity of methamphetamine represents an estimated 150,000 individual doses.
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Modification -Â Minister Anand and Minister Champagne will hold a virtual call back from Mexico
Minister Anand and Minister Champagne will hold a virtual call back from Mexico
Lost your job on a closed work permit? What to do next
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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Royal Canadian Navy to Enhance Maritime Operations with New Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
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 season may be over, but protecting your information is a year-round priority
Tax-filing season may be over, but protecting Canadians’ information remains a year round priority.
Softwood Lumber Industry Announcement
The Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, will make an important announcement regarding the Softwood Lumber Industry.
Canada and Ukraine call on Russia to return Ukrainian children
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.
Statement by the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children on the unlawful deportation and forced transfer of Ukrainian children by the Russian Federation
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.
Ministers Anand and Champagne to travel to Mexico to deepen Canada-Mexico ties
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.
Death of an inmate from Archambault InstitutionÂ
On August 2, 2025, Jean Sébastien Béland, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
Canadian Armed Forces air drop humanitarian assistance in Gaza
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.
Provincial immigration candidates receive invitations in Newfoundland and Labrador’s latest draw
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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Alberta PNP issues invitations to construction workers in latest draw
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 in British Columbia lists designated employers for rural pathway to permanent residence
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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Government of Canada supports International Culturefest in Saint John
The Honourable Wayne Long Member of Parliament (Saint John—Kennebecasis), announces funding for the Saint John Newcomers Centre’s International Culturefest.
Statement by Minister Anand on flawed report released earlier this week concerning Canadian arms exports
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement:
Canada increases settlement funds for Atlantic Immigration Program
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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Canada and Ontario investing more than $1.7 million to support honey beekeeping operations
Investment will help hundreds of beekeepers improve their honey bee colonies and boost competitiveness in the face of U.S. tariffs.
Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination to celebrate the Montréal Pride Festival
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.
G20 Labour and Employment Ministerial Meeting in South Africa: Minister Hajdu reinforces Canadaâs leadership.
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
Government of Canada expanding health care to more Indigenous communities
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.
Fishing Lake First Nation and Canada reach agricultural benefits settlement agreement
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.
CRTC takes action to support local news
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).
Fire safety at the forefront with grand opening of new fire hall at Elsipogtog First NationÂ
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.
How address the risk of your parents or grandparents being found medically inadmissible to Canada
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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